Oxfordshire Events
Past Events In Oxfordshire
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Jazz evening - free admission
Mon 29 Dec 25
Lamb inn, mill street, wantage OX12 9AB
Rascals of rhythm play a betwixmas jazz special. Good varied menu at sensible prices...reserve a table at 01235 766768.
Superstars of Wrestling Witney
Sun 28 Dec 25
Witney Langdale Hall OX28 6AB
2 hours of live all action family entertainment
Featuring genuine full time pro Wrestler bringing you the WWE style event that you would usually...
Wantage Mummers Play!
Fri 26 Dec 25
10:00 Faringdon Market Place
12:00 Wantage Market Place
13:15 Childrey Village Hall OX12
Traditional Boxing Day fun with performances in Faringdon, Wantage and Childrey!
Come and experience the origin of pantomime with the usual...
Christmas Eve Carols
Wed 24 Dec 25
West End of Market Place,
Wantage OX12 8AB
Christmas Eve Carols in Wantage
Get into the festive spirit with a magical evening of Christmas carols in the West End of Wantage Marketplace...
Banbury care home to welcome community for festive fun with a nostalgi
Fri 19 Dec 25
Highmarket House Care Home - Care UK, N Bar Pl, Banbury OX16 0TD
Highmarket House, on North Bar Place is inviting people to revisit traditions from Christmas past by joining residents and team members at...
Crisis Skylight Oxford’s Annual Carol Service 2025
Thu 18 Dec 25
University Church of St Mary the Virgin, High St, Oxford OX1 4BJ
We warmly invite you to Crisis Skylight Oxford’s annual Carol Service at the University Church of St Mary the Virgin...
Christmas by Candlelight
Sat 13 Dec 25
St Mary the Virgin Church, Church Street, Chipping Norton OX7 5NT
This December, step out of the cold and into the sound of Christmas. Experience the magic of your favourite holiday movies brought to life by a...
Peter Pan: A Swashbuckling Family Panto!
Sat 13 Dec 25
Gateway Primary School, Netheravon Cl, Carterton OX18 3SF
Acting Community Thingumybogs proudly present their Christmas pantomime - 'Peter Pan'!
Come along and boo, hiss, clap, cheer and...
Carols Sing Along
Sat 13 Dec 25
St Mary's Church, Church Green, Witney OX28 4AW
Come along to St Mary’s Church on the Green, Witney to join an informal sing of popular carols amongst candles and Christmas trees...
Step back into Christmas: Thame care home to welcome community for fes
Wed 10 Dec 25
Cuttlebrook Hall Care Home - Care UK, Eastern Bypass, 1 Stock Road, Thame OX9 3FU
A care home in Thame is embracing the yuletide season by opening its doors for a special reminiscence event...
Creation Theatre presents Poems & Carols
Mon 8 Dec 25
United Reform Church Summertown OX2 7ED
Join Creation for a very special evening of poems and carols!
Many of our favourite actors, creatives and collaborators will be gathering to read...
Visit Santa on the Nature Reserve
Sun 7 Dec 25
BBOWT, Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre, Sutton Courtenay Road, Didcot OX14 4TE
Meet Santa on his day out at the nature reserve and discover how you can help give all the animals a happy Christmas...
Christmas Cheer
Sun 7 Dec 25
Chipping Norton Town Hall
Market Place OX7 5NA
Join NC3, North Cotswold Chamber Choir lead by Principal Conductor George Parris and accompanied by Boe-Jigge musicians for an evening of Christmas...
Commotio at Woodstock: A Choral Advent Celebration
Sat 6 Dec 25
St Mary Magdalene Church, Park Street, Woodstock OX20 1SJ
Oxford’s acclaimed chamber choir Commotio makes its debut at St Mary Magdalene’s, Woodstock, with a vibrant programme of contemporary choral music...
China Clay Transport by Rail - Repeat
Sat 6 Dec 25
Pendon Museum, Long Wittenham OX14 4QD
Earlier this year we hosted two very special model layouts; Andrew Ullyott's 'Wheal Elizabeth' courtesy of Jeremy Good and Iain...
Art at Christmas
Sat 6 Dec 25
North Oxford Community Centre OX2 7DP
An Arts and Craft Fair featuring 10 local artists
Abbe Humble-Bold - Ceramics
33 Cocoa - Chocolatier
Dinah Trowbridge - Painting
Victoria Joseph...
Banbury care home to deck the halls for festive open day
Sat 6 Dec 25
Highmarket House Care Home - Care UK, N Bar Pl, Banbury OX16 0TD OX16OTD
A care home in Banbury is inviting the local community to attend its festive open day, complete with a Christmas market...
Visit Santa on the Nature Reserve
Sat 6 Dec 25
Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre
Sutton Courtenay Road, Sutton Courtenay
Abingdon
Oxon OX14 4TE
Meet Santa on his day out at the nature reserve and discover how you can help give all the animals a happy Christmas...
Preschool Christmas Crafts & Activity Morning
Thu 4 Dec 25
Pendon Museum, Long Wittenham OX14 4QD
Come and join in our family fun for preschoolers with Christmas themed crafts, activities and storytelling for under 5's AND entry to the...
Storytime with Mrs Claus
Wed 3 Dec 25
BBOWT, Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre, Sutton Courtenay Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX14 4TE
Cosy stories, crafts and a present from Mrs Claus herself!
An indoor session for your toddler to enjoy meeting with Mrs Claus in a relaxed group...
Cumnor Choral Society concert The Armed Man
Sun 30 Nov 25
St. Peter & St.Paul Church Botley OX2
Cumnor Choral Society, together with the Wheatley Singers, are performing The Armed Man by Karl Jenkins...
Mendelssohn's 'Saint Paul'
Sat 29 Nov 25
High Street Methodist Church, 40 High Street, Witney OX28 6HG
Lower Windrush Choral Society presents an abridged performance of Mendelssohn’s ‘Saint Paul’ at High Street Methodist Church, Witney at 6pm on...
Creation Theatre presents The Nutcracker
Sat 29 Nov 25
North Wall Arts Centre, The North Wall Arts Centre, South Parade, Summertown OX2 7JN
Step into a world of twinkling lights, ticking clocks, and toys that might just come to life… Follow young Marie as she’s swept from her family’s...
Oxford Harmonic Choir Autumn Concert
Sat 29 Nov 25
Sheldonian Theatre
Broad Street Oxford OX1 3AZ
We celebrate Christmas this year with 4 lesser-known works from 3 very contrasting traditions. Saint-Saëns’ Oratorio de Noël (1858) is delicate and...
Christmas Market
Thu 27 Nov 25
Marriotts Walk, Witney OX28 6GW
A festive highlight for seasonal gifts, jewellery artisan foods and festive decorations.
The Marriotts Walk Christmas Market in Witney is a...
Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight
Wed 26 Nov 25
University Church of St Mary The Virgin, Oxford, Oxford OX1 4BJ
Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music, set...
Talk on the Two William Morrises of Oxfordshire
Wed 26 Nov 25
Grove Village Hall, Main Street, Grive OX12 7JY
Grove Garden and Local History Club present Marie-Louise Kerr who will be talking about two men of Oxfordshire with the same name, William Morris,...
Burford Singers - Mozart & Marianna Martines
Sun 23 Nov 25
Church of St John the Baptist
Church Green
Burford OX18 4RY
Mozart – Solemn Vespers K339
– Adagio and Fugue in C Minor
Marianna Martines (1744-1812) – Quarta Messa (1765)
Burford Singers with
Ceferina...
Christmas Fairytale 2025
Sat 22 Nov 25
Fairytale Farm, Southcombe, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX7 5QH
Step into a world of festive wonder as Fairytale Farm transforms into a sparkling Christmas Fairytale this winter!...
RIEDEL Wine Glass Experience with Maximilian Riedel, 18th Nov 2025
Tue 18 Nov 25
The Bodleian Library, University of Oxford, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG
Maximilian Riedel, an expert in wine glasses, will personally guide you through the tasting. Learn how the choice of glass influences the taste of...
Harwell Charity Craft Fair
Sun 16 Nov 25
Harwell Village Hall, High Street, Harwell OX11 0EX
The Harwell Charity Christmas Craft Fair is this Sunday!
Sunday 16th November 2025 in Harwell Village Hall (High Street, Harwell, OX11 0EX)...
A Fairytale for Christmas
Sat 15 Nov 25
Oxford New Theatre, 24-26 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AG
Following four sell-out tours, Irish Christmas concert A Fairytale for Christmas returns for its biggest tour yet this winter, including a monumental...
Davenport Road Methodist Church Christmas Fayre
Sat 15 Nov 25
Davenport Road, Witney. Oxon. OX28 6EJ
Christmas Fayre, including: Toys and Games, Stationery, Toiletries and Cakes and Produce.
Refreshments available.
Superstars of Wrestling Chipping Norton
Sat 15 Nov 25
Chipping Norton Town Hall OX7 5NA
2 hours of live all action family entertainment
Featuring genuine full time Pro Wrestler bringing you the WWE style event that you would usually...
Alfie Moore headlines our comedy night at Cassington Village Hall
Sat 15 Nov 25
Cassington Village Hall The Green, Cassington, Witney OX29 4DN
Headline act - Alfie Moore
Copper turned comedian and star of BBC hit comedy It's A Fair Cop
Alfie has written and presented 8 series of...
Christmas at Blenheim Palace
Fri 14 Nov 25
Blenheim Palace OX20 1PX
here’s No Place Like Blenheim Palace – The Iconic Light Trail is Back for 2025
The Illuminated Trail is bigger, better and brighter than ever...
Abbey Group Christmas Arts and Crafts Exhibition
Thu 13 Nov 25
St. Nicolas’ Church, Market Square, Abingdon OX14 3HG
Christmas gifts, original art, prints, cards, craft kits, jewellery and glassware
FREE ENTRY
Oxford Victorian Christmas Market
Thu 13 Nov 25
Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AS
Oxford Victorian Christmas Market 2025!
Step back in time and experience the charm of the Victorian era at the Oxford Victorian Christmas Market!...
Join our choir in Bicester for a FREE taster session
Thu 13 Nov 25
Glory Farm Primary School, Hendon Place, Sunderland Drive, Bicester OX26 4YJ
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Bicester?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...
Thame care home to mark Remembrance Day with Royal British Legion
Tue 11 Nov 25
Cuttlebrook Hall Care Home, Eastern Bypass, 1 Stock Road, Thame OX9 3FU
A care home in Thame is set to commemorate Remembrance Day with a heartfelt event for residents and the community...
Art & Craft Winter Festival at the West Ox Arts Gallery
Sat 8 Nov 25
Market Square OX18 2JH
Art & Craft Winter Festival
West Ox Arts Announces Festive Winter Festival Show – A Celebration of Local Art and Handcrafted Gifts
West Ox Arts is...
Didcot Gift and Craft Festival
Sat 8 Nov 25
Civic Hall Britwell Road Didcot OX11 7JN
Long established Didcot Gift and Craft fair of over 70 hand made arts, craft, gifts food and drink producers, in three halls...
Chris Beardshaw - Painting with Plants
Thu 6 Nov 25
Benson Parish Hall, Sunnyside, Benson, Oxon OX10 6LZ
Chris is a celebrated designer, plantsman and broadcaster and has clocked up over 35 years’ experience in the horticultural world...
Creation Theatre presents Jane Austen's Lady Susan
Wed 5 Nov 25
United Reform Church Summertown OX2 7ED
This year marks Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary – she was born in 1775 and went on to become one of the most loved novelists writing in English...
FREE taster session with the Witney Rock Choir
Wed 5 Nov 25
Ceewood Hall, Fettiplace Road, Witney OX28 5AR
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
A Song of Splendour: a celebration of the music of Orlando Gibbons
Sat 1 Nov 25
Church of St Peter & St Paul, Church of St Peter & St Paul, Deddington OX15 0SA
NC3 under conductor George Parris with Chelys Consort of Viols and soloist Edward Woodhouse presents a programme marking the 400th anniversary of the...
Burford Autumn Food & Gift Fair 2025
Sat 1 Nov 25
Warwick Hall
Church Ln
Burford OX18 4RY
Burford Autumn Food & Gift Fair 2025
Hosted by Chez Beccy Events
Free Entry
Saturday 1st November
10:00am – 4:00pm
...
Fleet Meadow Charity Autumn Fair
Sat 1 Nov 25
Fleet Meadow Community Hall
Sandringham Road OX11 8TP
The Fleet Meadow Charity Autumn Fair is back for its third year!
Saturday 1st November 2025 in Fleet Meadow Community Hall (Sandringham Road,...
Hansel & Gretel - The Ballet - A Brand New Show
Fri 31 Oct 25
Story Museum
42 Pembroke Street
Oxford OX1 1BP
The Let’s All Dance ballet company presents this captivating new ballet, adapted from the original Brothers Grimm fairytale...
THE LADYKILLERS - award winning comedy play comes to Wantage
Thu 30 Oct 25
King Alfred's Academy Theatre
Portway
WANTAGE OX12 9BY
AmEgos Theatre is thrilled to bring the hilarious comedy play THE LADYKILLERS to Wantage at the end of October...
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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!