Open Day accommodation
Colleges offer accommodation for Open Day visitors, and visitors are advised to contact colleges directly to check availability and to book.
On this page you will find an example of the accommodation offered for the September 2022 Open Day.
College | Thursday 15 September | Friday 16 September | Cost | Notes |
Balliol | Yes | Yes | None | Only groups with teachers, minimum 2 night stay |
Christ Church | Yes | No | None | Priority given to prospective applicants from state schools in distant UK regions. Limited accommodation also available for parents/carers at a reduced rate (no cost to prospective applicants and teachers) |
Exeter | Yes | No | None | 10 rooms available per state school group, and 10 rooms available for state schooled individuals who would otherwise be unable to attend. Priority given to link region schools/individuals (South West England) |
Keble | Yes | No | None | Maximum size for school groups: 10 students + 2 staff members. We are only able to accommodate individual students: no parents/carers or other family members, unless the student needs assistance (e.g. in the case of a disability). State schools/colleges and those travelling long distances will be prioritised. |
Lady Margaret Hall | Yes | Yes | None | For students (or school groups) from non-selective state schools, travelling over 60 miles. Students must book onto at least one session at the college (e.g. the admissions talk) |
Merton | Yes | No | None | Must be travelling from 70 miles outside of Oxford |
Oriel | Yes | No | None | Group bookings from same school capped at a max of 4 students and 1 staff |
Somerville | Yes | Yes | £40 | Must be from more than 70 miles from Oxford, state-schooled students only. £40 if booked using discount code, email access@some.ox.ac.uk for booking link and discount code. |
St Anne's | Yes | Yes | None | Open to UK state school students who live a distance of 70+ miles from Oxford. And we will prioritise state school students coming from our link region in the North East of England. Accommodation is free, and breakfast is also provided on 16th September. |
St Catherine's | Yes | Yes | None | For prospective applicants or school groups. Please email admissions@stcatz.ox.ac.uk to enquire about availability. |
St Hilda's | Yes | No | None | For state school groups accompanied by a teacher, B&B basis. |
St John's | Yes | No | None | Must be from more than 70 miles from Oxford. |
Trinity | Yes | No | None | Must be from more than 70 miles from Oxford, state-schooled students only |
University | Yes | Yes | None | For a group of prospective applicants accompanied by a teacher, travelling more than 2.5 hours. B&B basis. |