The Whispering Wood at The Story Museum

Function Room in a Museum
·
Private space
42 Pembroke Street, Oxford, OX1 1BP –
Carfax, Oxford
Up to 60
seats
Up to 80
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Step inside our Whispering Wood - a mysterious indoor forest. The room can be transformed with atmospheric lighting and dining tables, and chairs. Perfect for private functions, presentations, and evening dinners in the most unusual setting.

Prices

Monday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
16:30 – 23:00
from £780 hire fee
Per session
16:30 – 23:00
from £780 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
16:30 – 23:00
from £780 hire fee
Per session
16:30 – 23:00
from £780 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
16:30 – 23:00
from £780 hire fee
Per session
16:30 – 23:00
from £780 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
16:30 – 23:00
from £780 hire fee
Per session
16:30 – 23:00
from £780 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
16:30 – 23:00
from £780 hire fee
Per session
16:30 – 23:00
from £780 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
16:30 – 23:00
from £780 hire fee
Per session
16:30 – 23:00
from £780 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 2 days ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 80
Dining
up to 60

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 23:00 (extension available)
BYO alcohol allowed
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Alcohol licence

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

Show cancellation details

About The Story Museum

The Story Museum is a most unusual museum in the heart of Oxford celebrating the power of stories and offers a range of interesting, creative spaces available for hire. Be it a party, meeting, workshop, conference or even a wedding, they can provide you with the right room.

Highlights include the Woodshed, a 100-seat theatre space, the Magic Common Room, a learning studio inspired by Hogwarts, and the Link Room, a bright and spacious room with courtyard views. They are licensed for alcohol and live entertainment and have an on-site café providing fresh and local refreshments. Whatever your event and requirements, they are determined to find a solution and make it work.

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Function Room in a Museum
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The Alice Room
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from £720
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The Link Room at
from £480
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Function Room in a Museum
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The Triangle at
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Function Room in a Museum
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The Triangle
The Magic Common Room at
from £660
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Function Room in a Museum
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50
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The Magic Common Room
The Cafe at
from £480
hire fee / per day
Cafe in a Museum
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60
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The Cafe

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