Community centre
The Signal Box Community Centre
The Emerald, 82 Glenalmond Ave, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 8DB
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Details last checked 29 days ago
- Hire price
- £15–£50per hour
- Room capacity
- 50Great Western Room · varies by setup
- Rooms
- 2bookable spaces
- Kitchen
- Full kitchenfor catering
Hire from
£15per hour
Up to £50, depending on the room and occasion
- Community rate — Eastern Room, 1 hour£15
- Community rate — Great Western Room, 1 hour£25
- Commercial rate — Eastern Room, 1 hour£35
- Commercial rate — Great Western Room, 1 hour£50
- Room capacity
- Up to 50
- Great Western Room · varies by setup
- Spaces
- 2 to book
Prices as published by the venue, checked 29 days ago. Confirm with them before you book.
About this venue
A community centre in South Newtown, Cambridge, with two well-equipped rooms for hire: the Great Western Room and the Eastern Room.
Facilities
Catering & space
- Kitchen availableYes
- Bar on siteNot confirmed
- Tables and chairs includedYes
- StageNot confirmed
- Garden or outdoor spaceNot confirmed
Access & accessibility
- On-site parkingNo
- Step-free accessYes
- ToiletsYes
- Accessible toiletYes
Permissions & licensing
- Alcohol allowedNot confirmed
- Amplified music allowedConditional
- Late licence availableNot confirmed
- Bouncy castles allowedNot confirmed
- Dog friendlyNot confirmed
Connectivity & extras
- Wi-FiYes
- Projector or screenYes
Also features
- Baby changing is provided in both toilets.
Good for
- Meetings
- Classes & courses
- Kids' parties
- Birthday parties
- Fitness & yoga
Rooms and pricing
Hire rates and the spaces you can book.
Great Western Room
40 seated / 50 standing- Double-height ceiling
- WiFi
- Hearing loop
- Projector
Community rate — Great Western Room, 1 hour
Standard
Community rate is for local non-profit making events; contact the venue to check if the event qualifies. Minimum booking is 1 hour; book at least 24 hours before the desired start; a 15-minute changeover is required between bookings. The hire page says cancellations under 7 days may be charged at the full rate.
Source: thesignalbox.setmore.com£25 per hour
Community rate — Great Western Room, 1.5 hours
Standard
Community rate is for local non-profit making events; contact the venue to check if the event qualifies. Minimum booking is 1 hour; book at least 24 hours before the desired start; a 15-minute changeover is required between bookings. The hire page says cancellations under 7 days may be charged at the full rate.
Source: thesignalbox.setmore.com£37.50 per session
Community rate — Great Western Room, 2 hours
Standard
Community rate is for local non-profit making events; contact the venue to check if the event qualifies. Minimum booking is 1 hour; book at least 24 hours before the desired start; a 15-minute changeover is required between bookings. The hire page says cancellations under 7 days may be charged at the full rate.
Source: thesignalbox.setmore.com£50 per session
Community rate — Great Western Room, 3 hours
Standard
Community rate is for local non-profit making events; contact the venue to check if the event qualifies. Minimum booking is 1 hour; book at least 24 hours before the desired start; a 15-minute changeover is required between bookings. The hire page says cancellations under 7 days may be charged at the full rate.
Source: thesignalbox.setmore.com£75 per session
Community rate — Great Western Room, 4 hours
Standard
Community rate is for local non-profit making events; contact the venue to check if the event qualifies. Minimum booking is 1 hour; book at least 24 hours before the desired start; a 15-minute changeover is required between bookings. The hire page says cancellations under 7 days may be charged at the full rate. This 4-hour rate is also advertised for children’s birthday parties and includes soft play equipment and tea/coffee for adults.
Source: thesignalbox.setmore.com£90 per session
Community rate — Great Western Room, 8 hours
Standard
Community rate is for local non-profit making events; contact the venue to check if the event qualifies. Minimum booking is 1 hour; book at least 24 hours before the desired start; a 15-minute changeover is required between bookings. The hire page says cancellations under 7 days may be charged at the full rate.
Source: thesignalbox.setmore.com£150 per day
Commercial rate — Great Western Room, 1 hour
Commercial
Commercial rate covers paid-admission classes or events and corporate use, including the NHS. Minimum booking is 1 hour; book at least 24 hours before the desired start; a 15-minute changeover is required between bookings. The hire page says cancellations under 7 days may be charged at the full rate.
Source: thesignalbox.setmore.com£50 per hour
Commercial rate — Great Western Room, 1.5 hours
Commercial
Commercial rate covers paid-admission classes or events and corporate use, including the NHS. Minimum booking is 1 hour; book at least 24 hours before the desired start; a 15-minute changeover is required between bookings. The hire page says cancellations under 7 days may be charged at the full rate.
Source: thesignalbox.setmore.com£75 per session
Commercial rate — Great Western Room, 2 hours
Commercial
Commercial rate covers paid-admission classes or events and corporate use, including the NHS. Minimum booking is 1 hour; book at least 24 hours before the desired start; a 15-minute changeover is required between bookings. The hire page says cancellations under 7 days may be charged at the full rate.
Source: thesignalbox.setmore.com£100 per session
Commercial rate — Great Western Room, 3 hours
Commercial
Commercial rate covers paid-admission classes or events and corporate use, including the NHS. Minimum booking is 1 hour; book at least 24 hours before the desired start; a 15-minute changeover is required between bookings. The hire page says cancellations under 7 days may be charged at the full rate.
Source: thesignalbox.setmore.com£150 per session
Commercial rate — Great Western Room, 4 hours
Commercial
Commercial rate covers paid-admission classes or events and corporate use, including the NHS. Minimum booking is 1 hour; book at least 24 hours before the desired start; a 15-minute changeover is required between bookings. The hire page says cancellations under 7 days may be charged at the full rate.
Source: thesignalbox.setmore.com£175 per session
Commercial rate — Great Western Room, 8 hours
Commercial
Commercial rate covers paid-admission classes or events and corporate use, including the NHS. Minimum booking is 1 hour; book at least 24 hours before the desired start; a 15-minute changeover is required between bookings. The hire page says cancellations under 7 days may be charged at the full rate.
Source: thesignalbox.setmore.com£300 per day
Eastern Room
15 seated / 25 standing- Soft play equipment
- WiFi
- Hearing loop
Community rate — Eastern Room, 1 hour
Standard
Community rate is for local non-profit making events; contact the venue to check if the event qualifies. Minimum booking is 1 hour; book at least 24 hours before the desired start; a 15-minute changeover is required between bookings. The hire page says cancellations under 7 days may be charged at the full rate.
Source: thesignalbox.setmore.com£15 per hour
Community rate — Eastern Room, 1.5 hours
Standard
Community rate is for local non-profit making events; contact the venue to check if the event qualifies. Minimum booking is 1 hour; book at least 24 hours before the desired start; a 15-minute changeover is required between bookings. The hire page says cancellations under 7 days may be charged at the full rate.
Source: thesignalbox.setmore.com£22.50 per session
Community rate — Eastern Room, 2 hours
Standard
Community rate is for local non-profit making events; contact the venue to check if the event qualifies. Minimum booking is 1 hour; book at least 24 hours before the desired start; a 15-minute changeover is required between bookings. The hire page says cancellations under 7 days may be charged at the full rate.
Source: thesignalbox.setmore.com£30 per session
Community rate — Eastern Room, 3 hours
Standard
Community rate is for local non-profit making events; contact the venue to check if the event qualifies. Minimum booking is 1 hour; book at least 24 hours before the desired start; a 15-minute changeover is required between bookings. The hire page says cancellations under 7 days may be charged at the full rate.
Source: thesignalbox.setmore.com£45 per session
Community rate — Eastern Room, 4 hours
Standard
Community rate is for local non-profit making events; contact the venue to check if the event qualifies. Minimum booking is 1 hour; book at least 24 hours before the desired start; a 15-minute changeover is required between bookings. The hire page says cancellations under 7 days may be charged at the full rate. This 4-hour rate is also advertised for children’s birthday parties and includes soft play equipment and tea/coffee for adults.
Source: thesignalbox.setmore.com£55 per session
Community rate — Eastern Room, 8 hours
Standard
Community rate is for local non-profit making events; contact the venue to check if the event qualifies. Minimum booking is 1 hour; book at least 24 hours before the desired start; a 15-minute changeover is required between bookings. The hire page says cancellations under 7 days may be charged at the full rate.
Source: thesignalbox.setmore.com£90 per day
Commercial rate — Eastern Room, 1 hour
Commercial
Commercial rate covers paid-admission classes or events and corporate use, including the NHS. Minimum booking is 1 hour; book at least 24 hours before the desired start; a 15-minute changeover is required between bookings. The hire page says cancellations under 7 days may be charged at the full rate.
Source: thesignalbox.setmore.com£35 per hour
Commercial rate — Eastern Room, 1.5 hours
Commercial
Commercial rate covers paid-admission classes or events and corporate use, including the NHS. Minimum booking is 1 hour; book at least 24 hours before the desired start; a 15-minute changeover is required between bookings. The hire page says cancellations under 7 days may be charged at the full rate.
Source: thesignalbox.setmore.com£52.50 per session
Commercial rate — Eastern Room, 2 hours
Commercial
Commercial rate covers paid-admission classes or events and corporate use, including the NHS. Minimum booking is 1 hour; book at least 24 hours before the desired start; a 15-minute changeover is required between bookings. The hire page says cancellations under 7 days may be charged at the full rate.
Source: thesignalbox.setmore.com£70 per session
Commercial rate — Eastern Room, 3 hours
Commercial
Commercial rate covers paid-admission classes or events and corporate use, including the NHS. Minimum booking is 1 hour; book at least 24 hours before the desired start; a 15-minute changeover is required between bookings. The hire page says cancellations under 7 days may be charged at the full rate.
Source: thesignalbox.setmore.com£105 per session
Commercial rate — Eastern Room, 4 hours
Commercial
Commercial rate covers paid-admission classes or events and corporate use, including the NHS. Minimum booking is 1 hour; book at least 24 hours before the desired start; a 15-minute changeover is required between bookings. The hire page says cancellations under 7 days may be charged at the full rate.
Source: thesignalbox.setmore.com£125 per session
Commercial rate — Eastern Room, 8 hours
Commercial
Commercial rate covers paid-admission classes or events and corporate use, including the NHS. Minimum booking is 1 hour; book at least 24 hours before the desired start; a 15-minute changeover is required between bookings. The hire page says cancellations under 7 days may be charged at the full rate.
Source: thesignalbox.setmore.com£210 per day
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Sources & checks
Last checked 15 October 2026
Information taken from thesignalbox.org, thesignalbox.org, thesignalbox.org, thesignalbox.setmore.com, register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk, thesignalbox.org, thesignalbox.org, www.cambridge.gov.uk, drive.google.com, www.openstreetmap.org.
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