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Sketch Appeal: Social Sketch Up
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Theatre Hire Special Offer – Calling all Creatives, Musicians and Theatre Makers
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Meet Our Trustees

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We’re looking for your support to help keep this community arts space in Bethnal Green delivering great theatre, dance, art and other creative events.
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What’s On

Upcoming Events

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October 18, 2023

Young People’s Classes: Term Time

Each week there are several classes and creative workshops for local young people aged 2-16 led by brilliant dance, theatre and sports organisations.

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October 18, 2023

Exhibition: Philip Cunningham’s ‘Lost East End’

Photographer Philip Cunningham's exhibition of people, places and community activism in 1970s East London.

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November 29, 2023

Sketch Appeal: Social Sketch Up

Weekly informal drawing workshops in our Cafe led by Sketch Appeal.
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December 9, 2023

OH Winter Warmer
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January 30, 2024

Oxford House Building Tour: Victorians, Gandhi’s Visit and the Secret Chapel (30 January 2024, 12noon)

Join our guided tour of Oxford House's listed Victorian building. Peek into our archives, visit our 'secret chapel' and take in 360°degree views of East London on our spectacular rooftop.
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January 30, 2024

Friday Jazz (January 2024)

Free live jazz led by brilliant young musicians.

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February 23, 2024

Friday Jazz (February 2024)

Free live jazz led by brilliant young musicians.
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February 27, 2024

Oxford House Building Tour: Victorians, Gandhi’s Visit and the Secret Chapel (27 February 2024, 12noon)

Join our guided tour of Oxford House's listed Victorian building. Peek into our archives, visit our 'secret chapel' and take in 360°degree views of East London on our spectacular rooftop.
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March 26, 2024

Oxford House Building Tour: Victorians, Gandhi’s Visit and the Secret Chapel (26 March 2024, 12noon)

Join our guided tour of Oxford House's listed Victorian building. Peek into our archives, visit our 'secret chapel' and take in 360°degree views of East London on our spectacular rooftop.
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April 30, 2024

Oxford House Building Tour: Victorians, Gandhi’s Visit and the Secret Chapel (30 April 2024, 12noon)

Join our guided tour of Oxford House's listed Victorian building. Peek into our archives, visit our 'secret chapel' and take in 360°degree views of East London on our spectacular rooftop.


Virtual Tour

Explore the spaces at Oxford House through our virtual tour.



Space Hire

You can hire our multi-purpose theatre, Victorian chapel, dazzling roof terrace, dance studio and meeting rooms

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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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Meet Our Trustees

It’s #TrusteeWeek and we are delighted to announce five new Trustees to the Board at Oxford House.

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Theatre Hire Special Offer – Calling all Creatives, Musicians and Theatre Makers

Theatre Hire Special Offer - Calling all Creatives, Musicians ,Theatre Makers, and Shakers
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We’re Recruiting: Operations Manager

We're recruiting an Operations Manager to our lead our operations and venue hire.
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Maha’s Diary – Goodbye to Oxford House

Maha's Diary - Goodbye to Oxford House

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Maha’s Diary – Kayd X Oxford House: Open Mic Night

Maha's Diary - Kayd X Oxford House: Open Mic Night

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Maha’s Diary – Somali Arts Café Creative Women

Maha’s Diary – Somali Arts Café Creative Women
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Maha’s Diary – Oxford House’s Café Antics

Maha’s Diary – Oxford House’s Café Antics
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We’re Recruiting: Marketing and Communications Coordinator (Freelance)

We are looking for a proactive Marketing and Communications Coordinator to take the lead in sharing our work with diverse audiences, partners and visitors.

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We’re Recruiting: Cafe Manager

We're recruiting a Cafe Manager to join our team and growing cafe.

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We’re Recruiting: Heritage Participation Trainee

We are recruiting a new Heritage Participation Trainee to join our team.

Our History

Always changing, always adapting, but always rooted in community and place since 1884

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 lived and volunteered their time to tackle the challenges of urban poverty. Much like a Victorian gap year, they lived upstairs in our current building 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