Conference and Meeting Rooms

Here at Selwyn, we offer a range of traditional and contemporary spaces for events of varying sizes. Our team will be pleased to advise you on which combinations will best suit your needs, and they will follow through in meticulous detail to ensure that everything runs smoothly on the day itself.

A copy of our policy to cover livestreaming and recording events can be found on our Finance & Governance page. This is in place to protect the rights of those who attend or partake in hybrid events at Selwyn College.

Quarry Whitehouse Auditorium

Opened in 2021, the Quarry Whitehouse Auditorium is available to organisers planning conferences, lectures, presentations, training sessions and a wide range of other events. Together with the new Bartlam Library, the Quarry Whitehouse Auditorium was part of a £13m development, funded entirely by donations from College Alumni and friends. The flexible space offers both tiered and flat floor seating layouts. With a light airy atmosphere, the auditorium comes equipped with extensive audio-visual technology, offering options for hybrid events, and opportunities for video recording as well as two green/dressing rooms.
Quarry Whitehouse Auditorium theatre
Quarry Whitehouse Auditorium cabaret
Quarry Whitehouse Auditorium theatre
Quarry Whitehouse Auditorium breakout space
Quarry Whitehouse Auditorium cabaret with skywall open
Quarry Whitehouse Auditorium external view
Boardroom 16 | Cabaret 48 | Classroom 36 | Groups 64 | Hollow square 40 | Reception 250 | Theatre 139 | U-shape 24
  • Retractable tiered theatre seating
  • Built-in retractable screen with hybrid, live-streaming and recording facilities
  • Self-contained breakout area and toilet facilities
  • 3 x 55-inch screens (2 in the breakout area and 1 in the foyer), to display video from main area or online signage
  • WiFi available
  • Disabled access

The Diamond

Diamond cabaret
Diamond theatre
Diamond u-shape
Boardroom 13 | Cabaret 54 | Classroom 34 | Groups 72 | Hollow square 36 | Reception 160 | Theatre 120 | U-shape 27
  • Multi-functional meeting room
  • Projector and audio system
  • WiFi available
  • Toilet facilities

Chadwick Room

Chadwick Room cabaret
Chadwick Room theatre
Chadwick Room u-shape
Boardroom 14 | Cabaret 24 | Classroom 18 | Groups 32 | Hollow square 24 | Reception 60 | Theatre 60 | U-shape 18 |
  • Versatile room, used for meetings, drinks reception and buffets
  • Situated within Old Court with views of the lawn and College Chapel. Double doors opening on to court
  • Entrance foyer available for registration and refreshments
  • Large projection wall, ceiling mounted projector, TV and built in audio system
  • Disabled access and toilet
  • WiFi available

Kathleen Lyttelton Room

Kathleen Lyttelton Room classroom
Kathleen Lyttelton Room u-shape
Boardroom 12 | Cabaret 24 | Classroom 16 | Groups 32 | Hollow square 16 | Reception 35 | Theatre 36 | U-shape 14
  • 70" interactive touch screen with HDMI and wireless connection with the VIA Kramer app
  • Toilet facilities
  • WiFi available

Walters Room

Walters Room theatre
Walters Room boardroom
Boardroom 10 | Cabaret 18 | Classroom 12 | Groups 24 | Reception 40 | Theatre 30
  • 75" interactive touch screen with HDMI and wireless connection
  • Audio system
  • Whiteboard
  • WiFi available

Arthur Lyttelton Room

Arthur Lyttelton Room boardroom
Arthur Lyttelton Room boardroom
Boardroom 8
  • Small meeting room or breakout room often used as a conference office or for registration
  • Ground floor room with disabled access
  • Close to Dining Hall
  • WiFi available
  • Whiteboard

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