Built between 1876 and 1881, and designed to house the University’s examinations at the heart of Oxford’s city centre, the Examination Schools is brimming with beautiful architectural features from sweeping Italian marble staircases to ornate wooden carvings, and original Victorian fireplaces. Outside of term time, and around teaching and exams, the Examination Schools is known as Oxford’s largest conference venue. The space is also ideal for festivals, talks, awards dinners, exhibitions, celebrations and so much more.