Bodleian Libraries

from £2,500
Whether a small and intimate ceremony or a jubilant celebration with all your friends and family, the Bodleian Libraries provides a stunning setting that cannot be rivalled.
Overview
Pricing
from £2,500 to £10,400
  • Venue hire
  • Experienced Wedding Coordinator offering venue and supplier guidance and support throughout the process
  • Dedicated venue staff on the day
  • Private entrance to the Bodleian for your guests
  • Audio set-up and uplighters for your Band or DJ (reception package)
For a personal quote please contact the venue and mention Coco
Need To Know
  • Ceremony Capacity : 100 - 150
  • Dinner Capacity : 120
  • Standing Capacity : 150
  • Licensed for Marriage : Yes
  • Catering : Preferred supplier
  • Bar : Preferred supplier
  • Accommodation : No
  • Child Friendly : Yes
  • Pets Welcome : Yes
  • Late License : No
  • Exclusivity : Yes
  • Disabled Facilities : Yes
Contact venue for late availability and exclusive offers
Contact Details
Bodleian Libraries
Broad Street
Oxford
OX1 3BG
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About

The Setting

Set in the heart of the ‘city of the dreaming spires’, the Bodleian Libraries are a historic venue steeped in romance and elegance. Surrounded by prestigious colleges and museums, the Bodleian Libraries are based in the centre of Oxford and have many transport links into the city via bus or train.

The Vibe

In the Old Bodleian Library, the grand Divinity School and classic Convocation House are available for private hire, allowing couples to enjoy these spectacular spaces on the most special day of their lives. Whether a small and intimate ceremony or a jubilant celebration with all your friends and family, the Bodleian Libraries will provide the most magnificent backdrop to your wedding day.

Upon entering the Old Bodleian, you are welcomed by the warm stone walls surrounding the Old Schools Quadrangle. With their intricate detail lit up by the beaming natural sunlight, this provides the perfect setting for any drink reception.

Leading in from the Old Schools Quad is their distinguished Divinity School: their grandest room that can be used for both ceremonies and wedding receptions. Completed in 1488, it is a masterpiece of late Gothic architecture with a magnificent stone-carved ceiling. The great arched windows down both sides create shafts of light, giving a dramatic effect to any celebration.

Adjoining the Divinity School, Convocation House was added in 1637 to provide a distinguished meeting place for the University’s supreme governing body. The wooden tiered seating arranged around the room creates a chapel-like setting. Complemented by the excellent natural acoustics, this room is ideal for civil ceremonies and partnerships.

The Bodleian’s Events team recognises that every wedding is unique and will help provide friendly and professional service. They help tailor your day to suit your budget and tastes.

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