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.
What’s on in Oxford and across Oxfordshire this Christmas
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17 November 2023 to 01 January 2024
The Story of Sleeping Beauty in the Palace
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17 November 2023 to 02 January 2024
Blenheim Palace Illuminated Christmas Lights Trail 2023
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’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.
’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.
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.
Traditional Indian Christmas lunch
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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 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 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.
The best gin cocktails
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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.
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.