CONFERENCE BROCHURE
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CONFERENCING AND BANQUETING
On the banks of the River Thames, just a short drive from the heart of Oxford, is a destination quite unlike any other. Here a 15th century tradition meets modern On the banks of the River Thames, style, turning everyday meetings, just a short drive from the heart of conferences, and team building into inspirational experiences. ® Oxford, lies voco Oxford Thames. Enjoy a productive day in our event rooms, many of which open up to 30 acres of beautiful grounds to explore and, there’s plenty of opportunity for grabbing a breath of fresh air. Our gardens also create a wonderful backdrop for outdoor activities and team building.
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GROUND FLOOR
The Oxford Suite is our main conference and event room with large glass floor to ceiling doors that act as both the gateway to the hotel’s 30 acre manicured garden for team building activities, and a source of natural daylight that floods the room.
The room can also be partitioned into three separate rooms, giving you flexibility for activities throughout the day. Just around the corner is the breakout room for refreshments, nibbles and lunch to keep you fuelled throughout the day.
For dimensions and full capacity details, please see page 19. TERRACED AREA
PATIO PATIO PATIO
EIGHTS BAR
HEADINGTON IFFLEY COWLEY BREAKOUT AREA OXFORD SUITE
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TO BREAKOUT KENNINGTON AREA SUITE
LITTLE BARN The Kennington Suite
TERRACED AREA
PATIO PATIO PATIO FIRST FLOOR
EIGHTS BAR
HEADINGTON IFFLEY COWLEY BREAKOUT AREA OXFORD SUITE The first thing that will strike you as you enter the Kennington Suite is the wonderful views of the grounds and the River Thames in the distance. With large windows that let in the natural daylight, this first floor, self-contained meeting room, creates a truly inspirational setting to make business a pleasure.
Small alcove areas with soft furnishings create comfortable areas for group work. Then when it’s time to take a break, or chat in smaller groups, there is a separate private breakout area with a coffee bar.
For dimensions and full capacity details, please see page 19.
TO BREAKOUT KENNINGTON AREA SUITE
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LITTLE BARN TERRACED AREA
PATIO PATIO PATIO
EIGHTS BAR
HEADINGTON IFFLEY COWLEY BREAKOUT AREA OXFORD SUITE
TO BREAKOUT KENNINGTON AREA SUITE
The Little Barn
GROUND FLOOR
A meeting and banquet room with a difference. This 15th-century little barn is bursting at the seams with rustic charm. The Little Barn is a beautiful space packed with original features including exposed brickwork and wooden beams, creating an informal atmosphere where everyone can relax and enjoy a productive day.
The large doors with direct access to the courtyard allows your guests to step out for a breath of fresh air, as well as offers plenty of natural daylight to your meeting.
The breakout area is only a stones throw away or alternatively, you can use the Barn’s private
syndicate for refreshments. LITTLE BARN For dimensions and full capacity details, please see page 19.
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TIME TO MEET
The Gallery is a quiet, semi-private area on the first floor in the Crusaders Bar & Lounge. It is a meeting space with a difference, full of character and original features including its exposed At voco ® Oxford Thames we will be able to wooden beams.
Hinksey is a perfect space to get out of the provide the assistance to ensure you really are office for one to one meetings, interviews, board meetings or a seperate office for large the host-with-the-most. conferences just down the hall.
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TEAMBUILDING
Move out from behind your computer and escape the office, with your colleagues and discover our 30 acres of land that surround the hotel.
Our dedicated team at voco® Oxford Thames are of the belief that teamwork truly does make the dream work.
Whether, you just want to get people moving during their meetings or be outside all day, our dedicated team are filled to the brim with activities for you and your colleagues. From dragon boat racing, duck herding and sports days, the things to do are endless.
Rest assured, this will be anything but business as usual.
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DINING
MORE ME TIME
Business lunch, buffet or grand banquet; The business day may be over but there’s still impress your guests with a meal to remember. plenty for you and your guests to discover at voco® Oxford Thames. Whether you’re celebrating a corporate success or simply keeping your delegates sustained and After a productive day what could be more energised, banqueting at voco® Oxford Thames rewarding than a little relaxation in our leisure is every bit as impressive as our surroundings. club? Here you can take a dip in the Roman- style swimming pool, enjoy the invigorating spa With views of our grounds or the River Thames, bath or relax in the sauna and steam room. Need our function suites all offer wonderful spaces to burn off excess energy? You’ll find two air- for stylish events. Our chefs have created a conditioned gymnasiums plus a riverside tennis selection of menus inspired by locally-sourced court. Or if you prefer a little pampering, we also seasonal produce – or we can work with you to offer a range of beauty therapies. Of course, with tailor-make a menu for your special occasion. 30 acres of parkland and formal gardens, there’s always opportunity for a walk. Then end the day with drinks and a meal with your colleagues.
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COUNTING SHEEP
Escape the city and settle into the Oxfordshire countryside. No matter what you require, we have a range of rooms to fit your needs. With comfort being the priority, we know that familiarity is key. A bit like being at home but with those extra indulgences.
We offer centuries of history with a special twist. Tranquil rural surroundings perfect for business or pleasure. A comfortable queen-sized bed. Aveda toiletries and a powerful shower. Speedy free WiFi and plenty of space to relax after a long day or spread out and work.
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Room Name Dimensions Floor Space Theatre Classroom Boardroom U-Shape Cabaret Dining
COCollegeLLEGE HallHALL BEDROOMS L x W x H (m) (sq m) Bedrooms Oxford Suite 22.8 x 7.6 x 2.7/3 173 200 80 50 40 80 140 GARDEGardenN GardenGARDEN WingWING HotelHOTE EntranceL BedroomsBEDROOMS ENTRANCE Headington/ 15 x 7.6 x 2.7/3 114 100 48 30 30 50 80
WCWC LALargeRGE BARNBarn Iffley* BABar/LoungeR/LOUNGE
WCWC Headington 7.6 x 7.6 x 2.7 58 40 24 20 20 20 30/40 WC Henley House LOLoungeUNGE HENLEY HOUSE ReceptionRECEPTION Bedrooms Stairs to WC HINKSEY BEDROOMS STAIRS TO ROOM Iffley 7.6 x 7.6 x 2.7 58 40 24 20 20 20 30/40 KenningtonKENNINGTO RoomN ROOM (SYNDICATE SPACE) Cowley 7.6 x 7.6 x2.7 58 40 24 20 20 20 30/40
TheTHE RiverRIVER RoomROOM THE RESTAURANT TheCO NSERConservatoryVATORY LITTLELittle BARN EXTERNALExternal CourtyardCOURTYARD (MEETING ROOM) Barn SWIMMINGSwimming POOLPool Little Barn 6 x 12.1 x 6 73 90 24 26 26 36 60 & LeisureLEISURE CLUBClub Hinksey 4.8 x 4.8 x 2.7 23 x x 8 x x x
RIVERRiver & & The 15 x 12 x 9 180 200 60 50 40 60 120 GARDENGarden
EIGHTS BAR Conservatory Eights OxfordOXFORD WCWC WC WC Bar SuiteSUITE Spa Rooms Kennington 15.2 x 6.5 x 3.3 100 100 48 30 30 42 70 SPA ROOMS CHURChurchCH HOUSHouseE BEDRBedroomsOOMS
SandfordSANDFOR HouseD Gallery 8 x 13 63 x x 12 12 x 12 BedroomsHOUSE (BEDROOMS) The River Room 7 x 9 x 2.7 104 100 48 30 x 50 80
*or Iffley/Cowley SandfordSANDFOR HouseD BedroomsHOUSE (BEDROOMS) 19 20
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BY AIR Heathrow Airport, 46 miles | Birmingham Airport, 70 miles
BY RAIL Oxford station, 4.5 miles | Radley station, 7.3 Surrounded by 30 acres of Oxford Parkway, 10 miles
BY ROAD manicured gardens that lead down • 9 miles to/from M40 J8 • 11 miles to/from M4 J29 to the River Thames. • Bristol, 85 miles • Birmingham, 80 miles • London, 60 miles
PARKING Free on-site parking
Henley Road, Oxford OX4 4GH +44 (0) 1865 334 444
oxfordthames.vocohotels.com
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