Ripon College Cuddesdon is an attractive venue with a mix of historic and modern buildings for residential conferences, retreats, meetings, training courses, away days and special occasions.
We have a range of meeting rooms for group sizes from 8 to 80 people for day meetings, and residential accommodation for up to 55. Included in these numbers, is a dedicated self-contained Retreat and Conference Centre consisting of 14 modern en-suite bedrooms with its own meeting room, lounge, kitchen and library. Being a theological college, we offer several worship spaces including the award-winning contemporary Edward King Chapel.
Situated in the rural village of Cuddesdon, guests can enjoy the tranquillity and peace of the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside whilst also being only 7 miles from Oxford City Centre. We have the advantage of easy access from the M40, plenty of free parking and access to the beautiful surrounding countryside.
This venue offers facilities for hybrid/virtual meetings.
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Dining Hall
A beautiful historic Dining Hall that serves as the heart of college life. During term time, it is arranged for communal student dining, with meals served from the adjoining servery and tea and coffee station. Outside term time, the Hall is available for conference groups and can also be hired independently for special occasions, receptions and private dinners.Venue Capacity
- 50 Boardroom
- 100 Buffet
- 80 Dining
Edward King Chapel
A stunning contemporary Chapel designed by the renowned architect Niall McLaughlin and completed in 2013. Intended primarily as a space for prayer and reflection, it features fixed collegiate seating arranged so that congregants face one another, creating a strong sense of community. The space is flooded with natural light from high clerestory windows, while the striking weave of columns reflects the surrounding trees outside. Combined with its exceptional acoustics, these features create a truly unique and memorable setting.Venue Capacity
- 90 Collegiate
- 90 Other
Harriet Monsell Room
A spacious contemporary meeting room featuring two glass walls with stunning views and direct access to the gardens. The room also benefits from a dedicated breakout area for refreshments and conveniently located private facilities.Venue Capacity
- 30 Boardroom
- 40 Classroom
- 80 Theatre
Graham Room
A large, versatile meeting room in the historic part of the College. It is close to the Common Room which is used for refreshments, with a log-burner for use in winter and access to the gardens in summer.Venue Capacity
- 20 Boardroom
- 30 Classroom
- 60 Theatre
Davison Room
A medium-sized meeting room in a quiet location with direct access to the gardens.Venue Capacity
- 20 Boardroom
- 12 Cabaret
- 30 Classroom
- 30 Theatre
Seminar Room
A charming historic meeting room, ideal for boardroom-style discussions, with an adjoining breakout space for group work, refreshments and informal networking.Venue Capacity
- 12 Boardroom
- 12 Cabaret
Clewer Room
An informal meeting room and lounge featuring a boardroom table alongside a relaxed seating area, complemented by an adjacent fully equipped kitchen.Venue Capacity
- 8 Boardroom
- 8 Cabaret