We have a variety of private rooms to host your special event. if you're after an intimate space for a small gathering or a more spacious room for the little ones to run around, we have it covered.
We can cater for simple informal BBQ buffets to canapé & bowl food events, as well as three course formal plated meals and afternoon teas.
We can incorporate music & dancing as well as punting for your event.
All of our spaces are heated for the colder months and well ventilated during summer.
The Events Manager Joe Oliver has been at the Boathouse for 15 years and is experienced in organising or advising on any aspect of your event.
The Event Coordinator Trish Summers has been at the Boathouse for a number of years now and can assist in organising your special occasion.
Weddings, parties, corporate & networking events, private themed parties and more…
The Marquee is open all year round and can accommodate groups from 20-120 guests in a variety of formats.
This space is very popular for weddings, with it's classic white drapes and views overlooking the River Cherwell.
Here you can have a fine dining experience for smaller groups, a simplified plated meal for larger groups or a BBQ buffet if you're after something a little less formal.
The Lower Boathouse is open from May to October and can accommodate groups from 20-100.
This is where we store our punts throughout winter, then transform the room in to a fully functional event space during the warmer months.
The Lower Boathouse has a rustic charm, perfect for an evening party room. It's also right next to the river, so works really well for corporate punting parties or family BBQ's.
The Restaurant is open all year round and can accommodate parties of up to 75 guests.
This converted Victorian boathouse offers a fine dining experience serving canapés & reception drinks followed by a two or three course sit down meal & one of the best wine selections in the Country.
The Conservatory is open all year round and can accommodate groups of 15-50 guests.
Offering a fine dining experience similar to the restaurant, this space is perfect for intimate lunchtime weddings or formal corporate dinners.
The conservatory has underfloor heating for the cold months. When the suns out, the room can be opened up to the elements creating an alfresco space with fairy lights overhead.
Take a look at our event menus, drinks list and info pack...
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