Introduction
The Queen’s College, Oxford was founded in 1341 by Robert de Eglesfield under license from Edward III to construct a collegiate hall under the name of ‘the Hall of the Queen’s Scholars at Oxford’. Parts of the current College date back to the 17th century and replace the earlier medieval College buildings that had fallen into disrepair in the 16th century. The College is one of the oldest constituent Colleges of the University of Oxford.
Many of the original statutes for the College are still followed today, including such traditional observances as the summoning of the Members of the College to dinner by a trumpet call. Throughout the year the College observes feasts of the Church, including the All Saints’ Gaudy on All Saints’ Day, the famous Boar’s Head Gaudy just before Christmas, and the Needle and Thread Gaudy early in the New Year.
The Hall was built in 1714 and is the most wonderful venue for a Gala Dinner. It can seat up to 150 on traditional student benches, or 120 on chairs.
Following an appeal for funds by the then Provost the Chapel was completed in 1719. Today, the Governing Body can grant the select privilege for current and Old Members of the College to be married in this unique setting.
On these pages you will find information on the facilities that The Queen’s College has to offer as a conference venue, or for a gala dinner to celebrate a special occasion, whether it be a private or a corporate one.
The majority of the facilities are available for conferences during vacations only. Please contact the College’s Conference & Functions representative to check availability.
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Conference Office Contact Details:
The Queen’s College
High Street
Oxford
OX1 4AW
Tel: 01865 279129
Email: conferences@queens.ox.ac.uk
