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

"Conference Oxford have been of great help to us - much appreciated."

Society for the History of Astronomy

Olivier Goddet

conference@nuffield.ox.ac.uk

01865 278542/278527
www.nuff.ox.ac.uk

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Large Lecture Room

Theatre 75

A typical lecture hall with tiered seating with tables.

Facilities
Full wireless and broadband internet access; presentation facilities, hybrid events facilities and whiteboards.

Accessibility
Ground floor, two steps into staircase (ramps can be supplied).

Available
Term & Vacation
Clay Room

Theatre 40

A modern teaching room with theatre-style seating.

Facilities
Full wireless and broadband internet access; presentation facilities, hybrid events facilities, and whiteboards.

Accessibility
Ground floor, two steps into staircase (ramps can be supplied).

Available
Term & Vacation
Butler Room

Reception 40

A comfortable lecture room with soft chairs laid out in an informal manner.

Facilities
Full wireless and broadband internet access; presentation facilities, hybrid events facilities and whiteboards.

Accessibility
Ground Floor, two steps into a staircase.

Available
Term & Vacation
Chester Room

Dining 20

Buffet 70

Boardroom 20

Drinks 30

A wood-panelled board room with an anteroom for light catering and refreshments; overlooks the upper quad.

Facilities
Wireless internet access. Large screen television (optional) allowing laptop connections for slides and hybrid meetings in Microsoft Teams, Zoom and Webex.

Accessibility
First floor, no lift. Not accessible for wheelchair users.

Available
Term & Vacation
Brock Room

Dining 12

Boardroom 12

A wood-panelled board room with small soft seating area; suitable for small board meetings.

Facilities
Wireless internet access, and a large screen television allowing laptop connections for slides and hybrid meetings in Microsoft Teams, Zoom and Webex.

Accessibility
Ground Floor, two steps into staircase (ramps can be supplied)

Available
Term & Vacation
Conference Room

Boardroom 12

Informal 25

A modern lecture room with movable tables; seats 10 around the table plus extra chairs with tables. Can be laid out lecture style without tables.

Facilities
Full wireless and broadband internet access; presentation facilities, hybrid events facilities, and whiteboards.

Accessibility
First floor, no lift.

Available
Term & Vacation
Fellows' Dining Room

Dining 30

A stunning modern dining room overlooking the upper quad.

Facilities

Accessibility
First Floor, two steps into staircase (ramps can be supplied), lift to first floor.

Available
Term & Vacation
Dining Hall

Dining 96

Buffet 96

A traditional college dining hall overlooking the Fellows' garden.

Facilities

Accessibility
Ground Floor, two steps into staircase (ramps can be supplied).

Available
Term & Vacation
Junior Common Room

Buffet 75

Drinks 75

A large, modern room with window seating areas that look onto the 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

A large modern, light-filled room with views onto the upper quad.

Facilities
Full wireless and broadband internet access; projection facilities and lectern.

Accessibility
First Floor, two steps into staircase (ramps can be supplied), lift to the first floor.

Available
Term & Vacation
Tower Room

Drinks 40

A stunning reception room on the 10th floor of the college tower that gives 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. Guests must be able to walk downstairs unaided. Not accessible for wheelchair users.

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