Founded just over 50 years ago, Wolfson has the freshness and vitality of Oxford youthfulness, with a legacy of egalitarianism and diversity instilled by Founding President Isaiah Berlin. As one of the University’s few postgraduate-only colleges, this energy is combined with a mature, business-like outlook. The renowned modern architecture offers highly flexible and fully accessible meeting and dining spaces for all types of events and occasions, with our new lecture theatre featuring stunning design, excellent acoustics and exemplary functionality.

A wide range of culinary options are available, from banquet to buffet to barbecue, all with excellent cuisine, exquisite presentation and exceptional service.

Located in North Oxford’s leafy residential district, Wolfson’s enchanting riverside location feels like rustic English countryside, yet is only a few minutes by car or bus from the city centre, with some provision for on-site parking.

In the summer months, we offer full residential conferencing and bed and breakfast, with en-suite bedrooms of a very high standard. Year-round, we offer expansive space and attentive service for day conferences and meetings, lectures and performances, weddings, dinner dances and other functions.

Wolfson is the first net zero Higher Education Institution in the UK, following the completion of a multi-award-winning decarbonisation project in late 2023. By transitioning to a fully electric estate, they have eliminated their Scope 1 and 2 emissions without the use of carbon offsetting. This is projected to save over 24,000 tonnes of CO2 over the next 20 years (equivalent to burning over 56,000 barrels of oil). More details can be found here: https://www.wolfson.ox.ac.uk/climate-action-2/

Wolfson College Linton Road, Oxford OX2 6UD

This venue offers...

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

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Harbour Lawn

Harbour Lawn

Extensive, luxuriant lawn sloping down to the college’s private harbour, River Cherwell and meadow land beyond, with Grade II listed ‘rainbow arch’ bridge.

Venue Capacity

  • 400 Barbecue/standing reception
Leonard Wolfson Lecture Auditorium

Leonard Wolfson Lecture Auditorium

Tiered and balcony seating for 155 with built in AV and fantastic acoustics.

Venue Capacity

  • 155 Theatre
Seminar Rooms 1, 2 and 3

Seminar Rooms 1, 2 and 3

Three good-sized seminar rooms associated with the Lecture Auditorium, each with moveable boardroom furniture. Seminar Room 1 seats 12, Seminar Room 2 seats 18 and Seminar Room 3 seats 16 boardroom style.

Venue Capacity

  • 18 Boardroom
Dining Hall, Wolfson College

Hall

Modern wood-panelled hall with striking ‘pyramid‘ceiling, excellent acoustics and soft low-level lighting.

Venue Capacity

  • 150 Dining (rows)
  • 120 Dining (squares)
  • 200 Buffet
  • 200 Drinks Reception
Florey Room

Florey Room

Comfortable and intimate room with rotating art exhibition; full wall of windows overlooking the river; any configuration of furnishings.

Venue Capacity

  • 25 Theatre
  • 12 Classroom
  • 14 Boardroom
  • 12 Cabaret
Haldane Room

Haldane Room

Elegant wood-panelled room with flat flooring and natural light; imposing marble foyer registration area; access to Berlin Quad and Harbour Terrace for outdoor receptions.

Venue Capacity

  • 40 Boardroom
  • 48 Classroom
  • 78 Dining (rows)
  • 60 Dining (squares)
  • 80 Drinks Reception
  • 80 Theatre
Buttery

Buttery

Light and airy room with sliding glass doors onto patio terrace; situated on intimate Tree Quad. Built in AV.

Venue Capacity

  • 40 Boardroom
  • 70 Buffet
  • 24 Classroom
  • 78 Dining (rows)
  • 60 Dining (squares)
  • 80 Drinks Reception
  • 50 Theatre
Committee Room

Committee Room

Elegant and secluded meeting room with golden décor, large executive-style circular table, and stunning riverside outlook.

Venue Capacity

  • 12 Boardroom
Levett Room

Levett Room

Modern, comfortable and attractive room with rotating art exhibition; full wall of windows overlooking the Harbour lawn and Cherwell river; flexible layout and furnishing including sofas and coffee tables.

Venue Capacity

  • 28 Boardroom
  • 40 Buffet
  • 30 Classroom
  • 24 Dining
  • 40 Drinks Reception
  • 40 Theatre
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