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Ham Court - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 6 Sep 26 Ham Court, Bampton OX18 2HG Several acres of garden, orchard and paddock surround the last gatehouse fragment of the medieval Bampton Castle, partially moated with walled...

The Hypnotist and Mind Reader Live

Sat 5 Sep 26 The Kenton Theatre, 19 New Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9 2BS JOIN ONE OF THE UK’S TOP STAGE HYPNOTISTS & MIND READERS – DIRECT FROM LONDON’S WEST END Blending truly jaw-dropping moments, comedy and music as...

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99th SUMMER SHOW

Sat 5 Sep 26 Old Mill Hall Grove OX12 7LB Grove Garden & Local History Club will be holding their 99th Summer Horticultural Show on September 5th. Everyone is welcome to enter...

Sulgrave Manor - Open Garden for NGS

Fri 4 Sep 26 Sulgrave Manor, Banbury OX17 2SD Our garden was designed in the early 1900s by Sir Reginald Blomfield: architect, garden designer and author...

Woolstone Mill House - Open Garden for NGS

Fri 4 Sep 26 Woolstone Mill House, Faringdon SN7 7QL Redesigned by new owner, garden designer Justin Spink in 2020, this 1½ acre garden has large mixed perennial beds, and small gravel, cutting, kitchen...

Wantage Mediumship Evening with Nikki Kitt

Fri 4 Sep 26 The Beacon Portway Wantage OX12 9BX Evening of Mediumship with Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her...

A Night of Music with GQ (Oxford)

Thu 3 Sep 26 Heading Church, 78 Old High St, Headington, Oxford, Oxford OX3 9HW GQ is bringing a live band to Oxford to celebrate his latest music release and support his dream of studying at Berklee College of Music...

Bat Walk

Thu 3 Sep 26 Hill End Outdoor Education Centre OX2 9NJ Thursday 3 September, 6.45pm – 9.00pm Led by Ecologist Tom August Join us for a magical evening at the wonderful 67 Hill End site as we explore...

Tour of the Museum Resource Centre

Thu 3 Sep 26 Museum Resource Centre, Cotswold Dene, Standlake, Witney OX29 7QG A 45 minute guided tour of the Oxfordshire Museums Service collection held in storage at the Museum Resource Centre...

Steeple Aston Flower and Fun Dog Show

Mon 31 Aug 26 Steeple Aston Village Hall and Recreation Ground Fir Lane, Steeple Aston OX25 4SF Steeple Aston Flower Show and Fun Dog Show. Horticultural Society show in Steeple Aston Village Hall and on the Recreation Ground...

Bank Holiday Garden Party

Mon 31 Aug 26 The Greyhound Inn, Main Street, Letcombe Regis OX12 9JL Join us for a fun afternoon of Live Music from the award-winning acoustic guitarist and singer DAN GREENAWAY www.dangreenaway...

The Uffington White Horse Show

Sun 30 Aug 26 Fawler Road, Uffington OX12 9QJ The White Horse Show is a great family fun day out on the 30 and 31 August 2026. This year we have an exciting new look!...

A celebration of activities

Thu 27 Aug 26 The Oxfordshire Museum, Fletchers House, Park Street, Woodstock OX20 1SN Join us as we look back at a fun filled Summer of activities chose your favourite one to have another go at or try something you missed...

Mediumship Evening with BERNIE SCOTT in Didcot

Thu 27 Aug 26 Didcot Civic Hall Britwell Road Didcot OX11 7JN . Join us for an unforgettable Evening of Mediumship with renowned Psychic Medium Bernie Scott. The night will be filled with love and upliftment...

Junk Modelling

Wed 26 Aug 26 The Oxfordshire Museum, Fletchers House, Park Street, Woodstock OX20 1SN Come and join and get creative with junk. All connected to our Timeless Tales exhibition on the folklore of Oxfordshire.

Grove Garden & Local History Club Planats, Borders & Gardens

Wed 26 Aug 26 Grove Village Hall Main Street OX12 7JY Talk by Tim Walker, botanist, author and gardener about modern English gardening, looking at plants that deserve to be more widely grown in our...

Amulets and charms

Tue 25 Aug 26 The Oxfordshire Museum, Fletchers House, Park Street, Woodstock OX20 1SN Come and join us as we use pebbles to create runes and symbols from different cultures. All connected to our Timeless Tales exhibition on the...

Aston Pottery - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 23 Aug 26 Aston Pottery, Bampton OX18 2BT 6 stunning borders set around Aston Pottery. 72 metre double hornbeam border full of riotous perennials...

Aston Pottery - Open Garden for NGS

Sat 22 Aug 26 Aston Pottery, Bampton OX18 2BT 6 stunning borders set around Aston Pottery. 72 metre double hornbeam border full of riotous perennials...

Creative Writing for Children: Folk-lorious Fun!

Fri 21 Aug 26 The Oxfordshire Museum OX20 1SN About the Workshop Do you whisper to white horses, speak to standing stones, or dare to dance with dragons?...

61 Cornish Road - Open Garden for NGS

Fri 21 Aug 26 61 Cornish Road, Chipping Norton OX7 5JX Small residential garden created from scratch, consisting of shrubs, herbaceous/perennials and rose beds and borders with over 60 roses (shrubs,...

Clay Dragons

Thu 20 Aug 26 The Oxfordshire Museum, Fletchers House, Park Street, Woodstock OX20 1SN Come and join us as we use clay to create a mythological creature. All connected to our Timeless Tales exhibition on the folklore of...

Swords, wands and crowns

Wed 19 Aug 26 The Oxfordshire Museum, Fletchers House, Park Street, Woodstock OX20 1SN Join us for a fabulous crafting session and create a sword, wand or crown. All linked in to our Timeless Tales exhibition about the folklore of...

Bee Wild! Summer Walk and Picnic

Wed 19 Aug 26 Hill End Outdoor Education Centre OX2 9NJ Wednesday 19 August, 10am – 1pm Join us for a relaxed and informal Bee Walk with pollinator expert Emma Eatough, University of Oxford, at...

Dream catchers and wool wrap

Tue 18 Aug 26 The Oxfordshire Museum, Fletchers House, Park Street, Woodstock OX20 1SN Join us for a fabulous crafting session to create your very own dream catcher or wool wrap. All linked in to our Timeless Tales exhibition about the...

Tour of the Museum Resource Centre

Mon 17 Aug 26 Museum Resource Centre, Cotswold Dene, Standlake, Witney OX29 7QG A 45 minute guided tour of the Oxfordshire Museums Service collection held in storage at the Museum Resource Centre...

Fun run and feast

Sat 15 Aug 26 The Catherine wheel, 38 Henley Road Sandford-on-Thames, Oxford OX4 4YP Join us on Saturday 15th August for a community run followed by a BBQ. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced runner,...

Dine ‘N’ Devour Food Festival – Family Day Out in Oxford

Fri 14 Aug 26 Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AS Looking for things to do with the family in Oxford this summer? Dine ‘N’ Devour returns to Broad Street from 14th–16th August with a weekend of food,...

Magic, Myth and Mystery in British Folk Music – Moonrakers

Fri 14 Aug 26 The Oxfordshire Museum OX20 1SN Illustrated by traditional and contemporary songs and tunes, Moonrakers examine the hidden world of myth and superstition in British folklore...

Peg People - fairy's knights and witches

Thu 13 Aug 26 The Oxfordshire Museum, Fletchers House, Park Street, Woodstock OX20 1SN Join us for a fabulous peg crafting session. Have a go at creating your own, knight, witch or fairy. All linked in to our Timeless Tales exhibition...

Family day at Swalcliffe Barn

Thu 13 Aug 26 Swalcliffe Barn, The Tithings, Swalcliffe, Banbury OX15 5DR Welcome to magical Swalcliffe Barn and join in with our fun, family friendly activities including: Find out about the legend of the Rollright...

Garden on a plate

Wed 12 Aug 26 The Oxfordshire Museum, Fletchers House, Park Street, Woodstock OX20 1SN Join us for a fabulous crafting session to create your own garden on a plate. All linked in to our Timeless Tales exhibition about the folklore of...

Creation Theatre presents Epic Myths and Legends (ages 7-11)

Wed 12 Aug 26 Wolvercote Primary School, 9 First Turn, Oxford OX2 8AQ Through interactive storytelling sessions, we’ll explore classic tales of adventure, bravery, and magic...

Creation Theatre presents Costume Design Workshop (7-11)

Tue 11 Aug 26 Wolvercote Primary School 9 First Turn, Oxford OX2 8AQ A hands-on, creative workshop where you’ll design costumes and learn how they can contribute to the making of a spectacular show!

Creation Theatre's Writing & Performing Sketch Comedy Workshop (7-11)

Tue 11 Aug 26 Wolvercote Primary School, 9 First Turn, Oxford OX2 8AQ Join Creation Theatre for an intensive Sketch Comedy Masterclass focused on the mechanics of writing and performing original material...

Dragon painting and dragon eggs

Tue 11 Aug 26 The Oxfordshire Museum, Fletchers House, Park Street, Woodstock OX20 1SN Join us for a fabulous crafting session to paint your own dragon or dragon egg. All linked in to our Timeless Tales exhibition about the folklore of...

Creation Theatre's Stop Motion Animation Workshop (7-11)

Mon 10 Aug 26 Wolvercote Primary School 9 First Turn, Oxford OX2 8AQ Have you ever wondered how your favourite animated characters are brought to life? Join our one-day masterclass and discover the captivating craft of...

Dig in! Oxfordshire care homes to host food festivals for local commun

Sat 8 Aug 26 Oaken Holt Care Home Eynsham Road Farmoor Oxford OX2 9NL With festival season officially under way, five care homes in Oxfordshire are welcoming the community for a fun-filled day of food and celebration...

Dig in! Oxfordshire care homes to host food festival

Sat 8 Aug 26 Eynsham Road Farmoor Oxford OX2 9NL With festival season officially under way, five care homes in Oxfordshire are welcoming the community for a fun-filled day of food and...

Abingdon care home to host food festival for local community

Sat 8 Aug 26 Faringdon Road, Shippon, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 6LN With festival season officially under way, a care home in Abingdon is welcoming the community for a fun-filled day of food and celebration...

Bon appétit! Wantage care home to host food festival

Sat 8 Aug 26 3 Buttercup Road Wantage OX12 7GD With festival season officially under way, a care home in Wantage is welcoming the community for a fun-filled day of food and celebration...

Bon appétit! Witney care home creates cookbook full of memories

Fri 7 Aug 26 Curbridge Road Witney OX28 5HR With the summer season officially under way, a care home in Witney is welcoming the local community for a fun-filled afternoon of food and...

Bon appétit! Banbury care home to host food festival

Fri 7 Aug 26 (Behind the Cromwell Hotel) North Bar Place Banbury OX16 0TD With festival season officially under way, a care home in Banbury is welcoming its local community for a fun-filled afternoon of food and...

Bon appétit! Thame care home to host food festival

Fri 7 Aug 26 1 Stock Road Eastern Bypass Thame OX9 3SP With festival season officially under way, a care home in Thame is welcoming the local community for a fun-filled afternoon of food and...

Dig in! Chipping Norton care home to host food festival

Fri 7 Aug 26 Tall Trees Glade Burford Road Shipton-under-Wychwood Chipping Norton OX7 6DB The home will open its doors to families and neighbours for a food festival, inviting guests to tuck in and celebrate the nation’s shared love of...

Bon appétit! Oxfordshire care homes to host food festival for local co

Fri 7 Aug 26 Burford Road, Shipton-under-Wychwood, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX7 6DB Tall Trees Glade, on Mile End Road, can look forward to a special “farm to fork” celebration on Friday 7th August at 1pm-3pm...

Henley-on-Thames care homes to host food festival for local community

Fri 7 Aug 26 Quebec Road, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire RG9 1EY With festival season officially under way, two care homes in Henley-on-Thames are welcoming the community for a fun-filled day of food and...

Dream catchers and wool wrap

Thu 6 Aug 26 The Oxfordshire Museum, Fletchers House, Park Street, Woodstock OX20 1SN Join us for a fabulous crafting session to create your very own dream catcher or wool wrap. All linked in to our Timeless Tales exhibition about the...

Bon appétit! Adderbury care home to host food festival

Thu 6 Aug 26 Gardner Way Adderbury Banbury OX17 3FW With festival season officially under way, a care homs in Banbury is welcoming its local communities for a fun-filled afternoon of food and...

Creation Theatre's Directing and Storytelling Workshop (11-16)

Thu 6 Aug 26 Wolvercote Primary School 9 First Turn, Oxford OX2 8AQ Thursday 6th August: Directing and Storytelling (ages 11-16) Explore the art of storytelling and learn the different techniques that a director...

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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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