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The Gonville Hotel is now a Radisson Individuals property

The Gonville Hotel blends historic charm with modern comfort in the heart of Cambridge. Enjoy our special conference rate of £210.00 GBP per night (approximately $285 USD) for a standard single-occupancy room, including daily breakfast.

To secure your booking, please contact The Gonville Hotel at sales.gonvillehotel@radissonindividuals.com and reference quote number 2611COTSAL when requesting your reservation. Please be sure to include your phone number in your email, along with the check-in and check-out dates. Once they receive your email, they will send you a secure link to authorize your credit card.

Delta Air Lines is Pleased to Offer COTS Discount Rates!

As an added travel option, Delta Air Lines is offering special discounts for COTS attendees. Use of Delta is entirely optional, and attendees are welcome to book travel with any airline of their choice.

To book with Delta, please call 1.800.328.1111 Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm, and refer to Meeting Event Code NY4U4.

Please note: Delta Air Lines primarily operates from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Delta flights at Heathrow typically arrive and depart from Terminal 3, providing convenient connections between London and major U.S. destinations.

Book Your Delta Flight Today!

Airports and Transportation To and From Cambridge

The closest airport is Stansted Airport (STN), approximately 30-40 minutes from Cambridge.

Gatwick Airport (LGW) is just under 100 miles from Cambridge (approximately 2 hours by car).

The closest airport is Stansted Airport (STN), approximately 30-40 minutes from Cambridge.

The closest airport is Stansted Airport (STN), approximately 30-40 minutes from campus. Take a direct train from Stansted Airport to Cambridge, which takes about 30-40 minutes. https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ or https://www.thetrainline.com/

Taxi: a taxi from Stansted to Cambridge takes approx. 40 minutes, depending on traffic. It’s advisable
to pre-book a taxi for the best price. Below are few links:
Blacklane Taxi
Global Airport Taxi
Onward Travel solutions Stansted Airport Taxi Service

Car hire: Many large car hire firms operate out of Stansted. It is advisable to pre-book. Check with
your hotel in Cambridge as parking in the city centre can be limited.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is approximately 70 miles.

Gatwick Airport (LGW) is just under 100 miles from Cambridge (approximately 2 hours by car).

The closest airport is Stansted Airport (STN), approximately 30-40 minutes from Cambridge.

Train: Upon arrival at Heathrow Airport, take the Heathrow Express train to London Paddington

Station. From Paddington, take the London Underground (Circle or Hammersmith & City Line) to

King's Cross Station. From King's Cross, board a direct train to Cambridge, which typically takes

around 50 minutes.

Heathrow Express

National Rail

The Train Line

Underground (subway): take the Picadilly line directly from Heathrow to Kings Cross, this takes

about an hour. Take the direct train to Cambridge from Kings Cross.

Ways to pay.

Coach: You will also find direct National Express coach services operating between London Heathrow

to Cambridge (approximately every 2 hours).

National Express Coach

Taxi: a taxi from Heathrow to Cambridge takes approx. 1.5 or 2 hours, depending on traffic. It’s

advisable to pre-book a taxi for the best price. There is a number of providers available online.

Comfort Airport Transfer

Transfeero

Heathrow Cambridge Taxi

Car hire: Many large car hire firms operate out of Heathrow. It is advisable to pre-book. Check with

your hotel in Cambridge as parking in the city centre can be limited.

Gatwick Airport (LGW) is just under 100 miles from Cambridge (approximately 2 hours by car).

Train: From Gatwick Airport, take a Thameslink train directly to Cambridge Station, a journey that

takes approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes.

National Rail

The Train Line

Taxi: a taxi from Gatwick to Cambridge takes approx. 2 hours, depending on traffic. It’s advisable to

pre-book a taxi for the best price. There is a number of providers available online.

Gatwick Airport Taxi Booking

Airport Taxis Gatwick

Taxi London Gatwick Airport

Car hire: Many large car hire firms operate out of Gatwick. It is advisable to pre-book. Check with

your hotel in Cambridge as parking in the city centre can be limited.

Luton Airport (LTN) takes approximately 1 hour.

Gatwick Airport (LGW) is just under 100 miles from Cambridge (approximately 2 hours by car).

Luton Airport (LTN) is approximately 1 hour. Take a shuttle bus to the Luton Airport Parkway Station. From there board a direct train to Cambridge, which will take approximately 1 hour.

Coach: You will also find direct National Express coach services operating between Luton and Cambridge.

National Express Coach

To arrive by Train - Cambridge Station is about an 18-minute walk from Downing College.

Buses from outside the station go via Regent St into the centre of Cambridge.

Cambridge Station Map

The nearest bus stop to the conference venue is located opposite Downing College. To reach it, use

one of the following bus services 1, 3, 7, 13/A/B/X13 (Stagecoach/Whippet), 100, X3.

There is a taxi stand outside the station and it is approximately a 7-minute journey to Downing

College. Taxis accept credit card payment.

Uber is also available in Cambridge – use the app as normal. Drivers collect you from the area near

the taxi rank.

To Arrive by Train or Bus

Luton Airport (LTN) takes approximately 1 hour.

To Arrive by Train or Bus

To arrive by Train - Cambridge Station is about an 18-minute walk from Downing College.

Buses from outside the station go via Regent St into the centre of Cambridge.

Cambridge Station Map

The nearest bus stop to the conference venue is located opposite Downing College. To reach it, use one of the following bus services 1, 3, 7, 13/A/B/X13 (Stagecoach/Whippet), 100, X3.

There is a taxi stand outside the station and it is approximately a 7-minute journey to Downing College. Taxis accept credit card payment.

Ubers and Taxis

Luton Airport (LTN) takes approximately 1 hour.

To Arrive by Train or Bus

Uber is also available in Cambridge – use the app as normal. Drivers collect you from the area near the taxi rank.

There is a taxi stand outside the station, and the journey to Downing College takes approximately 7 minutes. Taxis accept credit card payment.

To download the Veezu Taxi UK app, please click here.

To book a Cab in Cambridge, please click here. Or Cambridge Taxi Cab, please click here.

Things to Do and See in Cambridge

Explore Historic Cambridge

Enjoy Cambridge's Pub Culture

A visit to King’s College is highly recommended, especially for those interested in history, architecture, and stunning historic buildings. King’s College Chapel is one of Cambridge’s most iconic landmarks and a masterpiece of Gothic architecture.

One of the most quintessential Cambridge activities is punting — traveling along the River Cam in traditional flat-bottomed boats propelled by a long pole. While November weather can be brisk, it remains a memorable way to see the colleges and city from a unique perspective.

For music lovers, consider attending Choral Evensong at one of the university colleges. These beautiful services showcase Cambridge’s renowned choral traditions. Schedules vary, so details will be available closer to the event dates.

Enjoy Cambridge's Pub Culture

Cambridge is home to many excellent pubs, and we are happy to provide recommendations. One especially popular stop is The Eagle, famous for its connection to scientific history. According to legend, this is where Watson and Crick announced their discovery of the DNA double helix structure.

Museums to Visit (Especially Great for Rainy Days!)

Cambridge boasts an outstanding collection of museums, many associated with the University of Cambridge:

The Fitzwilliam Museum (Trumpington Street) – Cambridge’s principal museum, featuring world art, antiquities, manuscripts, and works by artists such as Monet and Picasso.
University Museum of Zoology (Downing Street) – Home to fascinating animal specimens, including a fin whale skeleton and a rare dodo skeleton.
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (MAA) (Downing Street) – Showcasing two million years of human history through remarkable archaeological and anthropological collections.
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences (Downing Street) – One of the university’s oldest museums, featuring fossils, minerals, rocks, and dinosaur skeletons.
Whipple Museum of the History of Science (Free School Lane) – A hidden gem displaying scientific instruments, books, and artifacts tracing the history of science.
Museum of Classical Archaeology (Sidgwick Avenue) – Known for its impressive collection of classical sculptures and casts.

Independent & Specialty Museums

The Polar Museum (Lensfield Road) – Explore the history, science, and survival stories of Arctic and Antarctic exploration.
Museum of Cambridge (Castle Street) – Discover Cambridge’s local social history, folklore, and everyday life through the centuries.
Centre for Computing History (Coldham’s Road area) – A hands-on museum dedicated to the Information Age, classic computers, and retro 1980s video games.

Helpful Visitor Resources

Museums to Visit (Especially Great for Rainy Days!)

For additional ideas, attractions, tours, and visitor information, you may find these resources useful:

Hilton Cambridge City Centre

The Gonville Hotel is now a Radisson Individuals property

Delta Air Lines is Pleased to Offer COTS Discount Rates!

Airports and Transportation To and From Cambridge

The closest airport is Stansted Airport (STN), approximately 30-40 minutes from Cambridge.

Gatwick Airport (LGW) is just under 100 miles from Cambridge (approximately 2 hours by car).

The closest airport is Stansted Airport (STN), approximately 30-40 minutes from Cambridge.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is approximately 70 miles.

Gatwick Airport (LGW) is just under 100 miles from Cambridge (approximately 2 hours by car).

The closest airport is Stansted Airport (STN), approximately 30-40 minutes from Cambridge.

Gatwick Airport (LGW) is just under 100 miles from Cambridge (approximately 2 hours by car).

Gatwick Airport (LGW) is just under 100 miles from Cambridge (approximately 2 hours by car).

Gatwick Airport (LGW) is just under 100 miles from Cambridge (approximately 2 hours by car).

Luton Airport (LTN) takes approximately 1 hour.

Luton Airport (LTN) takes approximately 1 hour.

Gatwick Airport (LGW) is just under 100 miles from Cambridge (approximately 2 hours by car).

To Arrive by Train or Bus

Luton Airport (LTN) takes approximately 1 hour.

To Arrive by Train or Bus

Ubers and Taxis

Luton Airport (LTN) takes approximately 1 hour.

To Arrive by Train or Bus

Things to Do and See in Cambridge

Explore Historic Cambridge

Enjoy Cambridge's Pub Culture

Enjoy Cambridge's Pub Culture

Enjoy Cambridge's Pub Culture

Enjoy Cambridge's Pub Culture

Enjoy Cambridge's Pub Culture

Museums to Visit (Especially Great for Rainy Days!)

Museums to Visit (Especially Great for Rainy Days!)

Museums to Visit (Especially Great for Rainy Days!)

Independent & Specialty Museums

Helpful Visitor Resources

Museums to Visit (Especially Great for Rainy Days!)

Museums to Visit (Especially Great for Rainy Days!)

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