1606 venues for hire in Oxfordshire Oxfordshire

Henley Rd, Sandford-on-Thames,, OX4 4GX, Oxford, Oxfordshire

A storied Oxford hotel set in 30 acres of parkland
Close to the heart of Oxford, on the banks of the River Thames, lies De Vere Oxford Thames. With a history dating back to the Middle Ages, the hotels surroundings have an intriguing story to tell. Originally headquarters of the Knights Templar, the house and its lands have been owned by notable religious figures, lords, and even kings throughout the centuries.

Today, the hotel combines its medieval character with 21st-century style to create a unique setting for memorable meetings, conferences, and weddings alike.

Dining here is a relaxed affair. Discover British classics in the restaurant, enjoy pub favourites in the bar, or take afternoon tea out on the terrace.

A riverside setting and 30 acres of manicured grounds offer plenty of chance to explore the outdoors. And when it’s time to relax, you’ll discover a choice of stylish rooms and suites, many offering views over the River Thames.

Just three miles from Oxford city centre and easily accessible by the M40, M4 and A34; De Vere Oxford Thames offers a wonderful base for exploring the ‘City of Gleaming Spires’.

Free, superfast Wi-Fi with a maximum bandwidth of 100Mb is available throughout the hotel and up to 100 m within the grounds.

Oxford, Oxfordshire

Broad Street, OX1 3BG, Oxford, Oxfordshire

Up to 200 guests

Upon entering the Old Bodleian, you are welcomed with the warm stone walls surrounding the Old Schools Quadrangle, with their intricate detail lit up by the beaming natural sunlight.

The Bodleian holds a marriage license for two of the beautiful rooms on the old site; The Divinity Schools & Convocation House. The Divinity School is the grandest room in the Old Bodleian Library, and leads from the Quad. Completed in 1488, it is a masterpiece of late gothic architecture with a magnificent stone carved ceiling. The great arched windows down both sides create shafts of light giving a dramatic effect to any wedding ceremony or reception.

Adjoining the Divinity School, Convocation House was added in 1637 to provide a distinguished meeting place for the University’s supreme governing body. The wooden tiered seating arranged around the room creates a chapel-like setting. With excellent natural acoustics, this room is an idea setting for civil ceremonies and partnerships.

In conjunction with the Old Bodleian, the Weston Library across the road offers a smooth stone floor, high ceilings and visible gallery of books. The space within the Weston is Blackwell Hall, which provides a modern, flexible spare for large wedding receptions.

If you are looking for a more modern space, with a bit of a ‘wow’ factor, situated on the top floor of the Weston Library, the roof terrace offers a spectacular setting for drinks receptions, offering never before seen views over Oxford’s historic rooftops. Amaze your guests with a venue set in the heart of the ‘dreaming spires’.

Abingdon Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4PS, Oxford, Oxfordshire

An elegant wedding venue in Oxford

Built from the local Cotswold stone, The Principal Oxford Spires Hotel, Oxford sets the tone for a beautiful wedding day with elegance, charming design features, and historic character. all set in picturesque parkland close to the River Thames.

From elaborate gatherings with plenty of tradition, to intimate celebrations, here you’ll find ample choice in event space. You’ll also have the know-how on behalf of your go-to wedding team, at your side to coordinate and provide all the advice and support you need.

• Licensed for civil wedding ceremonies.
• Set within 40 acres of glorious parkland which backs on to the River Thames. Perfect for photos.
• Comprehensive packages and an experienced Wedding Co-ordinator help you to enjoy planning your wedding with no unnecessary stress.
• Free parking for all your guests and just a short walk into Oxford town centre.
• Outstanding accommodation; 181 bedrooms and a leisure club with a gym and heated swimming pool.
• Oxford's most contemporary wedding venue

St. Aldates, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1BX, Oxford, Oxfordshire

£780
Up to 700 guests

Oxford Town Hall is a stunning venue for civil marriage ceremonies and wedding receptions in the heart of Oxford. Our venue gives you the opportunity to hold your special day in an impressive historic setting to help make it a day to remember for everyone involved.

Oxford Town Hall is perfect for a ceremony, drinks reception, wedding breakfast or fully seated dining reception.

We can accommodate up to 300 guests for dining and 700 for a ceremony. If you want a more intimate ceremony and reception we also have a number of smaller rooms to choose from.

We pride ourselves on presentation, service and quality so be assured of our complete and immediate attention to all your needs to make your special day memorable.

• Beautiful Victorian Grade II Listed building, gothic ceilings & wood panelled rooms
• Impressive Historic Venue
• Perfect for wedding ceremonies and receptions of all sizes
• Central Oxford Location
• Bespoke catering and event management as standard

Church Way, Iffley Village, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 4DZ, Oxford, Oxfordshire

£45
Up to 200 guests

Situated in the quaint village of Iffley and just 2 miles from the centre of Oxford, Hawkwell House Hotel has a history of making weddings special.

With two magnificent 19th century manor houses set in 3 acres of gardens we have a variety of inspirational back drops for photographs to capture the magical day. From intimate celebrations to large, lavish parties, we understand how important your wedding day is, our experienced team will help you plan your perfect day, ensuring that it is everything that you have dreamed of. We know that every wedding is unique and no two celebrations are the same.

We offer totally bespoke and tailor-made experiences as well as a range of inclusive packages that include everything needed for an amazing day, and whatever you choose our dedicated wedding co-ordinator will be on hand every step of the way.

We can accommodate all of your dreams, from the traditional sit down wedding breakfasts to Champagne afternoon tea’s and festival food on the lawn, we know it’s your day, so do it your way!

• Celebrate in style with civil ceremony on our mature tree-lined lawns
• Adjoining children’s games room available for all weddings
• One wedding per day
• Private bar and terrace are for evening receptions
• Barbeque and hog roast options
• Outdoor civil ceremonies

Oxford, Oxfordshire

Sunningwell Village Hall Sunningwell, OX13 6RD, Abingdon, Oxfordshire

The village hall is the hub of village life. It plays host to a variety of events, from the Garden Club to birthday parties.

Visit the Calendar page to see what’s on at the hall.

The hall can be hired for almost any event or function. Navigate to the Booking page if you wish to use the hall for your own event. Availability can be checked from the Calendar page.

Lindsay Dr,, OX14 2RT, Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Peachcroft Christian Centre is a modern friendly church located on the Peachcroft estate in North East Abingdon.

It is an evangelical, ecumenical church, part of the Church of England, Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed denominations. The church is a member of the Evangelical Alliance.

Our Sunday morning services are at 10am and visitors are always welcome.

The centre is well used by regular groups and is available for hire at other times. Please see the table adjacent as a guide to whether the centre may be available. Information regarding the rooms and the Terms & Conditions of hire are contained in the Booking Information document.

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Worton Park, Cassington, Oxon, OX29 4SU, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire

£2500
Up to 250 guests

A barn with a difference, the unique Worton Hall is a contemporary venue peppered with traditional features. The medieval chandeliers, arrow-slit windows, and double height barn doors exist alongside state-of-the art LED lighting and sound system, creating a modern venue which also boasts plenty of character. Our exclusive use venue can offer seated wedding breakfasts for 60 to 250 guests, and evening receptions for up to 600 across three adjoining, open-plan function rooms. Fully licensed for both indoor and outdoor civil ceremonies, and with luxury Cotswold stone cottages on-site you can let us look after you from the I Do's to the morning after brunch.

• 60 to 250 seated capacity
• Indoor and outdoor Civil Ceremony settings
• On-site cottage accommodation
• Exclusive use Venue
• Rural park setting just 10 mins from Oxford City
• Bespoke or Package Options

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Appleford Dr,, OX14 2AQ, Abingdon, Oxfordshire

All Saints has rooms for hire for community groups and private parties. The accommodation comprises:

Hall
This is on the ground floor and is suitable for parties and for meetings of up to 60 people , It includes the use of the kitchen. Furniture includes tables and chairs. The kitchen is modern and is equipped with a large hob and double oven, and a refrigerator. There is a complete range of cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils, kettles, teapots, and two large coffee percolators.
Perry Room
This is a meeting room on the ground floor, suitable for up to 20 people. There is a small kitchen attached which contains cups, saucers and plates.

Upper Room
This is a small room on the first floor suitable for 6/8 people. Furniture includes low chairs and coffee tables.

Church
This is available only for meetings or occasional concerts. It is comfortable, with seating for 120 people, and there is a microphone system with loop.

No alcohol may be consumed or brought on to the premises. All events taking place must finish by 10pm. The premises cannot normally be hired on Sundays. There is car parking for up to 14 cars; otherwise there is on-street parking nearby.

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Gooseacre, Radley,, OX14 3BL, Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Radley Village Hall is used by many village groups. It also serves as a venue for public meetings and as a polling station on election days. Next to the Hall is a children’s play area and behind the hall is the playing field. The hall is run by a committee of dedicated volunteers led by the chairman Graham Collett.

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Yarnton Manor, Church Lane, Yarnton Oxfordshire, OX5 1PY, Yarnton, Oxfordshire

Up to 200 guests

Yarnton Manor, situated in the heart of Oxfordshire, is an 17th Century Jacobean Manor House and for the first time in its history is available as a wedding venue. Set within extensive acres of manicured grounds it provides a private and peaceful wedding venue in Oxfordshire. Yarnton Manor is the ideal location for a memorable wedding day!

A perfect setting for a perfect day, Yarnton Manor is a unique wedding venue for a magical occasion. With fairytale architecture and spacious grounds, this is one of Oxfordshire’s most marvellous garden wedding venues to tie the knot at.

Yarnton Manor is set amongst acres of unspoilt countryside. We are able, on request, to provide exclusive use of the Manor for a fully private and tailored wedding experience.

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18 Thames St,, OX14 3HZ, Abingdon, Oxfordshire

The aim of The Friends of Abingdon is to help to retain what is good in Abingdon and the surrounding area and to work towards making it a pleasant place to live both now and in the future. We are keen to cooperate with other groups in the interests of all.

The Society was founded in 1944 and, since then, a major project has been the renovation and management of the once derelict Abbey Buildings, now much used and enjoyed as a theatre and venue for craft fairs, wedding receptions and other social events.

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18 Bridge Street, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3HS, Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Up to 150 guests

With three stunning spaces to choose from, The Crown & Thistle offers an ideal setting for any event or occasion. Accommodating up to 60 seated or 100 standing guests, The Barn blends the charm of 17th century timber beams and stone walls with modern amenities such as a private bar, free superfast WiFi, and state-of-the-art audio and visual equipment. Our civil ceremony licence makes this space particularly well suited to weddings, from the first guest’s arrival to the final dance.

For smaller, less formal events we offer our galleried room, Minstrells. Located behind our main bar, Minstrells is the oldest part of our venue and it’s believed to have been built using one of the original walls of the neighbouring abbey. A number of alcoves and dining spaces within our restaurant also offer privacy and convenience.

Whether your event is an informal celebration or formal business meeting, our coordinators are on hand to deliver a bespoke dining experience to suit both you and your guests.

• The 400-year-old, grade II listed coaching inn has been flawlessly restored to suit modern tastes.
• 18 individual en-suite bedrooms including a beautiful bridal suite
• 17th century function room for private events with up to 100 guests

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18 Bridge St,, OX14 3HS, Abingdon, Oxfordshire

With a history dating back to 1605, The Crown & Thistle on Bridge Street re-opened its doors in 2013, following a £1.8m restoration. This Grade II listed coaching inn comprises three individual buildings clustered around a cobbled courtyard, framed by 200-year-old wisteria. Having been sympathetically designed, many of the buildings’ original features, such as timber beams, open brickwork, and window frames that aren’t square, remain throughout the restaurant, extensive bar area, elegant function rooms and 18 boutique-style bedrooms.

Open all day from 7am Monday to Friday and on Sunday, and from 8am on Saturday, we serve a seasonal menu inspired by Mediterranean flavours. Within our open kitchen our chefs prepare dishes made using quality produce, traceable from farm to fork. Our meat, poultry and free-range eggs come from British farms, while our fish is responsible sourced and delivered daily.

Whether you’re tempted to try a Neapolitan pizza, freshly prepared by one of our trained pizzaiolos and cooked in our wood-fired oven, or one of our dishes cooked to order in our charcoal-fuelled Josper grill, you’ll find something to appeal to your taste and dietary requirements. For families, we offer a bespoke children’s menu with accompanying activity pack.

From our Rainforest Alliance certified coffee to our beer bought locally from Loose Cannon Brewery, our extensive and varied drinks menu can be enjoyed in our stylish dining room or our bar area, complete with fireplace and comfortable seating. Weather permitting, our cobbled courtyard provides an ideal setting for alfresco dining, while our historic function rooms offer privacy for events and gatherings or all kinds. Completing our stunning property are 18 en-suite bedrooms that blend the character of the coaching inn with the comforts of a luxury hotel.

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40-42 Ock St,, OX14 5BZ, Abingdon, Oxfordshire

We love our food here at The Tap and take great pride in producing all of ours daily from scratch. We use our on-site smokehouse to replicate recipes from our American family’s cook book, home make our shortcrust pastry pies and rustle up a superb and very popular roast every Sunday (it’s a weekly sell out so please book in advance).

As the former tap house to the Morland Brewery and your current 2019 Oxford CAMRA Town & Country Pub of the Year, 'The Tap' is renowned for its extensive selection of real ale, cider and crafty kegs. As a popular food destination, The Tap is also known for it great wine, spirit and liqueur range including plenty of gins, rums and malt whiskys unique to Abingdon.

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Marcham Rd,, OX14 1TZ, Abingdon, Oxfordshire

The Oxford Abingdon Hotel is conveniently located in the charming town of Abingdon-On-Thames. The Hotel is easily accessible, situated in the heart of Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley making it the top hotels in Abingdon Oxfordshire for guests from all over the UK and beyond. The riverside town of Abingdon-On-Thames has an interesting historical background. Abingdon Abbey is said to have been the first monastery in England and its ruins can now be seen in the Abbey Gardens. Abingdon also boasts the grandest Town Hall in England, built by the stonemason who created the magnificent dome of St Paul’s Cathedral. In the heart of the action but close to the cities infrastructure, Oxford Abingdon Hotel is the perfect spot if you’re looking for places to stay near Oxford.

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15-16 Abbey Cl,, OX14 3JD, Abingdon, Oxfordshire

The Cosener’s House occupies a picturesque Thames-side position in the grounds of the medieval Abbey of Abingdon, 8 miles from Oxford. It takes its name from the Cuisinier or Kitchener (the official responsible for providing food for the Abbey). The older part of the present building is the central portion which dates from the mid-eighteenth century.

These days the Cosener's House is a wonderful retreat to which we invite you to stay overnight in one of the comfortable rooms or make use of the meeting rooms and catering facility.

There are 50 bedrooms, 5 meeting rooms, bar and spacious dining room with views of the gardens and the Thames.

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Abbey Cl,, OX14 3HL, Abingdon, Oxfordshire

The Guildhall at Abingdon-on-Thames has undergone extensive refurbishment whilst retaining its original architecture and historical ambience.

This venue comprises five unique historic rooms in the heart of Abingdon’s ancient market place, just 6 miles from Oxford.

Each room is equipped with Wifi and audio-visual facilities.

We offer a range of catering options and a full hosting service from our friendly and knowledgeable staff.