A function room with sculpted tree trunks, leafy ceiling décor, and green lighting at The Story Museum.
A function room with tree-like pillars, leafy decor, and woodland-themed lighting at The Story Museum.
A function room with artificial trees, patterned floors, and theatrical lighting at The Story Museum.
A function room with artificial trees, leafy camouflage ceiling, and wooden benches at The Story Museum.

The Whispering Wood at The Story Museum

Function Room in a Museum
·
Private space
42 Pembroke Street, Oxford, OX1 1BP –
Oxford City Centre
Up to 60
seats
Up to 80
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The Whispering Wood is a Function Room in The Story Museum that presents a permanent, sculptural storybook woodland interior.

Design: The room features carved tree columns, a painted leaf-pattern floor and low sculptural set pieces that create a compact, enclosed layout. The room uses dappled green lighting and low ceiling detail to produce a focused, theatrical feel.

Features: The space includes a PA system and in-room speakers and allows hosts to play their own music or bring a DJ. The space also has Wi‑Fi and natural daylight and flexible seating formed by built-in benches and movable stools. The space provides a step-free guest entrance and accessible toilets.

Ideal for: The room suits families and small community or educational groups seeking an intimate, informal and interactive space for seated or standing group activities.

What guests say: The space is family-friendly and engaging and is supported by friendly, enthusiastic staff.

Prices

Monday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
16:30 – 23:00
from £600 hire fee
Per session
16:30 – 23:00
from £600 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
16:30 – 23:00
from £600 hire fee
Per session
16:30 – 23:00
from £600 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
16:30 – 23:00
from £600 hire fee
Per session
16:30 – 23:00
from £600 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
16:30 – 23:00
from £600 hire fee
Per session
16:30 – 23:00
from £600 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
16:30 – 23:00
from £600 hire fee
Per session
16:30 – 23:00
from £600 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
16:30 – 23:00
from £600 hire fee
Per session
16:30 – 23:00
from £600 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 80
Dining
up to 60

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests No kitchen facilities for guests
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
Alcohol licence until 23:00 (extension available)
BYO alcohol allowed You can bring your own alcohol (corkage fee may apply)
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
No wedding licence Venue is not licensed to host wedding ceremonies
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period

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Reviews and ratings

(2 reviews and ratings - )

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Ira A.
Verified review
Very poor communication
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About The Story Museum

The Story Museum is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

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Meet your host

Lily & Hannah The Story Musuem
Member of Tagvenue since June 2025
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