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!
The cost of unusual venues averages around £45 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 £34 | to £60 | per person |
| From £300 | to £5000 | hire fee per day |
| From £60 | to £295 | hire fee per hour |
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 2026):
| Small | up to 45 guests | prices average £90 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average £500 hire fee per day |
| Large | over 120 guests | prices average £5000 hire fee per day |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for unusual venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Hotel | prices average £8000 hire fee per day | typically between 90 and 200 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £650 hire fee per hour | typically between 45 and 100 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £1400 minimum spend per event | typically between 40 and 55 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £1400 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 55 guests |
Smaller unusual venues usually fit up to 45 guests standing. Here are some great options in Oxfordshire, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
Gallery (Semi-Private) at voco Oxford Thames - meeting room for 20 guests
Venue said: It is a meeting space with a difference, full of character and original features including its exposed wooden beams and window overlooking the hotel entrance.
The Library at The Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa - event space for 30 guests
Venue said: Ideal for: Small groups seeking a formal, seated meeting or a quiet, private social gathering in a contained, professional setting.
Room 1 at Courtyard Oxford South - meeting room for 16 guests
Venue said: Best for: Presentation-led sessions and small-group workshops. What sets it apart: Direct access from the room onto a paved outdoor terrace.
Cheap unusual venues in Oxfordshire start from £500 minimum spend per event or £180 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
Backseat Becky's at The Breakfast Club Oxford, from £500 minimum spend per event
(up to 40 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Great venue, we were really pleased we could hire out the whole restaurant. Loved the food...’
The Fairways at Cotswolds Hotel & Spa, from £180 hire fee per day
(up to 100 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘We like how beautiful the venue was accommodating and helpful.’
The Whispering Wood at The Story Museum, from £600 hire fee per event
(up to 80 guests standing)
Venue said: What guests say: The space is family-friendly and engaging and is supported by friendly, enthusiastic staff.
Page last updated in October 2026
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