Brasenose College offers a unique and prestigious setting for conferences, meetings and events during July, August, September, and the Easter and Christmas vacation periods. Situated in the heart of the historic University, the College overlooks the beautiful Radcliffe Square, with views of the iconic Radcliffe Camera, creating an inspiring and memorable backdrop for any gathering.

Founded in the 16th century, Brasenose blends rich heritage with modern comfort, with its striking quadrangles dating from the 16th, 17th and 19th centuries alongside later additions, and taking its name from the distinctive brass door knocker that adorned its earliest buildings.

The College provides a range of flexible meeting and event spaces across two central Oxford sites, including the main Radcliffe Square location and Frewin Hall on St Michael’s Street, just a short walk away. Together, these spaces offer versatility for conferences and events of different sizes, all within a cohesive and historic setting.

In addition, Brasenose offers approximately 300 bedrooms across both sites providing bed and breakfast accommodation used by students during term time.

Brasenose College Radcliffe Sq, Oxford OX1 4AJ

This venue offers...

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

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Our Rooms

Amersi Lecture Room

Amersi Lecture Room

Wood Panelled Room , with large windows overlooking the new Quad.

Venue Capacity

  • 24 Boardroom
  • 48 Classroom
  • 32 Hollow Square
  • 100 Theatre
  • 32 U-shape
Lecture Room VII

Lecture Room VII

Dual aspect overlooking old quad and deer park on the ground floor.

Venue Capacity

  • 12 Boardroom
  • 40 Reception
  • 30 Theatre
  • 28 U-shape
Stocker Room

Stocker Room

Overlooking Radcliffe Square.

Venue Capacity

  • 15 Boardroom
  • 28 Classroom
  • 30 Theatre
Old Library

Old Library

First floor wood-panelled, very traditional room.

Venue Capacity

  • 16 Boardroom
Eckersley Room

Eckersley Room

Traditional study on the first floor.

Venue Capacity

  • 10 Boardroom
Dining Hall

Dining Hall

Very traditional college dining hall with high table and benches.

Venue Capacity

  • 120 Buffet
  • 120 Dining
Medieval Kitchen

Medieval Kitchen

Minimalist dining room with fantastic ceiling.

Venue Capacity

  • 36 Dining
  • 19 U-shape
Platnauer Room

Platnauer Room

Set in the Victorian part of the college – it is a light and spacious room on 1st floor of New Quad

Venue Capacity

  • 20 Boardroom
  • 20 Classroom
Smith Reading Room

Smith Reading Room

Large ground floor room of the Library with views on to Radcliffe Square and Deer Park. Flexible space which can be set up in a multitude of styles. Only available during summer vacation.

Venue Capacity

  • 44 Boardroom
  • 30 Classroom
  • 100 Reception
  • 80 Theatre
Stamford 1

Stamford 1

Modern room on the lower ground floor.

Venue Capacity

  • 12 Boardroom
Stamford 2

Stamford 2

Modern room on lower ground floor.

Venue Capacity

  • 12 Boardroom
Frewin New Build

Frewin New Build

Brasenose College's newest and most modern building on our Frewin site, with 30 single ensuite bedrooms located in the heart of Oxford City Centre, next to the Oxford Union. Completed in 2024, the eco-sustainable building is one of the newest Quads in Oxford and has won several awards including from Oxford Preservation Trust. It has a 'living roof', an eco-ground source heat pump and excellent insulation. Frewin New Build has interesting architectural details and is built on a site of historic interest; it also has its own small central courtyard garden.
Frewin Hall Undercroft

Frewin Hall Undercroft

Downstairs boardroom in Frewin Hall

Venue Capacity

  • 1 Boardroom (with surrounds)
Frewin Hall Reading Room 1

Frewin Hall Reading Room 1

Ground floor room, conjoining onto another reading room with views of quad

Venue Capacity

  • 1 Boardroom
Frewin Hall Reading Room 2

Frewin Hall Reading Room 2

Ground floor, conjoining to Reading room 1

Venue Capacity

  • 1 Boardroom
Frewin Hall Panelled Room

Frewin Hall Panelled Room

Wooden panelled breakout room

Venue Capacity

  • 13 Informal
  • Amersi Lecture Room

    Amersi Lecture Room

    Wood Panelled Room , with large windows overlooking the new Quad.

    Venue Capacity

    • 24 Boardroom
    • 48 Classroom
    • 32 Hollow Square
    • 100 Theatre
    • 32 U-shape
  • Lecture Room VII

    Lecture Room VII

    Dual aspect overlooking old quad and deer park on the ground floor.

    Venue Capacity

    • 12 Boardroom
    • 40 Reception
    • 30 Theatre
    • 28 U-shape
  • Stocker Room

    Stocker Room

    Overlooking Radcliffe Square.

    Venue Capacity

    • 15 Boardroom
    • 28 Classroom
    • 30 Theatre
  • Old Library

    Old Library

    First floor wood-panelled, very traditional room.

    Venue Capacity

    • 16 Boardroom
  • Eckersley Room

    Eckersley Room

    Traditional study on the first floor.

    Venue Capacity

    • 10 Boardroom
  • Dining Hall

    Dining Hall

    Very traditional college dining hall with high table and benches.

    Venue Capacity

    • 120 Buffet
    • 120 Dining
  • Medieval Kitchen

    Medieval Kitchen

    Minimalist dining room with fantastic ceiling.

    Venue Capacity

    • 36 Dining
    • 19 U-shape
  • Platnauer Room

    Platnauer Room

    Set in the Victorian part of the college – it is a light and spacious room on 1st floor of New Quad

    Venue Capacity

    • 20 Boardroom
    • 20 Classroom
  • Smith Reading Room

    Smith Reading Room

    Large ground floor room of the Library with views on to Radcliffe Square and Deer Park. Flexible space which can be set up in a multitude of styles. Only available during summer vacation.

    Venue Capacity

    • 44 Boardroom
    • 30 Classroom
    • 100 Reception
    • 80 Theatre
  • Stamford 1

    Stamford 1

    Modern room on the lower ground floor.

    Venue Capacity

    • 12 Boardroom
  • Stamford 2

    Stamford 2

    Modern room on lower ground floor.

    Venue Capacity

    • 12 Boardroom
  • Frewin New Build

    Frewin New Build

    Brasenose College's newest and most modern building on our Frewin site, with 30 single ensuite bedrooms located in the heart of Oxford City Centre, next to the Oxford Union. Completed in 2024, the eco-sustainable building is one of the newest Quads in Oxford and has won several awards including from Oxford Preservation Trust. It has a 'living roof', an eco-ground source heat pump and excellent insulation. Frewin New Build has interesting architectural details and is built on a site of historic interest; it also has its own small central courtyard garden.
  • Frewin Hall Undercroft

    Frewin Hall Undercroft

    Downstairs boardroom in Frewin Hall

    Venue Capacity

    • 1 Boardroom (with surrounds)
  • Frewin Hall Reading Room 1

    Frewin Hall Reading Room 1

    Ground floor room, conjoining onto another reading room with views of quad

    Venue Capacity

    • 1 Boardroom
  • Frewin Hall Reading Room 2

    Frewin Hall Reading Room 2

    Ground floor, conjoining to Reading room 1

    Venue Capacity

    • 1 Boardroom
  • Frewin Hall Panelled Room

    Frewin Hall Panelled Room

    Wooden panelled breakout room

    Venue Capacity

    • 13 Informal
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