Balliol College was founded in 1263, making it one of the oldest colleges of the University of Oxford. From the middle of the 19th century, Balliol was rebuilt by a succession of eminent architects: Waterhouse, Butterfield, Keen and Salvin.

Other buildings around the college are a medley of styles from the 15th century right through to the 20th century.

Our location in the heart of Oxford is ideal for conferences, training courses and corporate hospitality. Oxford has an excellent public transport service, so the college is easily accessible by rail, coach and bus from London and the rest of the UK, with direct links to Birmingham and London international airports. We are proud of our reputation for providing a high level of service and outstanding cuisine. We have an excellent team of domestic staff, all dedicated to giving you and your guests an enjoyable and memorable college experience. We also recognise that the success of your conference reflects on you and your organisation, so we ensure that we make you our first priority. Our dedicated conference and events team will liaise with you before, during and after the event to make sure that all your expectations are met.

Balliol College Oxford OX1 3BJ

This venue offers...

Dinner
Group Accommodation
Summer School
Wedding
Conference / Meeting
Group Accommodation
Christmas Function
Conference / Meeting with Accommodation
Drinks Reception
Garden party
Lunch

Our Rooms

Hall

Hall

One of the larger college dining halls, built in 1877 and boasting an impressive vaulted ceiling, stained glass windows and a magnificent pipe organ.

Venue Capacity

  • 226 Buffet
  • 226 Dining
Senior Common Room

Senior Common Room

An oak-panelled dining room.

Venue Capacity

  • 50 Dining
Old Common Room

Old Common Room

An elegant dining room for up to 20 guests, with an adjoining anteroom perfect for a welcome drink beforehand.

Venue Capacity

  • 20 Boardroom
  • 60 Buffet
  • 20 Dining
  • 120 Drinks Reception
Massey Room

Massey Room

Versatile meeting or breakout room.

Venue Capacity

  • 18 Boardroom
  • 20 Dining
Bajpai Room

Bajpai Room

Versatile meeting or breakout room.

Venue Capacity

  • 6 Boardroom
Russell Room

Russell Room

Versatile meeting or breakout room.

Venue Capacity

  • 22 Boardroom
Gillis Lecture Theatre

Gillis Lecture Theatre

Lecture room for up to 60 with projector, speakers, white boards and lectern.

Venue Capacity

  • 60 Theatre
Junior Common Room

Junior Common Room

The student common room, outside of term, can be used as a large breakout room, meeting room, disco or drinks reception venue with bar.

Venue Capacity

  • 50 Buffet
  • 150 Dining
  • 150 Disco/drinks reception
Pilch Studio

Pilch Studio

Versatile meeting or breakout room, can also be used for presentations and performances.

Venue Capacity

  • 20 Boardroom
  • 60 Theatre
Von Trott Room

Von Trott Room

Versatile meeting or breakout room.

Venue Capacity

  • 12 Boardroom
  • 20 Theatre
Lin Room

Lin Room

Versatile meeting or breakout room.

Venue Capacity

  • 10 Boardroom
  • 15 Theatre
Wolfson Room

Wolfson Room

Versatile meeting or breakout room, can be split into three rooms.

Venue Capacity

  • 20 Boardroom
  • 40 Theatre
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