This free exhibition explores the portraits of three rulers – Fath Ali Shah Qajar, King George III, and Napoleon Bonaparte – revealing how art conveyed their authority, ambition, and personality
This exhibition at the Ashmolean showcases Pat Suet-Bik Hui and the tradition of the ‘three perfections’, blending poetry, calligraphy, and painting across centuries.
The Drawing Project brings together sixteen artists who collaboratively reinterpret two Ashmolean masterpieces through large-scale drawings. Created over eight months, the exhibition features full-size assembled works alongside additional responses, plus inspiring workshops for families and adults.
This february half-term, hop aboard the miniature train to the Walled Garden and Adventure Play, wind your way through the Marlborough Maze, explore the 2,000-acre ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped parkland and meet some of the friendly Blenheim sheep.
Travel back in time to the golden age of the Great Western Railway and savour the sights, sounds and smells of steam as you explore this 21-acre living museum with trains dating from Victorian times to the 1960s.
Based on Emily Gravett’s beloved book Tidy, this gentle, playful show follows Pete the badger as his love of neatness goes too far. Featuring beautiful puppets, original music and humour, it explores nature, balance and the joy of a little wild chaos.
Fun, Theatre and Family Days Out – some of the free and low-cost activities to enjoy this February half-term.
HERE & NOW is the hilarious and heart-warming new musical based on the songs of the multi-million-selling pop phenomenon, Steps.
Join Ray in The Ultimate Bubble Show as he uses various gases to create incredible bubble sculptures, effects, and magical displays.
YouthLab: Dance Masterclass invites young dancers to train with Company Chameleon during a high-energy February half-term intensive. Participants will explore the company’s distinctive movement style, create original choreography with professional dancers, and perform live at Pegasus Theatre as part of Dancin’ Oxford’s 20th Anniversary Spring Dance Festival.
The Theatre Chipping Norton and Selladoor Worldwide present a bold new version of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged). Rebooted for 2026, this wildly funny, high-speed romp through all 37 plays delivers irreverent humour, theatrical chaos and nonstop laughter before heading out on a major UK tour.
Explore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
Explore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
Explore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
Explore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
Explore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
Explore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
Explore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
Explore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
Explore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
Explore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
Explore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
Explore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
Explore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
Explore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
Explore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
Explore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
Explore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
Explore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
Explore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
Explore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
Explore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
Mark 100 years of Laurel & Hardy with an entertaining live show presented by Neil Brand. Featuring film clips, rare stills and brilliant piano accompaniment, this joyful tribute explores the legacy of the legendary comedy duo, promising laughter and insight throughout.