Venue Details
voco Oxford Thames; a venue where medieval character and modern charm blend seemlessly to create the perfect setting for your special day. Boasting unique oppotunities for civil ceremonies on our old college barge, or outdoor riverside gazebo!
As you approach the hotel, the sweeping tree-lined driveway opens up to reveal the beautiful sandstone buildings, which surround the medieval barns and the grade II listed, 15th Century manor house. Nestled within 30 acres of grounds, this charming hotel sits on the bank of the River Thames, providing the most picture perfect setting for your wedding day. voco Oxford Thames boasts an enchanting riverside gazebo, licensed for outdoor ceremonies, whilst the ornate Saint John’s College Barge and quaint walled garden, provide the perfect backdrop for endless photo opportunities. When it comes to the reception, voco Oxford Thames offers plenty of options. So whether you are looking for intimate celebrations with just those closest to you or something a little more extravagant, you will be sure to find the perfect spaces for your special day. The characterful Little Barn is the ideal setting for weddings of up to 60 guests for the day, and 80 guests for the evening reception. While the modern Oxford Suite, overlooking the meadows, allows for something a little different, with the flexibility to host up to 120 guests for a seated meal, and up to 200 guests for the evening reception. The bright and spacious Conservatory, with its mixture of new and old, is perfect for up to 120 guests for the wedding breakfast and 200 for the evening reception. Finally the River Room, with its views of our perfectly manicured lawns and the River Thames, can host up to 80 guests for your seated meal and 100 for the evening reception. Known as Oxford's hidden gem, voco Oxford Thames has 104 beautiful bedrooms. Why not make a weekend of your celebrations? With bedrooms in the original manor house or newly built and refurbished, you and your guests can be sure to find the perfect bedroom. Only 4 miles from Oxford’s city centre, surrounded by plenty of countryside and riverside walks, even after the celebrations your guests will still be entertained! If you are looking for something special, that still gives you a warm and welcoming feel, with endless possibilities and photo opportunities, it is hard to imagine a more perfect setting for your special day than voco Oxford Thames. During this exciting time, you must have many questions! So join the wedding coordinator over some refreshments to discuss everything you need and how voco Oxford Thames can make your big day perfect and stress-free. Contact Robyn on 01865 334417 or oxfordthames.weddings@ihg.com.
Fact file
- Riverside Ceremonies
- A venue boasting charm with a homely welcome
- St John's College Barge - perfect for intimate ceremonies
- Bespoke wedding packages
- 3 miles from Oxford City Centre
- Wedding breakfasts for up to 120 guests
- Evening receptions for up to 200 guests
- Extensive grounds for photographs
Location
Only 3 miles from the vibrant city of Oxford, the voco Oxford Thames is set on the banks of the river Thames at Sandford.