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Oxford Open Doors: nine properties to explore without booking
The annual heritage festival returns, giving visitors the opportunity to explore the unusual and historic sides of the city that are often hidden from public view. We’ve handpicked nine properties with free drop-in access, each providing a different perspective on the city.
The literary festivals in Oxfordshire and beyond to put in your diary
Events
Events
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Oxford Open Doors 2026
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Oxford International Song Festival 2026
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Eat & drink
Autumn on a plate: 70+ recipes to try this coming season
Insider guides
Travel & escapes
Discover JAZ Elite Hotels: redefining luxury along Egypt’s sun-drenched coastline
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Stage Watch: Avenue Q, White Rabbit Red Rabbit, I’m Every Woman, As You Like It & Tosca
Stage Watch rounds up five standout shows from London and Oxford. From the irreverent Avenue Q and experimental White Rabbit Red Rabbit to Chaka Khan, Shakespeare’s As You Like It and Puccini’s Tosca in Oxford, here’s what to put in your diary this week.
Autumn Promotions
Autumn in Oxford
Welcome to our curated guide to living, working, and playing in Oxford this autumn.
As autumn arrives, Oxford takes on a different character — its streets, colleges and gardens settling into the changing season, while a new programme of exhibitions, performances, events and experiences gets underway.
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This is your curated guide to making the most of Oxford this autumn and winter, from the cultural highlights worth planning for to the places, experiences and seasonal pleasures to discover along the way.
Across arts, culture, food, travel and lifestyle, explore our pick of what to see, do, eat and experience this season. Discover exhibitions and performances, seasonal events, walks and days out, places to eat and drink, and ideas for making the most of Oxford and the surrounding countryside as the days grow shorter.
As the season unfolds, so will this collection — refreshed with new stories, ideas and recommendations throughout autumn and winter. Bookmark this page and return often for inspiration on what to see, where to go and what to do, from the first days of autumn through to the festive season and beyond.