What's on inOxford


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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Forthcoming events in Oxford

17
NOV
Oxford Etsy Christmas Market
Examination Schools, University of Oxford,

.Our Oxford Etsy Team Christmas market is back once again in the stunning setting of the Oxford University Examination Schools. With over 70 local makers and sellers. We have a mix of handmade home accesories jewellery stationery ceramics clothes artwork prints vintage…

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07
DEC
Oxford Castle and Prison Ghost Hunt and Sleepover
Oxford Castle and Prison

.This event is now sold out but we have a waiting list here https:energyandempathy.ukcastledecThis Ghost Hunt at Oxford Castle is a real investigation. We dont fake any activity and do not use actors. You will have complete access to our paranormal equipment…

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13
DEC
Ceremonies of Carols: A Celebration of Britten
Christ Church Cathedral

. Benjamin Brittens A Ceremony of Carols composed in 1942 for upper voices and harp creates an imagined service of seasonal hymns songs and carols from the late Middle Ages weaving texts that are at times joyful melancholic wistful and longing…

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23
DEC
G4 Christmas - Oxford Town Hall
Oxford Town Hall

. Get ready for a spectacular Christmas celebration with G4Escape into their world of mesmerising harmonies beautifully‐blended voices and impeccable showmanship within an idyllic festive settingJon Jai Mike and Duncan are delighted to bring their hotly‐anticipated 20th Anniversary G4 CHRISTMAS tour…

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02
FEB
Quirky Wedding Fayre
Oxford Town Hall

Oxford Are you ready to up your wedding planning gameThe Quirky Wedding Fayre brings together the most unique wedding suppliers in a truly quirky venue to help make your wedding one of a kindAre you fed up of going around wedding fairs…

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03
FEB
Queen Extravaganza: Celebrating 50 years of Bohemi
New Theatre Oxford

Fans of legendary rock band Queen can look forward to another kind of magic in 2025 when the official tribute band Queen Extravaganza tours the UK and Ireland to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the iconic anthem Bohemian Rhapsody.Hand‐picked by Roger Taylor…

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Tourist Attractions


Oxford Castle

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

Cotswold Wildlife Park

Home to a fascinating and varied collection of mammals, birds, reptiles and invertebrates, from Ants to White Rhinos and Bats to big Cats. Enjoy the exotic animals and gardens in the spacious and peaceful Cotswold surroundings.Our walkaround Park is open every day; a great family day out with…

Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary

The Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary is a registered charity, caring for abused and ill‐treated animals. We rely totally upon public donations to enable us to do this valuable work. Helping donkeys, like Mrs. P and Mabel. The Sanctuary is open to visitors most days during the year, between…

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.…

Museum of the History

The Museum of the History of Science houses an unrivalled collection of historic scientific instruments in the world's oldest surviving purpose‐built museum building, the Old Ashmolean on Broad Street, Oxford. By virtue of the collection and the building, the Museum occupies a special position, both in the…

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. …

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