Wadham College, Oxford

Wadham College was founded in 1610 by Dorothy Wadham, according to the will of her late husband Nicholas Wadham, a member of an ancient Somerset family. The central buildings, a notable example of Jacobean architecture, were designed by the architect William Arnold and erected between 1610 and 1613. They include a large and ornate Hall. Adjacent to the central buildings are the Wadham Gardens, notable for their collection of trees and one of the largest gardens amongst Oxford colleges.

 

Wadham College is also home to the Holywell Music Room, the oldest purpose-built music room in Europe, which forms a distinguished part of the College buildings and is used for a wealth of musical activities.

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