A function room with wooden floors, a long meeting table, colorful stained glass windows, and draped ceiling at The Story Museum.
A function room with colorful draped ceiling, stained glass windows, wooden bookcases, and desks at The Story Museum.
A function room with colorful stained glass windows, wooden tables, and a large display cabinet at The Story Museum.
A function room with stained glass-style wall art, wooden floors, and mismatched chairs at The Story Museum.

The Magic Common Room at The Story Museum

Function Room in a Museum
·
Private space
42 Pembroke Street, Oxford, OX1 1BP –
Oxford City Centre
Up to 50
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The Magic Common Room is a Function Room in The Story Museum featuring a theatrical storytelling set and stained-glass display that frame the space.

Design: The room has a high ceiling, varnished wooden floor and a long central timber table flanked by lightweight chairs and built-in bench seating beneath framed display windows. The room uses warm, directional lighting and fitted cabinetry that give it a tidy, contained feel.

Features: A PA system and speakers are installed and the room permits own music. Wi‑Fi and air conditioning are available, and the central table and loose chairs can be rearranged for different layouts. Wheelchair access, accessible toilets and a step‑free guest entrance are provided.

Ideal for: Families and community or creative groups seeking a relaxed, seated workshop or presentation-style gathering.

What guests say: The space is unique and beautiful and creates a strong sense of storytelling magic, and the staff are friendly and enthusiastic.

Prices

Monday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
10:00 – 16:30
from £660 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 16:30
from £660 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
10:00 – 16:30
from £660 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 16:30
from £660 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
10:00 – 16:30
from £660 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 16:30
from £660 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
10:00 – 16:30
from £660 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 16:30
from £660 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
10:00 – 16:30
from £660 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 16:30
from £660 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
10:00 – 16:30
from £660 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 16:30
from £660 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing
up to 60
Theatre
up to 50
Boardroom
up to 36

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
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Natural light
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 not allowed Venue doesn’t allow outside DJs
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

Show cancellation details

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

Location map

Meet your host

Lily & Hannah The Story Musuem
Member of Tagvenue since June 2025
2 Reviews
3 Rating
6h Response time
84% Response rate

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