The Old Bridge Hotel in Huntingdon hosts meetings, private dinners and weddings in rooms for 8 to 60 guests, and up to 200 standing when its three riverside rooms are opened together. It is an ivy-clad townhouse at 1 High Street, on the banks of the River Great Ouse.
Seminars and company events
The Dining Room is the main business room. It is oak-panelled and central, and holds 24 in boardroom, 60 in theatre and 60 for private dining. Kingfisher is the largest dedicated space, with natural light, and holds 24 in boardroom and 50 in theatre. Swan has river views and terrace access, with 12 in boardroom and 20 in theatre. River is a circular table under a skylight for 16. Mallard is a small private room for 8 in boardroom or private dining.
The Bottle Shop takes up to 25 for a private wine tasting, which is an option for a client evening or a team event. Guest rooms are upstairs and carry flexible business rates. The website does not list audio visual equipment, so ask what each room provides.
Weddings and receptions
Ceremonies are listed for every main room: 60 in the Dining Room, 50 in Kingfisher, 20 in Swan, 8 in Mallard and 100 in the Riverside Rooms and Terrace. With the Kingfisher, Swan and River rooms opened together, the private bar and the terrace, the riverside space holds up to 200 standing for a reception. The hotel publishes a weddings page and hosts public events such as a wine fair.
Rooms and capacities
Dining Room: boardroom 24, theatre 60, private dining 60, standing 50, ceremony 60. Mallard: boardroom 8, private dining 8, ceremony 8. Riverside Rooms and Terrace: standing 200, ceremony 100. Kingfisher: boardroom 24, theatre 50, standing 50, ceremony 50. Swan: boardroom 12, theatre 20, ceremony 20. River: boardroom 16. Bottle Shop: private tasting 25.
Accommodation
The hotel has guest rooms upstairs. The number of bedrooms is not stated, and the hotel says there are no fully accessible rooms, so tell the team about access needs early.
Catering
Bespoke menus and packages are offered, with options for vegetarian, vegan and allergen-specific needs and children's menus. Sample menus are available as a PDF on the website.
History and setting
The listed building has more than 250 years of history. The site sits beside the river in the middle of Huntingdon. Access has a ramp to the main entrance and mostly level event spaces, with one accessible toilet. The hotel states it is not fully accessible throughout.
Getting there
The address is 1 High Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE29 3TQ. The website does not give station or parking details, so confirm them with the hotel on 01480 424 300.
