Cherry Hinton Hub is a welcoming community space with a library, meeting rooms, event space, and community café. The meeting rooms and café are run by volunteers from the Cherry Hinton Community Benefit Society.
This activity is good for wellbeing because
- The Cherry Branch café brings people together for friendship and delicious home-cooked food. You will always receive a warm welcome when you visit with friends or on your own;
- The Hub runs regular events to bring the community together, ranging from themed food evenings, talks, classes, and much more;
- There are lots of volunteering opportunities - whatever you enjoy doing, from gardening to IT, there will be a role for you. You'll get to meet lots of people and contribute to running an important community facility.
How to contact
Website
Volunteering opportunities
Where to go
Cherry Hinton Hub
High Street
Cherry Hinton
Cambridge CB1 9HZ
UK
What to expect
Everyone is welcome to come along to the Hub to use the library, enjoy the café, book a meeting room, or join in the events and activities. Visit the website for information on opening hours.
The Cherry Branch café is open five days a week and serves hot and cold drinks, cakes, sandwiches, toasties, sausage rolls, jacket potatoes, and soup. Vegetarian and vegan options are available and they can cater for dietary requirements.
There are some regular weekly activities at the library including Rhymetime and Storytime for families, and a digital drop-in for adults. Find out more on the website.
There is also a variety of one-off events and talks. Visit the website for information or follow the Facebook page for updates. Events are bookable so that the team can keep track of how many people are coming (usually 50 max). There will always be someone at the door to welcome you to an event, and they are happy to answer any questions beforehand.
There are lots of opportunities to volunteer at Cherry Hinton Hub. Visit their listing on Volunteer Cambs to find out more about roles that are available. They will provide support and training.
More information
There are cycle racks outside the Hub, and the number 1 bus from the city centre or Addenbrooke's stops a one minute walk away on the High Street.
There is no parking at the Hub apart from two bays at the front of the building for blue badge holders. There is a car park on Colville Road that is free for the first two hours. Don't be tempted to park in the pharmacy car park opposite - you will be fined!
There are two unisex toilet cubicles - one of these has a baby change station and is wheelchair accessible. The venue has a ramp and large automatic doors at the entrance for wheelchair accessibility. The entrance also has steps with a handrail. There is is hearing loop. Only assistance dogs are permitted. Families with pushchairs are welcome.
Many events at the Cherry Hinton Hub are free to access - including talks and family activities.
Food and drink are available to buy at The Cherry Branch café.
Some events have a cost, including themed food evenings. Card and cash payments are accepted for both refreshments and event bookings.
How to contact
Website
Volunteering opportunities
Where to go
Cherry Hinton Hub
High Street
Cherry Hinton
Cambridge CB1 9HZ
UK
