The Old Fire Station

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An arts centre in Oxford with a programme of comedy, theatre, music, spoken word, workshops and more. We also have a gallery full of work by early-career artists, and a shop full of beautiful gifts made by UK-based designer-makers. Full event listings can be found on our website. There is a café on site, open 8.30am - 3.30pm, and our bar opens in the evenings, half an hour before each show starts. We hope everyone feels welcome at the Old Fire Station. We are always working to make our venue more accessible – please do let us know if we can help. We have accessible toilets, and the theatre, shop, gallery and café are all wheelchair-accessible. Patrons with a disability are eligible for the concession ticket price for each show (if applicable), plus one free companion ticket. To book this, contact the ticket office: tickets@oldfirestation.org.uk or 01865 263990. Access: https://oldfirestation.org.uk/your-visit/ Accessible shows: https://oldfirestation.org.uk/show-category/accessible-shows/

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swils

Jan 2019

Nice cafe, theatre, shop and art displays.

The cafe is nice, good food, good value with strong links to Crisis, the homeless charity. Oxford has a lot of homelessness, despite being a wealthy city. The theatre and shop are accessible and the programme for the theatre is interesting. It is a nice, small theatre. I am amazed how much disabled access has improved over the years to this building.

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Disabled Access Information Provided by The Old Fire Station

Disabled Access at The Old Fire Station

There are two entrances to the Old Fire Station: 40 George Street via the foyer, and on Gloucester Green via the shop. Both are step-free. If you are coming to a show, we ask that you use the George Street entrance, as the Gloucester Green entrance is not always open. There is level entry to the foyer of the Old Fire Station, and step-free access to the main Theatre (where most shows take place) and Studio space via lift. All spaces in the building are wheelchair-accessible via lift apart from the Theatre balcony and the Loft. If an event is in the Loft, this will be clearly stated on the event’s web page. If you are a wheelchair user attending a sit-down show, space will be reserved for you. If you are attending a standing gig, please contact us (call 01865 263990 or e-mail tickets@oldfirestation.org.uk) and we will talk with you about your needs. There are six steps leading up to the Loft space. If you would like to discuss hire of the space, or any of the events taking place in the Loft, please get in touch.

Lift to some areas

The venue is on multiple levels, with lifts available to some areas.

Disabled access

Wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet

There is at least one wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet on site.

Step-free access to most areas

There is step-free access to all or most areas. This may include access by ramp or lift.

Transport nearby The Old Fire Station

The Old Fire Station is next to the coach station, and George Street is served by a number of bus routes. Find out more: https://www.oxford.gov.uk/parking-travel/public-transport

Bus station or stop

There is an accessible bus station or stop nearby with suitable boarding areas and facilities for disabled passengers.

Toilets features at The Old Fire Station

There is an accessible toilet on the ground floor, accessible via a smaller platform lift. Other toilets are in the basement (accessible via a larger lift).

Accessible toilet

A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.