Hiring our space

The Wytham Chalet is a recently refurbished hunting lodge in the middle of the Woods and acts as a hub for researchers and visiting groups. Its rooms are available for hire for various events and use – please see below for details regarding the rooms.

The building and site are perfect for hosting Away Days, as we are a short drive from Oxford City Centre and yet the Chalet is surrounded by our 1000 acres of woodland. Subject to the time of year and availability of the Wytham Woods researchers, we can arrange group experiences such as tailored guided walks, citizen science activities, or guest lectures and demonstrations.

Previously, groups have enjoyed getting up close to bat boxes (with bats in residence!) and using our Ash Dieback App. We are able to liaise with our local caterers on behalf of visitors, and our modernised Chalet kitchen is also available for all visiting groups to use. 

I had the pleasure of staying in The Chalet on two separate occasions whilst I was working in Wytham Woods. The Chalet is beautifully positioned in the woods. You wake up in the morning to bird song and a sense of calm tranquillity. Inside The Chalet flat you will find everything you need, including a large, well-appointed kitchen, with dining area and a separate cosy sitting room with TV for relaxing after work or after a walk around the Woods.  I would highly recommend The Chalet. - Breeda Mccaffrey, EZOZ
I was impressed with the chalet as meeting venue. Obviously the location in the woods is fantastic, and the peace and quiet was most welcome, but the building is also a great venue and something a bit different from the usual meeting spaces. The support from Debbie, making sure we had everything we needed, was also much appreciated. 

Visit us

Should you wish to visit the Wytham Chalet prior to making a booking with us, email us to arrange an appointment.

Hiring the Wytham Chalet

Our meeting rooms and outdoor space are available to book by members of the University, guests affiliated with the University, those undertaking research or visiting events taking place at Wytham Woods, and the general public.

Facilities include: oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge-freezer and provision of mugs, plates, bowls and cutlery.

There are two accessible toilets on the ground floor of the Chalet, and a ground floor meeting room and bedroom.Should you have any access concerns please do get in touch with us to discuss your requirements.

  • Check-in time: 2pm
  • Check-out time: 10am
  • All rooms are non-smoking
  • Catering not included
  • Please note that unless alternative timings are arranged with Wytham Woods staff, residential room bookings run from 2pm until 10am the following morning.

To book space in our chalet, please complete the online booking form and return it to us at: wytham.woods@admin.ox.ac.uk

Hiring outside space

We regret that we do not permit full wedding celebrations within Wytham Woods. However, should you wish to carry out a small ceremony, we do have one or two suitable locations, but only for very limited numbers and with no facilities provided.  

To hire the outside space, please complete this form and send it to: wytham.woods@admin.ox.ac.uk.

Contact Us


+44(0)1865 614460

wytham.woods@admin.ox.ac.uk

 

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