Claire Foster
Latest news and stories
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Insider’s guide to C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien walking tour
C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien are two of the most celebrated authors of the 20th century. Oxford was their home for many years and is still a place where their legacies are celebrated.
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An insider’s guide to the contemporary arts venues in Oxford
Oxford is a city steeped in history and culture, but it also boasts several contemporary art venues that showcase exciting and innovative work by emerging and established artists.
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Gladys Knight to open Hampton Court Palace Festival this summer
Historic Royal Palaces and IMG have announced that Gladys Knight will open this year’s esteemed Hampton Court Palace Festival on 06 June
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An insider’s guide to visiting Oxford
If you’re planning on visiting Oxford or you’ve found yourself in the city, here are our top picks of things to do and places to see.
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Counting down the arrival of ‘life in the past lane’ tour from Scott Bradlee’s postmodern jukebox
This April will see New York City’s pop-jazz sensation Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox land in the UK. The extraordinary 23-date run includes a stop at Oxford’s New Theatre on 15 April.
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County council agrees MOU with Oxford United for timely talks on stadium proposals
Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet has approved an agreement with Oxford United to govern open and transparent relations between the two parties while exploring Oxford United’s stadium proposals.
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National Trust launches its annual blossom campaign and expects “Mexican wave of colour”
The National Trust has launched its annual blossom campaign, which aims to bring the beauty of blossom to more people and to celebrate the start of spring.
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World premiere production of Fisherman’s Friends: The Musical heads to Oxford
As the world premiere production of Fisherman’s Friends: The Musical embarks on a UK tour, expect“a feel-good, foot-stomping, sea shanty musical telling the astonishing story of the world’s least likely boyband”.
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Mock The Week star Alasdair Beckett-King takes his first tour on the road
Alasdair Beckett-King has taken his first tour, The Interdimensional ABK, on the road, and he’ll be performing at Oxford Glee Club on 13 April 2023.
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Waterstones books of the month for March 2023
From conservative America to the charms of the countryside, welcome in springtime with a pick of the month’s best books by the booksellers at Waterstones.
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Foodies Festival set to return to Oxford for a huge August Bank Holiday weekend
Foodies Festival – the UK’s biggest touring gourmet food and music festival series – returns to Oxford for a huge August Bank Holiday weekend from 26 to 28 August.
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The Varsity Matches return to the home of England Rugby this Spring
151 years after the first Varsity Match, where University of Oxford defeated Cambridge at The Parks, Oxford in 1872, the ‘Battle of the Blues’ will recommence when the teams meet on Saturday, 25 March, at Twickenham Stadium.
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Their Finest Hour Collections Day at SOFO aims to preserve Second World War memories
Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (SOFO) is looking for people to bring their stories and objects relating to the Second World War to Their Finest Hour Collections Day at the museum.
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Strictly’s Craig Revel Horwood talks Annie and being a villain
The smash-hit theatre production of Annie is coming to New Theatre Oxford direct from London’s West End, and Miss Hannigan’s orphanage has a new head honcho.
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Simon Reeve – To The Ends Of The Earth tour coming to New Theatre Oxford in October
Presenter and author Simon Reeve encourages audiences to live a wilder life in the To The Ends Of The Earth tour coming to the New Theatre Oxford in October
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Family adventures and Easter egg trails with the National Trust in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire
Bring the whole family together this Easter and treat your loved ones to a spring adventure on an Easter egg trail at National Trust places around Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire.