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The Alumni Garden Party will be held on Saturday 4th July 2026 in the beautiful ½ð½ÛÖ±²¥ gardens as part of ½ð½ÛÖ±²¥â€™s 700th Anniversary celebrations.

Running from 2pm to 5pm, this will be a unique opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni and celebrate ½ð½ÛÖ±²¥â€™s remarkable legacy together. Guests will be welcomed with a glass of special ½ð½ÛÖ±²¥ 700th Anniversary English sparkling wine and fresh strawberries. At 4pm, we will gather in the Fellows’ Garden for a group photograph.

This special event is open to all ½ð½ÛÖ±²¥ alumni and families. You are welcome to bring along a picnic to enjoy in the Fellows' Garden, and there will be children's entertainment in the Scholars' Garden as at past Family Days.

We kindly ask that you register by 8 June 2026 using this , to help us plan accordingly. There is an £8.85 registration fee per adult.

We very much hope you’ll be able to join us for what promises to be a truly memorable afternoon. If you have any questions about this event or indeed any of the others in the 700th Anniversary Events Programme, please do not hesitate to get in via events@clare.cam.ac.uk. 

Parking

Please be aware that parking in ½ð½ÛÖ±²¥ is only available for those with access requirements and/or Blue Badge holders. If you require parking, please indicate this on the booking form. If you are not a Blue Badge holder, there are some limited spaces available on Queen's Road and also by the University Library. Please see the following link for the 

Accommodation

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer accommodation in College for this weekend unless you are part of the 1975 or 2000 cohorts attending your reunion dinner. Please see a list of alternative accommodation below:

• Hilton, Cambridge City Centre (Downing Street, Cambridge, CB2 3DT)
  • Located in the heart of the city and a 10 minute walk to ½ð½ÛÖ±²¥. To book, please call 01223
  • 464491 or visit  .
• The Graduate, Cambridge (Granta Place, Mill Lane, Cambridge, CB2 1RT)
  • Located on the river and a 10 minute walk to ½ð½ÛÖ±²¥. To book, please call 01223 259988 or visit 
• Hotel du Vin (Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1QA)
  • Located opposite the Fitzwilliam Museum, a 5 minute walk from the city centre and a 10 minute walk 
  • from ½ð½ÛÖ±²¥. To book please call 01223 227 330. 
• The Varsity Hotel & Spa (Thompson’s Lane (off Bridge Street), Cambridge, CB5 8AQ).
  • Located on the edge of the River Cam and a 10 minute walk from ½ð½ÛÖ±²¥. To book please email 
  • res@thevarsityhotel.co.uk or telephone 01223 30 60 30. 
• Premier Inn (Cambridge City East, Girton AND Cambridge, A14 J32)
  • There are two Premier Inns on the outskirts of Cambridge, just under 3 miles from the city centre. You 
  • can get the best deals if you book online at . To book over the phone call 0333 
  • 777 3976 (Girton) or 0333 777 3975 (A14 J32) or 0333 321 9289 (Cambridge City East)
• Travelodge (Cambridge Central, Cambridge Newmarket Road and Cambridge Orchard Park)
  • There is a Travelodge on the outskirts of Cambridge, just off the A14 at J32. There is also a 
  • Travelodge on Hills Road, close to the train station and on Newmarket Road. You can get the best deals if you book online at . To book on the phone call 0871 984 6101 (Cambridge Central), 08715 591861 (Cambridge, Newmarket Road) or 0871 984 6481 (Cambridge Orchard Park). 
• Arundel House Hotel (Chesterton Road, Cambridge, CB4 3AN)
  • The Arundel is a 10 -min walk from the city centre and overlooks the River Cam and Jesus Green. To 
  • book visit  or call 01223 367701.
• The Møller Centre (Churchill College, Storey’s Way, Cambridge, CB3 0DE) 
  • The Møller Centre is a 20 minute walk or 5 minute taxi from the College and is nestled within the 
  • grounds of Churchill College close to the city centre and River Cam. To book visit 
  • or telephone 01223 465500.
• There are many other hotels, lodges and B&Bs around Cambridge. You may find the following websites useful:  and