New College

New College welcomes conference visitors and offers a wide range of facilities for up to 200 delegates. The college has 160 bedrooms on the main site, 120 of which are en-suite. There is a selection of double, twin, single and fully accessible rooms. A delicious full English or continental breakfast is served each morning in the Hall, the oldest dining hall in either Oxford or Cambridge.

New College was founded in 1379 by William of Wykeham, Bishop of Winchester and Chancellor of England. The College stands in three and a half acres of beautiful gardens and yet is only a few minutes walk from the centre of Oxford. We have an experienced full-time Conference and Events Manager to fully support your conference for the duration of your stay.

This venue offers facilities for hybrid/virtual meetings.

New College
Holywell Street, Oxford OX1 3BN

15 meeting spaces with capacity for up to 204 guests for Theatre, Classroom, Boardroom, Cabaret, Dining, Buffet, Drinks, Standing, and Common room/breakout room functions.

Bedrooms 160

Ensuite 120

Standard 40

Breakfast yes

Lunch yes

Dinner yes

"Thanks for an excellent service - it really helped us in finding an appropriate venue."


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Paula Hart

conferences@new.ox.ac.uk


01865 289096
www.new.ox.ac.uk/conferences-and-functions
  • McGregor Matthews Room

    McGregor Matthews Room

    Theatre 90

    Classroom 80

    Boardroom 40

    Cabaret 40

    A spacious and grand meeting room with lots of natural light. It has wonderful views over the Front Quad, gardens and 12-century City Wall.

    Facilities

    Laptop, projector, screen, wi-fi, whiteboard, lectern, blackout blinds, PA system (by prior arrangement)

    Accessibility

    Second floor, no lift.

    Available

    Vacation

  • South Undercroft, New College

    South Undercroft

    Dining 25

    Buffet 25

    Drinks 40

    A private dining room, situated in the heart of the Front Quad with a vaulted ceiling and chandelier lighting. It can also be used for small receptions.

    Facilities

    Private dining room seating 25.

    Accessibility

    Fully accessible, ground floor.

    Available

    Vacation

  • North Undercroft

    North Undercroft

    Buffet 35

    Theatre 60

    Classroom 20

    Boardroom 35

    Cabaret 30

    Standing 70

    Theatre 80

    Classroom 60

    Drinks 100

    A versatile space in the heart of the college. Adjacent to the South Undercroft and Beer Cellar, the room can be opened up to create an informal space for teas and coffees and drinks receptions.

    Facilities

    Laptop, touch screen TV, wi-fi, whiteboard, PA system (by prior arrangement), surround sound, hearing loop.

    Accessibility

    Fully accessible, ground floor.

    Available

    Vacation

  • Long Room

    Long Room

    A versatile barn-style room situated near our gardens. Can be used for meetings, receptions, parties, rehearsals and more.

    Facilities

    Laptop, projector, screen, wi-fi, whiteboard, lectern, grand piano, PA system (by prior arrangement)

    Accessibility

    First floor, no lift.

    Available

    Vacation

  • Lecture Room 4

    Lecture Room 4

    Theatre 60

    Classroom 40

    Boardroom 30

    A light and airy ground floor meeting room in Holywell Quad which looks out on the stunning 12th-century City Wall.

    Facilities

    Laptop, projector, screen, smart board, wi-fi, whiteboard, lectern, PA system (by prior arrangement)

    Accessibility

    Fully accessible, ground floor.

    Available

    Vacation

  • Lecture Room 6

    Lecture Room 6

    Theatre 60

    Classroom 40

    Boardroom 30

    A light and airy ground floor meeting room in Holywell Quad.

    Facilities

    Laptop, projector, screen, smart board, wi-fi, whiteboard, lectern, PA system (by prior arrangement)

    Accessibility

    Fully accessible, ground floor.

    Available

    Vacation

  • City Wall, New College

    Sir Christopher Cox Room

    Theatre 60

    Classroom 40

    Boardroom 30

    A large and versatile room situated above the JCR in the heart of Garden Quad.

    Facilities

    Laptop, projector, screen, smart board, wi-fi, whiteboard, lectern, PA system (by prior arrangement)

    Accessibility

    First floor, no lift.

    Available

    Vacation

  • Red Room

    Red Room

    Dining 30

    Buffet 30

    Theatre 40

    Classroom 30

    Boardroom 20

    Traditional room situated above the JCR; with views to the gardens and 12th-century City Wall. Can be used for dining or meeting.

    Facilities

    Dining table, laptop, projector, screen, smart board, wi-fi, whiteboard, lectern, PA system (by prior arrangement)

    Accessibility

    First floor, no lift.

    Available

    Vacation

  • Conduit Room

    Conduit Room

    Boardroom 25

    A traditional panelled meeting room situated in the Front Quad with lovely views to the Chapel and original 14th-century buildings.

    Facilities

    Laptop, projector, screen, wi-fi, whiteboard, lectern, PA system (by prior arrangement)

    Accessibility

    Fully accessible, ground floor.

    Available

    Vacation

  • The Cloisters, New College

    Cloisters

    Drinks 200

    Used for receptions, the Cloisters and Bell Tower were the last part of the original College buildings to be completed (in 1400).

    Facilities

    Traditional Oxford setting, made famous by Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

    Accessibility

    Fully accessible, ground floor.

    Available

    Vacation

  • Founder's Library

    Founder’s Library

    Dining 70

    Drinks 100

    Spacious and airy dining room with original oak flooring and wonderful views over the Front Quad, gardens and 12-century City Wall. Also suitable for receptions.

    Facilities

    Private dining room seating 70; can also be used for receptions. PA system for speeches (by prior arrangement).

    Accessibility

    First floor, accessible via lift

    Available

    Vacation

  • The Hall

    Hall

    Dining 204

    Buffet 204

    With stunning linenfold panelling, this is the oldest dining hall in either Oxford or Cambridge. Portraits of former wardens adorn the walls.

    Facilities

    Dining facilities in a traditional Oxford setting for up to 204. PA system for speeches.

    Accessibility

    First floor, fully accessible via lift.

    Available

    Vacation

  • Front Quadrangle, New College

    JCR

    Common room/breakout room 100

    The student common room, outside of term, can be used as a large informal breakout room, or reception room for teas and coffees.

    Facilities

    TV, sofas, vending machines, computers (for communal use)

    Accessibility

    Fully accessible, ground floor.

    Available

    Vacation

  • Barbara Hepworth Sculpture

    Old Spoom

    Boardroom 14

    A small and quiet meeting room ideal as a breakout. Lots of natural light; it overlooks the Barbara Hepworth sculpture.

    Facilities

    Laptop, projector, screen, wi-fi, whiteboard, lectern.

    Accessibility

    Fully accessible, ground floor.

    Available

    Vacation

  • Beer Cellar, New College

    Beer Cellar

    Common room/breakout room 100

    A light and airy informal space, with a 14th century crypt that incorporates the 12th century City Wall. The Beer Cellar doubles as a daytime café space and as a fully licensed bar.

    Facilities

    Wi-Fi, sound system

    Accessibility

    Fully accessible, ground floor.

    Available

    Vacation