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The Oxford Union

Frewin Court, Oxford, England, OX1 3JB
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About us

The Oxford Union is a unique place, at the heart of Oxford. The Union is the world's most prestigious debating society, with an unparalleled reputation for bringing international guests and speakers to Oxford. The Union has rooms for every purpose. The Goodman Library, the Macmillan Room, the Gladstone Room and the Debating Chamber are available for hire for various events mostly wedding receptions, debates, conferences and seminars, exhibitions and fairs etc.

Venue Details

Total meeting space-
Guest Rooms-
Standing capacity600
Seating capacity360
Built1823
Renovated-
Venue typeEducational facility

Amenities

Facilities

  • Internet access
  • Lighting
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Equipment

  • Loading dock

Alcohol and catering

  • Alcohol (Bring your own)
  • Alcohol allowed
  • Onsite catering

Meeting rooms

Largest room
1 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
7
Second largest room
1 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
600
Seating capacity
360
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Maximum capacity
Chamber
1 sq. ft.
-
450
Goodman
1 sq. ft.
-
120
Macmillan
1 sq. ft.
-
110
Gladstone
1 sq. ft.
-
80
Morris
1 sq. ft.
-
50
Television
1 sq. ft.
-
50
Member's Bar
1 sq. ft.
-
250

Location

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Paid parking

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The Oxford Union Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Oxford Union's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does The Oxford Union have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is The Oxford Union and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Oxford Union's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at The Oxford Union developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does The Oxford Union clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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