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Please observe local guidelines. Guests are requested to wear face masks & asked to observe social distancing measures. The College cannot accept guests looking to self-isolate.

Wadham is an attractive College in the heart of Oxford. A peaceful location and yet within easy reach of all the amenities of the city centre. Restaurants, concert venues, pubs, cinemas, and museums are all close by. Train and bus stations are also within easy reach.

Dating from 1610, the College can offer accommodation on traditional staircases around the garden quads, as well as more modern student accommodation.

Single or twin ensuite and standard rooms are offered, all rooms include free WiFi, hospitality tray, toiletries and towels. Access for those with mobility problems is restricted due to the age of the buildings.

Guests must be over 18. Please note: Stag & Hen parties are not permitted.

Check in: 14:00 (2:00pm) Onwards (no arrivals allowed outside this window)

Check out: 00:00 (12:00am) - 10:00 (10:00am)

History

Wadham College was founded by Nicholas and Dorothy Wadham during the reign of King James I. Nicholas died in 1609 leaving his fortune to endow a College at Oxford. These intentions were translated into reality by his widow, Dorothy, a formidable lady of 75 who had the College ready for opening within four years.

Jacobean in style, the buildings around the Front Quad, including the Chapel and Hall, were designed by master mason William Arnold. Notable is the clock face, designed by Sir Christopher Wren. Statues of James I and the Founders face visitors as they enter the College.

Notable members of the College include John Wilkins, co-founder of the Royal Society, Robert Blake, Cecil Day Lewis, Dr Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury, Melvyn Bragg, broadcaster and novelist, and actress Rosamund Pike.

Food & beverage

The Hall, one of the largest in Oxford is notable for its great hammer-beam roof and for the Jacobean woodwork screen. Portraits include those of the founders and of distinguished College members.

A full English buffet breakfast is included in the price of the room and is served in the magnificent 17th century Hall from 8.00am – 9.15am (unless otherwise stated on the room type title booked, please note that some rooms are offered as Room only).

Grounds & Gardens

(Some facilities & services will be modified/suspended) A stay at Wadham gives you the opportunity to relax and stroll in beautiful tranquil gardens.

Originally a series of orchards and market gardens they have been restored and reshaped over the centuries.

As well as tranquil areas of lawn and vibrant borders Wadham’s gardens are notable for their collection of trees. Specimens include a silver pendent lime, tulip tree, golden yew, purple beech, cedar of Lebanon, ginkgo, giant redwood, tree of heaven, incense cedar, Corsican pine, magnolia and a rare Chinese gutta-percha.

Each summer the garden hosts open-air performances of a Shakespeare play.

Other facilities

All of the bedrooms have WiFi access.

A laundry is available with washing machines, dryers, and ironing facilities.

This is an environmentaly friendly college. During your stay towels will be changed every 2-3 days. More frequent changes are available on request.

Wadham also boasts the oldest (1748) custom-built concert hall in Europe known as Holywell Music Room. It may be possible for you to attend a concert in this famous music hall during your stay.

Top facilities

Free WiFi

Availability

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Reviews

4.6

Based on 590 reviews

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Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location was fabulous. Wonderful garden to walk round and beautiful buildings. Lovely breakfast experience. Friendly helpful and relaxed atmosphere. It was everything that we wanted. Looking forward to staying again.
AvrilG 03/04/2023

A lovely experience, great historical location, stunning buildings. Breakfast in the dining hall was delicious, and the staff were friendly and helpful. Highly recommended as a unique taste of Oxford life.
Anon 15/03/2023

The room was so hot that i had to leave the window oprn 24/7. In additional to personal comfort this is not done in times of climate change. Otherwise quite delighted about my stay
JoseM 05/04/2023

Room was clean, warm and spacious, breakfast was very good and the college and gardens were beautiful. The location is also exceptional of course. A lovely stay, thank you.
SamW 15/03/2023

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay . To be able to experience staying onsite in such beautiful surroundings was a delight.
Anon 16/04/2023

Excellent breakfast- best I have had in any college (but please could you include jam as well as marmalade)?
Anon 16/04/2023

Lovely college, delicious breakfast and people in reception especially helpful. Great experience.
Anon 07/04/2023

Wonderful place to stay - brilliantly located. Wonderful and helpful staff. Great breakfast.
Anon 15/04/2023

Amazing stay at Wadham College. I would definitely recommend it !
Anon 05/04/2023

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Facilities & information

Summary

17th century buildings

21st century buildings

Public car parking for a charge (nearby)

No parking

No smoking

Room Only (no kitchen facilities)

Historic property

Facilities

Free broadband access (wifi)

Shared gardens

Outdoor terrace

Squash court

24 hour security

Linen included

Towels included

Bicycle storage

Bring your own travel cot

Recreations

Recommended walks

Pub (walking distance)

Pub (a short drive)

Museums (walking distance)

Museums (a short drive)

Historic houses

Gardens

Golf course (a short drive)

Tennis courts (a short drive)

Recommended restaurants (walking distance)

Theatre (walking distance)

Arrival information and directions

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Address: Wadham College, Parks Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OxfordOX1 3PN, United Kingdom

On arrival, please report to the Lodge. Rooms are sold on a pre-pay basis with keys & information issued by the Lodge on a contactless basis.

Wadham College is only a 10-minute walk from the train or coach station and situated in the heart of the city centre.

A taxi from the station may cost between £5-£10

There is no parking on site. Those driving to Oxford are advised to use the Park & Ride facilities.

College Liabilities It is understood that the College is unable to accept liability for injury to visitors to the College and/ or damage to their property unless this is proved to have been caused by the negligence of the College or its employees. Individuals undertake to indemnify the College against all proceedings, costs, claims and expenses on account of damage to persons or property caused by the negligence of the individual, his employees or any other person connected with the visitor. It is recommended by the College that visitors take out their own insurance. Should any information supplied conflict with information contained on the reservation form, the College will endeavour to meet the revised requirements but shall not be under any obligation to do so. It is understood that the College will not be liable for non-performance of any obligation under this booking if the circumstances are beyond its control.

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