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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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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!...
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...
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...
Abingdon Artists Autumn Exhibition
Tue 28 Oct 25
Christ Church Barn, Northcourt Road, Abingdon OX14 1PL
A colourful mix of artworks by enthusiastic local and professional artists. Original artworks and cards for sale...
Westgate Oxford hosts family-friendly activities this half term
Tue 28 Oct 25
Westgate Oxford, Queen Street, Oxford OX1 1PE
Westgate Oxford is hosting free activities to keep the family entertained this October half term, from curious treasure trails and crafting capers to...
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience @ Oxford
Tue 28 Oct 25
Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House, Church Way, Iffley Village, Oxford OX4 4DZ
Celebrating 50 years of Fawlty Towers, this ‘fresh comic invention’ (British Comedy Guide) continues to reign supreme as the longest-running and most...
Half Term Art Classes/ Helloween
Mon 27 Oct 25
15 Stockey End OX14 2NF
Over this sessions our young artists (5-12 years old) will explore both sculpture and painting techniques, working with a mix of recycled and...
Lime Close - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 26 Oct 25
Lime Close, Abingdon OX14 4HU
Five acre plantsman's garden with rare trees, shrubs, roses and bulbs. Mixed borders, raised beds, pergola, topiary and shade borders...
Conscious Evolution
Sat 25 Oct 25
Braziers Park School OX10 6AN
About this event:
The Conscious Evolution Collage is a collaborative and creative workshop designed to help you understand and address the complex...
Moonrakers
Sat 25 Oct 25
St James the Great church , STONESFIELD, Oxon OX29 8PP
Four-piece Moonrakers (www.moonrakers.net) perform sparkling and unique arrangements of traditional British folk songs and tunes as well as their own...
Antique & Collectors Market
Sat 25 Oct 25
Kidlington Methodist Church OX5 2BP
2 Halls (33 tables)) of antiques, vintage, and collectables: China, glass, silver, jewellery including art deco, artefacts, books (& book-room),...
All Hallows' Eve Family Activities
Sat 25 Oct 25
Pendon Museum, Long Wittenham OX14 4QD
On the weekend of 25th, 26th and Wednesday 29th of October we'll be running family friendly seasonal activities including a special museum...
Fine Food & Craft Market
Sat 25 Oct 25
Marriotts Walk OX28 6GW
Welcome to our Fine Food & Craft Market! Join us for a day filled with delicious treats and unique handmade crafts...
Scarily Ever After: Fairy Tale Villains
Sat 25 Oct 25
Fairytale Farm, Southcombe, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX7 5QH
This half-term, Fairytale Farm invites you to a Halloween adventure that’s magical, mischievous, and made for families.
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Tell Your Story Festival 2025
Sat 25 Oct 25
Castle Quay Shopping Centre, Castle St OX16 5UN
People’s Theatre Collective is thrilled to announce the return of its biannual Tell Your Story Festival – a vibrant, youth-led celebration of...
FREE taster session with the Abingdon Rock Choir
Thu 23 Oct 25
Wootton & Dry Sandford Community Centre, Lamborough Hill, Wootton, Abingdon OX13 6DA
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
Your friendly local Abingdon choir is run by vocal teacher Krisha Kaye...
Halloween at Blenheim Palace
Thu 23 Oct 25
Blenheim Palace, Woodstock OX20 1PX
Join us at Blenheim Palace for a series of thrilling installations and immersive encounters that will delight chill-seekers of all ages and get...
Talking Heads by Alan Bennett
Wed 22 Oct 25
The Mill Arts Centre, Spiceball Park Road, Banbury OX16 5QE
Two classic monologues from Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads:
A Lady Of Letters - Irene Ruddock is not afraid to speak, or rather write, her mind...
Denim Jeans Repair and Decor with Iron on Patches Workshop
Sat 18 Oct 25
Orinoco Scrapstore - Banbury
57-58 High St, Banbury OX16 5JJ
Join Vintage-Patch for a Denim Jeans Repair and Decor with Iron-on Patches Workshop at the Orinoco Scrapstore - Banbury for a fun and creative event...
Bampton Autumn Food & Gift Fair 2025
Sat 18 Oct 25
Bampton Village Hall & The Market Tavern OX18 2JH
Bampton Village Hall & The Market Tavern, Market Square, OX18 2JH
Free entry!
Welcome to the Bampton Autumn Food & Gift Fair!...
Free Salsa lesson Didcot
Wed 15 Oct 25
Candytuft Wy, Didcot OX11 6FF
Didcot Community – Let’s Dance!
We are excited to invite YOU to a FREE Cuban Salsa Lesson happening right here in Didcot!
...
FREE taster session with the Witney Rock Choir
Wed 15 Oct 25
Ceewood Hall, Fettiplace Road, Witney OX28 5AR
If you are wanting to join a choir you'll find a warm welcome with us in the Witney Rock Choir.
The Witney Rock Choir is led by...
Join our choir in Oxford for a FREE taster session
Wed 15 Oct 25
The Swan School, Marston Ferry Road, Oxford OX2 7WP
Are you looking to find a choir?
The Oxford Rock Choir is led by choir leader Krisha Kaye. The choir is for all ages and all the local...
The Virtuoso Cello
Sun 12 Oct 25
St Nicolas Church, 6 Market Place, Abingdon OX14 3HG
3 Cellos - Jane Fenton, Jacqueline Johnson, Kath Sharman - performing works by Bach, Haydn, Elgar, Sarasate, Villa Lobos, with a smattering of...
Children's music course open day
Sun 12 Oct 25
Matrix Arts Centre, 15-17 The Nursery OX14 4UA
Yamaha Music School open day for children aged 2-7 years - come and try a lesson!
High-quality, engaging, structured music lessons for...
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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!