The smartest place in Girton to grow your network.
From BNI breakfast chapters to founder meetups, board awaydays and supplier showcases — the William Collyn Centre is built for business. Professional space, honest pricing, and a team who'll have the coffee on before you arrive.
Everything your meeting needs — already in the price.
No surprise add-ons. Every business hire includes the AV, the Wi-Fi, the parking and the team on the door.
- ☕Early breakfast access
Doors open from 6am — ideal for BNI chapters and morning networking. Coffee, tea and pastries available on request, with a serving hatch straight to the hall.
- 📶Fast free Wi-Fi
Symmetrical fibre with guest network, plenty of bandwidth for live demos, Zoom-ins, hybrid presentations and large-file uploads.
- 🎤Full AV included
HD projector + 4m screen in the Gordon Hall, 65″ display in the Scrine Room, wireless lapel and handheld mics, full PA, HDMI/USB-C inputs — no rental fees.
- 🅿️36 free parking spaces
Generous on-site car park with overflow, EV-friendly access, accessible bays right by the entrance. Your members never circle the block.
- 🍳Catering-ready kitchen
Commercial-grade kitchen with two serving hatches, fridge, dishwasher and warming oven. Bring your caterer, or use one of our trusted local partners.
- 📍Edge-of-Cambridge location
Just off the A14 — 8 minutes from the city centre, 12 from the M11, easy reach for the Science Park, Innovation Park and Cambridge North.
Six ways businesses use the Centre.
Whatever your format, we'll match you to the right room and the right rate.
- Weekly chaptersBNI & networking groups
Reserved breakfast slots, room reset between meetings, branded signage display, locked storage for your kit between sessions.
- Off-sitesBoard awaydays & strategy
Private hire of the Scrine boardroom or a half-hall partition, full-day catering, breakout corners, printing on request.
- ShowcasesSupplier days & launches
Up to 136 guests in the Gordon Hall, stage area, AV crew on-call, terrace doors open onto the Bowls Club lawn for receptions.
- WorkshopsTraining & masterclasses
Cabaret, theatre or U-shape layouts, flipcharts and screens included, catering breaks built into your day.
- Founder meetupsPitch nights & demo evenings
Affordable evening hire, bar set-up available, full AV for pitches, easy ground-floor access for guests and investors.
- HybridRecorded & live-streamed
Wired ethernet drops, lapel mics and clean HDMI out for capture — bring a camera op or we'll recommend one.
Transparent rates. Real quotes within 24 hours.
Indicative starting prices — your final quote depends on day, duration and catering. Every quote is itemised, with no booking fees.
- Chapter / WeeklyFrom £45/hrBest for: BNI, breakfast clubs, recurring committees
- Discounted weekly rate
- Stored signage between meets
- Priority slot lock-in
- Catering hatch access
- Most popularHalf-dayFrom £180Best for: Board meetings, training, workshops
- Up to 4 hours
- Full AV included
- Tea, coffee, water station
- Free parking for 36 cars
- Whole-day AwaydayFrom £320Best for: Strategy days, supplier showcases
- 8 hours, Gordon Hall + Scrine
- On-site contact all day
- Catering coordination
- Set-up & reset included
More than a room hire.
You get a named contact for your booking, a building unlocked and reset before you arrive, and a community charity behind every penny you spend. Hiring with us means reinvesting in Girton — from almshouses to youth grants — through Girton Town Charity.
- ✓Named booking contact
- ✓Doors unlocked, room set
- ✓Honest, itemised quotes
- ✓Charity-run, community-first
Before you enquire.
- Can we hold a weekly slot?
Yes — recurring chapter and group bookings are our bread and butter. Tell us the day, time and frequency and we'll lock it in.
- Do you offer catering?
We have a catering-ready kitchen and a list of trusted local caterers, from £6/head breakfasts to full hot lunches. You can also self-cater.
- Is the AV really included?
Yes. Projector, screen, mics, PA and 65″ display are part of the hire — no add-ons, no rental fees.
- How do I book?
Send an enquiry below with your dates and group size. We reply within one working day with availability and a clear quote.
Ready to bring your business here?
Tell us your dates, format and group size. You'll have availability and a clear quote within one working day.
“Our BNI chapter has met here every week for years. The team have the coffee on before we arrive.”
“We held our daughter's first birthday in the Gordon Hall. Loads of space and the terrace doors were a dream.”
“As a Pilates instructor I've tried every hall in north Cambridge — none come close. Spotlessly clean.”
“The Scrine room was perfect for our charity trustees' meeting. Private, quiet, proper boardroom feel.”
“Warm, welcoming and run with so much care. It really is the heart of the village.”
“Affordable, professional and always immaculate. Our quarterly board awaydays wouldn't happen without it.”
“Our BNI chapter has met here every week for years. The team have the coffee on before we arrive.”
“We held our daughter's first birthday in the Gordon Hall. Loads of space and the terrace doors were a dream.”
“As a Pilates instructor I've tried every hall in north Cambridge — none come close. Spotlessly clean.”
“The Scrine room was perfect for our charity trustees' meeting. Private, quiet, proper boardroom feel.”
“Warm, welcoming and run with so much care. It really is the heart of the village.”
“Affordable, professional and always immaculate. Our quarterly board awaydays wouldn't happen without it.”