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A ghastly time awaits as Oxford Ghost Tour returns for its fifth year
The Oxford Ghost Tour returns for its fifth year this Halloween, with chilling tales, eerie alleys, and family-friendly frights across three nights.
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O2 Academy Oxford to host Summer in Nashville’s Country Roadshow
Oxford welcomes a taste of Nashville this December as the Country Roadshow arrives at the O2 Academy. Expect tribute acts, line dancing, competitions, and more – with the first 100 guests receiving a free cowboy hat.
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Christ Church celebrates 500 years of music with landmark festival
Christ Church celebrates its 500th anniversary this autumn with a landmark music festival featuring concerts, recitals, and special events. Highlights include Haydn’s The Creation, Walton’s Façade, and performances by world-class ensembles and distinguished Christ Church alumni.
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Oxford Half marathon unveils new route with Mansfield Road start and finish
The Oxford Half marathon will introduce a redesigned route this year, featuring a Mansfield Road start and finish, extended loops in Summertown and Banbury Road, and new logistics aimed at easing congestion for runners, spectators, and Oxford businesses.
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Paddy Summerfield’s first photography retrospective opens at the Bodleian
The Bodleian Libraries will present The Camera Helps, a retrospective of photographer Paddy Summerfield from 11 October to 30 November 2025. The exhibition will highlight published and unseen works, capturing his deeply personal explorations of family, memory, and Oxford life.
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Namaste Village opens its sixth restaurant in Oxford’s historic Castle Quarter
Namaste Village has opened its sixth restaurant in Oxford’s Castle Quarter, serving vegetarian and vegan Indian cuisine alongside cocktails, chai, and lassi. The group also brings its Dosa on the Wall initiative, offering free meals to those in need.
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Waterperry Opera Festival celebrates record-breaking season ahead of 2026 launch
Waterperry Opera Festival welcomed a record 7,700 audience members in 2025, with Don Giovanni and Semele setting new milestones. With over half of visitors new to Waterperry, the Festival looks ahead to announcing its 2026 programme this autumn.
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Flight Club to bring fire engine tour and prizes to Oxford this October
Flight Club’s 10th anniversary fire engine tour will stop in Oxford on 21 October, with giveaways in Westgate and a charity darts tournament in the evening. The event will support 21 charities, including Oxford’s Yellow Submarine.
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Oxford musician among nominees in Youth Music Awards 2025
Oxford musician Rebecca Tunley has been nominated for the Inspirational Music Leader award at the 2025 Youth Music Awards, recognising her dedication to supporting learning-disabled young people and grassroots music projects.
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Autumn magic and Halloween thrills at Sudeley Castle this October Half Term
Sudeley Castle is hosting a week of Halloween and autumn festivities, including a pumpkin trail, Tudor ghost stories, and a new Phantoms & Fireworks evening. Families are invited to explore the historic grounds and enjoy seasonal magic in the Cotswolds.
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The Feathers in Woodstock launches new monthly Supper Club series
The Feathers Hotel in Woodstock launches a new monthly Supper Club at its Michelin Guide–recognised restaurant, titled, ‘Cooked Over Coals.’
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A first look inside The Beefy Boys burger hotspot at Westgate Oxford
The wait is over. Take a first look inside The Beefy Boys’ brand-new Oxford restaurant at Westgate, officially opening on 04 October. With bold design, rooftop dining, and award-winning burgers, it’s set to become the city’s ultimate burger destination.
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Basil returns to Hawkwell House Hotel celebrating 50 years of Fawlty Towers
Celebrate 50 years of Fawlty Towers at Hawkwell House Hotel this October. Basil, Sybil and Manuel return for a night of interactive comedy, fine dining and disco fun at the sell-out Faulty Towers Dining Experience.
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Major changes at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons as closure prompts leadership moves
Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons will close for 18 months in January 2026, with executive head chef Luke Selby departing and Raymond Blanc stepping back into a new role as Founder and Lifetime Ambassador.
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Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons announces landmark redevelopment and temporary closure
Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons will close in January 2026 for a landmark redevelopment, reopening in summer 2027 with enhanced accommodation, reimagined gardens, and a renewed dining experience.
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The Ivy celebrates release of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale with elegant limited-edition menu
The Ivy Oxford Brasserie is marking the release of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale with a limited-edition menu inspired by 1930s dining, complete with refined dishes, indulgent desserts, and Champagne cocktails.