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    A range of flexible meeting spaces in which to host your event

    St Catherine’s has a wide range of meeting facilities, offering flexibility for various different types of event.

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      A range of flexible meeting spaces in which to host your event

      Popular accommodation in Oxford. Bed down for the night between conferences, having explored local attractions both beautiful and historic.

              The Mary Sunley Suite.

              Purpose built and available to book from 2026

              The Mary Sunley Suite is a superb facility located near to the college lodge and dining hall.
              It’s an adaptable, medium-sized suite suitable for all creative meeting activity.
              It has several breakout spaces and is available to book all year round.

              Please note this facility will be accepting bookings from 2026.

              Floorplan

              Mary Sunley Building 1 2 8 Entrance 3 4 5 6 7

              Mary Sunley Lecture Theatre

              General

              Offered as a main space within the Mary Sunley Suite, the  theatre is a large, flexible auditorium with two wide steps at the back to add a slight rake. The theatre is a fully accesible space. It has moveable furniture, lending itself to a wide variety of layouts. The room measures 11.8m x 8.8m 

              Please note this facility will be accepting bookings from 2026.

              Mary Sunley Lecture Theatre

              Layout

              • Theatre style - 80
              • Classroom - 60
              • Cabaret Feel - 36
              • Boardroom - 28
              • U shape - 20
              • Free space - 100

              Equipment

              • Air conditioning
              • Projector and Screen
              •  DVD, CD Player
              • Induction hearing loop
              • Microphones
              • Presentation PC

              Availability from 2026

              • All Year Round

               Available to Book from 2026

              Mary Sunley Foyer

              General

               Part of the Mary Sunley Suite, the Foyer is a bright and  open space between the Theatre and seminar room. It is often used for registrations and is accessed via a outdoor courtyard. AV Equipment can be installed if required

              The Foyer measures 5.3m x 4.2m 

              Please note this facility will be accepting bookings from 2026.

              Mary Sunley Foyer

              Equipment

              • AV Equipment Can Be Installed If Required

              Availability from 2026

              • All Year Round

              Mary Sunley Seminar Room

              General

              Part of the Mary Sunley Suite, the Seminar Room is a bright  welcoming space next to the foyer with flexible furniture layouts.

              The Seminar Room can be used for refreshments and breakout sessions. Buffet lunches and drinks receptions are also available on request.

              The room measures 7.3m x 8.8m

              Please note this facility will be accepting bookings from 2026.

              Seminar Room with group tables

              Layout

              • Theatre style - 40
              • Classroom - 18
              • Boardroom - 22
              • U shape - 18
              • Free space - 80

              Equipment

              • AV Equipment Ready

              Availability from 2026

              • All Year Round

              Available to book from 2026

              Mary Sunley Director's Room

              General

              Part of the Mary Sunley Suite, the Director’s Room is a  boardroom for 8 people located behind the Mary Sunley Theatre.  A presentation laptop and wall-mounted screen are provided.

              The Director’s Room measures 4.4m x 3.4m

              Please note this facility will be accepting bookings from 2026.

              Mary Sunley Directors Room

              Layout

              • Boardroom - 8
              • Theatre style - 10
              • Office - 3

              Equipment

              • Presentation Laptop
              • Wall mounted screen

              Availability from 2026

              • Negotiable - All year

              Mary Sunley Office

              General

              Part of the Mary Sunley Suite.

              A small room for 2 or 3 people located next to the Mary Sunley Foyer. Suitable for use as an office.

              Please note this facility will be accepting bookings from 2026.

              Mary Sunley Directors Room

              Layout

              • Office - 3

              Equipment

              • Computer
              • Photocopier

              Availability from 2026

              • All Year Round

               

              Choose a layout to suit your event

              Book The Mary Sunley Suite in 2026