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Film Screening: Summer of Soul… (Or when the Revolution Could Not be Televised…
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Friday Music: OH Jazz Jam (August)
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Oxford House Building Tour: Victorians, Ghandi’s Visit and a Secret Chapel (Friday, 19 August 2022)

About Us

Oxford House

Oxford House is a community arts space in Bethnal Green. We are home to a theatre, dance studio, Victorian chapel, café and the best views in the East End.

About Oxford House

What’s On

Our Programme

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July 8, 2022

Summer Programme

Plenty of workshops, film screenings, and creativity activities for all ages this summer!

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August 19, 2022

Oxford House Building Tour: Victorians, Ghandi’s Visit and a Secret Chapel (Friday, 19 August 2022)

A guided tour of Oxford House's, listed Victorian building, opened in 1892. Explore our archive, 'secret chapel', and our amazing roof.

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August 19, 2022

Film Screening: Summer of Soul… (Or when the Revolution Could Not be Televised…

We're screening award-winning music documentary 'Summer of Soul... Or when the Revolution Could Not be Televised...' in our beautiful Victorian chapel.

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August 24, 2022

Children’s Sewing Workshop

Join our sewing workshop led by brilliant crafter Ruhela Begum. This workshop is suitable for children aged 7-13 and includes all materials. You can make your own unique embroidered bookmark, cardholder or even scrunchie!
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August 26, 2022

Friday Music: Jazz Jam: August 2022

Live music featuring dynamic emerging jazz ensembles.

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August 26, 2022

Creativity Minded Pop Up Shop and Workshop, 26 August

Visit a unique pop up shop run by Creatively Minded a small collective of makers focused on health, wellbeing and crafting. 

Space Hire

Oxford House is home to a multi-purpose theatre, a Victorian chapel space, a dazzling roof terrace, a dance studio and more

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Theatre

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A hidden gem perfect for performances, comedy shows, screenings and rehearsals.
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Chapel

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An atmospheric space suitable for weddings, photoshoots, filming and intimate performances.
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Roof Terrace

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Featuring unrivalled views of the city. A great space for photoshoots and open-air events.
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Settlement Room

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A bright and airy room ideal for small meetings and read-throughs.
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Scott Room

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A bright ground-floor meeting room ideal for training events, community groups or as a theatre breakout area.
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Dance Studio

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The dance studio is a space for dance, rehearsals, fitness classes and performance.
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Cafe

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A modern and versatile space suitable for intimate gigs, supper clubs and private hire.
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Offices and Workspace

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A varied selection of offices and individual workspaces available for short and long term rent.
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Filming and Photoshoots

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Oxford House has a diverse range of backdrops for all types of filming and photoshoots.

Latest news

Find out the latest Oxford House updates

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Recruitment News: Freelance Project Evaluator

We're Recruiting a Freelance Project Evaluator for our new NLHF funded Heritage Project.

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We’re Hiring: Project Archivist and Heritage Participation Trainee

We're looking for a brilliant Project Archivist and dynamic Heritage Participation Trainee for a new project exploring Oxford House's history.

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24 Hours In Bethnal Green: In Conversation with Gretchen Viehmann from Falmouth University

24 Hours In Bethnal Green: In Conversation with Gretchen Viehmann from Falmouth University

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London’s first women-led market: In Conversation with Naomi Agyekum from Lady Lane Market

This Saturday we will host our third Maker's Fair featuring local makers from Lady Lane Market. We spoke to Naomi Agyekum from Tower Hamlets Council to find out more about the project. 
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Who’s in the Oxford House? Megan Holch from Nonclassical

Nonclassical is a music promoter, record label and events producer presenting the best new classical, experimental and electronic music. Their team are based in Oxford House and we spoke to Megan Holch, the label, events and marketing assistant, to find out more.

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Who’s in the Oxford House? Young and Talented

Who's in the Oxford House: Young and Talented
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Friday Music: In Conversation with Saxophonist Harry Toulson

Oxford House's Friday Music performances are back, including monthly jazz performances by a group of young musicians. We spoke to Harry Toulson from the Oxford House Jazz Ensemble to find out more.
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Who’s in the Oxford House? Susanna Eastburn from Sound and Music

Who's in the Oxford House: Susanna Eastburn from Sound and Music
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Season’s Greetings from Oxford House

The team at Oxford House wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout 2021 - we look forward to welcoming you back in 2022.

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1970’s Bethnal Green: More Photos by Philip Cunningham

Scroll down for more photos taken by Philip Cunningham of Oxford House in the 1970s.

Our History

Bringing East Londoners together for culture, community and to celebrate our shared history.

Oxford House is a community arts centre in Bethnal Green. It was established in 1884 as the first “settlement house” where students and graduates from Keble College, Oxford undertook residential volunteering to tackle the challenges of urban poverty first-hand. Much like a Victorian gap year, they lived and worked in Oxford House and created youth clubs, offered free legal advice, adult education classes and cultural clubs. Today, Oxford House is still a vital community hub offering a diverse cultural programme of creative events, activities and volunteering programmes for all ages.

Oxford House Café

Coffee, tea and cakes galore!

Our brilliant Bethnal Green cafe is now open!
Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm