Oxford Brookes Venues

Oxford Brookes Venues provides a versatile collection of event spaces at the university’s Headington Campus, around 1.5 miles from central Oxford. The venue is designed for organisers planning conferences, exhibitions, seminars, training sessions, meetings, receptions, dinners and larger celebrations.

The campus combines contemporary lecture theatres, flexible conference halls, classrooms, breakout areas, foyers and informal networking spaces. The John Henry Brookes Building includes a 320-seat lecture theatre, additional meeting rooms, exhibition areas and catering facilities. The Clerici Building offers the larger Sir Kenneth Wheare Hall, which can accommodate up to 476 delegates and can be divided into separate spaces for plenary sessions, workshops or exhibitions. A range of smaller rooms is also available for board meetings, interviews, training and virtual meetings.

For social and corporate functions, The Terrace provides a bright glass-walled setting with panoramic views, outdoor seating, a dance floor and a distinctive vintage drinks and coffee van. It is suitable for wedding receptions, award ceremonies and drinks receptions. Taylors Yard offers a more intimate option for private dinners, networking events and smaller gatherings, while the Central Courtyard provides an attractive outdoor setting with room for up to 500 standing guests and potential marquee use.

Event support includes built-in audiovisual equipment, free Wi-Fi, additional technical services, registration and exhibition areas, catering through the venue’s hospitality partner, and guidance from a dedicated Venues Coordinator. Organisers can also access seasonal group accommodation and a network of trusted local suppliers, making Oxford Brookes a practical choice for residential conferences, academic events, corporate meetings and celebrations in Oxford.