The Oxford Union
The Oxford Union is an undiscovered secret in the heart of Oxford. Over the past two centuries, the union has played host to some of the world’s greatest politicians and celebrities and has frequently found itself under the media spotlight.
It would be impossible to name all the famous and influential figures who have passed through our doors – Mother Theresa, Senator Bobby Kennedy, the Dalai Lama and Michael Jackson – all have contributed to the building’s fascinating history.
The Oxford Union can offer a range of facilities, from debates for 450 to small meetings for 10.
The Oxford Union
Frewin Court, Oxford OX1 3JB
7 meeting spaces with capacity for up to 635 guests for Dining, Buffet, Theatre, Boardroom, Reception, and Classroom functions.
Bedrooms 0
Ensuite 0
Standard 0
Breakfast
Lunch yes
Dinner yes
"I received lots of responses from different colleges, it was really great and made life so much easier finding a venue for the meeting."
Wiley
events@oxford-union.org
01865 241353
www.oxford-union.org
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Debating Chamber
Dining 120
Buffet 120
Theatre 635
Boardroom 60
Reception 220
Steeped in history, this is the largest of our rooms with a speaker capacity of 635.
Facilities
Screen.
Accessibility
Full disabled access.
Available
Vacation
Goodman Library
Buffet 70
Theatre 100
Boardroom 34
Reception 120
Beautiful wood-panelled library with natural daylight.
Facilities
Wireless internet and built-in digital projector and screen.
Accessibility
Located on the ground floor.
Available
Vacation
Macmillan Room
Dining 64
Buffet 70
Theatre 100
Boardroom 34
Reception 110
The wood-panelled Macmillan Room has a stunning white barrelled ceiling and natural daylight.
Facilities
Ideal for private dining events.
Accessibility
: First floor, no lift.
Available
Vacation
Gladstone Room
Buffet 50
Theatre 35
Reception 60
The Gladstone Room is used weekly for President’s drinks prior to debates and accommodates our guest speakers. Boasting high hand-painted ceilings, this room is the perfect setting for canapé or cocktail parties.
Facilities
Accessibility
First floor, no lift.
Available
Vacation
Morris Room
Theatre 40
Classroom 20
Boardroom 20
Reception 40
Named after William Morris, this room boasts Morris design wallpaper and natural daylight.
Facilities
Accessibility
First floor, no lift.
Available
Vacation
Television Room
Theatre 40
Classroom 20
Boardroom 20
Reception 40
Modern decoration with natural daylight.
Facilities
Plasma screen and wireless internet.
Accessibility
Second floor, no lift.
Available
Vacation
Members' Bar
Reception 50
Fully stocked bar, boasting high ceilings and natural daylight.
Facilities
Fully stocked bar, iPod Speaker system and television.
Accessibility
Full disabled access.
Available
Vacation