Britain's What's On Event Guide
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Magdalen College - Open Garden for NGS
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60 acres incl deer park, college lawns, numerous trees 150-200 yrs old; notable herbaceous and shrub plantings.
Magdalen College, Oxford OX1 4AU
Today
38 Leckford Road - Open Garden for NGS
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Behind the rather severe facade of a Victorian town house (not open) is a very protected long walled garden with mature trees.
38 Leckford Road, Oxford OX2 6HY
Today, Sun 16 May
Signs of Spring
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Sarah Wiseman Gallery is delighted to announce Signs of Spring, and the arrival of fresh new artworks in an exciting showcase.
40-41 South Parade OX2 7JL
Today to Sat 1 May
Virtual Triathlon
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The best part about our virtual triathlon is that it works around your schedule, allowing you to choose the days and times you take on your challenges, throughout the month of April.
Virtual Event
Today to Fri 30 Apr
Lime Close - Open Garden for NGS
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4 acre mature plantsman’s garden with rare trees, shrubs, roses and bulbs. Mixed borders, raised beds, pergola, topiary and shade borders. Herb garden by Rosemary Verey.
Lime Close, Abingdon OX14 4HU
Today, Sun 30 May
Long Crendon Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
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Five gardens will open on Sun 11 Apr. Barry’s Close, spring flowering trees, borders and water garden. Baker’s Close, 1000s of daffodils, tulips and narcissi, shrubs and wild area.
Long Crendon Gardens, Long Crendon HP18 9AN
Today
Buckland Lakes - Open Garden for NGS
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Descend down wooded path to two large secluded lakes with views over undulating historic parkland, designed by Georgian landscape architect Richard Woods.
Buckland Lakes, nr Faringdon SN7 8QW
Today
NW Inventors: Puppetry & Storytelling Course
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Join Robyn Olivia for this exciting and playful three-day course.
Together, we will learn the skills to become theatre makers as we create our very own stories and mystical creatures in the North...
North Wall Arts Centre South Parade Summertown Oxford OX2 7JN
Mon 12 Apr to Wed 14 Apr
Meet Alice this Easter
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Fairytale Farm is looking forward to welcoming guests back to the farm for our all-new Easter event, running from 12th to 18th April.
Fairytale Farm, Southcombe, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX7 5QH
Mon 12 Apr to Sun 18 Apr
Rainbow Story Walk
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Join our Story Leader on our popular themed family walk.
We begin at the Museum and walk through the city to Christ Church Meadow, telling traditional oral stories of rainbows all the way, including...
The Story Museum 42 Pembroke Street Oxford OX1 1BP
Tue 13 Apr
Spring Story Makers
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A chance to explore stories in the Magic Common Room and Whispering Wood.
Enjoy exclusive access to our amazing Magic Common Room and Whispering Wood exhibition spaces, whilst exploring a range of...
The Story Museum 42 Pembroke Street Oxford OX1 1BP
Tue 13 Apr, Sat 1 May
50 Plantation Road - Open Garden for NGS
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Surprisingly spacious city garden designed in specific sections. N-facing front garden, side alley filled with shade loving climbers.
50 Plantation Road, Oxford OX2 6JE
Sat 17 Apr, Sun 18 Apr, Sat 24 Apr, Sun 25 Apr
Witney Psychic Fayre
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Featuring 20+ stalls selling spiritual gifts, crystals, jewellery and art, crafts, therapies including massage, soul healing, life coaching, energy medicine, reflexology and numerology.
Langdale Hall, Witney Town Centre OX28 6FG
Sat 17 Apr
Artists and Makers Fair
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Sally Evans curates a showcase of talented, independent artists, makers and designers producing original, high quality pieces.
Thame Town Hall OX9 3DP
Sat 17 Apr
The Old Rectory, Farnborough - Open Garden for NGS
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In a series of immaculately tended garden rooms, incl herbaceous borders, arboretum, secret garden, roses, vegetables and bog garden, there is an explosion of rare and interesting plants, beautifully
The Old Rectory, Farnborough, nr Wantage OX12 8NX
Sun 18 Apr, Sun 16 May
Hollyhocks - Open Garden for NGS
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Plantswoman’s small Edwardian garden brimming with yr-round interest, especially planted to provide winter colour, scent and snowdrops.
Hollyhocks, Kidlington OX5 2SQ
Sun 25 Apr
Live Cooking Class with JCFitness
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Live cooking with Italian Chef, Mariella.
Free to our online members.
Via Zoom
non members £10.
Virtual Event
Sun 25 Apr
Claridges Barn - Open Garden for NGS
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3½ acres of family garden, wood and meadow hewn from a barley field on limestone brash. Situated on top of the Cotswolds, it is open to all weathers, but rewarding views and dog walking opportunities...
Claridges Barn, Chipping Norton OX7 5XG
Sun 25 Apr
The Old Vicarage, Bledington - Open Garden for NGS
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1½ acre garden around an early Victorian vicarage (1843) not open. Borders and beds filled with spring bulbs, hardy perennials, shrubs and trees.
The Old Vicarage, Bledington, Chipping Norton OX7 6UX
Sun 25 Apr
Springtime Story Walks
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Join our Story Leader on our popular themed family walk.
We begin at the Museum and walk through the city to Christ Church Meadow, telling stories of dances all the way, including a dancing hoppy...
The Story Museum 42 Pembroke Street Oxford OX1 1BP
Sun 2 May, Sun 9 May, Sun 16 May