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Through a Royal Lens - the Royal Family since the start of photography

Through a Royal Lens - the Royal Family since the start of photography Today to Mon 21 Sep Blenheim Palace, Woodstock OX20 1UL A major photography exhibition - an absolute 'must-see' for anyone interested in the Royal family or the history of photography from its...
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Explore the ABCs of nature at Westgate Oxford this summer

Today Westgate Oxford, Queen Street, Oxford OX1 1PE A brand-new event for families has launched at Westgate Oxford this summer: the Natural History Museum London ‘ABC’ Trail, a collaboration with the...
Discover Clubs and Organisations in Oxfordshire

Bodleian Law Library

Fri 11 Sep and Sat 12 Sep St. Cross Building, Manor Road, Oxford OX1 3UR Heritage Open Day: One of the largest law libraries in the United Kingdom, housed in a landmark modern building by Leslie Martin and Colin St John...

Lives in Stone: Witney's Everyday Histories

Fri 11 Sep and Sat 12 Sep Tower Hill Cemetery Chapel, Tower Hill, Witney OX28 5ES Heritage Open Day: Discover Witney's past through the lives and occupations of those buried at Tower Hill Cemetery...

St Frideswide Church

Sat 12 Sep St Frideswide Church, Botley Road, Oxford OX2 0BL Heritage Open Day: Explore the Grade II* 1872 Gothic-Revival church by S. S. Teulon, celebrated for its 1931 Geoffrey Webb Easter windows and a rare...

Town Hall - Exhibitions

Sat 12 Sep Town Hall, Market Place, Chipping Norton OX7 5NA Heritage Open Day: In the Lower Hall of the Town Hall, there will be free exhibitions curated by the Chipping Norton Museum...

Rewley Road Fire Station

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep Fire Station, Rewley Road, Oxford OX1 2EH Heritage Open Day: Come visit a fully operational Fire Station & learn all about our fire engines & the firefighters who crew them...

Bodleian Libraries - Victorian Printing and Family make and take

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep Bodleian Library, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG Heritage Open Day: Victorian Printing: Have a go at using our Victorian printing press to make your very own printed keepsake to take home...

University Church of St Mary the Virgin

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep St. Marys Church, High Street, Oxford OX1 4BJ Heritage Open Day: We will be offering volunteer-led Church History Tours, the launch of a new 'Equally Oxford' Exhibition, a...

Benson- a village and its history

Sat 12 Sep St Helen's Church, Church Road, Benson, Wallingford OX10 6SF Heritage Open Day: Find out more about this South Oxfordshire village's history and some of its notable residents...

Warneford 200: Warneford Walk and Therapy Garden

Sat 12 Sep Warneford Hospital, Warneford Lane, Headington, Oxford OX3 7JX Heritage Open Day: Explore 200 years of mental health history through a self-guided audio walk across the Warneford Hospital grounds, including the...

Vishuddha Yoga Centre

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep Vishuddha Yoga Centre, 16 East Street, Oxford OX2 0AU Heritage Open Day: Vishuddha is a modern, purpose-built, award winning yoga centre in a beautiful Thames-side setting offering free yoga classes or...

Balliol Historic Collections Centre at Cross Church

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep St Cross Church, St Cross Road, Oxford OX1 3UH Heritage Open Day: Visit St Cross Church and discover the surprising range of material created by children in Balliol College's Historic...

Pendon Museum, Long Wittenham open days

Sat 12 Sep, Sun 13 Sep, Wed 16 Sep Pendon Museum, High Street, Long Wittenham, Abingdon OX14 4QD Heritage Open Day: A rare opportunity to visit the miniature world of Pendon Museum for FREE for three days only!...

Ready, Steady, Print!

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep Key Learning Centre, Oxford Castle, Oxford OX1 1BY Heritage Open Day: Come and try our pop-up silk-screen printing workshop at Oxford Castle. This taster event is led by local artist Mani, who will...

The Painted Room

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep The Painted Room, 3 Cornmarket, Oxford OX1 3EX Heritage Open Day: Hidden at the heart of Cornmarket Street you can find the 14th-century, timber-framed Crown Tavern, complete with oak-panelled...

Holywell Cemetery

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep Holywell Cemetery, 10 St Cross Road, Oxford OX1 3TU Heritage Open Day: Come and have a look around Holywell Cemetery. There will be events and tours happening throughout the day.

Yarnton Manor

Sat 12 Sep Yarnton Manor, Church Lane, Yarnton, Kidlington OX5 1PY Heritage Open Day: A lovingly renovated Jacobean manor house, gardens and newly opened library in the old Tithe barn, now being used for theological...

Draw Your Witney!

Sat 12 Sep Witney & District Museum, 75 High Street, Witney OX28 6JA Heritage Open Day: Help create a giant community artwork celebrating Witney! Draw your favourite shops, landmarks and special places, real,...

Pavlova Wind Quintet at St Michael at the North Gate

Sat 12 Sep St Michael at the Northgate, Cornmarket Street, Oxford OX1 3EY Heritage Open Day: Pavlova Wind Quintet - A programme of light, popular classical music for an autumn afternoon...

St Mary's Church, Trinity Room

Sat 12 Sep St. Marys Church, Chapel Lane, Chipping Norton OX7 5YL Heritage Open Day: Not usually open to the public, the Trinity Room will be exclusively opening its doors on this special occasion...

Chapel of St. Bartholomew

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep Chapel of St. Bartholomew, off Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 2AJ Heritage Open Day: 14th century stone chapel Come along and visit the Chapel of St. Bartholomew, a 14th century stone chapel formerly part of the...

South Oxford Community Centre

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep Lake Street, Oxford OX1 4RP Heritage Open Day: Demonstrations and find out more about the Centre Demonstrations will be happening over the 2 days from some of our groups...

St Giles' Church

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep St Giles' Church, 10 Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 6HT Heritage Open Day: St Giles’ Church, a 900 year old church, welcomes visitors The church will be open for visitors...

Chipping Norton Museum

Sat 12 Sep Chipping Norton Museum, 4 High Street, Chipping Norton OX7 5AD Heritage Open Day: Chipping Norton Museum will be freely open to the public for extended hours. The Museum’s collection began with a large donation...

Bodleian Libraries - Printing in the Old Bodleian's Schola Musicae

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep University of Oxford, Bodleian Library, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG Heritage Open Day: Join the printing team in the old Bodleian’s printing press workshop and learn about historical printing methods from the time...

North Parade Market

Sat 12 Sep North Parade Avenue, Oxford OX2 6LX Heritage Open Day: The market is held twice monthly in North Parade Avenue, which has a wonderful diversity of architectural styles...

Art & Talking, Humorous Historical Talk

Sat 12 Sep Art & Talking, 6 Middle Row, Chipping Norton OX7 5NH Heritage Open Day: Richard Martin of Cotswold Woollen Weavers will be delivering a humorous historical talk on wool in the Cotswolds through the...

Blavatnik School of Government

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, 120 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6GG Heritage Open Day: Visitors are invited to explore the Blavatnik School of Government building through self-guided tours between 10:00 and 15:00 on...

Town Hall - Historical Talks

Sat 12 Sep Town Hall, Market Place, Chipping Norton OX7 5NA Heritage Open Day: Expert talks on fascinating moments and developments in Chipping Norton's history...

Oxford Archaeology

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep Oxford Castle Prison, 44-46 Oxford Castle, Oxford OX1 1AY Heritage Open Day: Come and meet the archaeologists from Oxford Archaeology. Learn about our work in Oxford through the finds and sites excavated...

Plans, plans, plans! at the Museum of Oxford

Sat 12 Sep Museum of Oxford, Town Hall, St. Aldates, Oxford OX1 1BX Heritage Open Day: A rare chance to explore some of the thousands of buildings plans, dating from the 1880s to the 1930s, which are stored in the...

St Mary's Church, Chalgrove

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep St Mary's Church, Church Lane, Chalgrove OX44 7SD Heritage Open Day: A short video about the medieval wall paintings will be shown every half hour. Guided tours of the paintings and other heritage in...

The Oxford Oratory

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep The Oratory, 25 Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 6HA Heritage Open Day: Visit Oxford's oldest Catholic church, opened in 1875. The Oratory is the oldest Catholic church in Oxford...

Museum of Oxford

Sat 12 Sep Town Hall, St. Aldates, Oxford OX1 1BX Heritage Open Day: Free entry to the Museum of Oxford's galleries for Oxford Open Doors Uncover the real Oxford at the only museum dedicated to...

Lucy Group Ltd - Head Office

Sat 12 Sep W Lucy & Co, Eagle Works, Walton Well Road, Oxford OX2 6EE Heritage Open Day: Lucy Group Ltd - Past and Present. Visit Lucy's Head Office on the site of the old factory...

Nuffield College

Sat 12 Sep Nuffield College, New Road, Oxford OX1 1NF Heritage Open Day: Explore Nuffield College: discover the legacy of Lord Nuffield ahead of the college’s 90th anniversary celebrations next year...

St Barnabas Jericho

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep 48 Cardigan Street, Jericho, Oxford OX2 6BG Heritage Open Day: St Barnabas is a basilica style church in a modern Anglo-Catholic tradition that welcomes all...

The Fibreworks

Sat 12 Sep The Fibreworks, 10A Middle Row, Chipping Norton OX7 5NH Heritage Open Day: Meet local Cotswold sheep, learn about their wool, and watch skilled spinners demonstrate the traditional craft of turning fleece...

Magdalen College

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep Magdalen College, High Street, Oxford OX1 4AU Heritage Open Day: Visit the College and grounds on Saturday and Sunday for Oxford Open Doors! On Sunday 13 September the Old Library will be open,...

Woven with Faith: Methodism and the Making of Witney

Sat 12 Sep, Mon 14 Sep to Fri 18 Sep High Street Methodist Church, 40 High Street, Witney OX28 6HG Heritage Open Day: Learn about the remarkable Early family of Methodist blanket-makers, and their contribution to the history and life of Witney, in...

Stone Carving at Oxford Castle Prison

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep Oxford Castle Prison, 44-46 Oxford Castle, Oxford OX1 1AY Heritage Open Day: Oxford has a rich and living history of stone carving. Come and see a group of stone carvers in action at Oxford Castle: watch...

St Alban's Church

Sat 12 Sep Charles Street, Oxford OX4 3AU Heritage Open Day: St Alban's is a peaceful church and hall tucked neatly in an East Oxford side street...

The Church of St John the Evangelist, New Hinksey

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep Vicarage Road, Oxford OX1 4RE Heritage Open Day: The doors will be open at St John's, and a warm welcome awaits! St John's was consecrated in 1900 after a design by...

St Columba’s United Reformed Church

Sat 12 Sep Alfred Street, Oxford OX1 4EH Heritage Open Day: Church open for visits. St. Columba's was founded as a chaplaincy to Presbyterian students by the Presbyterian Church of...

North Hinksey Conduit House

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep Harcourt Hill, Oxford OX2 9AS Heritage Open Day: Rare chance to see inside this historic conduit house. Built during the early 17th century, it was part of a system designed to...

Corpus Christi College Barge Open Day

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep Corpus Christi Barge, Meadow Lane, Oxford OX4 4BJ Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to look inside one of the remaining Oxford college barges. An opportunity to visit a special part of Oxford’s...

Oxford Bus Museum - Heritage Buses

Sat 12 Sep Broad Sreet, Oxford OX1 3BH Heritage Open Day: Free rides on heritage buses will be provided round the town centre. Providing a free bus service around Oxford City...

Girlguiding Oxfordshire

Sat 12 Sep Jubilee House and Campsite, Horton Road, Oxford OX33 1AQ Heritage Open Day: A chance to find out about Girlguiding's history in Oxfordshire There will be a display of Guide uniforms from the past,...

Rhodes House

Sat 12 Sep South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3RG Heritage Open Day: Drop in to Rhodes House, a historic Grade II* listed country house in the heart of Oxford, and explore our art exhibits, stroll...

St John’s College

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep St. Giles, Oxford OX1 3JP Heritage Open Day: Visit St John’s & discover nearly 500 years of history, magnificent architecture, and tranquil gardens...

Alliance Française d'Oxford

Sat 12 Sep 30 Polstead Road, Oxford OX2 6TN Heritage Open Day: Come and test your French level for free! Come and test your French level for free!...

Castle Mound

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep Oxford Castle & Prison, 44-46 Oxford Castle, New Road, Oxford OX1 1AY Heritage Open Day: Climb the mound of the 11th-century motte-and-bailey castle with its 13th-century well chamber. The view from the top is fabulous!...

Isis Lock, South Oxford Canal

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep Isis Lock, South Oxford Canal, Oxford OX1 2RQ Heritage Open Day: Visit the gateway to the South Oxford Canal and learn about the people, culture, and economics that have played an important part...

Merton College

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep Merton College, Merton Street, Oxford OX1 4JD Heritage Open Day: Merton College welcomes visitors to explore the College's grounds and its beautiful gardens...

Oxford Printmakers

Sat 12 Sep Oxford Printmakers, Christadelphian Hall, Tyndale Road, Oxford OX4 1JL Heritage Open Day: Exhibition of work entitled 'Food and Drink' Come and see an exhibition of new prints exploring the theme of Food and...

Osney Island walking tour

Sat 12 Sep Holly Bush pub, 106 Bridge Street, Osney, Oxford OX2 0BD Heritage Open Day: Walking tours of the nineteenth-century Osney Town will be accompanied by a display of objects and documents associated with the...

MINI Plant Oxford

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep MINI Plant Oxford, Eastern Bypass Road, Cowley, Oxford OX4 6NL Heritage Open Day: Explore the MINI plant’s museum and heritage area, showcasing cars through the decades, and celebrating the 25th anniversary of...

Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum

Sat 12 Sep Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum, Drayton St. Leonard, Wallingford OX10 7BG Heritage Open Day: Visit the Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum and learn about this amazing marques history, from where it all began, over 110 years...

St Martin's Church, Sandford St Martin

Sat 12 Sep Ledwell Road, Sandford St Martin, Chipping Norton OX7 7AH Heritage Open Day: Peaceful 13th-century church, listed Grade II*, with 12th-century font, Elizabeth I Royal Arms, John Piper window of St Martin and...

Banbury Historical Society Open Day at Banbury Museum

Sat 12 Sep Banbury Museum, Castle Quay, Spiceball Park Road, Banbury OX16 2PQ Heritage Open Day: A chance to explore and learn about objects of local significance from the museums collection and recent local excavations...

City of Oxford Silver Band

Sat 12 Sep Oxford Castle Quarter, Oxford OX1 1AY Heritage Open Day: Oxford Castle Performances The City of Oxford Silver Band will be performing at Oxford Castle on Saturday...

St Ebbe's Church

Sat 12 Sep St. Ebbes Church, Pennyfarthing Place, Oxford OX1 1QF Heritage Open Day: Come and see inside St Ebbe's church, one of the oldest churches in Oxford. St Ebbe’s is one of the oldest churches in...

Stephen A Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities

Sat 12 Sep The Stephen A Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 6GG Heritage Open Day: Step inside the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities and explore some of Oxford’s newest spaces for research, teaching,...

University College

Sat 12 Sep University College, High Street, Oxford OX1 4BH Heritage Open Day: The oldest College in Oxford opens its gates and offers you the opportunity to visit The Shelley Memorial, The Chapel, The Hall,...

Oxford Quakers - Friends' Meeting House

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep 43 St. Giles, Oxford OX1 3LW Heritage Open Day: Welcome to Oxford Local Quaker Meeting, situated in the heart of the city. Come and visit our beautiful Meeting House and gardens...

St Mary and St John's Church

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep St Mary and St John's Church, Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UH Heritage Open Day: Come along and visit St Mary and St John's Church, Cowley Road St Mary and St John's is a late Victorian, Gothic...

Wesley Memorial Methodist Church

Sat 12 Sep Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, New Inn Hall Street, Oxford OX1 2DH Heritage Open Day: One of Methodism's finest Neo-gothic churches, Oxford's first winner of the coveted Gold Eco Church Award and proud to...

Old Road Campus Research Building

Sat 12 Sep The Old Road Campus Research Building, University of Oxford, Old Road Campus, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford OX3 7DQ Heritage Open Day: Join us at the Old Road Campus Research Building to learn about the biomedical research done at Oxford University where we will...

Christian Science Church, Oxford

Sat 12 Sep First Church of Christ Scientist, 36A St. Giles, Oxford OX1 3LD Heritage Open Day: Visit our modern Church and Reading Room set in a quiet, pleasing, courtyard garden...

Rewley Road Swing Bridge

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep Rewley Road, Oxford OX1 2RG Heritage Open Day: Visit the site of the Rewley Road Swing bridge to see the results of the restoration of an outstanding example of Victorian...

St Clement's Church Oxford

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep St Clement's Church, Marston Road, Oxford OX4 1FN Heritage Open Day: We've been at the heart of the community in east Oxford for more than 900 years and are delighted to open and welcome...

See the Burford Dolls House at the Burford Tolsey Museum

Sat 12 Sep Tolsey, 126 High Street, Burford OX18 4QU Heritage Open Day: The Burford Dolls' House was made in the 1930s at a time when the Cotswolds had become a magnet for the flourishing Arts and...

Sheldonian Theatre

Sat 12 Sep Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ Heritage Open Day: Explore the University of Oxford's Ceremonial Hall - Sir Christopher Wren’s first great masterpiece - and discover the...

Lincoln College Library

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep Lincoln College, Turl Street, Oxford OX1 3DR Heritage Open Day: A rare surviving example of a wholly 18th century church converted, in the 1970s, into one of the most beautiful of Oxford's...

St Thomas the Martyr

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep 40 St Thomas Street, Oxford, Oxford OX1 1PP Heritage Open Day: The church is dedicated to St Thomas of Canterbury who was martyred in 1170. It is an essential part of history for all to enjoy...

Bicester Shops - Oral History

Sat 12 Sep Bicester Library, Franklins House, Wesley Lane, Bicester OX26 6JU Heritage Open Day: Bicester Local History Society is running oral history sessions on the topic of Bicester shops from the point of view of shoppers...

Oxford University Tennis Club (Real Tennis)

Sat 12 Sep 8 Merton Street, Oxford OX1 4JE Heritage Open Day: Real Tennis – watch the ancient forerunner to lawn tennis played in the magnificent 18th century court...

Taylor Institution Library

Sat 12 Sep Taylor Institution Library, St Giles, Oxford OX1 3NA Heritage Open Day: Visit the beautiful 19th Century Taylor Institution Library designed by architect C.R...

The Queen's College

Sat 12 Sep Queens College, High Street, Oxford OX1 4AW Heritage Open Day: Visitors to The Queen’s College can discover its magnificent architecture, including the celebrated Front Quad, Chapel, and...

“Henley Masonic Lodge – a rare opportunity to explore this historic building, seldom open to the

Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep Thames Lodge, 61 Reading Road, Henley-on-Thames RG9 1AB Heritage Open Day: RTTV Lodge 9697 welcomes visitors for Heritage Open Days — a rare chance to explore the historic Henley Masonic Lodge, usually...

Westmill Wind Farm and Solar Park Guided Tour

Westmill Wind Farm and Solar Park Guided Tour Sat 12 Sep Westmill Wind Farm and Solar Park, B4508, Watchfield, Swindon SN6 8TH The Westmill Wind Farm and Solar Park is a pioneering community energy hub, located in Oxfordshire near the Wiltshire border...

Come and Sing Elgar's Dream of Gerontius

Sat 12 Sep Burford School OX18 4PL One day. One masterpiece. One wonderful sound. Burford Singers invite you to spend a wonderful day immersed in one of the greatest works in the...

St Francis of Assisi Church

Sat 12 Sep Hollow Way, Headington, Oxford OX3 7JF Heritage Open Day: Unique features in this 1930s church. The church was built in 1931; architect was Lawrence Dale...

Oxford University Catholic Chaplaincy

Sat 12 Sep Oxford University Catholic Chaplaincy, The Old Palace, Rose Place, St. Aldates, Oxford OX1 1RD Heritage Open Day: Visit our Grade I listed building in the heart of Oxford, across from Christ Church Meadow...

Bodleian Libraries - Discovery Stations

Sat 12 Sep Bodleian Library, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG Heritage Open Day: Come along and chat with the volunteers at the Imaging Services and Conversation Stations Imaging services discovery...

St James the Apostle Church

Sat 12 Sep St James Church, Beauchamp Lane, Cowley, Oxford OX4 3LF Heritage Open Day: Early Norman Church. Early Norman church in the old Parish of Cowley. Former church of Father Benson (founder of the Cowley...

St Michael at the North Gate

Sat 12 Sep St Michael at the North Gate, Cornmarket, Oxford OX1 3EY Heritage Open Day: The city church of Oxford. The church of St Michael at the North Gate dates from the 13th century and adjoins the earlier Saxon...

Jesus College, Oxford

Sun 13 Sep Turl Street, Oxford OX1 3DW Heritage Open Day: Open day for the public at Jesus College, the Welsh college. Jesus College, Oxford is the Welsh college, founded in 1571 by Queen...

Corpus Christi College

Sun 13 Sep Merton Street, Oxford OX1 4JF Heritage Open Day: Visitors to Corpus Christi, a College founded in 1517, will be able to visit the magnificent Tudor Dining Hall, and the beautiful...

Slade Camp

Sun 13 Sep The Ridings, Shotover Country Park, Headington, Oxford OX3 8TB Heritage Open Day: Uncover the hidden story of Slade Camp—Oxford’s ‘Angkor Wat’ (!) —with guided walking tours through the woods, a short...

Turn Again Lane Garden

Sun 13 Sep 10 Turn Again Lane, Oxford Castle, Oxford OX1 1QL Heritage Open Day: Visit the garden of Oxford Preservation Trust's offices at 10 Turn Again Lane...

Osney Lock Hydro

Sun 13 Sep 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...

Bodleian Libraries - Wonder of Birds

Sun 13 Sep Bodleian Library, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG Heritage Open Day: Come along and explore the world of birds through illustration, dance and song using inspiration from the Bodleian's...

Lady Margaret Hall

Sun 13 Sep Lady Margaret Hall, Norham Gardens, Oxford OX2 6QA Heritage Open Day: Visit LHM's tranquil grounds, gardens and collection of neo classical architecture, home to our academic community since...

Harris Manchester College

Sun 13 Sep Harris Manchester College, Mansfield Road, Oxford OX1 3TD Heritage Open Day: Come along and see why Pevsner described Harris Manchester College as ‘a pure joy’, the glorious pre-Raphaelite stained glass...

Ghaetta at Oxford Castle

Sun 13 Sep Castleyard, 45 Oxford Castle, New Road, Oxford OX1 1AY Heritage Open Day: Lively Medieval music on authentic instruments to listen and dance to. Ghaetta is a fun band, dressing up in brightly coloured...

St Mary's Church, Iffley and Court Place Gardens

Sun 13 Sep Church Way, Iffley, Oxford OX4 4EG Heritage Open Day: Visit Court Place Gardens, Oxford University’s newly redeveloped graduate accommodation, which shares an intimate 12th-century...

Carfax Tower

Sun 13 Sep Carfax Tower, Queen Street, Oxford OX1 1ET Heritage Open Day: You can enjoy an amazing view of the Oxford skyline when you visit our 12th-century tower, a remnant of what used to be the...

Somerville College

Sun 13 Sep Somerville College, Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 6HD Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to visit Somerville College and learn more about working in an Oxford college Somerville College was established in...
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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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