Oxfordshire Events
Past Events In Oxfordshire
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Broughton Grange - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 26 Apr 26
Broughton Grange, Banbury OX15 5DS
An impressive 25 acres of gardens and light woodland in an attractive Oxfordshire setting. The centrepiece is a large terraced walled garden created...
Central North Oxford Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 25 Apr 26
Central North Oxford Gardens, Oxford OX2 6HY
Three very different town gardens. 50 Plantation Road is a surprisingly wide and deep garden in two parts: lovely trees and planting, lots of pots,...
Badapple Theatre Company present 'Crumbs'
Sat 25 Apr 26
Cassington Village Hall
The Green
Cassington OX29 4DN
Badapple Theatre presents the long-awaited sequel to their hit show The Daily Bread!
Crumbs is a laugh-out-loud, one-woman comedy from Kate Bramley...
Beginners Watercolour with Claire
Fri 24 Apr 26
The Oxfordshire Museum OX20 1SN
About the workshop
Always wanted to have a go at watercolour painting? Painted a long time ago but can't remember your ultramarine from your...
Swing from Paris at St Mary's Church, Long Wittenham
Thu 23 Apr 26
St Mary's Church, Long Wittenham, Abingdon OX14 4QN
An evening of Parisian-flavoured music
Creation Theatre presents The Bard’s Birthday Party!
Thu 23 Apr 26
Summertown United Reformed Church, Banbury Road, Summertown OX2 7ED
Shakespeare lovers all over the world celebrate on April 23rd, which is both the day Shakespeare was born and the day he died...
Create a Rush breadbasket or place mats
Sat 18 Apr 26
The Oxfordshire Museum OX20 1SN
About the Workshop
Explore the strength and versatility of English bulrush and make a breadbasket or two placemats...
Banbury Cross Sailing Club Open Day
Sat 18 Apr 26
Grimsbury Reservoir
Banbury OX16 3JJ
OPEN DAY
SATURDAY 18TH APRIL 10AM-3PM
COME AND TRY SAILING FREE OF CHARGE*
SEE OUR SAILING MEMBERSHIP AND TRAINING PACKAGES
All at our...
Johns' Boys Welsh Male Voice Choir 2026 Uk Tour
Sat 18 Apr 26
Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1BX
Join Johns’ Boys Welsh Male Choir as they celebrate 10 incredible years of music-making with their 2025 UK Anniversary Tour! ...
Kidlington Methodist Church Antique & Collectors Market
Sat 18 Apr 26
Kidlington Methodist Church OX52BP OX5 2BP
2 Halls of Antiques & Collectables, China, glass, die-cast, jewellery including art deco, books and a book room, silver, artefacts coins, ancient...
The Story Museum
Wed 15 Apr 26
42, Pembroke Street, Rochester House OX1 1BP
Step into a world of stories no matter what your age. Buy an all-day ticket to The Story Museum's galleries and enjoy unlimited access to The...
Zumba Class
Tue 14 Apr 26
West Wing Studio - Abingdon
Coxeter House, Abingdon OX14 3RG
Enjoy 1 hour fun Zumba dance class at the centre of Abingdon at West Wing Studio!
This class is suitable for all dancers any level from beginners...
Tour of the Museum Resource Centre
Mon 13 Apr 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...
Cultivating Emotional Intelligence
Mon 13 Apr 26
The Global Retreat Centre
Nuneham Estate, Nuneham Courtenay OX44 9PG
Being more aware of what’s within us and around us
Perhaps our greatest challenge is noticing how and why we create and feel our emotions - and...
Sleeping Beauty - The Ballet
Sun 12 Apr 26
Kenton Theatre
19 New Street
Henley on Thames RG9 2BP
SLEEPING BEAUTY - A sumptuous show with classical beauty
Let’s All Dance is delighted to present this much-loved ballet for the whole family...
Magdalen College - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 12 Apr 26
Magdalen College, Oxford OX1 4AU
60 acres inc deer park, college lawns, numerous trees 150-200 yrs old; notable herbaceous and shrub plantings...
Soul Gym
Sun 12 Apr 26
The Global Retreat Centre OX44 9PG
A practical inner training experience designed to strengthen the mind through spiritual fitness. Using a familiar gym-style format: warm-up,...
50-52 North Hinksey Lane - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 12 Apr 26
50-52 North Hinksey Lane, Oxford OX2 0LY
This wider than average town garden is on a sloping site with mature fruit trees. The garden is laid out on different levels with lawns and mixed...
3 Halliday Lane - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 12 Apr 26
3 Halliday Lane, Oxford OX2 0FG
Small town garden of a new house (not open) recently laid out on the site of old riding stables. Crevice garden at the front planted with more than...
Grove Garden & Local History Club SPRING SHOW
Sat 11 Apr 26
Grove Village Hall
Main Street
Grove OX12 7JY
The Spring Show will be held with entries accepted from everyone, not only Grove residents. 40p an entry with cash prizes...
Vintage Crafts Day
Sat 11 Apr 26
Pendon Museum, Long Wittenham OX14 4QD
On Saturday 11th April we will be hosting a family friendly crafts day featuring a selection of vintage rural crafts from the Pendon period (around...
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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!