Churchill College, Cambridge

Summary

• Breakfast included
• Free car parking
• No smoking

Facilities

• Free broadband access
• Gardens
• Games pitches
• Squash court
• Tennis court
• Gym

Drinking and dining

• Restaurant
• Tea room
• Continental breakfast (included)
• English breakfast (included)
• Lunch available (at additional cost)
• Dinner available (at additional cost)
• Bar

Nearby recreations

• Recommended walks
• Pub (walking distance)
• Museums (walking distance)
• Historic houses
• Gardens
• Golf course (a short drive)
• Tennis courts (walking distance)
• Recommended restaurants (walking distance)
• Theatre (walking distance)

Set in 42 acres of open parkland in the north west corner of the city, Churchill College's location is a ten minute walk (or a short bus ride) from the historic city centre. Parking, which is at a premium in this city, is free and plentiful at our college.

Accommodation is offered in contemporary courtyards that surround the main building and the heart of the college campus.

Whilst not old like some other colleges, the light, generously proportioned rooms fulfill the needs of the modern traveller, including a spacious desk and free broadband internet access, with a hospitality tray and toiletries.

History to the present day

Churchill College is the National and Commonwealth Memorial to Sir Winston Churchill.

Founded in 1958, Churchill College was one of the first of the 'modern era' of Cambridge Colleges. It is also the only Cambridge College specifically established to pursue excellence in the teaching and research of science, engineering and technology. Nobel Prize winners Francis Crick, discoverer of the structure of DNA, and Anthony Hewish, the discoverer of the pulsar, were amongst its founding Fellows.

Sir Nikolaus Pevsner, the distinguished architectural historian, described the buildings of Churchill College as an 'outstanding conception' and the 'best of the new'. The buildings were designed by the architect Richard Sheppard, and were some of the first of the 1960's modernist tradition to be listed. The architecture pays reference to the traditional vernacular of inter-linked courtyards, but the style is decidedly contemporary.

Churchill College is also home to the Churchill Archive Centre which houses the papers of both Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher as well as some 700 other leading political figures. Visits to the archive can be arranged.

Dining and drinking

Full English and continental breakfasts are available and are served either in the college Buttery or the main Dining Hall.

Guests are welcome to use either the dining hall or the buttery on a cash basis subject to opening hours and occasional private bookings.

Churchill boasts the largest dining hall in Cambridge. Lunch and dinner and a brunch on Saturdays are served here and can be enjoyed by all visitors to the college.

Adjoining the main concourse, the Buttery is open throughout the day for snacks and drinks, (subject to some restricted opening times). This area provides free WiFi access to all guests. It provides the perfect space for catching-up with emails whilst relaxing with a refreshing drink, and a piano is available for those with a musical bent.

Grounds and gardens

Churchill has extensive grounds and gardens on site. We can offer facilities for mulitple sports throughout the year.

Our grounds are home to an extensive collection of contemporary sculptures from a variety of well known artists. They provide the perfect backdrop for an hour or two relaxing in the sun with a cool drink and a good book.

Other facilities

Additional facilities for residents include an on-site laundry, a TV room, an all day bar and café (subject to some restricted opening times) and sports facilities including squash and tennis courts and a multi-gym. Sports equipment, irons and hair dryers can all be borrowed from the Porters' Lodge.

There is plentiful free parking on site. A real bonus in Cambridge!

Arrival information and how to find us

Arrival Information: Check in is from 2pm on the day of arrival and check out is before 10am on the day of departure.  Both are done at the Porters' Lodge.

Address: Churchill College, Storey’s Way, Cambridge. CB3 0DS

From the City Centre

Storey's Way is the second turning on the right as you come out of Cambridge along the Madingley Road to the M11 and A428. This junction is marked with a traffic island in the middle of the road. Turn into Storey's Way and Churchill College is on the left.

Arriving by Rail

Cambridge railway station has a frequent service from London Kings Cross, the Midlands and the North and a direct link from Stansted Airport, as well as plentiful local services. Cambridge railway station is situated only 2 miles from Churchill College.

Cambridge is a 50 minute journey from London Kings Cross and Liverpool Street stations. For further information call the National Rail Enquiry number 08457 484950 or visit the National Rail website www.nationalrail.co.uk

Arriving by Bus

The Citi 4 bus stops near to the College on the Madingley Road. The service operates on Mondays to Fridays from 07.00 to 19.30 with a 15-minute service frequency between the Madingley Road Park & Ride bus station and Addenbrooke's Hospital site.

Arriving by Air

Gatwick, Heathrow and Luton airports are within two hours drive, and Stansted is just a 40 minute journey.

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Customer feedback

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Mrs Natalie Burton, September 2010: Churchill is a fantastic place to stay. As it is out of the city centre, albeit a short walk or bus journey, it was lovely and quiet compared to the centre itself on the Saturday night I stayed. There was also ample parking. I found the staff to be friendly and helpful, face-to-face and via email. To cap it all, the breakfast was superb! Ideal for a short break/ overnight trip.

Mary ann Coupland, September 2010: Fabulous place to have a reunion. Will defnitely use University rooms again. Oh and the guys at the Porters lodge at Churchill College were awesome as my daughter would say!

Gillian Adams, September 2010: We had a very pleasant weekend in Cambridge thanks. We were a little disappointed that there was no bar or coffee shop or similar open in the college during the afternoon as it would have been a good meeting place for our group but we were very impressed with the standard of the rooms, the access to the city and the breakfast. Many thanks.

Grietje Baars, September 2010: The staff at Churchill were incredibly helpful and friendly.

Foo Ming Fenn, September 2010: I enjoyed my stay in the Churchill College very much, dispite the building and furniture are kind of old, or I would say with great historical sense. The service was excellent, breakfast was eceptionally goo and also with the very friendly and helpful security guards.

Diana Boxall, August 2010: The porters were very friendly and helpful, the room was larger than we had anticipated and very clean and comfortable. The breakfast was good with plenty of choice. It compared very favourably with hotel rooms we have used. Overall it was a very pleasant stay. Thank you

Robert Walker, August 2010: We have stayed at Churchill College before and find it ideal for visiting family in Cambridge.

BRIAN THORPE , August 2010: I think you should change the towels occasionally, they get rather dirty after a week.I saw a review criticising the communal showers, but I had no problems with finding it in use when I wanted it, and it was much better than the "pods" that other universities have.

Martina Lyons, August 2010: I was there five days, and only discovered that there was computer access the day before I left. that information on arrival would have been much appreciated. overall I was well pleased. thank you.

Jennifer Grant, August 2010: Everything excellent, only exception being blocked drain of basin, otherwise no problems and. as always everyone very friendly and helpful.

Mr K Thurlbeck, August 2010: I can't speak too highly of our stay at Churchill College. Staff were very friendly and helpful and the accommodation, in such lovely surroundings, surpassed many hotels we have experienced in the past. We would certainly visit Churchill again.

Pamela Tomlinson, August 2010: Thoroughly enjoyed our stay as we found ALL the staff very friendly and helpful. Would have liked to relax in the bar at night but understand with so few people staying there it's not practical. Would do it again!

Annie Lindsay, August 2010: I can't comment on the breakfast, as I didn't have any! But overall I really enjoyed my night there and would definitely recommend it to others.

joan thackray, August 2010: Comfortable, very clean room. Quiet location. Excellent for overnight stay.

Marei de Roy, August 2010: First time I have used university rooms and I would definitely recommend it. The staff in the porter's lodge were extremely helpful and welcoming.

Dr paul stepney, August 2010: I had a very pleasant and agreeable experience at Churchill College and enjoyed my short stay. I would certainly book a room in this college again.

Ms Rebecca L Skains, August 2010: I was extremely pleased with this stay. The rooms were clean and comfortable, service was friendly, and breakfast was better than most B&Bs! I won't hesitate to use these services again, or to recommend them to others.

Mr Ross Hubert, August 2010: Really good value stay

Mr M Lane, July 2010: Exellent breakfast choice and quality. Rooms were as expected and good value for money. Will use again if in area at the right time.

Siobhan Hyland, July 2010: It was a very relaxing mini-break, and a trip down memory lane to stay in halls again-thank you!

R Wheeler, July 2010: Happily surprised at the quality of the room and the campus itself. Having only left uni a few years ago, I wasn't expecting much, but it was very nice. I guess this is what you get if you go to Cambridge!! Great breakfast too. If I ever go to Cambridge again I will certainly use Churchill college again. Thanks

ted margitan, July 2010: the staff at check in were pleasent and very helpful.

Megan Davey, July 2010: Very impressed

Mr JAMES MCCULLOCH, July 2010: Enjoyed our visit Good value for money Small suggestion: An ATM cash machine near the Porter's lodge provided by a bank could be beneficial.

Thomas Larsson, July 2010: Very pleasant stay, thank you!