Christmas

Welcome to the most comprehensive guide to Christmas in Oxford and across Oxfordshire. From dazzling light displays to charming seasonal markets and everything in between, there’s something for everyone – whether you’re local, new in town, or just passing through.

15 things to do this Christmas in Oxford and across Oxfordshire

From Christmas markets to light displays to pantomimes and much more, this year we’ve put together a list of 20 things you have to do in Oxford and across Oxfordshire this Christmas.

What’s on in Oxford and across Oxfordshire this Christmas

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Where to buy fresh-cut Christmas trees in Oxfordshire

Our pick of where to buy fresh-cut Christmas trees in Oxfordshire

If you want to pick a live Christmas tree or buy a freshly-cut one, here are the tree barns and gardens to get mostly locally-grown fresh-cut Christmas trees in Oxford and across Oxfordshire.

Eat, drink and be merry

Raymond Blanc Perfect Roast Turkey Recipe

Raymond Blanc’s Perfect Roast Turkey Recipe

For a tender and succulent Christmas turkey, try this Raymond Blanc’s Perfect Roast Turkey recipe. It’s guaranteed to impress at the Christmas table.
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All the Christmas lights switch-on events in Oxfordshire

’Tis the time of the year to see Oxfordshire at its most sparkly, and towns centres across Oxfordshire will sparkle positively this season, once the lights come on.



Follow The Stars - Macmillan Carols Event / Christmas Carols and Concerts in Oxfordshire

Best Christmas Carols and Concerts in Oxfordshire

If you’re looking at getting wrapped up in unalloyed festive cheer, check out our pick of the jolliest and most moving Christmas carol services and concerts in Oxford and across Oxfordshire.


Christmas markets in Oxford and across Oxfordshire / Things to do in and around Oxford this weekend

Christmas markets in Oxford and across Oxfordshire

Ditch the department stores and wrap up all your Christmas shopping at the best festive markets and fairs in Oxford and across Oxfordshire this year.


Pantomimes and Christmas Shows in Oxfordshire

Pantomimes and Christmas Shows in Oxfordshire for the 2023/24 season

Our pick of the unmissable Pantomimes and ‘non panto’ family-friendly Christmas theatre shows in Oxford and across Oxfordshire this festive season.

Where to see Santa in Oxford and across Oxfordshire. Santa’s Grottos in Oxford and across Oxfordshire.

Where to meet Santa in Oxford and across Oxfordshire in 2023

Here’s our growing list of where to see Santa Claus a.k.a. Father Christmas himself in Oxford and across Oxfordshire this Christmas.


Discover great places to eat & drink

Christmas Day lunch venues in Oxford and across Oxfordshire

Fab Christmas Day lunch venues in Oxford and across Oxfordshire

Our pick of the best local pubs, restaurants and hotels for a cracking Christmas Day lunch – so you can have a well-deserved day off and have someone else (like a top chef) do all the work for you.
Here’s where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Oxford and across Oxfordshire

Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Oxford and across Oxfordshire

We’ve rounded up all the best places to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Oxfordshire in 2023 to ensure you’re ahead of the game with your pick of the coolest parties the county has to offer.