What's On and Things To Do Around Milton

An impressive 25 acres of gardens and light woodland in an attractive Oxfordshire setting. The centrepiece is a large terraced walled garden created by Tom Stuart-Smith in 2001. Vision has been used to blend the gardens into the countryside.

1 acre; shrubs, herbaceous borders, walled garden, roses, climbers seen against background of C14-C16 castle surrounded by moat in open parkland. House also open (additional charge).

Superheroes wanted for our Midnight Walk! Brand new 10 mile or 6 mile route Dress up as a Superhero or remember your own personal hero to raise money for people facing life-limiting illness in our community!

Midnight Walk 2018 Calling all Superheroes! Grab your cape, and sign up for the 12th Midnight Walk on Saturday 7 July. Starting out from Banbury Rugby Club, join hundreds of others along a brand new 10 or 6 mile route for a smashing night of superhero fun!

As we approach the centenary of the end of the First World War this exhibition showcases a range of rarely seen prints, drawings and watercolours from the Ashmolean Museum’s Print Room collection.

The North Aston Fête has become a highlight of the local summer calendar, and this year the event takes place on Saturday 14th July. The Fête includes performances by the Yarnton Brass Band and a colourful visit by around 100 Japanese students in traditional kimonos and hakama.

We supply a fabulous vintage chair, a choice of materials, the use of the Frenchic chalk paint colour range and all the materials & knowledge required to produce a fantastic statement piece chair. No need to bring anything with you.

Our Bruegel painting ’Massacre of the Innocents’ has been off for conservation, join us to find out some of the fascinating things we found out about it. Join us for a fascinating talk by one of our volunteers on the history of our Bruegel painting ’Massacre of the Innocents’.

Treat yourself to a delicious afternoon tea in our vintage kitchen. Enjoy a traditional spread of scones with jam and cream, a selection of finger sandwiches and some dainty cakes of the season with a Wimbledon twist! All washed down with a pot of your favourite tea.

Discover all things Gin on this weekend dedicated to the drink of the period. The specialist team from Cotswold Distillery are on hand to provide you with a masterclass on making the perfect gin and tonic, try a variety of their Gin’s and take away some ideas to create your own cocktail.

Combine a visit to Upton house and our beautiful spring gardens with a visit our first ever summer fair where you’ll find interesting hand made local products such as textiles, foods and arts and crafts.

Treat yourself to a delicious afternoon tea in our vintage kitchen. Enjoy a traditional spread of scones with jam and cream, a selection of finger sandwiches and some dainty cakes of the season, all washed down with a pot of your favourite tea.

This year our Jazz festival is back with a bang! We have the fabulous Great Central Big Band, featuring no less than 20 members. Here to thrill and entertain you with some classic jazz era numbers. We have the fabulous Great Central Big Band, featuring no less than 20 members.

Join us for a fascinating talk by one of our volunteers, Jane Moffat on Fashion in the 1930s. Join us for a fascinating talk by one of our volunteers, Jane Moffat on Fashion in the 1930s. Jane will have a variety of examples to show you and offers an interactive, fun and engaging talk.

The garden was in an extremely dilapidated and overgrown state; over the past 24 yrs we have tried to recapture its original glory. There are beautiful trees in 80 acres of parkland, old waterway and fish ponds, 1620 church in grounds.

Interesting plantsman’s garden extending to about 1½ acres, set in the rolling hills of the North Cotswolds with wonderful views over unspoilt countryside. The garden is well developed considering it was planted 15 yrs ago. Small vegetable garden, beautiful sunken rose garden with herbaceous and shrub borders.

Blenheim Palace Battle Proms Concert: Tickets avaiable.

Pretty Hornton stone village sheltering in the lee of the Burton Dassett hills, well wooded with parkland setting and The Old Rectory mentioned in Domesday Book. Wide variety of gardens including kitchen gardens, cottage, gravel and tropical gardens.

Join us for our Independence Day celebrations on the Sunday following the 4th of July. It will be a relaxed, family-friendly day with crafts, games, music and America-style food.

An Evening with Rudyard Kipling tells the story of Kipling’s life with readings from his poetry and prose. It takes Kipling from his early days as the chronicler of Britain’s Indian Raj, through to his high point as poet of Empire for Edwardian England and as voice of the nation in the First World War.

Kids After School Club For kids aged 6-9 years. No parents! Join our brand new after-school sessions packed with things to make and do, plus games and outdoor fun. Wednesday 20th June 3.45 – 5.00pm Roman Invaders! What did they do for us? Wednesday 18th July 3.45 – 5.00pm Wonderful Wildlife!

After School Youth Platoon For young people 10 – 13 years. No parents! By popular demand, SOFO has introduced a monthly club for older children interested in military history. Come along after school to meet Museum experts, guess the mystery object or try a new activity. Thursday 21st June 3.

Close to the Burton Dassett Country Park, Northend opens the village gardens to the public. From the splendour of the garden at The Manor House to the quaintness of a small cottage garden, there is something for everyone. Tickets can be purchased at the Village Hall.

Floral delights return for the Blenheim Palace Flower Show, 22 June – 24 June, 2018. Discover over 300 exhibitors located around a Grand Floral Pavilion, which is situated on the South Lawn of the Oxfordshire World Heritage Site, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.

A Bi Annual Social Day Out for Morgan Owners of all Models and Ages where over 400 Morgan Cars of all Ages & Models will be displayed around the Palace Building and Grounds.