Events, Meeting Room Hire & Conferences

St. Stephen’s House, nestled within the heart of Oxford, offers a unique setting for a variety of events. Situated within a former monastic site, our college boasts a rich architectural heritage that blends seamlessly with modern amenities to provide an exceptional venue for gatherings of all kinds.

Our meeting rooms, available for hire year-round, are a testament to this unique combination of tradition and innovation. Whether you’re hosting a small seminar or large-scale presentations in our Church for up to 500 attendees. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, our meeting rooms are ideal for hybrid meetings, ensuring seamless connectivity and engagement.

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Beyond the walls of your meeting room, St. Stephen’s House offers a sanctuary of tranquillity amidst the bustling energy of Oxford. The cloistered walls and serene college gardens provide a peaceful backdrop to focused discussions and reflective retreats, drinks receptions or Summer BBQs.

Our accommodation options feature characterful rooms that complement the historic charm of the college. Whether you’re planning a day meeting, a residential course, an away day, a summer school, or a conference, our facilities cater to your requirements with warmth and hospitality. As a theological college, we are uniquely positioned to accommodate church away days and retreats, offering an environment that fosters spiritual reflection and growth.

Outside of term time, our college transforms into an exclusive venue for residential events of up to 60 participants. Guests can enjoy full access to our lecture and seminar rooms, with the option to book the entire college for near-exclusive use, ensuring privacy and focus for your group’s activities.

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The college offers a number of different spaces with capacities ranging from 5 to 500 which are available to hire in and outside of term time. Our main meeting rooms have air conditioning and excellent AV facilities for presenting as well as portable hybrid technology which can be installed in smaller rooms. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the college.

With excellent public transport routes our campus stretches from Iffley Road to Cowley Road, with some of Oxford’s most interesting and varied restaurants, bars and shops just a few moments walk from the college entrance

As well as a variety of meeting rooms, St Stephen’s House has a number of unique and special facilities, including a large, neo-Gothic church and cloister designed by the renowned Victorian architect, George Frederick Bodley. To view the site and the different facilities and spaces available for hire, please click here.

If you are considering St Stephen’s House for your event, please contact our Conference Services Manager, Hayley Edwards.

E: hayley.edwards@ssho.ac.uk
T: +44 (0) 1865 599660