Nuffield College
Nuffield College was founded in November 1937 by Lord Nuffield (William Richard Morris), the famous motorcar manufacturer. He presented the site and some £900,000 to the university for the purpose of erecting a college that would be principally devoted to the study of social, economic and political problems. The site formerly contained the wharfs and terminus of the Oxford-Coventry Canal; before that it had been part of the ditch around the castle.
The college is well situated for public transport, being a two-minute walk from the bus station, and approximately five minutes from the train station. Despite being at a busy intersection, the college provides a calm and peaceful atmosphere to those using the facilities.
The meeting rooms are generally suited to smaller conferences/management away days, with internet access and audio-visual facilities available in most. Fine dining is available for four to 96 people.
Overnight stays are available for up to 10 visitors out of term, in newly decorated ensuite rooms. All ensuite rooms have desks with computer and telephones.
Nuffield College
New Road, Oxford OX1 1NF
13 meeting spaces with capacity for up to 96 guests for Theatre, Reception, Dining, Buffet, Boardroom, Drinks, and Informal functions.
Bedrooms 4
Ensuite 4
Standard 0
Breakfast yes
Lunch yes
Dinner yes
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Large Lecture Room
Theatre 75
Tiered seating with tables.
Facilities
Full wireless and broadband internet access; projection facilities and whiteboards.
Accessibility
Ground floor, two steps into staircase (ramps can be supplied).
Available
Term & Vacation
Clay Room
Theatre 40
Modern, theatre-style seating.
Facilities
Full wireless and broadband internet access; projection facilities and whiteboards.
Accessibility
Ground floor, two steps into staircase (ramps can be supplied).
Available
Term & Vacation
Butler Room
Reception 40
Comfortable lecture room with soft chairs laid out in an informal manner.
Facilities
Full wireless and broadband internet access; projection facilities and whiteboards.
Accessibility
Ground floor, two steps into staircase (ramps can be supplied).
Available
Term & Vacation
Chester Room
Dining 20
Buffet 70
Boardroom 20
Drinks 30
Wood-panelled board room with ante room for buffet catering/refreshments; overlooks upper quad.
Facilities
Wireless internet access.
Accessibility
First floor, no lift.
Available
Term & Vacation
Brock Room
Dining 12
Boardroom 12
Wood-panelled board room with small soft seating area; suitable for private dining.
Facilities
Wireless internet access.
Accessibility
Ground floor, two steps into staircase (ramps can be supplied).
Available
Term & Vacation
Conference Room
Boardroom 12
Informal 25
Modern lecture room with moveable tables; seats 12 around the table plus extra chairs with tablets. Can be laid out lecture style without tables.
Facilities
Full wireless and broadband internet access; projection facilities and whiteboards.
Accessibility
First floor, no lift.
Available
Term & Vacation
Fellows' Dining Room
Dining 30
Stunning modern dining room; overlooks upper quad.
Facilities
Accessibility
First floor, two steps into staircase (ramps can be supplied), lift to first floor.
Available
Term & Vacation
Hall
Dining 96
Buffet 96
Traditional college dining hall; overlooks fellows’ garden.
Facilities
Accessibility
Ground floor, two steps into staircase (ramps can be supplied).
Available
Term & Vacation
Junior Common Room
Buffet 75
Drinks 75
Large, modern room. Overlooks upper quad.
Facilities
Accessibility
Ground floor, two steps into staircase (ramps can be supplied).
Available
Term & Vacation
Senior Common Room
Buffet 40
Theatre 40
Drinks 96
Modern, light room overlooking upper quad.
Facilities
Full wireless and broadband internet access; projection facilities and lecturn.
Accessibility
First floor, two steps into staircase (ramps can be supplied), lift to first floor.
Available
Term & Vacation
Tower Room
Drinks 40
Stunning reception room on the 10th floor of the college tower – 360-degree views of Oxford.
Facilities
A reception room, no audio-visual facilities
Accessibility
10th floor. Lift from ground floor with ramped access into building.
Available
Term & Vacation
Fellows' Garden
Drinks 96
Lovely enclosed garden with access to the hall.
Facilities
Limited seating.
Accessibility
Ground floor, accessible to wheelchair users.
Available
Term & Vacation
Quad
Drinks 96
Quad laid out in a traditional style with sculptures and water feature.
Facilities
No seating, suitable for drinks reception or pre-dinner drinks.
Accessibility
Ground floor, accessible to wheelchair users.
Available
Term & Vacation