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The Old Fire Station is a versatile arts venue network operating in Oxford and Bournemouth. In Oxford, the space is a flexible black-box theatre along George Street, with seating for up to 124 and standing room for around 200. The Loft/Studio spaces offer additional configurations for smaller shows, meetings, or intimate gigs. In Bournemouth, The Old Fire Station is a multi-room venue with a large main room, an Engine Room with fixed seating, and a Loft mezzanine for added options. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotel and dining picks to help you plan your visit.
Whether you’re catching a world premiere or a local gig, secure your seats with us and enjoy straightforward buying. We can guide you to the right space, accessible entry points where noted, and nearby amenities to make your trip smooth. If you’re planning an Oxford or Bournemouth trip, we’ve got recommended hotels and restaurants you can book through trusted partners. The Old Fire Station continues to host diverse performances under its AOFS umbrella, with Crisis Skylight Oxford co-located by day in the George Street complex.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Oxford – Address: 40 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AQ. The Theatre is a flexible black-box with seating up to 124 seated or 200 standing; the Loft/Studio spaces offer other configurations (The Loft seats up to ~60; The Studio and Café/Gallery support smaller events). Source: Old Fire Station site (Perform at the Old Fire Station) and LOCO venue notes. ([oldfirestation.org.uk](https://oldfirestation.org.uk/get-involved/perform-at-the-old-fire-station/?utm_source=openai))
- Oxford – Transit & parking: Bus stop within ~150m; nearest rail station is Oxford; parking options include Worcester Street and Gloucester Green car parks nearby; accessibility and entry are step-free where noted. ([accessable.co.uk](https://www.accessable.co.uk/oxford/oxford-city-council/access-guides/old-fire-station?utm_source=openai))
- Oxford – Notable events: The Old Fire Station Theatre hosted world premieres such as Moby Dick (1991) and Putting It Together (1992). ([ovrtur.com](https://ovrtur.com/venue/1115?utm_source=openai))
- Oxford – Rename/demolish note: The venue operates as Arts at the Old Fire Station (AOFS) in the George Street complex, with Crisis Skylight Oxford co-located by day. ([oldfirestation.org.uk](https://oldfirestation.org.uk/get-involved/perform-at-the-old-fire-station/?utm_source=openai))
- Bournemouth – Address: 36 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8AD. The Old Fire Station is a multi-room venue with main capacity ~1,200 standing and up to ~550 seated for live gigs; the Engine Room offers ~60 seats; upstairs Loft can provide additional seating (around 150). ([bookings.oldfirestation.co.uk](https://www.bookings.oldfirestation.co.uk/copy-of-venue?utm_source=openai))
- Bournemouth – Layout and seating: Main room is predominantly standing; Engine Room is smaller with fixed seating; Loft provides mezzanine seating; venue is used for club nights and live music. ([ticketfairy.com](https://www.ticketfairy.com/events-in-bournemouth/the-old-fire-station?utm_source=openai))
- Bournemouth – Parking & transport: Cotlands Road car park behind the venue; near Holdenhurst Road main car park; Bournemouth Railway Station is about a 5-minute walk; multiple bus routes serve Holdenhurst Road. ([bcpcouncil.gov.uk](https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/parking/find-a-car-park/cotlands-road-car-park?utm_source=openai))
- Bournemouth – Nearby hotels: Examples include The Chelsea Hotel (nearby, ~walking distance to the station), The George Street area also hosts boutique options; broader options include The Store (Boswells) in central Oxford for reference when planning trips to Oxford venues. ([concerthotels.com](https://www.concerthotels.com/hotel/chelsea-hotel/491207?utm_source=openai))
- Bournemouth – Notable events: The venue has served BU Students’ Union events since 1995; AMG expanded Bournemouth operations in 2011 to add the 550-capacity live venue alongside the larger O2 Academy Bournemouth network. ([news.pollstar.com](https://news.pollstar.com/2011/01/20/amg-expands-bournemouth-ops/?utm_source=openai))
- Demolished/renamed note: The Bournemouth venue appears to remain operating as The Old Fire Station; no widely documented demolition or renaming found in current sources. ([bournemouth.co.uk](https://www.bournemouth.co.uk/listing/the-old-fire-station?utm_source=openai))
- US note (for disambiguation): There is also an Old Fire Station in Chester, Illinois (NRHP-listed); this is a historic building, not an active performing venue. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Fire_Station_%28Chester%2C_Illinois%29?utm_source=openai))