Founded in 1886, St Hugh's College is one of Oxford University's largest colleges. Located just off Woodstock Road and set within 14 acres of beautiful gardens, the College offers a peaceful setting for meetings, conferences, dinners, weddings and a wide range of private and corporate events.
Combining historic character with contemporary facilities, St Hugh's provides flexible spaces for both day and residential events, supported by an experienced hospitality team committed to delivering a high-quality experience for organisers and delegates alike.
The Dickson Poon University of Oxford China Centre Building further enhances the College's event offering, providing 63 ensuite bedrooms, a 100-seat lecture theatre, a 150-seat dining area and a range of conference and seminar facilities.
The venue is also equipped to support hybrid and virtual meetings.
St Hugh’s College St Margaret's Road, Oxford OX2 6LE
This venue offers...
Maplethorpe Hall
The Maplethorpe Hall is the largest room in college, seating up to 220 people. With the two other meeting rooms that complement the light, airy feel of the main hall, and the accommodation situated above, it can make for an entirely self-contained meeting.Venue Capacity
- 120 Dining
- 190 Buffet
- 220 Theatre
- 100 Classroom
- 60 Boardroom
- 104 Cabaret
Maplethorpe Seminar Room
This light and airy room was completed in 2000 as part of the Maplethorpe Project and can accommodate up to 60 people in theatre style.Venue Capacity
- 60 Dining
- 60 Buffet
- 60 Theatre
- 40 Classroom
- 40 Boardroom
- 36 Cabaret
Maplethorpe Office
A great small and light meeting room, or a superb event organiser office for large events in Maplethorpe Hall.Venue Capacity
- 12 Dining
- 12 Buffet
- 20 Theatre
- 12 Classroom
- 12 Boardroom
Mordan Hall
Mordan Hall used to be the original college library and can accommodate up to 140 people in theatre style and has recently been completely refurbished.Venue Capacity
- 80 Dining
- 80 Buffet
- 143 Theatre
- 90 Classroom
- 50 Boardroom
- 64 Cabaret
Hamlin Room1/Dobbs Room 2
These seminar rooms are equipped with smartboards and projectors.Venue Capacity
- 16 Dining
- 16 Buffet
- 30 Theatre
- 16 Classroom
- 16 Boardroom
Hamlin Room 2/Dobbs Room 1
These seminar rooms are equipped with smartboards and projectors.Venue Capacity
- 12 Dining
- 12 Buffet
- 20 Theatre
- 12 Classroom
- 12 Boardroom
Wordsworth Room
A popular room for dinners, reception and workshops with plenty of natural daylight.Venue Capacity
- 60 Dining
- 60 Buffet
- 60 Theatre
- 40 Classroom
- 40 Boardroom
- 36 Cabaret
Boardroom
This intimate traditional room offers private dining and meetings up to 24 people.Venue Capacity
- 24 Dining
- 24 Buffet
- 20 Boardroom
MGA Lecture Room
A traditional Oxford college room with wooden floors, bay windows and antique tables.Venue Capacity
- 40 Theatre
- 12 Classroom
- 20 Boardroom
Old Law Library
A large, light and spacious room situated in a quiet corner of the college.Venue Capacity
- 16 Theatre
- 16 Boardroom
DPB Large Seminar Rooms
These large, light and airy rooms are part of the new Dickson Poon University of Oxford China Centre building completed in 2014.Venue Capacity
- 40 Theatre
- 20 Classroom
- 25 Boardroom
DPB Small Seminar Rooms
These light and airy rooms are perfect for smaller meetings and are part of the new Dickson Poon University of Oxford China Centre building completed in 2014 and have fantastic views over the gardens.Venue Capacity
- 20 Theatre
- 10 Classroom
- 10 Boardroom
DPB Lecture Theatre
The new Dickson Poon University of Oxford China Centre building has the option of either a large 100-seat tiered lecture theatre, or the possibility to divide the room into two separate 50-seat lecture theatres.Venue Capacity
- 100 Theatre
Dining Hall
Our traditional dining hall built in 1916 can accommodate up to 220 people.Venue Capacity
- 220 Dining
- 220 Buffet