Conferences and Events at Wadham College

The Perfect Location in the Heart of Oxford

Wadham College offers the ideal combination of a historic setting with modern comforts and state-of-the-art technology. We will tailor the experience to meet your needs perfectly.

Tradition

• Historic Quads and stunning gardens.

• Inspiring architecture with a gothic-style Chapel, 17th century Dining Hall, and the oldest concert hall in Europe, the Holywell Music Room.

Modernity

• Purpose-built conference rooms with flexible partitioning.

• Accessible ensuite bedrooms.

• Common area for networking.

• Complimentary WiFi* throughout the site.

Convenience

• City Centre location.

• 24-hour front desk.

• Dedicated Events Team.

Ideally located, a short distance from the train and coach stations and a stone’s throw from the famous Bodleian Library, Sheldonian Theatre, Bridge of Sighs, and Oxford’s Covered Market.

Accessibility

The College has a level entrance, a number of fully-accessible bedrooms and conference rooms, with lifts or stairclimbers to access almost every corner of the site.

On the last day of July 1610, the foundation stone of Wadham College, Oxford was laid. King James I was on the throne of England and William Shakespeare was writing and working in Oxford and London.

Through determined negotiation that is impressive even today, 75-year-old Dorothy Wadham, widow of Sir Nicholas Wadham, bought a prime site in the heart of Oxford to realise her husband’s last wish –to build and endow a new centre of learning.

Conferences and Events

at Wadham College

Wadham provides an exceptional venue for your event. Visit our website to find out more or contact us to organise an initial consultation or tour of the College.

Accommodation, Sales and Events Office

Wadham College, Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PN

Tel: +44 (0) 1865 277579

Email: events@wadham.ox.ac.uk Website: events.wadham.ox.ac.uk

With 17th and 21st century buildings sitting alongside each other, Wadham is the ideal setting for your conference or special occasion.

Meet

For groups of 10 to 200, we can accommodate day meetings or residential events with all the facilities you need onsite.

“Thanks a lot for another fantastic three days at Wadham. Everyone was super friendly and helpful, and everything ran really smoothly. Our two groups had a brilliant time.”

Barclays Group

“It went very well. Wadham employees were very nice and professional. Meals and refreshments were great!”

Diagnexia Conference

Stay

Wake up in a historic setting before enjoying breakfast in our grand Dining Hall..

“Location was amazing, beautiful courtyard and gardens, great breakfast, super kind and helpful front desk, clean spacious room, comfortable bed, 10/10!”

Katarzyna, B&B guest

Dine

Our excellent chefs and butler teams continue the Wadham tradition of providing exceptional hospitality.

We offer:

• The full range of catering options, from buffet lunches to formal banquets, champagne receptions to relaxed after-work drinks, and morning coffee and pastries to afternoon tea.

We provide:

• Versatile meeting spaces to suit every occasion, from fully-equipped function rooms to historical college areas.

• Breakout lounge area and extensive gardens to mingle, network and relax.

• Outstanding, flexible catering.

• College bar for evening gatherings.

• Full AV facilities, IT support and WiFi* across College.

Flexible Room Options

Wadham College has a range of room types and styles to meet every need and budget, including ensuite or shared bathrooms, double or single, twin, a family set and fully-accessible rooms.

All the Essentials

Towels, linen and toiletries are all included. Laundry facilities and luggage storage are available. Our 24-hour front desk offers support and security during your stay.

If you prefer the 21st century experience, we have newly built accommodation blocks on the main College site in Oxford and offsite, just outside the city centre.

*WiFi is available throughout the site via the cloud network.

• A wide variety of menus. We follow sustainable practices and are happy to discuss any special arrangements so that every guest is catered for.

• A fine wine cellar with liqueurs or after-dinner port to round off your meal.

Choose from the traditional Dining Hall that seats 150 or the elegant Old Library for parties of up to 60. The intimate Trapp Room is the perfect location for up to 18 guests to dine together.

“We had the most fantastic evening, thank you so much! The butler and team were superb, the food was delicious and our guests all had a brilliant time.”

dinner party guest

Sarah,