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
12 meeting spaces with capacity for up to 226 guests for Dining, Buffet, Theatre, Boardroom, Drinks reception, Classroom, Cabaret, and Disco/drinks reception functions.
Bedrooms 260
Ensuite 120
Standard 140
Breakfast yes
Lunch yes
Dinner yes
"The Conference Oxford website is an invaluable asset as we often are asked for meeting spaces at quite short notice."
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Grand Hall
Dining 226
Buffet 226
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.
Available
Term
Senior Common Room
Dining 56
An oak-panelled dining room.
Facilities
Dining room seating up to 56 guests.
Accessibility
Full disabled access.
Available
Term
Old Common Room Dining Room
Dining 22
Buffet 60
Theatre 20
Boardroom 18
Drinks reception 120
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.
Available
Term
Massey Room
Dining 20
Buffet 35
Theatre 20
Boardroom 18
Versatile meeting or breakout room.
Facilities
Accessibility
Ground floor two steps up.
Available
Vacation
Bajpai Room
Boardroom 6
Versatile meeting or breakout room.
Facilities
Accessibility
Ground floor two steps up.
Available
Vacation
Russell Room
Boardroom 22
Versatile meeting or breakout room.
Facilities
Accessibility
First floor via staircase
Available
Vacation
Lecture Room 23
Theatre 90
Classroom 36
Cabaret 50
Lecture room for up to 90 with projector, speakers, white boards and lectern.
Facilities
projector, speakers, white boards and lectern.
Accessibility
Full disabled access.
Available
Vacation
Junior Common Room
Dining 150
Buffet 50
Disco/drinks reception 150
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.
Available
Vacation
Pilch Studio
Theatre 60
Boardroom 20
Versatile meeting or breakout room, can also be used for presentations and performances.
Facilities
Stage.
Accessibility
Ground floor two steps down.
Available
Vacation
Von Trott Room
Theatre 20
Boardroom 12
Versatile meeting or breakout room.
Facilities
Accessibility
Ground floor two steps down.
Available
Vacation
Lin Room
Theatre 15
Boardroom 10
Versatile meeting or breakout room.
Facilities
Accessibility
Ground floor two steps down.
Available
Vacation
Wolfson Room
Theatre 40
Boardroom 20
Versatile meeting or breakout room, can be split into three rooms.
Facilities
Accessibility
Ground floor two steps down.
Available
Vacation