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Memorial Court exterior

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Clare College entrance

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Clare College

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The Great Hall exterior

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Fallen Warrior

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Breakfast is served in the Buttery

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Scholars' Garden

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The Fellows Garden

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Autumn at Clare College

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Avenue in Spring

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Clare bridge

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Memorial Court Single en-suite

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Lerner Court Single en-suite

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You can be assured of a warm welcome

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The Great Hall

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The Great Hall

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Gillespie Centre

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Old Court

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Overview

Clare College is Cambridge's second oldest College, boasting 17th-century architecture and gardens just a 5-minute walk from the city centre and with sites on either side of the River Cam

Accommodation is located in Memorial Court on Queens Road.

Single and twin rooms are offered, with either ensuite or shared bathrooms in comfortable student accommodation during vacations.

Important notice: The College is unable to accept bookings for stag and hen parties or similar.

Check in: 15:00 (3:00pm) - 23:30 (11:30pm) (arrivals may be allowed outside this window if your travel plans can't be adjusted however this is subject to availability)

Check out: 00:00 (12:00am) - 10:00 (10:00am)

History

Clare College is the second oldest of Cambridge's thirty-one colleges. It was founded in 1326 and generously endowed a few years later by Lady Elizabeth de Clare (Lady de Burgh), a granddaughter of King Edward.

The College was founded in 1326 and was the first of the Oxford and Cambridge foundations to provide for a Master, Fellows and Scholars in a single community. It remains today a society of teachers and students brought together by a common interest in learning, teaching and research.

Food & beverage

A full English breakfast will be provided each morning in the temporary Buttery in Old Court. Please note, Old Court is undergoing refurbishment and building work is taking place in the College grounds and buildings.

Grounds & Gardens

The gardens of Clare College are some of the most admired in Cambridge and reflect beauty and repose which belie their position, situated as they are in the middle of the city. Sited on the ancient fenland and bounded on three of its four sides by dykes and on the fourth by the River Cam, the garden stands as a fine example of a twentieth-century English garden.

Unfortunately, the College Gardens are currently closed until further notice.

Other facilities

Free wired and Wi-Fi broadband in bedrooms.

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Reviews

4.1

Based on 188 reviews

Room
3.7

Value
3.9

Food
4.0

Service
4.6

Experience
4.2

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We stayed for one night in December, the room was very large and clean. The accommodation was basic, which we expected, but in a good location and a beautiful, historic building. We enjoyed the short walk through Clare college into town. Breakfast was fresh and with a good amount of choice.
Anon

A wonderful experience from start to finish. To return to my old College and stay, not for the first time, but this time for a 50th anniversary reunion dinner of my year, 1973. It proved a deeply moving and delightful experience
AndrewE

Amazing porters. Amazing kitchen and serving staff. And a truly memorable evening spent in the company of other alumni. Thank you Clare. It still feels like home.
UnaC

All the services were really at a top level. The receptionist was very kind upon our arrival and all the experience was very good.
GianlucaC

Good privacy, near to Kings College, quiet, only thing is you can't cancel a booking for free
Anon

Wonderful to be welcomed back for a comfortable night
SimonS

Nice atmosphere. Nostalgic to be in student room
RobertH

Mark was super friendly and helpful!
EmmaT

Very helpful staff
Anon

Facilities & information

Summary

13th-century buildings (or older)

17th-century buildings

21st-century buildings

Breakfast included

Public car parking for a charge (nearby)

No smoking

No pets allowed

B&B

Historic property

Facilities

Free broadband access (wifi)

Luggage storage

Linen included

Towels included

Food

Continental breakfast (included)

Recreations

Pub (walking distance)

Museums (walking distance)

Historic Houses

Gardens

Recommended restaurants (walking distance)

Theatre (walking distance)

Arrival information & directions

Address: Clare College, Memorial Court, Queens Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CambridgeCB3 9AJ, United Kingdom

On Arrival: please register the Memorial Court Porters' Lodge on Queens Road and not at Old Court, Trinity Lane. Rooms will be available from 3.00pm on the day of arrival.

There is no on-site parking available at the College but parking can be booked at a nearby sports ground for an extra charge.

Security: The main site gates at Memorial Court and Trinity Lane will normally be locked at midnight but the Memorial Court Porter's Lodge is staffed 24 hours a day. It is strongly recommended that delegates lock their rooms at all times. The College is not insured for loss or theft of any items belonging to visitors to the College.

Cycles: There are cycle racks at the front of Memorial Court where guests are welcome to leave their bicycles. Please note that the College cannot accept any responsibility for bicycles and delegates should ensure they use a secure lock. Cycles may not be taken through the College grounds or courts.

How to Find Clare College:

By Rail: Cambridge Station is about a 25-minute walk from Clare, but buses run every 8 minutes into the centre of Cambridge and taxis are available for hire at Cambridge Station.

By Road: Cambridge is linked to London and the M25 by the M11 motorway. Exit at junction 12 for Barton Road or Junction 13 for Madingley Road.

By Coach: There are frequent services between London Victoria Coach Station and Drummer Street Bus Station in Cambridge. Most services will terminate from Cambridge Bus Station, from here it is only a 5-minute walk to Clare Old Court.

NB: If taking a taxi from the city centre, be sure to ask to be dropped off at Clare College, Memorial Court in Queen Road. Not Trinity Lane or Chesterton Lane.

Please note if you are using a sat nav the postcode for Memorial Court will take you to the rear of the College where parking is prohibited. Please do not park in the University Library car park. Once you get to Queens Road just follow that along the backs until you reach a black and yellow sign saying Clare College, Memorial Court. This is the main entrance.

Please check out promptly. If you do not check out of your room by the time shown above, Clare College reserve the right to charge you for an additional night. This charge will be made to the card which was used to book your room and you will be notified by email. Please note a £20 charge will be made to your credit or debit card if your room key is not returned.

Legal information:

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Clare College, Cambridge