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Top Unusual Venues in Oxfordshire
Standard event venues not cutting it? How about a breathtaking gothic library featured in the Harry Potter films? Or perhaps a floating restaurant where you can take river cruises on punts? Or a historic, moody, candle-lit town hall? How romantic! What about a thematic escape room or an idyllic Cotswolds home? Every venue here is more interesting than the last. We’ve found the most exciting and unusual venues in Oxfordshire that’ll turn your expectations on their head. Don’t believe us? Come have a look!
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![Full Venue - Caf & Bar at The Breakfast Club Oxford in Oxford, Oxfordshire]()
from £3500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityFull Venue - Caf & Bar
120 guestsThe Breakfast Club OxfordOxford, OxfordshireMMax B.
“We had an all-vegan menu and it was absolutely fantastic. It was the perfect venue for our event!” -
![The Court Room at Oxford Town Hall in Oxford, Oxfordshire]()
from £700
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Court Room
93 guestsOxford Town HallOxford, OxfordshireSurprise your guests and make your wedding day one to remember by hosting it in Oxford Town Hall’s most unique and quirky space! The historic Court Room held many live court sessions back in its day and has served as a backdrop -
![Backseat Becky's at The Breakfast Club Oxford in Oxford, Oxfordshire]()
from £500
minimum spend / per morningCheck availabilityBackseat Becky's
40 guestsThe Breakfast Club OxfordOxford, OxfordshireKKatie
“Great venue, we were really pleased we could hire out the whole restaurant. Loved the food” -
![The Main Hall at Oxford Town Hall in Oxford, Oxfordshire]()
from £330
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Main Hall
742 guestsOxford Town HallOxford, OxfordshireEEmma D.
“The court room was amazing All our guests commented on what a beautiful venue” -
![The Lounge at Middle Aston House in Oxfordshire]()
from £300
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Lounge
80 guestsMiddle Aston HouseOxfordshireThe Lounge at Middle Aston House stands as a versatile and adaptable space, offering a blank canvas for your creativity and unique event requirements. Whether you're envisioning a grand wedding reception, a corporate meeting, -
![The Conservatory at Voco Oxford Thames in Oxfordshire]()
from £45
per person / per dayCheck availabilityThe Conservatory
200 guestsVoco Oxford ThamesOxfordshireThe conservatory has double access to both the Little Barn and the River Room opposite sides, perfect for larger events or breakout spaces. -
![The Caf (Exclusive Hire) at The Breakfast Club Oxford in Oxford, Oxfordshire]()
from £2500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityThe Caf (Exclusive Hire)
70 guestsThe Breakfast Club OxfordOxford, OxfordshireJJane S.
“Perfect venue for a private party with friends.” -
![The Vaulted Bar at Plush Oxford in Oxford, Oxfordshire]()
from £60
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Vaulted Bar
100 guestsPlush OxfordOxford, OxfordshireLocated in the vaulted cellars of the Oxford Union, Plush is a versatile event and party space, in the heart of historic Oxford, made up of a cocktail bar and seating area, a nightclub and a dancefloor. -
![Exclusive Use at Stratton Court Barn in Oxfordshire]()
from £3100
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Use
200 guestsStratton Court BarnOxfordshireIf dining outside is your cup of tea, it is also possible to host your dinner under the sky. The Bar, This modern space is made for partying! With the glittering granite bar, grey tones and sleek glass and chrome accents, -
![Bacchanalia - River Boat at The Folly Restaurant in Oxford, Oxfordshire]()
from £220
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityBacchanalia - River Boat
12 guestsThe Folly RestaurantOxford, OxfordshireMMegan P.
“Fantastic employees! Made us feel so welcome.” -
![River Room at Voco Oxford Thames in Oxfordshire]()
from £45
per person / per dayCheck availabilityRiver Room
100 guestsVoco Oxford ThamesOxfordshireThe elegant River Room, with its stunning views of the River Thames and manicured lawns, is the perfect space for your meeting. Direct access through two doors to a terrace area, a space made for your morning and afternoon -
![Divinity School at The Bodleian Library in Oxford, Oxfordshire]()
from £2000
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityDivinity School
150 guestsThe Bodleian LibraryOxford, OxfordshireThe late-Gothic Divinity School is the largest and oldest room in the Old Bodleian. With its elaborate stone-carved ceiling in the Perpendicular style, warm stone floor and arched windows that let in a wealth of sunlight,
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Briefing Room
40
60
Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum
Oxfordshire
The Briefing Room is a flexible space on the ground floor of the museum, easily accessible but offering a modern, private meeting room, but with plenty of naturallight through the building’s frosted glass frontage.
from £30
per person / per day
per person / per day
Meeting Room 3&4
120
120
Courtyard Oxford South
Oxfordshire
Perfect for conferences, seminars, and large meetings, it offers a flexible layout for various event needs.
from £30
per person / per day
per person / per day
Room 4
54
54
Courtyard Oxford South
Oxfordshire
Perfect for meetings, seminars, and workshops, it provides a versatile setup for different event formats.
from £30
per person / per day
per person / per day
Room 1
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10
Courtyard Oxford South
Oxfordshire
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from £30
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per person / per day
Room 2
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23
Courtyard Oxford South
Oxfordshire
Ideal for small meetings, training sessions, and discussions, it offers a flexible setup for various needs.
from £48
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Studio 2
10
Red Baboon Studios
Oxfordshire
Tired of receiving a bill for extra charges after every shoot? With Red Baboon Studios, the price you are quoted is the price you pay - with no hidden costs for power, vehicle charging, cleaning, or extras.
Oxfordshire’s Extraordinary Hotels with Unusual Spaces
from £4750
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Magnolia Restaurant
160
200
Sudbury House Hotel
Oxfordshire
The Magnolia Brasserie, an event space at Sudbury House Hotel, overlooks the landscaped grounds and beautifully manicured gardens with sliding doors directly onto the amble patio area.
from £45
per person / per day
per person / per day
Oxford Suite
200
200
Voco Oxford Thames
Oxfordshire
The Oxford Suite is our main conference and event room with large glass floor to ceiling doors that act as both the gateway to the hotel’s 30 acre manicured garden for team building activities, and a source of natural daylight
from £180
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The Fairways
70
100
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa
Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
Cotswolds Hotel & Spa in Chipping Norton is not only a luxurious accommodation option but also an ideal venue for hosting events and conferences. With its scenic location and exceptional facilities, it provides a perfect
from £78
per person / per day
per person / per day
Canata
32
60
Hotel du Vin Henley-on-Thames
Oxfordshire
Stay for longer in one of the contemporary bedrooms, styled individually to suit various tastes. Should you need a superb place to hold a special occasion, the hotel’s function rooms will be ready to welcome you and your
from £8000
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Exclusive Use
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90
The Bay Tree Hotel
Oxfordshire
The venue is available for hire on an exclusive basis so you can make The Bay Tree Hotel your home away from home. 21 fantastic bedrooms provide accomodation for your nearest and dearest, so you can enjoy your time together
from £30
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per person / per day
Meeting Room 1&2
56
100
Courtyard Oxford South
Oxfordshire
Enter our wonderful hotel with its amazing lobby and bright bar and restaurant area. 170 bedrooms all with walk in showers and 55 inch wide screen TV. Hotel has its own bar and Oxen Bar and Grill where all culinary delights
FAQs about Top Unusual Venues in Oxfordshire
The cost of unusual venues in Oxfordshire averages around £48 per person. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Oxfordshire, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:
| From £30 | to £78 | per person |
| From £60 | to £220 | hire fee per hour |
| From £780 | to £2900 | hire fee per event |
You'll find unusual venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Oxfordshire, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2025):
| Small unusual venues | up to 40 guests | prices average £75 hire fee per hour |
| Medium unusual venues | between 60 and 95 guests | prices average £108 hire fee per hour |
| Large unusual venues | over 120 guests | prices average £4750 minimum spend per event |