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Welcome to Oxford

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Oxford - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Oxford to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

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Tourist Information

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Forthcoming events in Oxford

15
AUG
SUMMER FAIR, FRI. 15TH AUG. 2025. FROM 5PM TO 9PM
Oxford City and County Bowls Club Ltd

.Fun for everyoneA wide range of stalls including Art Stone Carvings Crafts Clothing Thai food Books Food stalls Charities and many more.Fun Games will include Tombola Hook a duck Sponge throwing Hoopla and a Raffle.BBQ and BarTry bowls for freeEveryone welcome to…

Category: Miscellaneous

TEL: 01865 554334
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25
AUG
LeoQuent Market and Music
LeoQuent,

.With ample parking but nice to walk or cycle STALLSVintage furniture curios art jewellery antiques coins handmade goods candles bags vintage clothes garden furniture pots sculturesupcycled stuff cards boats and baths.MUSICKOOL SKOOL: cool Jazz fusion and blues classicsMARACUTAYA: Blues bossa funkhttps:www.maracutaya.comTHE MATT…

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05
SEP
it doesn't affect me directly - screening
Curio @ Common Ground

Austerity. Brexit. The mental health crisis. Climate change. Decline.To paraphrase Mark Fisher the first quarter of the 21st century has been marked by cancelled futures ‐ alongside a generalised sense of hopelessness in the UK and globally.It Doesnt Affect Me Directly filmed…

Category: Film / Cinema

TEL: 07722 302386
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18
NOV
RIEDEL Wine Glass Experience, By Maximilian Riedel
The Bodleian Library

All participants will each take home free of charge four Riedel Veloce glasses worth £125.00 as used in the tasting. The four different glass shapes being used are the Cabernet Sauvignon Pinot Noir Riesling and Chardonnay.Doors open at 6pm with the tasting…

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TEL: 01782 646105
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26
NOV
Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight
The University Church Of St Mary The Virgin

Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music set within the enchanting surroundings of Oxford University Church of St Mary The Virgin an architectural jewel in the…

TEL: 03336 664466
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29
NOV
Creation Theatre presents The Nutcracker
The North Wall Arts Centre

Step into a world of twinkling lights ticking clocks and toys that might just come to life Follow young Marie as shes swept from her familys festive parlour into an enchanting adventure where she must journey through a magical land of sweets…

TEL: 01865 766266
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23
DEC
G4 Christmas 2025 - Oxford Town Hall
Oxford Town Hall,

.Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with G4s most extensive Christmas tour ever in the most awe‐inspiring cathedrals priories minsters halls and abbeys across the UK for 39 dates.G4 bring glad tidings of great joy this festive season…

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Tourist Attractions


Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace, the Formal Gardens and Park are now open daily until 29th October.From 1st November, the Palace, Park and Gardens are open Wednesdays through to Sundays until 10th December. Situated just 8 miles from Oxford on A44, the Palace was created a World Heritage site in 1987…

Oxford Castle

If you thought Oxford was just about elegant spires and world‐class academia then think again brbrOxford CastleUnlocked reveals Oxford's less well known history, one that's rich with tales of great escapes, betrayal and even romanceall within the walls of this ancient castle and prison.brbrbrbrThe…

Museum of Oxford

The Museum of Oxford is the only museum that is dedicated to the history of Oxford and its University.Town Hall, Oxford The museum is located in the historic Town Hall, and the entrance is off St Aldate's on the corner of Blue Boar Street.…

Oxfordshire Museum

Situated at the heart of the historic town of Woodstock, the award‐winning redevelopment of Fletcher's House provides a home for the new county museum.Set in attractive gardens, the new museum celebrates Oxfordshire in all its diversity and features collections of local history, art, archaeology, landscape and wildlife as…

Pitt Rivers Museum

The Pitt Rivers Museum is the University of Oxford's museum of anthropology and world archaeology.Founded in 1884 following a gift to the University from General Pitt Rivers it retains its unique period atmosphere with dense displays of artefacts, many in the original wooden display cabinets. …

Didcot Railway Centre

Join us in our rural setting based around the original engine shed.The Great Western Society has had a home in Didcot since 1967 and the range of activities and facilities on offer is substantial.The collection of Great Western coaches is probably the most comprehensive…

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Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Oxford? See our list of attractions in Oxford, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.


Updated: 14/08/2025 03:43:50

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