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Curzon Oxford

Curzon Oxford Westgate Shopping Centre Oxford, OX1 1NZ

Unusual
·5 meeting rooms

Situated across two floors in the Westgate Shopping Centre, Curzon Oxford offers five spacious screening rooms. Suitable for a wide range of events, from presentations to 35mm screenings, the venue provides flexibility and a strong technical offering. There is a large bar space which can be hired alongside a screen for a pre or post event reception or can be hired on its own for drinks and networking.

The Queens College University of Oxford

High Street Oxford, OX1 4AW

Academic
·Conference centre
·Training centre
·Unusual
·200 attendees
·8 meeting rooms

The Queen’s College is one of Oxford’s oldest and most central colleges, located on the High Street in the city centre. Affectionately known as “Queen’s”, the college was founded in 1341 by Robert de Eglesfield and named after Queen Philippa of Hainault, the wife of King Edward III. Among the beautiful architecture of Queen’s College are buildings designed by Christopher Wren and Nicholas Hawksmoor. The architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner famously described the Front Quad of Queen’s as “the grandest piece of classical architecture in Oxford”, an accolade that it clearly deserves. Owing to its central location, Oxford Royale Academy students staying in Queen’s will have easy access to Oxford’s many attractions and amenities. Among Queen’s many impressive and notable alumni are Henry V, the English king best known for his victory at the Battle of Agincourt, the former Prime Minister of Australia Tony Abbott, the theologian John Wycliffe, actor and comedian Rowan Atkinson and Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web.

Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology

University of Oxford Beaumont Street Oxford, OX1 2PH

Unusual
·200 attendees
·7 meeting rooms

Situated in the heart of Oxford, the Ashmolean Museum offers a sumptuous setting for any occasion. Guests can not fail to be impressed by the magnificent Neo-classical frontage, while inside, a range of beautiful spaces provide the perfect backdrop to a whole host of special events. From conferences to drinks receptions and gala dinners, the Ashmolean Museum is a unique venue in which to host corporate events. Private tours of our world-class collections can be arranged. The Ashmolean can accommodate a range of parties to suit any occasion for up to 200 people and benefits from a full premises license For smaller groups.

Wadham College

Wadham College Parks Road Oxford, OX1 3PN

Unusual
·194 attendees
·13 meeting rooms

The College has a range of original but carefully updated buildings as well as more modern, recently constructed facilities. Wadham has beautiful gardens, one of the largest halls in Oxford and comfortable living accommodation. The additional Bowra Building has 85 rooms, a theatre, large lecture room, squash court, cafeteria and bar. The Conference and Events Office is available to help you from your initial enquiry through to the completion of a successful and enjoyable event at Wadham College. Whether you require a dinner, day meeting, full board, or are a summer school, we hope to make the organisation as simple as possible so that you, as organiser, can be assured that your delegates/guests will have a pleasant stay in memorable surroundings. Wadham College is interested in education in the widest sense, including that of people in Commerce and Industry. We hope that the following information will help you in deciding to hold your conference or special event at Wadham College.

St Catherine College Oxford

Manor Road, Oxford, OX1 3UJ, United Kingdom, OX1 3UJ

Academic
·Conference centre
·Unusual
·230 bedrooms
·18 meeting rooms

St Catherine’s College is the largest college within Oxford University and teaches both undergraduate and graduate students. Although one of the youngest Oxford Colleges, we can trace our roots back to 1868, when a ‘Delegacy for Non-Collegiate Students’ was formed. This Delegacy enabled students to gain an Oxford education without the prohibitive costs of college membership. This founding ethos of inclusion is still evident today, and the College has an open, friendly and diverse community amongst its Students, Fellows and Alumni. Our modern college, affectionately known as St Catz, was founded in 1962 by our Founding Master, Lord Alan Bullock. Designed by Danish architect, Arne Jacobsen, our Grade I listing buildings were the first to be granted such status in the post-war era. Jacobsen’s plans for the college did not include a chapel, defining us as a secular college and setting us apart from other Oxford colleges, most of which have a religious foundation. Whilst treasuring the traditional values of Oxford college life, we are committed to evolving with today’s society, which is reflected in our College motto ‘Nova et Vetera’: the new and the old.

Didcot Railway Centre

Station Road Didcot Oxfordshire, OX11 7NJ

Unusual

We are happy to work with you to offer something different just for you! Company Conferences Hire the luxury 1930 super saloon carriages, originally used on ocean liner special trains, or special saloon car 9002, for your meeting or private function for up to 60 people. Our Refreshment Room can be used for larger groups. Company Corporate Day Why not hire the Railway Centre for the day for your company. Steam an engine for footplate rides, including a behind the scenes guided tour giving an opportunity to see the many restoration projects that are underway. Business Breakfast An early morning start with 5 course traditional English breakfast amid the nostalgia of the 1930s served in our Refreshment Room, followed by a guest speaker or tour of the Railway Centre.

New Theatre Oxford

George Street City Centre Oxford, OX1 2AG

Unusual
·1 meeting room

The New Theatre has a magnificent three tier auditorium with a traditional proscenium arch stage and seating capacity of 1,785, making it suitable for one-off hires, conference and events.

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