Location

Churchill College

The venue

Churchill College, founded in 1958, sits across some of the largest grounds of any Cambridge college. Modern, comfortable and thoughtfully provided facilities.

Getting there

A 15 minute walk from Cambridge city centre, or 5 minutes by bicycle. Nearby is Cambridge's strong technology sector, including the University's world-renowned Computer Laboratory, part of what is often called Silicon Fen or the Cambridge Cluster.

Staying over

Comfortable on-site accommodation is available at Churchill College, plus discounted rates through our accommodation partners. See the Accommodation section below for details.

A modern, welcoming space that perfectly complements the spirit of Agile Cambridge - practical, hands-on, and designed to help great conversations happen.

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Getting here

Churchill College is easy to reach from across the UK and Europe.

By plane

Stansted is the closest airport, about 30 miles away, with direct trains to Cambridge in around 30 minutes.

By train

Direct trains from London King's Cross take as little as 49 minutes, with frequent departures throughout the day.

By coach

National Express coach services connect Cambridge with London and other major UK cities.

By taxi

Cambridge station to Churchill College is about 4 miles, roughly a 10-15 minute taxi ride.

By car

Free on-site parking, first come first served, including EV chargers. Madingley Road Park and Ride is a 25 minute walk from the venue if on-site parking is full.

By bike

Ample cycle parking is available on site. Cambridge is one of the UK's most cycle-friendly cities.

Easy to reach. Worth the journey.

Cambridge has excellent rail links into London, and Stansted Airport connects directly to major cities across Europe. For long-haul visitors, Heathrow and Gatwick also connect into central London, with onward trains to Cambridge.

London

49 min by train
(King's Cross)

Paris

1h 10 flight direct from Stansted
or 2h 15 by Eurostar to London

Amsterdam

1h 10 flight direct from Stansted
or 3h 52 by Eurostar to London

Berlin

1h 45 flight
direct from Stansted

Dublin

1h 20 flight
direct from Stansted

Across Europe

Direct flights from
Stansted plus rail via London

For a lower-carbon option, Eurostar runs direct from Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam into London St Pancras International, where Thameslink trains to Cambridge depart from the very same station, no need to cross London, taking as little as 1 hour 8 minutes. Eurostar aims to run on 100% renewable electricity by 2030.

Accommodation

If you are staying over, we have discounted rates available at our accommodation partners, plus on-site rooms at Churchill College itself.

On site

Churchill College

A selection of ensuite rooms is available on site, the most convenient option for the conference.

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More options

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Discount code

Hilton Cambridge

Use our corporate account number 113577011 in the special rates box for a discounted rate.

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Explore Cambridge

Cambridge is one of the most beautiful and walkable university cities in the world. A wonderful mix of historic and modern architecture, cobbled streets and wide open spaces. If you are making the trip, make the most of it.

Places to eat and drink

Some of our personal favourites:

The Locker, King Street - relaxed cafe with great brunch
Hot Numbers, Trumpington Street - Cambridge-roasted coffee
Fitzbillies, Bridge Street - home of the Chelsea Bun since 1920
Sticks'n'Sushi - Japanese-Danish sushi and yakitori for dinner
Aromi - Sicilian sourdough pizza, also for dinner
Jack's Gelato - handmade gelato and sorbet, a Cambridge institution

Punting on the river near the Cambridge colleges

Culture and sights

Cambridge has something for everyone:

King's College Chapel - the world's largest fan-vaulted ceiling
Fitzwilliam Museum - free entry, half a million objects
The Backs - the riverside gardens behind the colleges
Cambridge Central Mosque - Britain's first eco-mosque, with a peaceful Islamic garden open daily and guided tours available

The great outdoors

The Cambridge University Botanic Garden is a peaceful escape from the city, home to over 8,000 plant species, just a short walk from the centre.

A little further out, the National Trust looks after some beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside:

Anglesey Abbey - house, gardens and a working mill
Wicken Fen - the National Trust's oldest nature reserve
Wimpole Hall - a grand estate with parkland and a working farm

Stay for the weekend

Cambridge is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world, founded in 1209 and granted a royal charter by Henry III in 1231. A beautiful, walkable city with a history stretching back to pre-Roman times.

If you are making the trip, make the most of it, whether that means arriving a day early or staying on to explore.

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Find us

Churchill College

Storey's Way
Cambridge
CB3 0DS
United Kingdom

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Agile Cambridge 2026 takes place on Wednesday 30 September and Thursday 1 October at Churchill College, Cambridge University. Places are limited and the community fills them fast, so do not miss out.

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