Newnham's beautiful gardens are the perfect place to relax and unwind.
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Room options
Newnham offers:
- double en suite bedrooms (single occupancy)
- double en suite bedrooms (2 people sharing)
- single shared bathroom bedrooms
Rooms in the Dorothy Garrod building are uncarpeted.
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- bed linen and towels
- laundry room
- tea and coffee facilities
- tennis courts (please supply your own equipment)
Dining
Newnham provides buffet-style dinners (on most evenings) in the Buttery or main dining hall.
On Fridays, the College provides a served formal dinner.
Breakfast is self-service in the Buttery.
Mealtimes in the Buttery are staggered to ease the flow of people. Tables seat 4-8 people.
Dinner and breakfast are not available in Newnham on Sundays. Fees for Saturday night/Sunday morning cover dinner and bed only.
Those staying at Newnham College dine at Selwyn College on Sunday evenings.
Newnham is a dynamic and welcoming College, hosting a variety of events throughout the year. During the summer, the College welcomes a diverse range of international visitors from summer school students, to commercial conference delegates, to wedding guests. This vibrant mix means that during your stay you may share some areas, such as dining spaces, with other groups.
College history
Newnham College has produced many leading women writers, scientists and intellectuals. Founded in 1871, it received a College charter in 1917 and in 1948 its women finally received University degrees. The graceful Queen Anne-style buildings are set around the extensive lawns and flower beds of the beautiful gardens. Newnham is currently one of two women’s Colleges in Cambridge, but is open to both male and female visitors during the summer.