The New Space at New College
Music at Oxford hires the New Space at New College; if you wish to find out more about hiring the venue, please see the venue information section and contact the venue directly.
The New Space is an intimate venue situated in the heart of Oxford specialising in chamber and instrumental music, early music and song. The repertoire of the hall extends from contemporary jazz through to music of the renaissance.
All areas are accessible to wheelchair users and audio assistance is available for people with hearing impairments.
Venue Information
The New Space
New College
Mansfield Road
Oxford
OX1 3TZ
O1865 279555
wardens.office@new.ox.ac.uk
chapel.administrator@new.ox.ac.uk
new.ox.ac.uk/hire-new-spacenew.ox.ac.uk
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How to get here
By Car
Please note that parking is extremely difficult anywhere in the city centre and there is no parking available at the College. Many roads in the centre are barred to vehicles. Visitors travelling by car are encouraged to use the Park and Ride buses. 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. New College is a 17 minute walk or 9 minute taxi journey from the station.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the venue have a bar?
Yes, the venue usually offers some form of catering. However, please see individual concerts for further details.
Where is the box office located?
Where the box office is located will depend on the individual event and in which part of the college the concert is taking place. Please see the individual concert pages for further information.
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 find 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 New College website.