Oxfordshire Events
Brightwell cum Sotwell Apple Day
Sun 12 Oct 25
Recreation Ground, Mackney Lane, Brightwell cum Sotwell OX10 0SQ
Come along and celebrate all things apple at the biggest and best Apple Day in Oxfordshire. You will be amazed at the display of over 50 varieties of...
Elvis Returns featuring The midnight Rebels
Sat 11 Oct 25
The Players Theatre, 3 Nelson St, Thame OX9 2DP
Elvis Returns featuring The Midnight Rebels is the epitome of the ultimate tribute show dedicated to the one and only King of Rock and Roll, Elvis...
Oxford 10 Day Food & Drink Festival
Fri 10 Oct 25
Broad Street, Oxford, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AS
The Oxford Food & Drink Festival is set to take over Broad Street this October, bringing 10 full days of food, flavour, and fun to one of the UK’s...
FREE taster session with the Didcot Rock Choir
Thu 9 Oct 25
Didcot Primary Academy, Chestnut Drive, Didcot OX11 6DP
If you are wanting to join a choir you'll find a warm welcome with us in the Didcot Rock Choir.
The local Didcot choir is run by vocal...
Join our choir in Witney for a FREE taster session
Wed 8 Oct 25
Ceewood Hall, Fettiplace Road, Witney OX28 5AR
Are you looking to join a choir?
The local Witney choir is run by Oxfordshire based musician Krisha Kaye...
Banbury care home to host monthly stroke support group
Mon 6 Oct 25
Seccombe Court Care Home, Gardner Way, Banbury OX17 3FW
A care home in Banbury is welcoming people to its support group designed for those whose lives have been affected by a stroke...
Wallingford Dollhouse and Miniature Fair
Sun 5 Oct 25
Benson Parish Hall,
Sunnyside,
Benson,
Wallingford,
Oxfordshire OX10 6LZ
Miniature Fairs would like to announce our
Dollhouse and Miniature Fair at Benson Parish Hall, Sunnyside, Benson, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10...
Alvescot Fun Dog Show
Sun 5 Oct 25
Old Stables Field, Mill Lane, Alvescot OX18 2QJ
Alvescot Fun Dog Show will be be a fun event for all the family, dog lovers and dog owners. Come along and enter a class - we have 10 fun classes,...
Traditional Jumble Sale - Brightwell cum Sotwell
Sat 4 Oct 25
Brighwell cum Sotwell Recreation Ground, Mackney Lane OX10 0SQ
Looking for a revamp for your wardrobe this autumn? Looking for some bargains for growing kids? Our traditional Jumble Sale is perfect for pre-loved,...
Illuminated Evenings 2025
Sat 4 Oct 25
Fairytale Farm, Southcombe, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX7 5QH
? Illuminated Evenings return to Fairytale Farm! ?
From 4th October – 16th November 2025, join us as dusk falls and the farm is transformed into a...
Vegan Fiesta
Sat 4 Oct 25
Marriotts Walk, Witney OX28 6GW
With up to 26 unique stalls, this event will showcase a colourful mix of hot food, deli treats, cakes, homeware, skincare, gifts and much more – from...
Madder Valley Railway Special Running Days
Sat 4 Oct 25
Pendon Museum, Long Wittenham, Oxfordshire OX14 4QD
John Ahern's historic model railway will be running on a select few days a year to help preserve this incredible creation...
Foraging Adventure Workshop
Sat 4 Oct 25
The Glade, Heath Farm, Swerford, Chipping Norton, Oxon OX7 4BN
Lizzy Farmer will be hosting a series of Foraging day throughout the seasons here at Heath Farm. Come and learn to identify wild foods on the Heath...
FREE taster session with the Didcot Rock Choir
Thu 2 Oct 25
Didcot Primary Academy, Chestnut Drive, Didcot OX11 6DP
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Didcot Rock Choir...
The Joy of Making: Everyday Materials, Extraordinary Sculpture
Thu 2 Oct 25
Unit 25, Bury Street, Abingdon, (close to Cancer Research) OX14 3QT
In our sculpture classes, we create all sorts of amazing pieces — animals, portraits, puppets and more!...
Yamaha Music School courses for children
Wed 1 Oct 25
Matrix Arts Centre,15-17 The Nursery OX14 4UA
Yamaha Music School open day for children aged 2-7 years
High-quality, engaging, structured music lessons for children
What makes the Yamaha...
Join our choir in Witney for a FREE taster session
Wed 1 Oct 25
Ceewood Hall, Fettiplace Road, Witney OX28 5AR
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
Your friendly local Witney choir is run by singing teacher Krisha Kaye...
Woodland Yoga and Wild Water Swimming
Sun 28 Sep 25
The Glade, Heath Farm, Swerford, Chipping Norton, Oxon OX7 4BN
Come and enjoy a morning of well-being with Sasha Buckman-Barbour in the beautiful grounds of Heath Farm...
Fine Food & Craft Market
Sat 27 Sep 25
Marriotts Walk, Witney OX28
Indulge your senses in flavours and creativity at our upcoming Fine Food & Craft Market.
Join us for tasty treats, handmade treasures and perfect...
Harvest-Time Herbals: Entering Autumn with Medicinal Stores for The Da
Sat 27 Sep 25
Braziers Park School OX10 6AN
About the event:
We will spend a weekend drawing in from the land, preparing harvests of the summer season into healing medicines for the cold...
Knitwear Repair and Decor with Iron on Patches Workshop
Sat 27 Sep 25
Orinoco Scrapstore - Banbury
57-58 High St, Banbury OX16 5JJ
Join Vintage-Patch for a Knitwear Repair and Decor with Iron-on Patches Workshop at Orinoco Scrapstore - Banbury for a fun and creative event...
West Ox Arts Presents ‘The Power Of Nature’ Exhibition
Sat 27 Sep 25
Market Square OX18 2JH
The West Ox Arts Gallery Presents The Power of Nature Exhibition
Bampton, 21 September - 25 October – The West Ox Arts Gallery is proud to announce...
Sherlock Holmes - The Sign Of The Four
Fri 26 Sep 25
The Players Theatre, 3 Nelson St, Thame OX9 2DP
Don't Go Into The Cellar Theatre Company return with another intriguing Sherlock Holmes drama. In this original one-man show, Jonathan Goodwin...
Exhibition Celebration: Our Oxford: 50 Years, 50 Stories
Fri 26 Sep 25
Oxford Town Hall,
St Aldate’s,
Oxford OX1 1BX
Join us at our next museum late event to celebrate the completion of our community co-curated exhibition, Our Oxford: 50 Years, 50 Stories...
Badapple Theatre Company present 'Crumbs'
Fri 26 Sep 25
Ashbury Village Hall, Chapel Lane, Ashbury SN6 8LS
Badapple Theatre return once more with the long-awaited comedy, clowning and live baking sequel to their groundbreaking hit show The Daily...
Curating Spaces | Panel Discussion at Sarah Wiseman Gallery
Thu 25 Sep 25
Sarah Wiseman Gallery
40 - 41 South Parade
Summertown
Oxford OX2 9AZ
We are delighted to announce our forthcoming panel discussion ‘Curating Spaces’, featuring Gallery Director Sarah Wiseman, Interior Designer Nicola...
FREE taster session with the Wantage Rock Choir
Tue 23 Sep 25
Wantage Silver Band, Tugwell Field, Reading Road, Wantage OX12 8FR
If you are wanting to learn to sing you'll find just what you were looking for with us in the Rock Choir...
Chastleton House and Gardens
Sun 21 Sep 25
Chastleton House, Chastleton, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 0SU
Heritage Open Day: Chastleton is a rare gem of a Jacobean house, barely changed over 400 years. Behind its Cotswold stone exterior is an atmospheric...
50 Plantation Road - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 21 Sep 25
50 Plantation Road, Oxford OX2 6JE
Surprisingly spacious city garden designed in specific sections. North facing front garden, side alley filled with shade loving climbers...
River & Rowing Museum
Sat 20 Sep 25
Mill Meadows, Henley-on-Thames RG9 1BF
Heritage Open Day: The River & Rowing Museum will be open for free on the 20th and 21st September to welcome visitors looking to explore the...
North Leigh Roman Villa Mosaic
Sat 20 Sep 25
North Leigh Roman Villa, East End, nr North Leigh, Witney OX29 6PZ
Heritage Open Day: English Heritage's North Leigh Roman Villa Volunteers will open the site's beautiful 4th century mosaic 11am -5pm 20 &...
The Denotones 60s experience at Witney corn exchange
Sat 20 Sep 25
Corn Exchange
19 Market Square, Witney , UK OX28 6AB
This sensational show brings you many of the greatest hits of the 60’s, from the biggest artists of the time, including, Beatles, Frankie Valli,...
Henley Masonic Centre Thames Lodge
Sat 20 Sep 25
Thames Lodge Henley Masonic Centre, 61 Reading Road, Henley-on-Thames RG9 1AB
Heritage Open Day: Thames Lodge - incorporating Henley Masonic Centre Come and see the inside of our remarkable building, the Henley Masonic Centre-...
FREE taster session with the Bicester Rock Choir
Thu 18 Sep 25
Glory Farm Primary School, Hendon Place, Sunderland Drive, Bicester OX26 4YJ
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The Bicester Rock Choir is led by local vocal coach Liga Milune...
FREE taster session with the Didcot Rock Choir
Thu 18 Sep 25
Didcot Primary Academy, Chestnut Drive, Didcot OX11 6DP
Are you looking to join a choir?
Your friendly local Didcot choir is run by vocal tutor Krisha Kaye...
FREE taster session with the Didcot Rock Choir
Thu 18 Sep 25
Didcot Primary Academy, Chestnut Drive, Didcot OX11 6DP
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Didcot Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the Didcot Rock Choir
Thu 18 Sep 25
Didcot Primary Academy, Chestnut Drive, Didcot OX11 6DP
If you are wanting to find a local choir to join you'll find just what you were looking for with us in the Didcot Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the Didcot Rock Choir
Thu 18 Sep 25
Didcot Primary Academy, Chestnut Drive, Didcot OX11 6DP
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Didcot?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...
Tower Tours at St Peter's Church Wallingford
Wed 17 Sep 25
St Peter's Church, Thames Street, St Thomas' Church, Wallingford OX10 0BH
Heritage Open Day: Tower Tours of St Peter's Church. A special Heritage Open Days event giving visitors the rare opportunity to climb the small...
Join our choir in Witney for a FREE taster session
Wed 17 Sep 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!...
Kings Arms Barn
Wed 17 Sep 25
Kings Arms Barn, Kings Road, Henley-on-Thames RG9 2DG
Heritage Open Day: Visit the Grade II Listed Kings Arms Barn. Visit the Kings Arms Barn, a beautiful old building that started life in 1601/02 as...
Henley Town Hall
Wed 17 Sep 25
Market Place, Henley-on-Thames RG9 2AQ
Heritage Open Day: Visit the Grade II* Listed Town Hall Visit the Town Hall, view the architecture and artwork contained within the building and meet...
Join our choir in Banbury for a FREE taster session
Tue 16 Sep 25
Marlborough Road Methodist Church, Marlborough Road, Banbury OX16 5BZ
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
The Banbury Rock Choir is led by local musician Liga Milune...
Home Educators' Day: Habitats with Stream Dipping
Tue 16 Sep 25
BBOWT, Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre, Sutton Courtenay Road, Didcot. OX14 4TE
Here on the nature reserve there are lots of different habitats, each sheltering different plants and animals...
Waterperry Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Tue 16 Sep 25
Waterperry Gardens, Wheatley OX33 1JZ
Eight acres of beautifully landscaped ornamental gardens featuring a spectacular 200ft herbaceous border...
Greys Court
Mon 15 Sep 25
National Trust, Greys Court, Rotherfield Greys, Henley-on-Thames RG9 4PG
Heritage Open Day: Discover a picturesque 16th-century mansion and tranquil gardens in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire...
New College
Sun 14 Sep 25
Holywell Street, Oxford OX1 3BN
Heritage Open Day: Discover one of Oxford's oldest colleges for Oxford Open Doors. An incredible opportunity to see the City Wall dating from...
Green Templeton College
Sun 14 Sep 25
Green Templeton College, 43 Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 6HG
Heritage Open Day: Celebrating over 250 years of the Radcliffe Observatory, the college together with the University of Oxford Astrophysics...
Osney Lock Hydro
Sun 14 Sep 25
Osney Lock, East Street, Osney Island, Oxford OX2 0AX
Heritage Open Day: Osney Lock Hydro is the first community-owned hydro to be built and operating on the Thames...
Port Meadow Bailey Bridge Talk
Sun 14 Sep 25
Walton Well Road, Oxford OX2 6ED
Heritage Open Day: An in-situ overview of this famous WW2 bridge format, how it was built and why it is there...
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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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