Oriel College
Oriel College is the earliest royal foundation in Oxford, endowed by King Edward II in 1326. The site lies in the heart of the city; its entrance and three quadrangles are bound by medieval streets and townscape whilst its back faces Oxford’s famous High Street and the University Church of St Mary. The college coat of arms carries the three gold lions of England on a red background, and the three feathers can be found in decorations and motifs around the college.
The college is fully resourced and equipped to meet modern requirements, offering present-day comfort and flexibility in historic surroundings. Conference facilities and accommodation can be hired during the vacation periods, while catering is available throughout the year. Meeting room capacities range from 6 to 120, and have wireless internet access and audio-visual facilities. Seated banquets can be prepared for up to 140 guests, whilst overnight stays can accommodate over 200 in ensuite or standard bedrooms. Whatever your needs, we have the facilities and expertise to ensure your event is a memorable one.
Oriel College
Oxford OX1 4EW
17 meeting spaces with capacity for up to 200 guests for Theatre, Buffet, Classroom, Boardroom, Cabaret, U-shape, Other, and Dining functions.
Bedrooms 215
Ensuite 115
Standard 100
Breakfast yes
Lunch yes
Dinner yes
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Harris Lecture Theatre
Theatre 120
Conventional and comfortable facilities, ideal for presentations, teaching and screenings.
Facilities
Full wireless internet access. Extensive audio-visual facilities with SMART podium. Air conditioned.
Accessibility
Ground floor, disabled access.
Available
Vacation
Harris Seminar Room
Buffet 60
Theatre 60
Classroom 32
Boardroom 22
Cabaret 36
U-shape 28
Practical, purpose-built seminar room with moveable tables.
Facilities
Full wireless internet access. Extensive audio-visual facilities, white boards and catering hatch. Air conditioned.
Accessibility
Ground floor, disabled access
Available
Vacation
MacGregor Room
Boardroom 18
Traditional boardroom with dark wooden furnishings and leather seated chairs, views of third quad.
Facilities
Full wireless internet access. Smart Screen & white boards.
Accessibility
Ground floor.
Available
Vacation
Music Room
Theatre 30
Boardroom 14
Stunning boardroom with traditional furnishings including feature chandelier, grand piano and stained-glass bay window.
Facilities
Full wireless internet access. Projection facilities, white boards.
Accessibility
First floor, no lift.
Available
Vacation
Robert Beddard Room
Theatre 35
Classroom 16
Boardroom 16
Other 15
Practical, purpose-built seminar room with moveable tables. Plenty of natural light and traditional wood panelled walls.
Facilities
Full wireless internet access. Audio-visual facilities, white board & flipchart.
Accessibility
Ground floor, disabled access.
Available
Vacation
Owen Walker Room
Theatre 35
Classroom 16
Boardroom 16
Other 15
Practical, purpose-built seminar room with moveable tables. Plenty of natural light and traditional wood panelled walls.
Facilities
Full wireless internet access, audio-visual facilities & whiteboard.
Accessibility
Ground floor, disabled access
Available
Vacation
Conference 1
Boardroom 12
Practical, purpose-built boardroom room.
Facilities
Full wireless internet access, audio-visual facilities & whiteboard.
Accessibility
Ground floor, disabled access.
Available
Vacation
Conference 2
Boardroom 6
Practical, purpose-built seminar room with moveable tables.
Facilities
Full wireless internet access. Whiteboard.
Accessibility
Ground floor, disabled access.
Available
Vacation
Sanders Room
Classroom 24
Light room with small reception area, ideal for boardroom meetings.
Facilities
Full wireless internet access. Projection facilities, white boards.
Accessibility
First floor, no lift.
Available
Vacation
Basil Mitchell Room
Boardroom 18
Light, purpose-built boardroom with stage area.
Facilities
Full wireless internet access. Projection facilities, white boards.
Accessibility
First floor, no lift.
Available
Vacation
King Edward Room 1
Boardroom 10
Small wood-panelled room, ideal for break-out sessions or private meetings.
Facilities
Full wireless internet access. Plasma screen, white boards.
Accessibility
Basement, no lift (has natural light).
Available
Vacation
Hall
Dining 140
Traditional, lamp-lit hall with hammerbeam roof, wood-panelled walls, benches, stained-glass windows and high table. During term time available only on Saturdays for minimum of 80 guests.
Facilities
PA system.
Accessibility
Steps to hall entrance, chair lift available.
Available
Term & Vacation
Champneys Room
Dining 56
Buffet 100
Theatre 50
Elegant dining room with cream wood panelling and gold-framed portraits: ideal for entertaining. Evenings only.
Facilities
Projection facilities can be set up.
Accessibility
First floor, lift available.
Available
Term & Vacation
The Box
Dining 14
Buffet 35
Traditional room with stately feel, furnishings include cream-wood panelling, chandelier and gong: ideal for drink receptions or small, private dinners.
Facilities
Projection facilities can be set up.
Accessibility
First floor, lift available.
Available
Vacation
Benefactors' Room
Dining 8
Buffet 20
Boardroom 8
Victorian gentleman’s room, with extensive wood panelling and views of second quad. Evenings only.
Facilities
Television.
Accessibility
Second Floor, no lift.
Available
Vacation
Roof Terrace
Buffet 30
Open roof terrace perfect for summer drinks parties.
Facilities
Accessibility
Third floor, no lift.
Available
Term & Vacation
Second Quad
Buffet 200
Palatial lawn located in the heart of the college, outside the Senior Common Room and Library, and fellow 18th-century buildings.
Facilities
Accessibility
Ground floor, disabled access.
Available
Term & Vacation