THE NORTH WALL ARTS CENTRE

North Wall Arts Centre Oxford
North Wall Arts Centre

DETAILS

Ria Parry, Director
The North Wall Trust
South Parade, Oxford OX2 7JN

OPENING TIMES

Monday – Saturday 10am – 4pm

Open evenings when there is a performance; check the website for more details.

SOCIALS

ABOUT

The North Wall brings together artists and audiences from Oxford and beyond to make, share and access art of the highest quality. For almost twenty years, the arts centre has offered a vibrant programme which now attracts over 30,000 visitors to more than 100 performances and exhibitions each year. From national tours of ground-breaking drama to comedy nights with household names, audiences can experience a range of events in its beautiful 200-seat theatre, offering the chance to get up close to the action on stage.

The gallery showcases local contemporary artists, with a programme of regularly-changing exhibitions that give visitors the opportunity to buy work and meet the makers at free talks and workshops throughout the year. Families and young people from the local community are also encouraged to create and learn through The North Wall’s participation programme, which offers courses and masterclasses in term-time and the school holidays.

North Wall Arts Centre Oxford

It’s wonderful to work in a place where all the arts are celebrated, everyone is welcome, and visitors can experience so much in one visit. It’s a place where creatives, families and young people from all over Oxford can come together time and time again, create connections and become part of our community – there isn’t anywhere else like it. Oxford has such a rich cultural scene and there’s so much on our doorstep to experience.

– Nicky Laird, Gallery Manager

LOCATION

RECENT BLOG POSTS

InspirationNewsThe Folly Restaurant and Oxford River Cruises are now owned by employees
October 14, 2026

The Folly Restaurant and Oxford River Cruises are now owned by employees

Independent Oxford businesses The Folly Restaurant and Oxford River Cruises are now owned by their employees. Founder Giles Dobson has passed on the businesses to employees, selling his shares to an Employee Ownership Trust, which holds the businesses on behalf…
Indie Oxford StoriesIndie Oxford Stories: Jason Warner at Fyrefly Studios
October 13, 2026

Indie Oxford Stories: Jason Warner at Fyrefly Studios

Welcome to Indie Oxford Stories, our series celebrating the incredible people behind Oxford’s independent businesses. These are the makers, bakers, creatives, and community builders who bring so much heart to the city. Each story offers a personal story about what…
Indie Oxford StoriesIndie Oxford Stories: Bethan Elford at Drawing Club
September 23, 2026

Indie Oxford Stories: Bethan Elford at Drawing Club

Meet Bethan Elford, the Founder of Drawing Club, organisers of experimental drawing workshops created to spark joy.
Indie Oxford ExploreNewsAbingdon Distillery launches new Oxfordshire whisky
September 16, 2026

Abingdon Distillery launches new Oxfordshire whisky

Abingdon Distillery is bringing more whisky to Oxfordshire with the launch of its first release of single malt whisky. A limited-edition inaugural release is now available to buy. It combines two cask types - ex-bourbon with French red wine from…

RELATED PROJECTS

'.get_the_title().'

Cowley Road Works

'.get_the_title().'

No. 76 – James Taylor Photo Art

'.get_the_title().'

Jessica Holzhausen Art

Body Politic Dance
'.get_the_title().'

Body Politic Dance