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
Venue Contact
Agnieszka Skotarek
01865 276563
conferences@oriel.ox.ac.uk
www.oriel.ox.ac.uk
17 meeting spaces with capacity for up to
200 guests for
- dining
- buffet
- theatre
- classroom
- boardroom
- cabaret
functions plus 215 bedrooms for accommodation.
Summary
Bedrooms | Ensuite | Standard | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
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215 | 115 | 100 | yes | yes | yes |
Dining | Buffet | Theatre | Classroom | Boardroom | Cabaret | Other |
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Harris Lecture Theatre | ||||||
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120
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Harris Seminar Room | ||||||
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60
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60
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32
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22
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36
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28
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MacGregor Room | ||||||
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18
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Music Room | ||||||
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30
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14
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Robert Beddard Room | ||||||
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35
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16
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16
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15
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Owen Walker Room | ||||||
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35
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16
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16
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15
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Conference 1 | ||||||
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12
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Conference 2 | ||||||
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6
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Sanders Room | ||||||
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24
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Basil Mitchell Room | ||||||
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18
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King Edward Room 1 | ||||||
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10
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Hall | ||||||
140
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Champneys Room | ||||||
56
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100
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50
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The Box | ||||||
14
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35
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Benefactors' Room | ||||||
8
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20
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8
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Roof Terrace | ||||||
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30
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Second Quad | ||||||
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200
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Room by room
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Harris Lecture Theatre, Oriel Harris Lecture Theatre
Available during Vacation
Description: 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.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other - - 120 See imageTheatre space for up to 120 guests - - - - -
Harris Seminar Room, Oriel Harris Seminar Room, Oriel Harris Seminar Room, Oriel Harris Seminar Room
Available during Vacation
Description: 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.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other - 6060 See imageTheatre space for up to 60 guests 3222 See imageBoardroom for up to 22 guests 3628 See imageU-shape space for up to 28 guests -
MacGregor Room, Oriel MacGregor Room
Available during Vacation
Description: 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.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other - - - - 18 See imageBoardroom for up to 18 guests - - -
Music Room, Oriel Music Room, Oriel Music Room
Available during Vacation
Description: 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.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other - - 30- 14 See imageBoardroom for up to 14 guests Boardroom for up to 14 guests - - -
Robert Beddard Room, Oriel Robert Beddard Room, Oriel Robert Beddard Room
Available during Vacation
Description: 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.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other - - 3516 See imageClassroom for up to 16 guests 16 See imageBoardroom for up to 16 guests - 15 -
Owen Walker Room, Oriel Owen Walker Room, Oriel Owen Walker Room
Available during Vacation
Description: 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.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other - - 3516 See imageClassroom for up to 16 guests 16- 15 See imagespace for up to 15 guests -
Conference 1, Oriel Conference 1
Available during Vacation
Description: Practical, purpose-built boardroom room.
Facilities: Full wireless internet access, audio-visual facilities & whiteboard.
Accessibility: Ground floor, disabled access.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other - - - - 12 See imageBoardroom for up to 12 guests - - -
Conference 2, Oriel Conference 2
Available during Vacation
Description: Practical, purpose-built seminar room with moveable tables.
Facilities: Full wireless internet access. Whiteboard.
Accessibility: Ground floor, disabled access.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other - - - - 6 See imageBoardroom for up to 6 guests - - -
Sanders Room, Oriel Sanders Room
Available during Vacation
Description: Light room with small reception area, ideal for boardroom meetings.
Facilities: Full wireless internet access. Projection facilities, white boards.
Accessibility: First floor, no lift.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other - - - 24 See imageClassroom for up to 24 guests - - - -
Basil Mitchell Room, Oriel Basil Mitchell Room
Available during Vacation
Description: Light, purpose-built boardroom with stage area.
Facilities: Full wireless internet access. Projection facilities, white boards.
Accessibility: First floor, no lift.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other - - - - 18 See imageBoardroom for up to 18 guests - - -
King Edward Room, Oriel King Edward Room 1
Available during Vacation
Description: 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).
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other - - - - 10 See imageBoardroom for up to 10 guests - - -
Dining Hall, Oriel Hall
Available during Term-time & vacation
Description: 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.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other 140 See imageDining for up to 140 guests - - - - - - -
Champneys Room, Oriel Champneys Room
Available during Term-time & vacation
Description: 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.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other 56 See imageDining for up to 56 guests 10050- - - - -
The Box, Oriel The Box
Available during Vacation
Description: 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.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other 1435 See imageBuffet for up to 35 guests - - - - - -
Benefactors' Room, Oriel Benefactors' Room
Available during Vacation
Description: Victorian gentleman’s room, with extensive wood panelling and views of second quad. Evenings only.
Facilities: Television.
Accessibility: Second Floor, no lift.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other 820- - 8 See imageBoardroom for up to 8 guests - - -
Roof Terrace, Oriel Roof Terrace
Available during Term-time & vacation
Description: Open roof terrace perfect for summer drinks parties.
Facilities:
Accessibility: Third floor, no lift.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other - 30 See imageBuffet for up to 30 guests - - - - - -
Second Quad, Oriel College Second Quad
Available during Term-time & vacation
Description: 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.
Dining Buffet Theatre Classroom Boardroom Cabaret Other - 200 See imageBuffet for up to 200 guests - - - - -