Hall

The Hall is an elegant and airy space with pewter blue walls and a moulded plaster ceiling. Its wall niches, panels, and pedimented doorcases are highlighted in white and gold. Located at the north side of Front Court, it occupies the exact position of the monastic church built by the Dominican friars in 1238.

Its large, clear–paned bay windows look out onto both the formal college lawn, and a serene and elegant herb garden. It is overlooked by a Gallery, spanning its entire width, and the walls are hung with portraits of College Masters and other notable members.

During term, the space is used by our college community of students, Fellows and staff, who eat together at historic oak tables and benches, some dating from 1694. It is permanently laid in the format of a traditional medieval hall: a 'high table' on a dais, with tables at right angles to it. The Hall can seat up to 135 people.