An event space with large windows, exposed wooden beams, and modular tables with chairs at Ruskin Venues.
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An academic venue with exposed wooden ceiling beams, carpeted flooring, and high windows at Ruskin Venues.
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Performance Space at Ruskin Venues

Event Space in a Meeting Centre
·
Private space
Dunstan Road, Oxford, OX3 9BZ –
Headington, Oxford
Up to 90
seats
Up to 90
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Performance Space is an Event Space in Ruskin Venues that has tall windows and exposed timber beams, bringing abundant daylight into the room.

Design: The interior uses pale wood wall panels, a high ceiling and a muted colour palette for a practical, contemporary appearance. The ceiling contains linear strip lighting and acoustic wall finishes that keep the room visually uncluttered.

Features: The room includes Wi‑Fi, air conditioning and an integrated PA system with speakers. The space has a ceiling-mounted projector, freestanding tables and stackable chairs and a retractable partition for flexible layouts. The floor is carpeted and the layout is wheelchair accessible.

Ideal for: The space suits small to medium groups delivering seated, presentation-led sessions or workshop-style training in a practical, focused setting.

What guests say: The space feels comfortable and homely. The space benefits from friendly, helpful staff support.

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 18:00
from £140 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 18:00
from £140 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 18:00
from £140 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 18:00
from £140 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 18:00
from £140 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 18:00
from £140 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 18:00
from £140 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 18:00
from £140 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 18:00
from £140 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 18:00
from £140 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 18:00
from £140 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 18:00
from £140 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 18:00
from £140 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 18:00
from £140 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
Minimum booking duration: 4 hours

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 90
  • Dining
    up to 45
  • Theatre
    up to 90
  • Boardroom
    up to 45
  • Cabaret
    up to 45
  • Classroom
    up to 90

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
No alcohol provided by the venue
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Whiteboard
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Paid parking is available on-site (5 spaces)
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Own music not allowed
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed

Host rules

No smoking in the building.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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About Ruskin Venues

Ruskin Venues is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Location

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