The Great Hall
Hire The Great Hall
The Great Hall is a space of intense elegance, ready to lend your event gravitas. Crafted to the same dimensions as Oxford’s renowned Radcliffe Camera, its octagonal skylight floods the space below in light, making it ideal for daytime gatherings. By night, it can transform into a dramatic backdrop for receptions, dining, or awards ceremonies.
Overview
Capacity and seating
- Up to 500 standing.
- 250 seated at round tables.
What's included
- AV technician to support setup or troubleshoot.
- Wi-Fi access available for guests.
- Use of sound system for background music.
- Fixed bench seating with armchair and sofa seating arranged to suit your event.
Technical specifications
Power access: Multiple 13A sockets throughout the space and floor boxes for flexible setups.
Ambient lighting: Dimmable overheads.
Background music system: Integrated speakers with aux/Bluetooth input.
Extra technical support (available on request):
- Mobile staging or risers for presentations, award ceremonies, performances, or displays.
- Lighting enhancements: uplighters, colour washes, or feature spots.
- Enhanced AV technician support for complex audio or visual setups.
- Live streaming or recording with mobile camera rigs and audio integration.
- Temporary partitioning: for zoning or creating breakout areas.
Rates for hire
Highly adaptable, The Great Hall can be hired independently or to complement a larger event. Its central location makes it a real focal point for guests, while its convenient proximity to our catering services lets any supporting hospitality flow smoothly. We have a range of rates to meet your requirements.
Reserve your space
Looking to book one of our spaces? Simply fill out our enquiry form and our team will be in touch.