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Join our choir in Oxford for a FREE taster session
Wed 30 Sep 26
The Swan School, Marston Ferry Road, Oxford OX2 7WP
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The local Oxford choir is run by choir leader Krisha Kaye...
50 Plantation Road - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 27 Sep 26
50 Plantation Road, Oxford OX2 6JE
Surprisingly spacious city garden designed in specific sections. North facing front garden, side alley filled with shade loving climbers...
Sunshine Cat Rescue Jumble and Pre-loved Sale
Sat 26 Sep 26
Milton-u-Wychwood Village Hall, Shipton Road Milton-under-Wychwood OX7 6JW
Jumble and pre-loved sale
Clothes, bric-a-brac, jewellery,
books and lots more....
Milton-u-Wychwood Village Hall
Refreshments...
Antique & Collectors Market
Sat 26 Sep 26
Kidlington Methodist Church OX5 2BP
2 Halls (33 tables)) of antiques, vintage, and collectables: China, glass, silver, jewellery including art deco, artefacts, books (& book-room),...
Abingdon care home to host community Macmillan Coffee Morning
Fri 25 Sep 26
Faringdon Road
Shippon
Abingdon
Oxfordshire OX13 6LN
A care home in Abingdon is inviting the local community to enjoy a morning of coffee, tea and cakes while raising money for Macmillan Cancer...
September's Comedy in Wantage
Fri 25 Sep 26
Old Mill Hall Wantage, Grove OX12 7LB
Laughter Craft Comedy are very excited to be back in Wantage
We are bringing a line up full of TV and Award Winning Comedians plus a licensed...
September's Comedy in Woodcote
Fri 25 Sep 26
Woodcote Village Hall RG8 0QY
Laughter Craft Comedy are back in Woodcote!
This night is not to be missed. TV Comedians will entertain you and a licensed bar will be...
FREE taster session with the Didcot Rock Choir
Thu 24 Sep 26
Didcot Primary Academy, Chestnut Drive, Didcot OX11 6DP
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
How to bag yourself a few million next week...no, really...
Mon 21 Sep 26
Webuyanycar, Banbury, Banbury Cross Retail Park, OX16 1LX
Webuyanycar, Bicester, Office 3, 1st Floor, Cinch Storage, Arkwright Road, Bicester, OX26 4SU
Webuyanycar, Didcot Orchard Centre, OX11 7LL
Webuyanycar, Oxford Seacourt, Seacort Tower Retail Park, OX2 0JJ
Webuyanycar, Witney B&Q, B&Q Thorney Leys Park OX28 4GF
Forget the lottery – from next Monday, you can get your hands on a Million for free at your local Oxfordshire webuyanycar branch, no catch, just a...
Die schöne Müllerin (Shipston Song 2026)
Sun 20 Sep 26
St Kenelm's Church, Church Enstone, Chipping Norton OX7 4NN
James Newby - baritone
Ian Tindale - piano
Katy Hamilton - speaker
This is the evergreen story of the young travelling miller - naive and...
Exhibition: Abingdon at Work
Sat 19 Sep 26
The Guildhall, Roysse Court, Bridge Street, Abingdon OX14 3HU
Heritage Open Day: Take a look at a fascinating set of exhibits, all delving into the theme of Working Lives across the years in and around Abingdon...
Family History Surgery
Sat 19 Sep 26
Witney & District Museum, 75 High Street, Witney OX28 6JA
Heritage Open Day: Discover the stories hidden in your family tree with expert help from Oxfordshire Family History Society...
St Nicolas Church
Sat 19 Sep 26
St Nicolas Church, Market Place, Abingdon OX14 3JD
Heritage Open Day: The Church of St Nicolas is one of the oldest buildings in Abingdon and one of the few remaining from the great Benedictine Abbey...
St Helen's Church
Sat 19 Sep 26
St Helen's Church, West St Helen Street, Abingdon OX14 5BS
Heritage Open Day: Come and visit Abingdon’s iconic ancient parish church with its beautiful architecture and many treasures...
Chastleton House & Gardens Open Day
Sat 19 Sep 26
Chastleton House, Chastleton, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 0SU
Heritage Open Day: Chastleton is opening its house and gardens for free for Heritage Open Days 2026. This Heritage Open day you can explore...
Tour the Witney Masonic Hall Temple and Museum
Sat 19 Sep 26
Masonic Hall, 20 Church Green, Witney OX28 4AW
Heritage Open Day: Visitors can tour the Masonic Hall and Temple where Freemasons from Witney and across Oxfordshire meet throughout the year raising...
Memories of the Working Lives of Quaker Friends
Sat 19 Sep 26
45 Northfield End, Henley-on-Thames RG9 2JJ
Heritage Open Day: An Exhibition showing pictures and information about the working lives of Henley Quakers through the ages...
Christ's Hospital of Abingdon
Sat 19 Sep 26
4 St. Helens Wharf, Abingdon OX14 5EN
Heritage Open Day: Visit the Hall at Long Alley which will be open to the public on Heritage Open Day from 10am - 3pm...
Time is the Very Lens (Shipston Song 2026)
Sat 19 Sep 26
St Kenelm's Church, Church Enstone, Chipping Norton OX7 4NN
We look through a modern lens at music by Purcell and words by Shakespeare in this multifaceted programme that blends the old with the new...
Abingdon Baptist Church and 35 Ock Street
Sat 19 Sep 26
Abingdon Baptist Church, 35 Ock Street, Abingdon OX14 5AG
Heritage Open Day: A rare chance to visit these two Grade II listed buildings. The Church dates from the mid-19th century, but the adjacent house,...
Mario Bakuna Band present: Brazilian Landscapes - Live @The Snug Barn
Sat 19 Sep 26
Bishop’s Court Farm, 91 High Street,
Dorchester-on-Thames OX10 7HP
After a highly successful season performing at international festivals and prestigious music venues worldwide, Mario Bakuna brings his project,...
The Trumpets Shall Sound!
Sat 19 Sep 26
Steeple Aston Village Hall
Fir Lane, Steeple Aston OX25 4SF
A fun-filled evening of music in a variety of genres performed by
Brian Thomas and Harry Kent (trumpets) and Paul Herrington, piano
Scott...
Medieval Merchant's House, Abingdon
Sat 19 Sep 26
26 & 26a East St. Helen Street, Abingdon OX14 5EB
Heritage Open Day: Tour the oldest house in Abingdon, with its unique architectural features, including a wall with stunning paintings...
St Ethelwold's House and Garden - Open House and History Talks with particular emphasis on the worki
Sat 19 Sep 26
St Ethelwolds House, 30 East St Helen Street, Abingdon OX14 5EB
Heritage Open Day: Downstairs Rooms in Historic Listed House and Riverside Garden open for self-guided tours...
A day in the life of the Anglo-Saxons
Sat 19 Sep 26
Abingdon Museum, County Hall, Market Place, Abingdon OX14 3HG
Heritage Open Day: Step back in time and meet the Anglo-Saxons at Abingdon Museum! Abingdon Museum is happy to present 'Hwitmearum', the...
Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne LLP - Family Law Firm operating from a beautiful listed building
Sat 19 Sep 26
1-3 Ock Street, Abingdon OX14 5AL
Heritage Open Day: 18th Century listed building with some original features and historic finds during restoration An 18th Century building that is...
From Agriculture to Atoms - Exhibition
Fri 18 Sep 26
25 Bury Street, Abingdon OX14 3QT
Heritage Open Day: A major exhibition illustrating the vast changes to Abingdon jobs and industries over the past 200 years...
The Dance Continued (Shipston Song 2026)
Fri 18 Sep 26
St Kenelm's Church, Church Enstone, Chipping Norton OX7 4NN
Nick Pritchard - tenor
Ian Tindale - piano
New beginnings blur with old memories in this programme where both words and music paint the passing...
Dress to impress – Oxfordshire care home to hold fashion show
Fri 18 Sep 26
Huntercombe Place
Nuffield
Henley On Thames
Oxfordshire RG9 5SE
An Oxfordshire care home is inviting the local community to their very own colour and culture fashion show...
Adult beginners 6 week fencing course
Thu 17 Sep 26
Abingdon fencing club c/o St Helen & St Katharine School Faringdon Rd Abingdon OX141BE OX14 1BE
The Abingdon Fencing Club's beginner's course is an ideal way for adults to start fencing...
Kings Arms Barn
Wed 16 Sep 26
Kings Arms Barn, Kings Road, Henley-on-Thames RG9 2DG
Heritage Open Day: Visit the Grade II Listed Kings Arms Barn. Visit the Kings Arms Barn, a beautiful old building that started life in 1601/02 as...
Greys Court
Mon 14 Sep 26
National Trust, Greys Court, Rotherfield Greys, Henley-on-Thames RG9 4PG
Heritage Open Day: Visit Greys Court for free as part of Heritage Open Days, and experience an archaeology dig up close!...
St Cross College and Pusey House
Sun 13 Sep 26
St. Cross College, Pusey House, St. Giles, Oxford OX1 3LZ
Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to enjoy a free-flowing tour of St Cross, a welcoming community of graduate students and academics, set among a...
Harris Manchester College
Sun 13 Sep 26
Harris Manchester College, Mansfield Road, Oxford OX1 3TD
Heritage Open Day: Come along and see why Pevsner described Harris Manchester College as ‘a pure joy’, the glorious pre-Raphaelite stained glass...
Somerville College
Sun 13 Sep 26
Somerville College, Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 6HD
Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to visit Somerville College and learn more about working in an Oxford college Somerville College was established in...
Oxford City & County Bowls Club
Sun 13 Sep 26
Oxford City & County Bowls Club, Marston Ferry Road, Oxford OX2 7EE
Heritage Open Day: Access to view and try out bowls at this wonderful Bowls Club, with both indoor and outdoor rinks...
Bodleian Libraries – The Divinity School
Sun 13 Sep 26
Bodleian Library, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG
Heritage Open Day: Explore inside the stunning Divinity School, the University of Oxford’s oldest purpose-built teaching and examination room...
Port Meadow Bailey Bridge Talk
Sun 13 Sep 26
Walton Well Road, Oxford OX2 6ED
Heritage Open Day: An in-situ overview of this famous WW2 bridge format, how it was built and why it is there...
Wadham College
Sun 13 Sep 26
Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PN
Heritage Open Day: Visitors welcome to Wadham College and Holywell Music Room. Wadham College is a collection of stunning buildings and lush gardens...
Ghaetta at Oxford Castle
Sun 13 Sep 26
Castleyard, 45 Oxford Castle, New Road, Oxford OX1 1AY
Heritage Open Day: Lively Medieval music on authentic instruments to listen and dance to. Ghaetta is a fun band, dressing up in brightly coloured...
Carfax Tower
Sun 13 Sep 26
Carfax Tower, Queen Street, Oxford OX1 1ET
Heritage Open Day: You can enjoy an amazing view of the Oxford skyline when you visit our 12th-century tower, a remnant of what used to be the...
St Mary's Church, Iffley and Court Place Gardens
Sun 13 Sep 26
Church Way, Iffley, Oxford OX4 4EG
Heritage Open Day: Visit Court Place Gardens, Oxford University’s newly redeveloped graduate accommodation, which shares an intimate 12th-century...
Jesus College, Oxford
Sun 13 Sep 26
Turl Street, Oxford OX1 3DW
Heritage Open Day: Open day for the public at Jesus College, the Welsh college. Jesus College, Oxford is the Welsh college, founded in 1571 by Queen...
St Edmund Hall
Sun 13 Sep 26
Queens Lane, Oxford OX1 4AR
Heritage Open Day: Last standing medieval Hall in Oxford, dating back to at least the thirteenth century...
Lady Margaret Hall
Sun 13 Sep 26
Lady Margaret Hall, Norham Gardens, Oxford OX2 6QA
Heritage Open Day: Visit LHM's tranquil grounds, gardens and collection of neo classical architecture, home to our academic community since...
The Living Room
Sun 13 Sep 26
The Living Room, 57C St. Clements Street, Oxford OX4 1AG
Heritage Open Day: Come and see how The Living Room creates a space of warmth, connection and practical support for people experiencing homelessness...
Turn Again Lane Garden
Sun 13 Sep 26
10 Turn Again Lane, Oxford Castle, Oxford OX1 1QL
Heritage Open Day: Visit the garden of Oxford Preservation Trust's offices at 10 Turn Again Lane...
Oxford Castle Prison
Sun 13 Sep 26
Oxford Castle Prison, 44-46 Oxford Castle, Oxford OX1 1AY
Heritage Open Day: Step inside and see 1000 years of history! When William the Conqueror invaded England and won the Battle of Hastings in 1066,...
Slade Camp
Sun 13 Sep 26
The Ridings, Shotover Country Park, Headington, Oxford OX3 8TB
Heritage Open Day: Uncover the hidden story of Slade Camp—Oxford’s ‘Angkor Wat’ (!) —with guided walking tours through the woods, a short...
Magdalen College School Gardens
Sun 13 Sep 26
Magdalen College School, Cowley Place, Oxford OX4 1DZ
Heritage Open Day: Magdalen College School Gardens - visit some of the most spectacular school grounds in the country...
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Things to do around Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire, with its rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant cultural scene, offers a plethora of activities for an unforgettable day out. Whether you're a local or a visitor, here are some fantastic options to explore:
1. Blenheim Palace, Woodstock:
- UNESCO-listed Blenheim Palace is a true gem. Not only is it the birthplace of Winston Churchill, but it's also the only non-royal country house in England to be granted the title of palace. Explore its grand stately rooms, wander through the botanic gardens, and venture out into the estate on various walking trails. Don't miss the maze, miniature train, and the enchanting Christmas festivities.
2. Oxford Walking Tour:
- To truly soak in the charm of Oxford, join a guided walking tour. Explore the university's historic colleges, learn about J.R.R. Tolkien's haunts, and discover filming locations from the Harry Potter series. The Visitor Information Centre on Broad Street can help you choose the perfect tour.
3. Christ Church, Oxford:
- Among the University of Oxford colleges, Christ Church stands out. With six Grade I listed buildings, the iconic Tom Tower, and a Gothic cathedral, it's a must-visit. Immerse yourself in centuries of history within its walls.
4. Explore the Cotswolds:
- Oxfordshire is surrounded by picturesque villages in the Cotswolds. Take a leisurely drive through rolling hills, visit charming market towns like Burford and Chipping Norton, and enjoy the quintessential English countryside.
5. Thames Path Walking Trail:
- Follow the Thames Path along the River Thames. Enjoy riverside views, spot wildlife, and take in the serene beauty of the waterway.
6. Oxford Botanic Garden:
- Established in 1621, the Oxford Botanic Garden is the oldest in Britain. Explore its diverse plant collections and relax in the peaceful surroundings.
7. Ashmolean Museum:
- Delve into art, archaeology, and history at the Ashmolean Museum. It houses an impressive collection spanning centuries and civilizations.
8. Punting on the Cherwell or Isis:
- Experience the timeless tradition of punting on the tranquil rivers. Hire a punt and glide along the water, admiring the historic buildings along the banks.
9. Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens:
- Just outside Oxfordshire, this wildlife park is home to a variety of animals. Explore the beautifully landscaped gardens and enjoy close encounters with exotic species.
10. Oxford Covered Market:
- Wander through this historic market, filled with independent shops, cafes, and stalls. Sample local produce and find unique souvenirs.
Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Oxfordshire promises a day filled with history, natural beauty, and cultural delights!
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1. Blenheim Palace, Woodstock:
- UNESCO-listed Blenheim Palace is a true gem. Not only is it the birthplace of Winston Churchill, but it's also the only non-royal country house in England to be granted the title of palace. Explore its grand stately rooms, wander through the botanic gardens, and venture out into the estate on various walking trails. Don't miss the maze, miniature train, and the enchanting Christmas festivities.
2. Oxford Walking Tour:
- To truly soak in the charm of Oxford, join a guided walking tour. Explore the university's historic colleges, learn about J.R.R. Tolkien's haunts, and discover filming locations from the Harry Potter series. The Visitor Information Centre on Broad Street can help you choose the perfect tour.
3. Christ Church, Oxford:
- Among the University of Oxford colleges, Christ Church stands out. With six Grade I listed buildings, the iconic Tom Tower, and a Gothic cathedral, it's a must-visit. Immerse yourself in centuries of history within its walls.
4. Explore the Cotswolds:
- Oxfordshire is surrounded by picturesque villages in the Cotswolds. Take a leisurely drive through rolling hills, visit charming market towns like Burford and Chipping Norton, and enjoy the quintessential English countryside.
5. Thames Path Walking Trail:
- Follow the Thames Path along the River Thames. Enjoy riverside views, spot wildlife, and take in the serene beauty of the waterway.
6. Oxford Botanic Garden:
- Established in 1621, the Oxford Botanic Garden is the oldest in Britain. Explore its diverse plant collections and relax in the peaceful surroundings.
7. Ashmolean Museum:
- Delve into art, archaeology, and history at the Ashmolean Museum. It houses an impressive collection spanning centuries and civilizations.
8. Punting on the Cherwell or Isis:
- Experience the timeless tradition of punting on the tranquil rivers. Hire a punt and glide along the water, admiring the historic buildings along the banks.
9. Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens:
- Just outside Oxfordshire, this wildlife park is home to a variety of animals. Explore the beautifully landscaped gardens and enjoy close encounters with exotic species.
10. Oxford Covered Market:
- Wander through this historic market, filled with independent shops, cafes, and stalls. Sample local produce and find unique souvenirs.
Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Oxfordshire promises a day filled with history, natural beauty, and cultural delights!