Event Hire
Impress your guests with botanical glamour at Oxford Botanic Garden and Harcourt Arboretum.
The Events Lawn is a fantastic venue for all sorts of events, accommodating a marquee for up to 200 people and exclusive use of the Walled Garden from 6pm. It is a tranquil haven perfect for a drinks reception, evening buffet or your truly unique wedding celebration. The Walled Garden dates back to the Oxford Botanic Garden's foundation in 1621 and is the Garden’s oldest section. Guests are welcome to explore the Walled Garden where there are many lovely and exotic photo opportunities.
Facilities: 2-3 minutes walk from our public bathrooms. Access & space for caterers and generators is available via Rose Lane.
Accessibility: Fully accessible with a wheelchair – no stairs or steps.
Make your event extra special by including tours with our trained guides, a gin tasting of our Physic Gin led by experts from The Oxford Artisan Distillery, hire our set of traditional lawn games, or arrange private views of the Glasshouses or Herbarium Room.
The conservatory is one of our seven display glasshouses, and perfect for an intimate gathering. Hold your family party, pre-dinner drinks or afternoon tea against the backdrop of our seasonal plant displays, or host an intimate dinner amongst the flowers. With beautiful seasonal displays and delicious scents, the Conservatory provides a fabulous backdrop for events. This historic glasshouse is located near the river and picturesque Magdalen Bridge. Citrus plants have been grown at the Botanic Garden since the 1600s, including lemons, limes, oranges, mandarins, grapefruits and citrons. From late spring, the fragrant scent of the flowers fills the Conservatory. When conditions are right, the plants flower and bear fruit simultaneously throughout much of the year.
The conservatory can host up to 60 guests for a standing drinks reception, around 30-35 people for a talk or lecture, and 20 people for a seated dinner.
Facilities: A beautiful and flexible space near to public bathrooms and (in summertime) our pop-up café.
Accessibility: Fully accessible with a wheelchair – no stairs or steps.
Make your event extra special by including tours with our trained guides, a gin tasting of our Physic Gin led by experts from The Oxford Artisan Distillery, hire our set of traditional lawn games, or arrange private views of the Glasshouses or Herbarium Room.
With plenty of parking, and lots of seasonal beauties to enjoy, the Arboretum is the perfect venue to hold a drinks reception or family party. Tucked away in a calm woodland setting the Woodland Barn was designed and built using traditional methods and is the perfect location to hold an event immersed in nature. This peaceful setting is reached by meandering down the historic Serpentine Ride, a winding route framed by stunning flowering trees and shrubs, such as magnolias and rare conifers. During the summer months this area is a favourite of woodland butterflies and dragonflies.
Harcourt Arboretum is made up of 130 acres containing the best collection of trees in Oxfordshire. Seasonal highlights include wildflower meadows, rhododendrons and bluebell woods. The Arboretum makes a magical space for drinks receptions or family parties. The site has plenty of parking.
