Business Details
Trusted Printing & Design Services in Oxford
Established in 1890, Holywell Press is a family-run printing and design business rooted in Oxford. We combine state-of-the-art technology with traditional craftsmanship to deliver graphic design, print, and digital solutions. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates seamlessly to ensure consistent branding across media, serving commercial and private clients nationwide. Sustainability is central to our operations, with initiatives like carbon-neutral printing and solar energy use.With over 130 years of heritage, we prioritise innovation, quality, and client partnerships, investing in cutting-edge equipment and talent to maintain our reputation as Oxford's trusted printing experts.
Services
Graphic Design
Book Printing
Digital Printing
Lithographic Printing
Sustainable Packaging
Website Design
Brochure Printing
Banner Production
Stationery Design
Event Materials
Highlights and features
- We have over 130 years of printing expertise in Oxford.
- In-house digital and litho printing capabilities for all needs.
- Sustainability-focused with carbon-neutral initiatives and solar power.
- Award-winning design team ensures brand consistency across media.
- Family-run business prioritising client partnerships over transactions.
What people say
Unparalleled attention to detail
Personal yet efficient service
Exceptional print quality
Sustainable practices
Creative expertise
Services
Graphic Design
Our graphic design team creates impactful visual identities, from logos to campaign materials. We focus on brand consistency across print and digital platforms, ensuring your message resonates with audiences. Clients benefit from tailored solutions that combine creativity with technical precision for professional results.
Book Printing
Specialising in short-run and offset book printing, we offer binding expertise for commercial and self-publishing clients. Our services include layout design, cover creation, and editorial support, ensuring high-quality publications that meet industry standards and client expectations.
Digital Printing
Using Xerox Versant technology, we provide high-resolution digital printing for business cards, brochures, and marketing materials. This service offers cost-effective, quick turnaround times for small-volume orders without compromising on quality or finish.
Sustainable Packaging
We produce environmentally conscious paper packaging solutions, including product boxes and point-of-sale displays. Our sustainable materials and carbon-neutral processes help brands reduce their environmental impact while maintaining professional aesthetics and durability.
Website Design
Our web design services create responsive, SEO-optimised sites that align with print branding. From brochure sites to e-commerce platforms, we ensure seamless user experiences across devices, supported by ongoing digital marketing and content strategy advice.
People
Ben Burrows
Managing Director
Fourth-generation leader with over 20 years in print management. Drives innovation while maintaining family values. Oversees client relationships and strategic growth initiatives.
Oli Burrows
Customer Services
Manages client accounts and new business development. Brings fresh perspective to client engagement strategies while upholding company traditions.
Robin
Account Manager
Coordinates project timelines and client communications. Ensures transparency and efficiency throughout production processes for consistent delivery.
Toby Matthews
Creative Designer
Leads design studio with expertise in print-digital integration. Focuses on avoiding common design pitfalls to ensure print-ready materials.
Chris
Pre-Press Specialist
Ensures technical precision in file preparation. Combines decades of experience with advanced software knowledge to maintain print quality standards.
Questions
What printing services do you offer?
We provide digital and lithographic printing for business cards, brochures, books, packaging, and large-format banners using sustainable practices.
Can you help with self-publishing a book?
Yes, we offer full support including layout design, cover creation, editorial services, and binding options for self-published authors.
Are your printing processes environmentally friendly?
We use carbon-neutral paper through the Woodland Trust and solar power to reduce environmental impact across all operations.
Do you handle both design and printing?
Our in-house team manages complete projects from concept to delivery, ensuring brand consistency across print and digital media.
How long has Holywell Press been operating?
Established in 1890, we are a fourth-generation family business with over 130 years of printing and design expertise.
Can you create website designs?
Yes, we design responsive websites that align with print branding, including SEO optimisation and digital marketing support.
Reviews (4)
Rob Emmanuel
May 23, 2022
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The whole team at Holywell is fantastic, and the printed products that Holywell produces are of the highest, premium quality. Nothing is ever too much trouble for Ben or Robin (who are normally the first points of contact), or any of the team that I have dealt with. They are all incredibly friendly, helpful, proactive, thoughtful, creative, flexible and highly skilled, and they provide any advice and solutions whenever they're called upon.
When all that is combined with the latest, state-of-the-art printing press that Holywell has recently installed, the results are simply stunning. As a consequence, I am truly grateful that, twice a year, members of the Guild of Television Camera Professionals receive a stunningly reproduced, glossy and premium quality 80-plus page trade magazine, that receives a lot of positive feedback. On top of that, the quality of the publication often attracts praise when displayed on the GTC's stand at industry exhibitions, which is personally very rewarding to hear. A massive thank you to you all at Holywell - now, here's to the next issue! Rob
When all that is combined with the latest, state-of-the-art printing press that Holywell has recently installed, the results are simply stunning. As a consequence, I am truly grateful that, twice a year, members of the Guild of Television Camera Professionals receive a stunningly reproduced, glossy and premium quality 80-plus page trade magazine, that receives a lot of positive feedback. On top of that, the quality of the publication often attracts praise when displayed on the GTC's stand at industry exhibitions, which is personally very rewarding to hear. A massive thank you to you all at Holywell - now, here's to the next issue! Rob
John Duffield
Jun 29, 2021
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What a pleasure to deal with such a fabulous company. Professional and attentive at every stage of the process, I received great advice, innovative ideas and prompt delivery. Very definitely an experience to write home about, and now I have the most amazing stationery on which to do so. Thank you so much to all of the team at Holywell Press. You made me feel valued. That doesn't happen much to me.
Tom Sprent
Apr 10, 2021
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I wrote a little story for my kids to remember (commiserate?!) the big 2020 pandemic and decided to get it printed. It was my first time putting pen to paper and I had no idea how to shape it into a book. But sending it to the experts at Holywell (they really are experts) took away the need for me to do this. They designed it and crafted it so that it no longer looked like the amateur piece of text it is, and made it look like a proper book. I was "over the moon" (inside joke.) with their work. Thanks!
Oxygen Marketing
Apr 23, 2018
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"Team Holywell - Just wanted to thank you so much for all the hard work you all put into the production of the World Odyssey glossy brochure. The photographs are so beautifully reproduced they look like the original. We were thankful that you'd advised the gloss laminate on the cover too - the Holywell team have been brilliant with advice and tweaks and nothing has been too much trouble. We're really grateful that you even managed to have the job delivered for the event despite giving you such a tight turnaround - excellent customer service, quality and attention to detail as always. Thank you Team Holywell from Oxygen Marketing".