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Oxford - The Dexter ceremony room

Celebrate within the heart of the romantic city of dreaming spires, Oxford.

Inside Oxford ceremony room

For impact and style, the gorgeous Dexter Room has it all. Victorian oak panelling and stained-glass windows are just some of the features that combine to create the perfect backdrop for your special day.  

Whether you want small and intimate for immediate family, or a larger group of friends and family to celebrate with you, the Dexter Room can create that special moment in the heart of historic Oxford, before you take your photos on the iconic front steps of this beautiful building.

Celebrate with up to 23 guests (weekdays) or 48 guests (weekends) including babies and children.

Parking is available in public car parks close by and disabled access is good.

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Saturday and weekdays availability and cost
Day Times Fee
Thursday 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm £355
Friday 10am, 11am and 12 noon £355
Saturdays 9am, 10am, 11am, 12noon £430

 

Outside designated times, availability and cost
Day Times Fee
Friday outside of designated hours 4pm £450
Saturday outside of designated hours 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm £510

 

Sundays and bank holidays availability and cost
Day Times Fee
Sundays and bank holidays 9am, then on the hour until 5pm £570

For ceremonies from 1 April 2024

Saturday and weekdays availability and cost
Day Times Fee
Thursday 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm £375
Friday 10am, 11am and 12 noon £375
Saturdays 9am, 10am, 11am, 12noon £460

 

Outside designated times, availability and cost
Day Times Fee
Friday outside of designated hours 4pm £475
Saturday outside of designated hours 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm £540

 

Sundays and bank holidays availability and cost
Day Times Fee
Sundays and bank holidays 9am, then on the hour until 5pm £605

Services and facilities

  • Webcasting facility

Free Wi-Fi

We are pleased to be able to offer free Wi-Fi in the Dexter Room for use during ceremonies.

You can stream your ceremony live from your laptop. Involve distant family /friends in your ceremony via a webcam, and have easy access to the internet.

All equipment, including laptops, must be provided by the user.

Accessibility and access

  • Disabled access is good
  • Public car parks are close by

Getting here

Address

Oxford ceremony rooms
Oxford Register Office
Tidmarsh Lane
Oxford
OX1 1NS