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 May 2026:
| From £34 | to £60 | per person |
| From £60 | to £295 | hire fee per hour |
| From £180 | to £8000 | hire fee per day |
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 (May 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £90 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 55 and 90 guests | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 120 guests | prices average £4750 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of May 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 80 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £3500 minimum spend per event | typically between 55 and 100 guests |
Page last updated in May 2026
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