Events Around Faringdon

This unique 100ft tower is Faringdon’s icon and the last major folly to be built in England.It sits on Folly Hill, within a charming woodland of splendid Scots Pine some more than 200 years old. Fantastic views over 5 counties.

Come and make a difference in helping clean up your local area. Have you had enough of other people’s litter and are willing to do something about it' Become a litter hero for 10 mins or a few hours and help us make Buscot Weir a clean and pretty place for all our visitors to enjoy.

Ever wondered how grain is turned into flour' Visit our restored mill at Coleshill and find out more... you can also explore our replica Second World War Operational Base which will be open this afternoon.

Descend into darkness and imagine life as a sabateur exploring our secret underground replica bunker on this family-friendly open afternoon. Coleshill Mill will also be open so why not pay a visit and see flour being made' (Dependent on water level).

Discover Coleshill’s hidden Second World War history on this informative walk through village, woods and parkland at the home of the British Resistance. Coleshill House was the hush hush headquarters of Churchill’s secret army, or the Auxiliers.

Hunt for nature clues around Buscot Weir to win a Cadbury chocolate prize. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

Descend down wooded path to two large secluded lakes with views over undulating historic parkland, designed by Georgian landscape architect Richard Woods. Picturesque mid C18 rustic icehouse, cascade with iron footbridge, thatched boathouse and round house, and renovated exedra.

Prize Bingo with raffle Free refreshments at half time Friendly - everyone welcome

Seven Oxfordshire Glass Artists are exhibiting at West Ox Arts for four weeks in March, starting with an opening reception on March 2nd (12-2pm) until March 30th.

Come along to our MASSIVE Second-Hand Book sale: On Sat 6th April (10-4) & Sun 7th April (10-1) At Carterton Community College, OX18 1BU We have 1000’s of good quality books from 100’s of authors, in every topic stating at only 50p!

Come and join us for our Easter trail around Stanton Park. Bring the whole family and take a stroll around the beautiful Park, find the Easter themed clues and claim your chocolate Easter gift. There will also be Craft stalls, Raffle, tombola and refreshments.

Wantage & Grove Lions are holding a family Disco at East Hanney British Legion Hall on Friday 22nd March 730pm till 11pm Tickets from 07585448672 or on the door Adults £5 Children £3 BAR Available

This exhibition features a selection of ink paintings and calligraphy from the last 20 years by a Chinese master artist – Jiang Tao – and his four apprentices. Chinese painting, also known as “the traditional national painting”, has a history stretching back many millennia.

An exhibition of work from members of the Faringdon Arts Society.

Wantage Country Market is held in the Museum Cafe every Friday morning. The best place to buy fresh homemade goodies such as jams, chutneys, cakes as well as home grown fruit, vegetables and flowers. Also a selection of home made crafts.

Come and join Alfie Bear as he meets different objects and people from Wantage past and present. This is an under 5’s group aimed at children aged 3-5 years but all ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Spaces are limited so please book in advance.

An exhibition curated by the Vale & Downland Museum and the Wantage Sweat Box celebrating over 50 years of youth club history in Wantage.

A small group of Wantage Lace Makers gather in the Museum Cafe every 2nd Monday of the month to demonstrate how lace is made and give you chance to try it yourself. Please note this is not a course or class, it is a demonstration from the Wantage Lace Makers.

A free drop-in drawing session using the museum collection as inspiration. Free guidance given and all materials provided. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and the self-dubbed “Lie-In King”, Seann Walsh is “unquestionably the best observational comic of his generation" (The Guardian). Returning from his run in America, where he made his USA television debut appearance on Conan, Seann Walsh is back on tour in the UK.

Swimming to a the Beacon this Easter 2019. Join TaleGate Theatre Productions under the sea for this bubbly pantomime. Follow Lenor, our mermaid princess as she finds her sea legs in search of her happily ever after. A fast paced, highly entertaining Easter Pantomime featuring pop songs, magic and puppets.

We provide outstanding activity day camps for children aged 4-14 during the school holidays, where the children’s welfare and fun are at the heart of all we do! Children will enjoy over 40 sports, games and art activities every week led by engaging staff at amazing locations.

National Learn to Play Day offers the general public the chance to have a FREE ‘taster’ lesson on a musical instrument. It aims to inspire everyone, young and old, and of different levels of experience to appreciate the benefits of learning to play a musical instrument.

The venue for over 30’s on Saturday 6 April featuring dance music from the 70’s/80’s and 90’s right through to the present day. 9.00pm-1am entry £5 07789428795