Oxfordshire Events
Past Events In Oxfordshire
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Blenheim Palace Food Festival 2026
Sat 23 May 26
Blenheim Palace, Woodstock OX20 1PS
BLENHEIM PALACE FOOD FESTIVAL
SATURDAY 23rd – MONDAY 25th MAY 2026
Get ready for the ultimate feast of summer 2026, at Blenheim Palace...
Hope is the thing with Feathers
Sat 23 May 26
St Mary's Church, Church Road, Thame OX9 3AJ
Echo Vocal Ensemble - Sarah Latto director
Gildas String Quartet
Oliver Wass (harp)
Christopher Tin’s The Lost Birds is a musical memorial to...
The Bob Dylan story
Fri 22 May 26
The Mill Arts Centre Trust
Spiceball Park Road
Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 5QE
Come gather round people, wherever you roam …
Don’t Think Twice, head down Highway 61 past Maggie’s Farm and across Positively 4th...
61 Cornish Road - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 22 May 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,...
Hello from Heaven Exclusive Psychic Night in Didcot
Thu 21 May 26
Didcot Civic Hall, Britwell Rd, Didcot OX11 7HN
Hello from Heaven
Psychic Night in Didcot
Didcot Civic Hall, Britwell Rd, Didcot OX11 7HN
Thursday 21st May 2026?...
Dawn to Dusk - 3 concerts to chart your day: Dawn Call: Horn in Nature
Thu 21 May 26
Whiteleaf Hill (Whiteleaf Cross Car Park), Peters Lane, Princes Risborough HP27 0RP
Dawn Call: Horn in Nature
Rossini Le Rendez-vous de chasse
Brahms Étude No. 3
J.S Bach Cello Suite No...
Reflections - an exhibition by Oxford Textile Artists
Thu 21 May 26
The Oxfordshire Museum OX20 1SN
After three very successful exhibitions at the Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock, Oxford Textile Artists are delighted to be invited back to The Museum...
Hello from Heaven Psychic Night in Thame
Wed 20 May 26
The Spread Eagle Hotel Thame Oxfordshire
16-17 Cornmarket, Thame OX9 2BW
Hello from Heaven with N Irish Psychic Medium
The Spread Eagle Hotel Thame Oxfordshire
Wed 20th May 2026...
A Gift for your Garden: Telemann & Friends
Tue 19 May 26
Leander Club, White Hill, nr Henley Bridge, Henley on Thames RG9 2LP
Ensemble Hesperi
In August 1742, Telemann wrote to his friend Friedrich Armand von Uffenbach: “While music is my field and plough… over the past...
Turning Points: Candlelit Concert
Tue 19 May 26
St Mary the Virgin Church, Hambleden, Henley on Thames RG9 6RS
Huw Wiggin (saxophone) and Oliver Wass (harp)
Since forming their duo in 2016, saxophonist Huw Wiggin and harpist Oliver Wass have continued to...
Tour of the Museum Resource Centre
Tue 19 May 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...
Rewilding our Cities
Mon 18 May 26
St Mary's Church, Hart Street, Henley on Thames RG9 2AU
Rewilding Our Cities
This is a collaborative performance between the Ferio Saxophone Quartet and Dew Dance combines the Ferio’s unique eclectic...
From Sunrise to Sunset
Mon 18 May 26
St Mary's Church, Hart Street, Henley on Thames RG9 2AU
Paul Barritt violin
Katy Thomson soprano
Ana Manastireanu piano
“The forest world is waking, a thousand leaves are beginning to gleam”, writes...
Preschool Craft & Activity Mornings
Mon 18 May 26
Pendon Museum, Long Wittenham OX14 4QD
Drop-in crafts and activities for ages 3 to 5 from 10am - 12pm usually on the fourth Monday of the month in term-time...
The Priory, Charlbury - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 17 May 26
The Priory, Charlbury, Charlbury OX7 3PX
1½ acre of formal terraced topiary gardens with Italianate features. Foliage colour schemes, shrubs, parterres with fragrant plants, old roses, water...
Brightwell cum Sotwell Open Gardens - visit beautiful gardens
Sun 17 May 26
Swan Cottage, Church Lane, Brightwell cum Sotwell OX10 0SD
Spring is the perfect time to visit 10 gardens in a delightful village in south Oxfordshire. Enjoy the opportunity to admire the flowers and shrubs,...
Lime Close - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 17 May 26
Lime Close, Abingdon OX14 4HU
5 acre plantsman's garden with rare trees, shrubs, roses and bulbs. Mixed borders, raised beds, pergola, topiary and shade borders...
The Manor Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 17 May 26
The Manor Garden, Blewbury OX11 9QJ
A 10 acre blend of formal and informal landscapes. Within this small yet diverse space, you'll find herbaceous borders neatly framed by box...
Broughton Poggs & Filkins Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 17 May 26
Broughton Poggs & Filkins Gardens, nr Lechlade GL7 3JH
12 gardens and flourishing allotments in these beautiful and vibrant Cotswold stone twin villages. Scale and character vary from the grand landscape...
Sooty Opens Journey to Alice’s Wonderland at Fairytale Farm
Sat 16 May 26
Fairytale Farm, Southcombe, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX7 5QH
Join us at Fairytale Farm on Saturday 16th May 2026 for the magical launch of our brand-new ride, Journey to Alice’s Wonderland — Fairytale Farm’s...
Create a Plant Wigwam and Giant Poppy Seed Head
Sat 16 May 26
The Oxfordshire Museum OX20 1SN
About the course
On this exciting double workshop you will learn to weave two sculptural pieces for your garden, first making a 5ft plant wigwam...
Discover the Art of T'ai Ch'i: Open Morning
Sat 16 May 26
Brightwell Vineyard
Wallingford OX10 8LJ
OPEN MORNING
Come and learn about the summer classes in Yang style T'ai Ch'i on offer at Brightwell Vineyard...
Antique & Collectors Market
Sat 16 May 26
Kidlington Methodist Church OX5 2BP
2 halls of Antiques & Collectables. China, glass, jewellery, silver, vintage; artefacts, books (including a book room), banknotes, coins (ancient to...
Oppo's Farm lambing weekends
Sat 16 May 26
Gatehampton road, Goring, Oxfordshire RG8 9LU
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Create a giant willow bee
Fri 15 May 26
The Oxfordshire Museum OX20 1SN
About the course
Join Rachel for an engaging workshop where you’ll learn the art of weaving willow to create your own Bumble bee...
Evening Talk (in person & online) Brian Stovold on the Wiltshire and B
Thu 14 May 26
Pendon Museum, Long Wittenham OX14 4QD
On the evening of Thursday 14th May at 7.30pm, Brian Stovold will give a talk on the Wiltshire and Berkshire Canal...
Sir John Rutter Birthday Celebration
Thu 14 May 26
The Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ
Join the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra for a joyful evening celebrating a significant birthday of one of Britain’s most beloved composers and...
Spare Prick
Tue 12 May 26
CORN EXCHANGE WITNEY OX28 6AB
Well-meaning Star Trek geek, Frank tries to help best friend, Russ ?nd love and avoid being the odd one after his marriage break-up...
Blenheim Palace - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 10 May 26
Blenheim Palace, Woodstock OX20 1UL
Created over the centuries by esteemed garden designers such as Henry Wise and Achille Duchne, the Formal Gardens reflect a journey through the...
The Quirky Wedding Fayre at WedShed
Sun 10 May 26
WedShed at Glamping Thorpe, Glamping Thorpe, Banbury OX17 2FG
Alternative wedding fairs for rule-breakers & rebels!
Ready to shake up wedding planning? Welcome to The Quirky Wedding Fayre, the ultimate...
Brightwell cum Sotwell Spring Fair - in a churchyard!
Sat 9 May 26
West End, Brightwell cum Sotwell OX10 0RX
Come and enjoy a traditional Spring Fair in glorious Brightwell cum Sotwell. There will be the famous White Elephant Stall (for vintage favourites...
Introduction to drop spinning with wool
Sat 9 May 26
The Oxfordshire Museum OX20 1SN
About the workshop
Come and learn the ancient craft of drop spinning with wool. A drop spindle is a tool with its origins in prehistory, while...
Family fun with Shaun the Sheep and Westgate Oxford
Wed 6 May 26
Westgate Oxford, Queen Street, Oxford OX1 1PE
A new Shaun the Sheep augmented reality trail will visit Westgate Oxford this month, alongside a line-up of fun half-term activities...
Cate Cody Quintet - Swing Jazz, 1930s style
Tue 5 May 26
Dorchester Festival
Dorchester-on-Thames OX10 7HH
Cate Cody - Jazz Supper
Superb vocalist Cate Cody returns to the festival for a fifth time to entertain with her sophisticated 1930s style jazz...
Carterton May Day Fair & Car Boot Sale
Mon 4 May 26
Carterton Recreation Ground, Alvescot Road, Carterton, Oxon OX18 3JH
Carterton's Annual May Day Fair is back in 2026! It will take place this year on:
Monday 4th May 2026, 10am-4pm, On Carterton Recreation...
Roots and Ever Green
Sun 3 May 26
St Kenelm's Church, Church Enstone, Chipping Norton OX7 4NN
'Roots and Ever Green'
James Gilchrist - tenor
Shiry Rashkovsky - viola
Ian Tindale - piano
To celebrate the launch of Shipston...
Bolters Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 3 May 26
Bolters Farm, Chipping Norton OX7 3HU
A cherished old cottage garden restored over the last 18 yrs. Tumbly moss covered walls and sloping lawns down to a stream with natural planting and...
Kings Cottage - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 3 May 26
Kings Cottage, Chipping Norton OX7 3HU
An old row of cottages with mature trees, yew hedging and orchard. Interestingly laid out perennial and seasonal beds...
Block Printing
Sat 2 May 26
The Oxfordshire Museum OX20 1SN
About the Workshop
Learn how to design, carve and print accurate tessellating pattern repeats to create a multitude of intricate patterns and...
12th Lechlade Annual Vintage Rally& Country Show
Sat 2 May 26
Langley Farm, Langley Lane,
Clanfield, Bampton OX18 2RZ
12th Lechlade Annual Vintage Rally & Country Show + Craft Fair.
2nd/3rd/4thMay 2026
LANGLEY FARM, LANGLEY LANE, CLANFIELD OX18 2RZ
Opening...
Henley Arts Trail
Sat 2 May 26
36 venues across Henley area RG9 6JG
Searching for a unique and inspiring way to spend your early May Day bank holiday weekend ?
The Henley Arts Trail is what you are looking for : a...
Once in a Lifetime - The Mill Arts Centre
Fri 1 May 26
The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury OX16 5QE
Once In A Lifetime: Celebrating the Musical Visionaries of the 80s
Get ready to rewind to a time when music wasn’t just heard, it was felt...
Sulgrave Manor - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 1 May 26
Sulgrave Manor, Banbury OX17 2SD
Our garden was designed in the early 1900s by Sir Reginald Blomfield: architect, garden designer and author...
Spring Into Summer
Fri 1 May 26
The Old Town Hall, Faringdon SN7 7HU
Come and sip into the sunshine!
It's time to shake off the last of Winter and dive headfirst into the bright, breezy flavours of the...
Continuum | Sarah Spackman | 20th Anniversary Exhibition
Fri 1 May 26
Sarah Wiseman Gallery
40 - 41 South Parade
Summertown
Oxford OX2 7JL
Sarah Wiseman Gallery is pleased to announce Continuum, an upcoming solo exhibition by Sarah Spackman, marking a significant milestone in the...
ABBA Tribute night with Kiss The Teacher
Fri 1 May 26
Fat Lils
64A Corn St, Witney OX28 6BS
Join Kiss The Teacher as they perform all of ABBA's greatest and most memorable hits in their 100% ABBAtraction show...
Club Rio
Fri 1 May 26
Broadway, Didcot OX11 8RU
Club Rio Friday 1 May - the venue for over 30's featuring dance music and Anthems from the 70's, 80's and 90's right through...
Midsummer House - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 1 May 26
Midsummer House, Faringdon SN7 7QL
Midsummer Garden was designed by Justin Spink for his parents, Anthony and Penny Spink, in 2015. In 2018 Mike and Ann Collins continued designing and...
Circus Cortex at Didcot/South Oxfordshire – 30 Apr – 4 May
Thu 30 Apr 26
Edmonds Park, Park Road, Didcot OX11 8QL
Get ready—Circus Cortex Didcot is landing at Edmonds Park from 30 April to 4 May for a high-energy, family-friendly live circus show in South...
Creation Theatre presents Jekyll & Hyde
Wed 29 Apr 26
14 Osney Lane OX1 1NJ
Staged inside the haunting architecture of OVADA gallery, this new production draws audiences deep into Victorian London — into lamplit streets,...
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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!