Name: Review: Hinxton Hall Conference Centre, Hinxton - Anon
Item: Hinxton Hall Conference Centre, Hinxton
Rating: 5.0
Author: Anon

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Wellcome Genome Campus Conference Centre

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Willow Court bedroom

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Overview

Hinxton Hall Conference Centre blends stunning contemporary architecture with state-of-the-art facilities, alongside a Grade II* listed country house, all set within a beautiful, rural 100 acre estate. The modern accomodation consists of 126 en-suite, comfortale bedrooms which are available for event delegates and leisure stays.

Check in: 14:00 (2:00pm) - 19:00 (7:00pm) (arrivals may be allowed outside this window if your travel plans can't be adjusted however this is subject to availability)

Check out: 07:00 (7:00am) - 10:00 (10:00am)

History

The first recorded owner of the estate in 1506 was the college of Michaelhouse, Cambridge. The grand family home of Hinxton Hall, built by John Bromwell Jones in 1748, was the first substantial building on the estate and now houses part of the Conference Centre.

In 1953 the estate was sold and developed into a small business facility. It wasn’t until 1992 when John Sulston and Wellcome Trust staff were looking for temporary accommodation for a new genome sequencing centre that the Wellcome Trust became the landlord of the Hinxton Hall Estate. The Campus that was formed became home to some of the most important genetic discoveries of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

The Wellcome Trust meticulously restored the Georgian Hall and transformed the old stable block and kitchen garden into a purpose-built Conference Centre that opened in 1998. The next set of major works was carried out between 2012 and 2015 creating the Conference Centre that you see today.

Food & beverage

The daily breakfast offers continental, buffet or Full English options. Dietary needs can be catered for with prior notification. Please make a note in the "Additional Information" section of the booking form if you have any dietary requirements.

Grounds & Gardens

The Campus grounds are something to marvel at. The 100-acre parkland of Hinxton Hall provides a range of natural spaces, from beautifully curated flowerbeds and lawns, to impressively large trees and a Wetlands Nature Reserve. Attendees at conferences and events here on-site are invited to explore the wonderful outdoor space available.

Other facilities

The accommodation offers a 12-hour front desk, 24-hour security, free WiFi, private parking, and luggage storage for guests. The bedrooms are equipped with a telephone, a flat-screen TV and a media hub. Each room also comes with tea and coffee making facilities, snacks, a hair-dryer and ironing facilities. Guest rooms also include a desk and private bathroom. Should guests arrive and realise they have forgotten any toiletries, a small sample of items and gifts are sold at the Conference Centre Reception.

Reviews

4.2

Based on 34 reviews

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Value
3.9

Food
3.9

Service
4.6

Experience
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Water in room is not drinkable, the conference centre point this out. Worth remembering to take a drinking bottle to fill from the water fountain in the corridors
Anon

excellent facilities. somewhere on campus to eat in the evening would be a welcome addition. TV reception poor during my stay 'no signal'
LisaB

All the staff were very helpful and put up with us with a good humour, thank you. Food was great - too much sometimes!
AlisonA

Great conference centre and accommodation. Restaurant is ok but not in line with the rest of the facility
MichaelP

Perfect Roon - bed and shower! - Good breakfast, really excellent value for money!
MaartenH

Reception staff were really helpful and I had a lovely stay
Anon

Great experience. Excellent bar service.
Gerritv

The room was nice and comfortable
Anon

Very comfortable room
CharulataD

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Summary

18th-century buildings

20th-century buildings

Parking (free)

No smoking

Facilities

Free broadband access (wifi)

Shared gardens

Garden furniture

Tennis court

Children's cots

Conference & Meetings

Children's highchairs

Woodland walks

Television

Luggage storage

24 hour security

Linen included

Towels included

Iron/ironing board

Hair dryers

Telephone

Bicycle storage

Bring your own travel cot

Food

Bar

Recreations

Recommended walks

Pub (walking distance)

Pub (a short drive)

Museums (a short drive)

Historic Houses

Gardens

Golf course (a short drive)

Recommended restaurants (a short drive)

Theatre (a short drive)

Arrival information & directions

Address: Hinxton Hall Conference Centre, Hinxton, Cambridge, CambridgeshireCB10 1RQ, United Kingdom

The campus operates as a secure campus and is situated just 5 minutes’ drive from Whittlesford station and 10 minutes from Audley End Station, both with direct links to London and Cambridge. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 13.7 miles from the property.

There is free on-site parking for guests to make use of subject to availability.

Check in is from 14:00 on your arrival date.

When arriving on Campus you will need to approach the barriers and give your name. You will then be directed to the car park or Reception.

Please check in at the Conference Centre Reception.

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