Oxford
Oxford brings together beautiful college buildings, independent restaurants and hotels with plenty of character. It’s an inspiring setting for conferences, team trips and client entertaining, with opportunities to make the city’s history part of your programme.
Glow can help you find the right venues, choose somewhere memorable to stay and bring the details together. Expect thoughtful recommendations, straightforward advice and a programme shaped around your team. Want to know more?
Event Spaces
An extraordinary historic space with an intricately carved vaulted ceiling. The Divinity School brings a real sense of occasion to drinks receptions and dinners — a memorable way to give guests a taste of Oxford’s university heritage.
Art, archaeology and striking gallery spaces make the Ashmolean a beautiful backdrop for an evening event. From private views and drinks receptions to awards and conference dinners, it offers plenty of scope for an occasion with a cultural twist.
Host guests among remarkable natural history collections in a spectacular Victorian building. The soaring Main Court creates an atmospheric setting for receptions and formal dinners, with architecture and exhibits that give everyone something to talk about.
Where your team stay matters
A contemporary hotel in the former Boswells department store, with stylish bedrooms, a rooftop bar and a spa. Its Broad Street location puts Oxford on your doorstep, while drinks overlooking the city’s rooftops make a lovely start to the evening.
An independent hotel on Oxford’s High Street, combining sleek interiors with an impressive collection of contemporary art. Beautiful bedrooms and the lively Quod restaurant make it a memorable base for a city stay, with private spaces for team dinners and client entertaining.
Behind its historic exterior, the Old Parsonage brings together contemporary bedrooms, striking portraits and a secluded courtyard. This small independent hotel has plenty of personality — a lovely choice for a smaller team stay close to Oxford’s museums and Jericho’s independent bars and restaurants.
Dining Experiences That Impress
A beautiful Victorian glasshouse filled with light, contemporary touches and plenty of atmosphere. Seasonal British cooking and cocktails make it a lovely choice for a team evening, while the art-filled Gees Gallery offers private dining for up to 36 guests.
A riverside restaurant with a floating terrace and views across the Thames. Combine seasonal dining with a private river cruise for an evening that feels particularly Oxford, with private dining spaces available for celebrations and client entertaining.
An independent French bistrot on Little Clarendon Street, with an intimate atmosphere and classic French dishes. A characterful choice for a sociable team dinner, with dedicated party menus to make group bookings straightforward.