The Olivier Hall, St Edward’s School
Music at Oxford hires The Olivier Hall, St Edward’s School for concerts; if you wish to find out more about hiring the venue, please see the venue information section and contact the venue directly.
The Olivier Hall is an award-winning purpose-built concert venue, part of a modern academic centre on the historic Quad at St Edward’s School in Oxford. The stunning hall with its 1000-seat capacity places a strong sense of community right at the heart of the School, enabling the whole School and wider community to come together for performances and events. The oval shape of the hall echoes Oxford’s Sheldonian Theatre and its striking oak panelling creates high-quality acoustics in a beautiful theatrical space.
Venue Information
St Edward’s School
Woodstock Road
Oxford
OX2 7NN
01865 319204
enquiries@stedwardsoxford.org
www.stedwardsoxford.org
How to get there
By Car
Please note that parking is extremely difficult in Oxford and there is no parking at St Edward’s School. Many roads in the centre are barred to vehicles. Visitors travelling by car are encouraged to use the Park and Ride buses. The 300 bus from Pear Tree Park and Ride stops on Woodstock Road just outside St Edward’s School. There is further information about car parking in Oxford on the City Council website. Please be aware that the Oxford Zero Emissions Zone is in force, you can find out more by clicking on the link.
By Bus/Coach
There are a number of local buses connecting various parts of Oxford and the surrounding towns and villages to the city centre. Please check the Stagecoach and Oxford Bus Company’s journey planners to find a route that serves your travel needs. Oxford is also easy to reach from London by coach. The Oxford Tube runs up to every 10 minutes and National Express buses leave Marylebone every 20 minutes (approx.) to Oxford bus station.
By train
A direct service operates between both London Marylebone and London Paddington to Oxford station. Oxford station has direct rail services from many locations including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Hereford, Worcester, Newcastle and York. For details and to plan your journey, see the National Rail Enquiries website. St Edward’s School is a 42 minute walk or a nine minute taxi journey from Oxford train Station. The S2 or S3 Gold busses go to St Edward’s School from Gloucester Green Bus Station, an eight minute walk from the train station.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the box office at the venue be open?
We open our pop-up box office half-an-hour before the start of the concert. The box office is open for collections of pre-bought tickets, ticket enquiries and purchasing tickets on the door. If you have chosen to have your tickets delivered to your email or postal address, please make sure you bring your ticket with you. We are happy to accept tickets shown on a mobile phone.
Where can I found more access information about the venue?
You can always call the box office with any access questions you may have, or if you think you need more venue specific information, you can find more information on the St. Edward’s School website.
Is there any parking available for those with additional access needs?
Yes, St Edward’s School can accommodate cars for those with additional access needs. Please let us know your requirements when you book so we can inform St Edward’s School.