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All bedrooms are on a ROOM ONLY basis with no Housekeeping service. 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, 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

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Wonderful stay, very friendly and helpful staff. Superb setting and location. The room was great, brilliantly located, spacious and well provided for. Only slight issue was the inconsistent hot water. Will definitely be staying again soon.
Vivienne C 29/07/2021

Lovely, albeit, short stay. Very welcoming at Porter's Lodge, lovey room and all that we required for our stay.
Sarah H 21/07/2021

I believe Wadham was the best value for accommodation I have experienced in quite a time. In the heart of Oxford - beautiful buildings - tranquil garden - high quality care from staff, especially porters.
june b 19/07/2021

A really relaxing enjoyable stay
Susan S 19/07/2021

Wadham College showcases the beauty of past centuries, with beautiful buildings and lovely gardens to enjoy. It is quiet, yet central. The rooms are a decent size, with ensuite. Small suggestions for improvement: the windows should fully open, as it gets hot in summer, the coffee etc should...
Alice D 11/09/2020

Wonderful to have the opportunity to stay at Wadham College. Porters so helpful.
Jennifer G 07/09/2020

Great perfect location Pure history. Pure pleasure. Very friendly helpfull staff. Recommended 100% Tony and Esther
anthony m 30/08/2020

We had a wonderful stay at Wadham College. The room was so clean, spacious and well appointed and exceeded our expectations. The bedding was of a high standard and was superior to some 4 star hotels we have stayed in. The porters were extremely friendly and efficient too both on check-in and ch...
DAVID M 28/08/2020

Great stay. Friendly staff and we’re helpful in sorting out our room issue but the name of the room needs changing- the beds are not in separate rooms. The private gardens at the back are lovely.
Lindsay M 21/08/2020

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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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