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The Princess & the Pea - The Ballet
Sat 7 Mar 26
Cornerstone Arts, 25 Station Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 7NE
When a young Prince is in search of a bride, his mother, The Queen, is on the lookout for a real Princess...
Lost for words? Thame care home to host dementia advice event
Fri 6 Mar 26
1 Stock Road
Eastern Bypass
Thame OX9 3SP
A care home in Thame is inviting local people to its free dementia advice event.
On Friday 6th March, from 2pm–4pm, Care UK’s Cuttlebrook Hall, on...
Rachel de Thame - Gardening for Wellness and Wildlife
Thu 5 Mar 26
Benson Parish Hall, Sunnyside, Benson, Oxon OX10 6LZ
Rachel De Thame is coming to talk to Benson Garden Club on 'Gardening for Wellness and Wildlife'. All welcome
Sulgrave Manor - Open Garden for NGS
Mon 2 Mar 26
Sulgrave Manor, Banbury OX17 2SD
Our garden was designed in the early 1900s by Sir Reginald Blomfield: architect, garden designer and author...
Beatle & Buddy Holly tribute show
Sat 21 Feb 26
The Marlborough club
227 The Broadway
Didcot OX11 8RU
A live tribute show to the Beatles & Buddy Holly performed by Dave Horton plus disco. Show starts at 8...
The Show That Time Wrote
Thu 19 Feb 26
Wykham Theatre, Wykham Park Academy, Ruskin Road OX16 9HY
Step into a world where history and musical theatre collide. From the biblical to the futuristic, The Show That Time Wrote takes you on a journey...
Junior Model Making
Wed 18 Feb 26
Pendon Museum, Long Wittenham OX14 4QD
On Wednesdays in the half-term and summer holidays, from 11am-3.30pm, children aged 6-14 can participate in our free drop-in junior model making...
LVP Pantomime Treasure Island
Wed 18 Feb 26
Cooper School Performance Hall, Bicester OX26 4RS
LVP are proud to announce their 2026 panto: Treasure Island, written by Rod and Nikki Fine, directed by Julia West, with music by Steve Webber...
Lost for words? Banbury care homes to host dementia advice event
Tue 17 Feb 26
Gardner Way
Adderbury
Banbury OX17 3FW
As part of a nationwide initiative, a care home in Banbury is inviting local people to a free dementia advice event...
La Decima Musa: Music from the Golden Age of Venetian Opera 1650-1660
Mon 16 Feb 26
New College Oxford OX1 3BN
Musica Antica Rotherhithe present cantatas and extracts from operas written for Venice's public theatres in the mid-seventeenth century, many...
The Quirky Wedding Fayre at Earth Trust
Sun 15 Feb 26
Earth Trust
Earth Trust, Little Wittenham OX14 4QZ
Alternative wedding fairs for rule-breakers & rebels!
Ready to shake up wedding planning? Welcome to The Quirky Wedding Fayre, the ultimate...
Lime Close - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 15 Feb 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...
Moonrakers Album Launch
Sat 14 Feb 26
St Peter's Church, Wolvercote, OXFORD OX2 8AQ
Established Oxford-based premier folk ensemble, Moonrakers (www.moonrakers.net), are proud to announce the release of their brand new album...
Once Upon a Dinosaur: February Half-Term Fun at Fairytale Farm
Sat 14 Feb 26
Fairytale Farm, Southcombe, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX7 5QH
February Half-Term
Step back in time this February half-term for a dino-mite family adventure! Once Upon a Dinosaur returns to Fairytale Farm from...
West Ox Arts Presents ‘New Work 2026’ Exhibition
Sat 14 Feb 26
West Ox Arts Gallery
Market Square
Bampton
Oxfordshire OX18 2JH
West Ox Arts presents New Work 26
New Work 26 is an exhibition celebrating the breadth and diversity of work created by its members...
Phil Nichol 'Trying My Best' UK Tour
Thu 12 Feb 26
Glee Club, The Bullingdon, 162 Cowley Rd, Oxford , United Kingdom OX4 1UE
The multi-award-winning Canadian comedian Phil Nichol is back with his first tour in seven years – and he’s bringing the very best of his stand-up to...
Lost for words? Witney care home to host dementia advice event
Thu 12 Feb 26
Curbridge Road
Witney OX28 5HR
A care home in Witney is inviting local people to its free dementia advice event.
On Thursday 12th February, from 2pm–4pm, Care UK’s Millers...
FREE taster session with the Wantage Rock Choir
Tue 10 Feb 26
Wantage Silver Band, Tugwell Field, Reading Road, Wantage OX12 8FR
Are you looking to find a local choir to join?
Your friendly local Wantage choir is run by based musician Krisha Kaye...
23 Hid's Copse Road - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 8 Feb 26
23 Hid's Copse Road, Oxford OX2 9JJ
The garden surrounds a house built in the early 1930s (not open) on a ½ acre plot. Designed to be wildlife friendly, it has a kitchen garden, two...
6 High Street - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 8 Feb 26
6 High Street, Oxford OX2 9PE
Front, side and rear garden of a thatched cottage. Front is partly gravelled and side courtyard has many pots...
Nun the Wiser
Thu 5 Feb 26
Old Fire Station
40 George Street
Oxford OX1 2AQ
Ever wondered what nuns really do? Former showbiz agent turned would-be nun Triona Adams lifts the veil in this funny, frank, and fiercely original...
Lost for words? Wantage care home to host dementia advice event
Wed 4 Feb 26
Charlton Lodge
3 Buttercup Road
Wantage OX12 7GD
A care home in Wantage is inviting local people to its free dementia advice event.
On Wednesday 4th February, from 2pm–4pm, Care UK’s Charlton...
St Edmund Hall - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 25 Jan 26
St Edmund Hall, Oxford OX1 4AR
The gardens of St Edmund Hall are on an intimate scale, much used and loved by the college's Fellows and students...
Step Inside the Human BODY
Fri 23 Jan 26
Harwell Campus, Rutherford Avenue, Didcot OX11 0DF
Come along to experience an immersive light and science experience at Harwell Campus.
Get ready for an evening of mind-blowing science, exploring...
The Little Mermaid panto by Alex Jackson
Fri 23 Jan 26
Kennington Village Centre, Kennington Road OX1 5PG
Dive under the sea into KADs 2026 panto The Little Mermaidwhere bubbly jokes, fishy antics and magical mayhem await!...
Housebuilder to host open weekend
Sat 17 Jan 26
Redrow - Hampden Meadows, Cuxham Road, Watlington OX49 5LZ
Those looking to discover their perfect home in Oxfordshire need look no further, after Redrow South Midlands, currently building Hampden Meadows on...
Henrietta Dubrey | New Collection
Sat 17 Jan 26
40-41 South Parade
Summertown
Oxford OX2 7JL
We are pleased to present a new collection of contemporary paintings by Henrietta Dubrey, on view this January...
Creation Theatre presents Jane Austen's Lady Susan
Thu 1 Jan 26
Virtual OX2 7ED
Calling all Jane Austen fans! A daily dose of Austen in your inbox.
This year marks Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary – she was born in 1775 and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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!