Balliol College
Balliol College was founded in 1263, making it one of the oldest colleges of the University of Oxford. From the middle of the 19th century, Balliol was rebuilt by a succession of eminent architects: Waterhouse, Butterfield, Keen and Salvin.
Other buildings around the college are a medley of styles from the 15th century right through to the 20th century.
Our location in the heart of Oxford is ideal for conferences, training courses and corporate hospitality. Oxford has an excellent public transport service, so the college is easily accessible by rail, coach and bus from London and the rest of the UK, with direct links to Birmingham and London international airports.
We are proud of our reputation for providing a high level of service and outstanding cuisine. We have an excellent team of domestic staff, all dedicated to giving you and your guests an enjoyable and memorable college experience. We also recognise that the success of your conference reflects on you and your organisation, so we ensure that we make you our first priority. Our dedicated conference and events team will liaise with you before, during and after the event to make sure that all your expectations are met.
Balliol College
Oxford OX1 3BJ
Venue Contact
Jacqueline Gills, Conference & Events Manager
01865 277676
conference.manager@balliol.ox.ac.uk
www.balliol.ox.ac.uk/conferences
12 meeting spaces with capacity for up to
226 guests for
- dining
- buffet
- theatre
- classroom
- boardroom
- cabaret
functions plus 260 bedrooms for accommodation.
Summary
Bedrooms | Ensuite | Standard | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
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260 | 120 | 140 | yes | yes | yes |
Dining | Buffet | Theatre | Classroom | Boardroom | Cabaret | Other |
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Grand Hall | ||||||
226
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226
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Senior Common Room | ||||||
56
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Old Common Room Dining Room | ||||||
22
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60
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20
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- |
18
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- |
120
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Massey Room | ||||||
20
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35
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20
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- |
18
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- | - |
Bajpai Room | ||||||
- | - | - | - |
6
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- | - |
Russell Room | ||||||
- | - | - | - |
22
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- | - |
Lecture Room 23 | ||||||
- | - |
90
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36
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- |
50
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- |
Junior Common Room | ||||||
150
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50
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- | - | - | - |
150
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Pilch Studio | ||||||
- | - |
60
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- |
20
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Von Trott Room | ||||||
- | - |
20
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- |
12
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- | - |
Lin Room | ||||||
- | - |
15
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10
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Wolfson Room | ||||||
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40
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20
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Room by room
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Balliol Hall, Balliol College Balliol Hall, Balliol College Grand Hall
Available during Term-time
Description: One of the larger college dining halls, built in 1877 and boasting an impressive vaulted ceiling, stained glass windows and a magnificent pipe organ.
Facilities: A traditional dining hall seating up to 226 guests surrounded by portraits of former masters and distinguished alumni.
Accessibility: Full disabled access via lift, other access either end by staircase.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other 226 See imageDining for up to 226 guests 226- - - - - -
Senior Common Room, Balliol College Senior Common Room
Available during Term-time
Description: An oak-panelled dining room.
Facilities: Dining room seating up to 56 guests.
Accessibility: Full disabled access.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other 56 See imageDining for up to 56 guests - - - - - - -
Old Common Room Dining Room, Balliol College Old Common Room Dining Room
Available during Term-time
Description: An elegant dining room for up to 22 guests, with an adjoining anteroom perfect for a welcome drink beforehand.
Facilities: Dining room seating up to 22 guests overlooking the gardens, or drinks venue for up to 120.
Accessibility: Full disabled access.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other 22 See imageDining for up to 22 guests 6020- 18- 120 -
Massey Room, Balliol College Massey Room
Available during Vacation
Description: Versatile meeting or breakout room.
Facilities:
Accessibility: Ground floor two steps up.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other 203520- 18 See imageBoardroom for up to 18 guests - - -
Bajpai Room, Balliol College Bajpai Room
Available during Vacation
Description: Versatile meeting or breakout room.
Facilities:
Accessibility: Ground floor two steps up.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other - - - - 6 See imageBoardroom for up to 6 guests - - -
Russell Room, Balliol College Russell Room
Available during Vacation
Description: Versatile meeting or breakout room.
Facilities:
Accessibility: First floor via staircase
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other - - - - 22 See imageBoardroom for up to 22 guests - - -
Lecture Room 23, Balliol College Lecture Room 23
Available during Vacation
Description: Lecture room for up to 90 with projector, speakers, white boards and lectern.
Facilities: projector, speakers, white boards and lectern.
Accessibility: Full disabled access.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other - - 90 See imageTheatre space for up to 90 guests 36- 50- -
JCR, Balliol College Junior Common Room
Available during Vacation
Description: The student common room, outside of term, can be used as a large breakout room, meeting room, disco or drinks reception venue with bar.
Facilities:
Accessibility: Full disabled access.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other 15050- - - - 150 See imageDisco/drinks reception space for up to 150 guests -
Pilch Studio, Balliol College Pilch Studio
Available during Vacation
Description: Versatile meeting or breakout room, can also be used for presentations and performances.
Facilities: Stage.
Accessibility: Ground floor two steps down.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other - - 60- 20 See imageBoardroom for up to 20 guests - - -
Von Trott Room, Balliol College Von Trott Room
Available during Vacation
Description: Versatile meeting or breakout room.
Facilities:
Accessibility: Ground floor two steps down.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other - - 20- 12 See imageBoardroom for up to 12 guests - - -
Lin Room, Balliol College Lin Room
Available during Vacation
Description: Versatile meeting or breakout room.
Facilities:
Accessibility: Ground floor two steps down.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other - - 15- 10 See imageBoardroom for up to 10 guests - - -
Wolfson Room, Balliol College Wolfson Room
Available during Vacation
Description: Versatile meeting or breakout room, can be split into three rooms.
Facilities:
Accessibility: Ground floor two steps down.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other - - 40- 20 See imageBoardroom for up to 20 guests - -