Where the villagecomes alive.
A beautiful, purpose-built home for classes, clubs, celebrations and quiet meetings — open to everyone in Girton and warmly welcoming anyone who'd like to join.
- Wed4:00pmPilateswith WendyJoin in →
- Thu7:30pmCommunity Choirwith MargaretJoin in →
- Sat10:00amSummer Craft Fairwith the WIJoin in →
- Sun9:00amFamily Yogawith PriyaJoin in →
- Tue10:00amToddler Tuneswith HannahJoin in →
- Wed6:00pmRepair Caféwith Dave & TomJoin in →
- Fri7:30pmVillage Quiz Nightwith MikeJoin in →
- Sat9:30amPilateswith AnnaJoin in →
- Sun12:30pmSunday Roast Lunch Clubwith JanetJoin in →
- Mon6:30pmBeginners Spanishwith CarlosJoin in →
- Wed4:00pmPilateswith WendyJoin in →
- Thu7:30pmCommunity Choirwith MargaretJoin in →
- Sat10:00amSummer Craft Fairwith the WIJoin in →
- Sun9:00amFamily Yogawith PriyaJoin in →
- Tue10:00amToddler Tuneswith HannahJoin in →
- Wed6:00pmRepair Caféwith Dave & TomJoin in →
- Fri7:30pmVillage Quiz Nightwith MikeJoin in →
- Sat9:30amPilateswith AnnaJoin in →
- Sun12:30pmSunday Roast Lunch Clubwith JanetJoin in →
- Mon6:30pmBeginners Spanishwith CarlosJoin in →
What's on this fortnight.
Drop-in classes, regular clubs and one-off evenings — everyone's welcome.
A place built around the people who use it.
The William Collyn Community Centre is a purpose-designed facility in the heart of Girton, available for individuals, village groups, societies, and outside organisations alike.
Provided and run for the community by Girton Town Charity, the Centre is named after the founder of the almshouse charity. It's flexible, affordable, and unmistakably ours.
Rooms for every kind of gathering.
The Gordon Hall
17.5m × 9.5m flexible hall with black-out blinds, AV, free Wi-Fi and terrace doors overlooking the Bowls Club.
The Scrine Meeting Room
Quiet, private board-room space ideal for interviews, committees and small workshops.
Reception & General
Staffed reception, accessible WCs, changing rooms with lockers and 36 free parking spaces.
The smartest place in Girton to grow your network.
From BNI breakfast chapters to founder meetups, board awaydays and supplier showcases — the William Collyn is built for business. Affordable rates, professional spaces, and a team who'll have the coffee on before you arrive.
Everything your meeting needs — already in the price.
Packages, use cases, FAQs and pricing — all on the business page.
Whether you need a weekly chapter slot or a one-off awayday, we'll match you to the right room, set up the AV, and make sure your members feel properly looked after.
The groups who call us home.
From toddlers to over-60s, from quiet committees to roaring choirs — these are the regulars that make the Centre tick. Come along, or start something new.
- BNI CambridgeNetworking · Weekly breakfast
- Girton Choral SocietyMusic · Weekly
- Little Acorns Toddler GroupFamily · Tue & Thu
- Cambridge Pilates Co.Wellbeing · Mon–Fri
- Girton Art CollectiveArts · Fortnightly
- Repair Café GirtonSustainability · Monthly
- Silver StrollersOver-60s · Wednesdays
- Mindful MovementYoga · Sun mornings
We love that you make this space yours.
Art groups, choirs, exercise classes, book clubs, committees and craft mornings — week after week, our regulars bring the William Collyn Centre to life. Whether you're hanging a new exhibition in the gallery hallway or setting out the chairs for a Tuesday rehearsal, thank you for being part of it.
If your group is looking for a warm, well-equipped home in Girton — we'd love to welcome you too.
Proudly run by GirtonTownCharity
The William Collyn Centre exists thanks to Girton Town Charity (GTC) — an almshouse charity dating back over 500 years, dedicated to the wellbeing of everyone in the village. From energy-efficient almshouses at award-winning Dovehouse Court, to grants for individuals, families and local groups, GTC reinvests in Girton every single day.
- 26 almshousesIncluding the RIBA-award-winning Passivhaus Dovehouse Court.
- Grants & schemesSupporting individuals, families and village groups.
- Public spaceEnhancing the environment for everyone in Girton.
- Since 1521Five centuries of looking after the village.
- 2 Sep 2025MP visits Dovehouse Court
Ian Sollom MP welcomed to the RIBA East Award-winning almshouses.
- 26 Aug 2025Babysitting Course success
A new 10-week course for village residents aged 14–17.
- 26 Aug 2025Dovehouse Court wins RIBA Award
First UK almshouses certified to Passivhaus standards.
Got an idea? Let's host it.
Birthday, AGM, exercise class, pop-up market — tell us what you need and we'll find the right room and rate.
“Our BNI chapter has met here every week for years. The team have the coffee on before we arrive.”
“We held our daughter's first birthday in the Gordon Hall. Loads of space and the terrace doors were a dream.”
“As a Pilates instructor I've tried every hall in north Cambridge — none come close. Spotlessly clean.”
“The Scrine room was perfect for our charity trustees' meeting. Private, quiet, proper boardroom feel.”
“Warm, welcoming and run with so much care. It really is the heart of the village.”
“Affordable, professional and always immaculate. Our quarterly board awaydays wouldn't happen without it.”
“Our BNI chapter has met here every week for years. The team have the coffee on before we arrive.”
“We held our daughter's first birthday in the Gordon Hall. Loads of space and the terrace doors were a dream.”
“As a Pilates instructor I've tried every hall in north Cambridge — none come close. Spotlessly clean.”
“The Scrine room was perfect for our charity trustees' meeting. Private, quiet, proper boardroom feel.”
“Warm, welcoming and run with so much care. It really is the heart of the village.”
“Affordable, professional and always immaculate. Our quarterly board awaydays wouldn't happen without it.”