Looking for a space for your next community event, class, or celebration? The East Barnwell Community Centre offers flexible, affordable spaces right in the heart of Abbey Ward, Cambridge. Whether you’re hosting a workshop, a children’s birthday party, or a regular group activity, we’ve got rooms to suit your needs – all with access to kitchen facilities, free parking, and WiFi.

Hire Options

Exclusive Use – Whole Centre Hire
If you need complete access to the entire building and facilities, we offer exclusive hire. This is ideal for larger events or activities that require more privacy or space.

Standard Room Hire
You can book one of our halls for your event or group activity. Please note that other groups may also be using the building at the same time, so we do our best to coordinate bookings with compatible activities.

How do I book?

Let us know the date, times, and whether you’d like to hire a room or the whole centre.

We’ll confirm availability and hold the date for one week. Once confirmed, we’ll send you a booking form and terms of use.

Email Admin@abbeypeople.org.uk

How much does it cost to hire?

Rates depend upon hire usage (exclusive or per hall) and length of booking.

Drop us an enquiry to receive a personalised quotation. Let us know the date, times, and whether you’d like to hire a room or the whole centre

What space is available?

Abbey Hall – up to 100 people

Barnwell Room – up to 80 people

Whole building – up to 120 people

Note: Kitchen use is included (kettle and microwave only), but not the oven.

Is parking available?

10 free parking spaces on-site.

Free street parking on Peverel Road behind the centre.

Newmarket Road Park & Ride is about a 15–20 min walk away.

Is there WiFi?

Yes, free open-access WiFi is available, though not suitable for video calls.

Are there any restrictions?

Music must be off by 9:30pm and all guests must leave by 10pm.

All bookings must include setup and pack down time, and the space should be left clean.

Can I bring a bouncy castle?

Bouncy castles are allowed up to 2.8m high.

Can I serve alcohol?

Alcohol is permitted but must not be sold as we do not have a licence.