Promotional Options – FAQs

There are many opportunities to promote your business and events in Huntingdon.

Browse the information below and if you can’t find what you’re looking for, email us at [email protected]

Please click each title for more information.

Leaflets
If you’d like to hand out flyers in Huntingdon Town Centre, please contact the BID Huntingdon office in the first instance to discuss availability. Contact [email protected].
A-Boards
Street level promotional boards known as A boards are acceptable in certain circumstances. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Street Café Licenses – tables and chairs on the highway
Many businesses like to offer an outside area where customers can enjoy food and drink sold on the premises. If any part of the area you intend to use includes public highway, then an application must be made for a licence which will be assessed by Cambridgeshire County Council.

Using the link below you will find the necessary documents for applying for a ‘tables and chairs’ licence.  Please ensure that you have fully read the guidance notes, which contain details of required documents and costs before making an application.
www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/transport/.

Meeting Venues
The town is in a great location as it embraces two major road networks, A14 and A1, and has fast rail connections to London. Huntingdon has everything you would expect from a thriving market town including independent and national retailer shopping, a vibrant café culture, museums and a renowned race course.

For quick reference here are some popular choices:

The George Hotel
The George Hotel is within easy access of the A1 and A14. The historic building was once the home of Oliver Cromwell’s grandfather. Meeting, conference rooms and training facilities ooze character. As part of Old English Inns, the team has experience in arranging and delivering every type of event.

The Old Bridge Hotel
This 18th Century ‘townhouse’ hotel sits on the banks of the River Ouse. There is a fully equipped Business Centre specialising in small meetings for 2-18 executives as well as a Conference Room seating 50. The whole area is a ‘free-of-charge Wi-Fi zone’, as are the hotel bedrooms.

Huntingdon Library
Rooms are available for events or activities, appointments with a client, private study sessions, exhibitions or workshops. Affordable prices, VAT-free hire, high quality rooms, free use of kitchenette, catering service.

Huntingdon Town Hall
There are a variety of rooms available to rent.