Hollings Polygon
Hopkins Library
The Newman Rooms
The Oxford University Catholic Chaplaincy is based in the Old Palace also known as Bishop King’s Palace. The Chaplaincy started in 1896 and moved into its current premises in 1920. The building was originally constructed in 1485 with another part added in 1622. The building was designated a world heritage site in 1954 and is a grade 1 listed building overlooking Christ Church. In 1972 the buildings were expanded with new modern buildings that now houses The Newman Rooms and all accommodation.
The Newman Rooms at The Catholic Chaplaincy are a wonderful place to hold conferences and have all types of functions. We have lovely spacious areas to offer. On entering from the big blue door into the Narthex through into the Newman Rooms there is The Polygon that can be used separately or opened into the Narthex for bigger functions. There is also a small kitchenette for hire.
There is The Crispian Hollis Room for both formal and informal events also situated on the ground floor. On the upper floors we have The Strange Room and a wonderful and peaceful Library both for hire. For very special events like filming we can also offer the Blue Room for hire with spectacular views and the incredible ceiling in the old part of the Palace a very special place indeed.
8 meeting spaces with capacity for up to 500 guests for Dining, Buffet, Theatre, Classroom, Boardroom, and Other functions.
Bedrooms 0
Ensuite 0
Standard 0
Breakfast
Lunch yes
Dinner yes
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The Newman Room
Dining 250
Buffet 250
Theatre 500
Classroom 250
Boardroom 250
Other 500
The Beautiful Newman Room has spacious seating for up to 500.
Facilities
Bluthner Grand Piano, projector, power screen all linked to wifi and satellite. Additional requirements for catering and IT can be obtained.
Accessibility
Fully accessible, groundfloor
Available
Term & Vacation
The Hollings Polygon
Dining 50
Buffet 50
Theatre 50
Classroom 50
Boardroom 50
A lovely open versatile room with seating for up to 30. Can be used for conferencing, book launches, talks and tutorials.
Facilities
Projector and screen, linked to wifi and satellite for video conference calls
Accessibility
Fully accessible, groundfloor
Available
Term & Vacation
The Hopkins Library
Buffet 30
Theatre 30
Classroom 30
Boardroom 30
The Hopkins Library is a lovely airy meeting room with views towards Christ Church
Facilities
Accessibility
No disabled access; first floor, no lift
Available
Vacation
The Strange Room
Dining 20
Buffet 20
Theatre 20
Other 20
The Strange Room is a cosy small meeting room ideal for small group meetings, interviews, tutorial classes and examinations.
Facilities
Portable projector, screen and whiteboards with comfy seating
Accessibility
No disabled access; first floor, no lift
Available
Vacation
The Crispian Hollis Room
Dining 12
Buffet 12
Boardroom 12
The Crispian Hollis meeting room can be hired out of term for lectures, tutorials and meetings it is a beautiful red room that be both formal and cosy.
Facilities
Accessibility
Fully accessible, groundfloor
Available
Vacation
The Newman Room 1
Theatre 250
Classroom 250
Boardroom 60
The Newman Room can be divided into two rooms.
Facilities
Accessibility
Available
Term & Vacation
The Newman Room 2
Theatre 100
Classroom 50
The Newman Room can be divided into two rooms.
Facilities
Accessibility
Available
Term & Vacation
Narthex Room
Dining 50
Buffet 50
Theatre 50
Classroom 50
Boardroom 50
The Narthex is a lovely spacious area which can be used as an extension to other rooms or a break out area for refreshments.
Facilities
Accessibility
Fully accessible, groundfloor
Available
Term & Vacation