The Corn Exchange is a public hall in the centre of Witney, located in West Oxfordshire. A community space and multi-purpose arts venue. Whether you are looking for music, theatre, comedy nights, lectures, conferences or even weddings, it is the venue for you.

It was built by the private Corn Exchange Company in 1863, replacing a 16th-century building used in the 1850s as a corn returns office. This beautiful stone building was designed by architect J. Collier of Putney in an Italianate style and, by 1875, was Witney’s leading building.

From the outset, it was used for social events and meetings as well as corn dealings and housed several clubs and societies. The building continues to fulfil this purpose and will continue to do so in the future.

With the 19th-century building incorporating all the character you would expect, plus the addition of modern facilities, and not forgetting the in-house café and bar 1863, it is a destination and focal point for the people of West Oxfordshire and beyond.

If you are looking to hold an event, the Corn Exchange has two beautiful rooms available for hire; the Main Hall and the Gallery Room.

The Main Hall
The Main Hall, situated on the ground floor, is a large and versatile space that can accommodate larger occasions or productions with capacity for up to 131 people seated and 200 standing (current restrictions apply).

The Gallery Room
The Gallery Room, located on the first floor, is a cosier and more intimate space overlooking Market Square with capacity for up to 60 people (current restrictions apply). Lift access is available.

Lift access is available to the Gallery Room, located on the first floor