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Oxford is renowned globally for its famous university and scholastic reputation but the county of Oxfordshire offers meeting planners so much more as a destination for conferences, meetings and events.
A county of undisputed beauty and heritage, Oxfordshire exemplifies the image of Britain’s ‘green and pleasant land’ what with the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, Chiltern Hills, Ironstone Hills and river valleys all offering scenic locations for land and water-based teambuilding events and corporate activities.
Towns and villages to the south of the county such as Abingdon and Henley-on-Thames, home to the famous regatta, take advantage of their Thames-side location whilst Banbury offers an idyllic setting close to the Cotswolds on the River Cherwell. These locations are ideal for those seeing a tranquil rural location for corporate retreats, secluded meetings and romantic weddings as well as those participating in teambuilding or corporate golf events, whilst city lovers will appreciate the vibrant atmosphere of Oxford. Thus event organisers will find in Oxfordshire unique and varied meeting venues ranging from historic buildings to contemporary conference centres, country house hotels to city centre exhibition halls, or famed academic and sporting venues, all sure to provide only the best conference and banqueting facilities.
With the additional benefit of being centrally located at the heart of the country Oxfordshire is an easy to reach conference destination with excellent access to both the motorway and rail network whilst Heathrow, Gatwick, London Luton and London Oxford airports offer several points of arrival for those travelling by air.
Oxfordshire truly offers a vast variety of venues able to cater for the full spectrum of corporate and private events whether large or small. Academic venues are the most abundant source of meeting and training rooms, conference and exhibition halls and banqueting suites within the area boasting numerous university colleges including St Anthony’s College, St Hugh’s College, Oxford Brookes University, St Catherine’s College, St Hilda’s College, Exeter College, Balliol College, Keble College, Begbroke Science Park, University College and The Examination School to name but a few! Amongst sporting venues in the region are the Kassam Stadium, also a modern conference and exhibition centre, the unique Temple Island, the exciting Williams F1 Conference Centre and Badgemore Park Golf Club & Management Training Centre or Rye Hill Golf Club, both ideal for those combining meetings with corporate golf events. Conference centres such as the Culham Conference Centre, Egrove Park Conference Centre, Park End Street Conference Centre, Conference Centre Oxford and Conference Oxford provide an extensive variety of meeting spaces both modern and historic, large and small to cater for all corporate events, whilst The Kings Centre alone offers conference, banqueting and exhibition space for 1,000 delegates. Those looking for a more unique and unusual venue will appreciate the Oxford Museum of Natural History, Oxfordjet, Ashmoleum Museum, Civic Hall and International Space Innovation Centre. The Mill Arts Centre is one of many cultural venues providing versatile facilities with capacity for 200 delegates whilst stately home and training centre Henley Business School boasts 40 conference and meeting rooms set within acres of peaceful parkland. Being rich in heritage the area proliferates with spectacular historic venues such as Wroxton Abbey, Oxford Town Hall and the exquisite Blenheim Palace which undoubtedly provides a magnificent backdrop for any corporate event or wedding. Exceptional hotels abound throughout the county whether modern in style such as the Oxford Witney Four Pillars Hotel, Oxford Belfry and Barcelo Oxford Hotel or stylish country house hotels and historic buildings such as Notley Abbey, Poundon House, the striking Phyllis Court and majestic Eynsham Hall, set in a 3,000 acre estate ideal for teambuilding events, corporate retreats, hospitality and banqueting, or weddings. Major hotel groups represented in Oxfordshire county include Bespoke Hotels, Canvas Venues, Days Inn, Forestdale Hotels, Barcelo Hotels & Resorts and Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts.
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The Oxford Hotel. One of the city’s leading four star hotels. 2 miles from the city-centre and minutes from the M40. Boasting 168 bedrooms, conference facilities for up to 320 delegates, Bodysense Leisure Club & parking for 250 cars.
The Best Western Sudbury House Hotel is set in nine acres of tranquil grounds and yet only 10 miles from Swindon and 18 miles from Oxford, just off the main A420. With eight individual meetings room, 49 comfortable double bedrooms and an award winning AA Rosette restaurant, the hotel offers your delegates a fantastic place .
Nestled in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside lies Williams F1; set in the grounds of the team's 40 acre site sits the Williams F1 conference and training centre. Purpose built it is likely to be one of the most stimulating conferencing facilities you will encounter and provides 10 flexible and scaleable rooms .
If you are seeking a conference destination in Oxford, The Oxford Centre represents the ideal conference venue for all your meetings, events or social occasions requirements .
Eynsham Hall is situated 12 miles north of Oxford near the picturesque market town of Witney. Set within a 3,000 acre country estate, Eynsham is a truly versatile venue offering 126 bedrooms, 40 meeting rooms and parkland for all types of activities and events for up to 1,500 guests. All within 20 minutes of the M40 and 59 minutes from Pa...
No other hotel near Oxford combines 17 acres of beautiful grounds with 17 state-of-the-art meeting rooms. We can host up to 450 delegates in the main conference suite whilst a range of smaller meeting rooms are perfect for training or an important board meeting.
The Oxfordshire is not just about golf, it offers a superb and flexible conference venue in a beautiful and quiet setting, just minutes from the M40 motorway. The clubhouse is the perfect venue for business events, with a choice of seven modern conference suites, providing the flexibility needed for today's conference organiser.
With over 1600m2 floorspace, a 1,000-seater auditorium and a variety of meeting rooms, The King's Centre has plenty of space to host your next conference or event.
Oxford Town Hall is a beautiful Grade II* Victorian building located at the heart of the historic city of Oxford where it continues to play a key part in the management, social and cultural life of residents and visitors.
Blenheim Palace has been hosting functions for many years and our hospitality services extend from conferences and marquee events to an elegant dinner in the Palace and State Apartments. In particular, the Long Library is unique and boasts one of the longest private rooms in any British stately home, dining up to 300 guests.
Hawkwell House hotel is situated in the leafy village of Iffley on the River Thames, just a drive from the centre of Oxford city centre. Hawkwell House provides peace in a busy world, unusually for the area with free on site parking. Hawkwell House has 66 newly rerburbished bedrooms and 5 Meeting Rooms with a capacity of up to 200 theatr...
Located just of the A34 with easy access to the M4 & M40 motorways this hotel offers a variety of meeting options as well as high speed wireless internet access. Th hotel has under gone a £1.5 million refurbishment programme including all bedrooms, conference rooms and public areas, and now offers a modern contemporary feel
Cotswold Lodge Hotel is a four-star hotel situated in a quiet conservation area just a ten-minute walk from the centre of Oxford. Independently run, Cotswold Lodge Hotel is a refreshing alternative to the large corporate hotel, offering the peace and privacy of home the comfort and professional service you would expect from a luxury hote...
Just over three miles from the centre of Oxford, this luxury four star hotel offers an elegant retreat from the bustle of the city. Set within 30 acres of beautiful parkland the hotel is ideally suited to day delegate and residential conferences, business training sessions and corporate events as well as offering an ideal setting for outd...
Close to the historic heart of Oxford, Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel is set amongst 40 acres of outstanding parkland, with access to the River Thames. The hotel is situated within easy access of the ring road and is a short walk to the city as well as offering free car parking. The hotel is a superb venue for business meetings and con...
The Dog House Hotel Frilford Heath near Abingdon has 1 conference room with a capacity of up to a maximum of 30 people Theatre Style and FREE WiFi throughout the hotel. With 20 bedrooms in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside with easy access from Abingdon and Oxford via the A420.
Meeting Venues Oxford provides first class meeting facilities in a stunning building located prominently on the Oxford Science Park. It is conveniently located near the city's Inner Ring Road giving easy access to the city centre and its famous colleges.
Recently refurbished to an exceptional standard, The Lambert Arms is an original coaching inn situated just 15 minutes from Oxford at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty popular for walking.
This smart, contemporary hotel, just 10 miles from the famous city of Oxford, reflects the charming architectural style of the nearby Cotswolds. The convenient location and purpose built conference facilities make Witney Four Pillars Hotel the natural choice for your next meeting.
Milton Hill House has 115 bedrooms and 33 meeting rooms with a maximum capacity of 150 theatre style. Business facilities are available for use by delegates. This venue boasts one restaurant. The venue has grounds available for events.