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

"The venue was great, I've had very positive feedback from both my colleagues and our participants."

WildBear Entertainment

Paula Hart

conferences@new.ox.ac.uk

01865 289096
www.new.ox.ac.uk/conferences-and-functions

Enquire Now

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

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

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

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

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

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
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

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

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
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

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
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
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
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

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