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Bed down for the night between conferences, having explored local attractions both beautiful and historic. - [Stay With Us](https://www.catzconferences.com/stay-with-us) - [Accommodation](https://www.catzconferences.com/stay-with-us/accommodation) - [Dining](https://www.catzconferences.com/stay-with-us/dining) - [B&B](https://www.catzconferences.com/b-and-b-oxford-university-accommodation-for-everyone) # The Junior Common Room Lecture Theatre and Private Dining Room [Book this venue](https://www.catzconferences.com/venues/the-junior-common-room#enquiry) --- ## The Junior Common Room (JCR) at St Catherine’s College offers a flexible event suite for professional gatherings, granting the space and freedom to truly inspire. Expertly blending a collection of settings which allow delegates to both focus and refresh, the JCR delivers a captivating experience for Oxford-based conferences. Located at the heart of the College, this versatile space combines a tiered lecture theatre with adjoining breakout rooms, exhibition areas and informal networking spaces. With built-in AV, air-conditioning and interconnected rooms, the JCR suite allows organisers to run keynote sessions, breakout discussions and poster exhibitions, all from one convenient location. Refreshments are served from the adjoining JCR Lounge, with doors opening onto the picturesque Café Garden for relaxed networking between sessions. [Contact us to reserve this suite for conferences during Oxford University vacation periods.](https://www.catzconferences.com/our-team) ## JCR Lecture Theatre The JCR Lecture Theatre is a stylish, tiered space ideal for keynote presentations, lectures and conference sessions. The theatre seats up to 80 delegates with fixed desk space in front of each seat, with capacity for up to 90 guests in total when additional chairs are added. Its tiered layout ensures clear sightlines and a comfortable experience for delegates, no matter where they are seated in the room. The space comes equipped with built-in AV including a presenter’s lectern, screen, data projector and whiteboard (located behind the screen), making it ever ready for professional presentations and academic conferences. For conference bookings, the theatre is typically used alongside the adjoining PDR breakout room, accessed via interconnecting doors. Refreshments are usually served in the nearby JCR Lounge, which leads directly onto the Café Garden.       ![JCR Lecture Theatre 12x8](https://www.catzconferences.com/hs-fs/hubfs/JCR%20Lecture%20Theatre%2012x8.jpg?width=1200&height=801&name=JCR%20Lecture%20Theatre%2012x8.jpg "JCR Lecture Theatre 12x8") ### Layout - Fixed desk space ### Equipment - Built-in AV - Presenter's lectern - Screen - Data projector - Whiteboard ### Availability - Vacations only ## Floorplans Junior Common Room 1 2 G L D 3 4 5 6 Foyer (13.8m x 5.8m) ## Would you like more details about booking this room? [MAKE AN ENQUIRY](https://www.catzconferences.com/venues/the-junior-common-room#enquiry) ## JCR PDR Breakout Room ### Located within the JCR complex, the PDR provides a versatile breakout space that connects directly to the Lecture Theatre. The room can be arranged in a host of layouts to support workshops, breakout discussions or smaller meetings during a conference programme. Large skylights bring natural light into the space, creating a bright and comfortable environment for delegates. The PDR also works well for poster displays or small exhibitions, giving organisers additional flexibility within the JCR suite. Outside conference use, the room can also be set up as a Private Dining Room, seating approximately 34 guests around a rectangular table.   ![JCR-PDR\_-Dinner-1-1024x683](https://www.catzconferences.com/hubfs/JCR-PDR_-Dinner-1-1024x683.jpg "JCR-PDR_-Dinner-1-1024x683") ### Layout - Theatre style - 40 - Classroom - 30 - Boardroom - 28 - Cabaret Feel - 30 - U shape - 24 - Free space - 60 - Dining - 28 ### Equipment - Air conditioning - Data projector - Presentation PC (at lecterns) - Screen ### Availability - Vacations only ## JCR Bar Annex ### The JCR Bar Annex provides additional flexible space within the JCR complex. Located close to the Lecture Theatre, Lounge and Bar, the room works particularly well alongside refreshment breaks when delegates are moving between sessions. AV equipment can also be installed in the room on request. In the evenings, the Bar Annex can be used by guests attending banquet dinners or receptions, offering a relaxed setting for post-dinner networking or entertainment with convenient access to the JCR Bar. ![IMG\_1789](https://www.catzconferences.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_1789.jpg?width=2000&height=1333&name=IMG_1789.jpg "IMG_1789") ### Layout - Free space - 90 - Theatre style - 60 - Cabaret Feel - 28 ### Availability - Vacations only ## Would you like more details about booking this room? [MAKE AN ENQUIRY](https://www.catzconferences.com/venues/the-junior-common-room#enquiry) ## The JCR Lounge and Cafe Garden The JCR Lounge acts as the central hub for the JCR meeting spaces. It is typically used for registration, teas and coffees and informal networking during conferences. Large French windows open directly onto the JCR Café Garden, creating a pleasant indoor-outdoor space where delegates can step outside between sessions. The Lounge can also accommodate a small number of exhibitor stands or poster boards. While the Lounge is not a formal bookable meeting room, its use alongside the other JCR facilities adds an extra dimension to event catering and networking. The Lounge measures approximately 9.2m x 15.9m and features a distinctive sunken seating area at one end. ![IMG\_1819](https://www.catzconferences.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_1819.jpg?width=2000&height=1333&name=IMG_1819.jpg "IMG_1819") ### Layout - JCR Cafe Garden ### Equipment - Wall mounted plasma screen ### Availability - Vacations only   ## Choose a layout to suit your event ### Book The Junior Common Room Lecture Theatre and Private Dining Room. ![StCatz\_White](https://www.catzconferences.com/hs-fs/hubfs/brand/StCatz_White.png?width=300&height=154&name=StCatz_White.png) St Catherine's College, Manor Road, Oxford, OX1 3UJ Call: 01865 281194 / 01865 271717 | Email: [catz.conferences@stcatz.ox.ac.uk](mailto:catz.conferences@stcatz.ox.ac.uk) © St Catherine's College 2025 | [Terms & Conditions](https://www.catzconferences.com/terms-conditions) | [Cookie Policy](https://www.catzconferences.com/cookie-policy) If you are interested in finding out more about St Catherine’s College Conferences and receiving information on special offers and discounts, please sign up for our newsletter/mailing list below (note: any mailing we do undertake is limited and you can unsubscribe at any time) - [Venues Overview](https://www.catzconferences.com/venues) - [Junior Common Room](https://www.catzconferences.com/venues/the-junior-common-room) - [The Arumugam Building](https://www.catzconferences.com/venues/the-arumugam-building) - [The Mary Sunley Suite](https://www.catzconferences.com/venues/the-mary-sunley-building) - [The Quad Suites](https://www.catzconferences.com/venues/the-quad-suites) - [Stay With Us](https://www.catzconferences.com/stay-with-us) - [Our Team](https://www.catzconferences.com/our-team) - [Visit Oxford](https://www.catzconferences.com/visit-oxford) - [Accommodation](https://www.catzconferences.com/stay-with-us/accommodation) - [Make A Booking](https://www.catzconferences.com/contact) © St Catherine's College 2023 [Terms & Conditions](https://www.catzconferences.com/terms-conditions) | [Cookie Policy](https://www.catzconferences.com/cookie-policy)