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Visitor Amenities at The Story Museum

Essential services and facilities for your trip to this storytelling center in Oxford.

Whether you are planning a family day out or a solo exploration of the theatrical galleries at The Story Museum, knowing the on-site facilities helps ensure a smooth experience. Please verify specific service availability or accessibility arrangements directly with the museum before your arrival.

The Story Museum
17 amenities
Visitor Amenities and Facilities
Practical services grouped for easier visit planning in Oxford

The Story Museum provides a range of practical facilities designed to ensure a comfortable visit, including wheelchair access and dedicated storage for strollers. Guests can enjoy onsite dining and shopping options, while families may take advantage of the specialized story-play areas. Additional support services, such as assistive audio guides and bicycle parking, are available to enhance the visitor experience.

Accessibility

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Service animals

Unconfirmed

Mention of general accessibility commitment.

Not explicitly detailed on this page.

Wheelchair accessible

Available

Spaces are accessible to all visitors, and wheelchair spaces can be booked for events.

To book a wheelchair space for an event in the Woodshed Theatre, email or call the Box Office.

Families

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Baby changing

Unconfirmed

Family-friendly venue implied by buggy park references.

Buggy park mentioned in relation to bicycle parking.

Small Worlds

Available

Dedicated story-play space for under-fives.

Small Worlds costs £8.25 (under 1s free) and requires a specified start time.

Visitor facilities

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Air circulation system

Available

Ground floor galleries have an air circulation system that ventilates spaces with fresh air.

Refreshed with fresh air every 10 minutes.

Toilets

Available

Visitor toilets available on site.

Standard visitor facility.

Food and retail

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Café

Available

Café is open on site.

Only accepting contactless payment.

Extra charge

Shop

Available

Museum shop is open on site.

Only accepting contactless payment.

Extra charge

Tours and guides

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Audio Descriptive Guides

Available

Free Audio Descriptive Guides available to support visits around the Galleries.

Intended for Visually Impaired or Blind visitors; ask your Story Guide for one in the Portal.

Visual Story

Available

Visual Story PDF available for download.

Downloadable via the website to help plan visits.

Transport and parking

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Bicycle parking

Available

Bicycle parking available onsite.

Trailer units must be removed and stored in the buggy park.

Parking

Limited

Parking in Oxford can be tricky; Park & Ride recommended.

Redbridge and Seacourt Park and Ride car parks are within a 30-minute walk.

Extra charge

Public transport

Available

Park & Ride services and city center transport options available nearby.

Use Park & Ride service.

Visitor policies

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Picnics

Limited

Limited space outside in the courtyard for families to picnic.

Limited space available outdoors.

Tickets and entry

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Book in advance

Limited

Recommended booking in advance via website or phone.

Reduces queuing and avoids disappointment.

Box Office

Available

Tickets can be purchased or handled on site via the Box Office or shop.

At quieter periods, ticket checks and entry may occur via the shop.

Extra charge

Specified start time

Limited

Small Worlds and events in the Woodshed are for a specified start time.

Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed admission.

Amenities FAQ
Common questions about facilities and visitor services
Read practical answers about amenities at this museum, then open the complete FAQ for broader visit-planning information.

Is The Story Museum wheelchair accessible?

The Story Museum spaces are accessible to all visitors, and wheelchair spaces can be booked for events in the Woodshed Theatre by contacting the Box Office.

Does The Story Museum have a café?

Yes, a café is open on site at The Story Museum and is currently accepting contactless payment only.

Are there bicycle parking facilities at The Story Museum?

Yes, bicycle parking is available onsite at The Story Museum, though trailer units must be removed and stored in the buggy park.

Does The Story Museum offer audio guides?

Free Audio Descriptive Guides are available to support visits around the galleries at The Story Museum, intended primarily for visually impaired or blind visitors.

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