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SUMMARY:Pets & their People
DESCRIPTION:Pets & their People\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Pets & their People\n\n\n\nWe have been domesticating animals for over ten thousand years. But why do we want tame wolves in our homes or wild cats on our laps? \n\n\n\nThis exhibition explores the relationship between humans and their pets – or pets and their humans. \n\n\n\nPets & their People draws on depictions of pets in stories\, imagery and poetry in the Bodleian’s collection – from one of the earliest recorded depictions of an assistance dog for the blind to a rare copy of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland that has never been displayed in the UK before.  \n\n\n\nThe exhibition asks how the special bond between owners and their pets has evolved over time\, and what that evolution tells us about who we really are. \n\n\n\nAre we taming our pets\, or are they bringing us back to our wild roots? \n\n\n\nExhibition book \n\n\n\nPets & their People \n\n\n\nBy Charles Foster \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Exhibition book – Pets & their People\n\n\n\nBestselling author Charles Foster provides an extraordinary mix of psychology\, science and cultural history as he explores the fascinating relationship between humans and their pets. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese wonderful images are actually postcards\, collected by the artist Tom Phillips (1937–2022) and part of the archive donated to the Bodleian Libraries. \n\n\n\nDating from the c1890s – 1960s\, they capture different relationships between people and the animals around them. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCall for submissions \n\n\n\nAs part of the exhibition\, the Bodleian Libraries are inviting members of the public to contribute to a contemporary record of people and their pets. Participants are encouraged to submit photographs featuring themselves and their pets\, either by recreating images from the Tom Phillips postcard collection or by sharing original photographs inspired by the theme. \n\n\n\nSend them to socialmedia@bodleian.ox.ac.uk. When you submit\, please include:  \n\n\n\n\nYour name/handle\n\n\n\nYour pet’s name\n\n\n\nA rough geographic place and date\n\n\n\n\nTerms and conditions \n\n\n\nBy submitting an image to the Bodleian Libraries\, you confirm that: \n\n\n\n\nYou have taken the photograph or have permission from the copyright holder to share it.\n\n\n\nAll individuals featured in the image have given their consent for it to be used\, or if under the age of 18\, consent has been obtained by a parent or guardian.\n\n\n\nYou are happy for the Bodleian Libraries to share the image across its website\, social media channels and other digital channels.\n\n\n\n\nParticipants may withdraw their consent at any time by contacting socialmedia@bodleian.ox.ac.uk. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFree admission. No ticket required. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 11 March to Sunday 27 September 2026 \n\n\n\nMonday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm \n\n\n\nSaturday from 9.00am to 4.30pm \n\n\n\nSunday from 11.00am to 5.00pm \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nST Lee Gallery\, Weston Library
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LOCATION:Bodleian Library – Old Library\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3BG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Wonder of Birds Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Wonder of Birds Exhibition\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Wonder of Birds Exhibition\n\n\n\nA major new exhibition at the Bodleian Libraries invites visitors to step into the remarkable world of birds\, exploring their beauty\, symbolism and fragility through art\, literature and science. \n\n\n\nWonder of Birds draws inspiration from The Book of Birds\, created by artist Jackie Morris and writer Robert Macfarlane. Both the exhibition and the book reflect on the decline of bird populations while celebrating their cultural and natural significance. \n\n\n\nCurated by Antonia Harrison\, the exhibition unfolds through seven themed sections – from nest and egg to feather\, flight and migration – combining original artwork and writing with treasures from the Bodleian’s extensive collections. \n\n\n\nVisitors can explore rare and historic material\, including previously unseen glass plate negatives by pioneering wildlife photographer Emma Louisa Turner\, alongside early nature photography from Richard Kearton and his brother Cherry. \n\n\n\nAlso on display are striking life-size illustrations from Birds of America by John James Audubon\, as well as a rare Great Auk egg on loan from Oxford University Museum of Natural History. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition also highlights birds’ enduring influence on culture\, featuring works such as Maya Angelou’s ‘Caged Bird’ and Percy Bysshe Shelley’s handwritten notes on ‘To a Skylark’. Global perspectives include imagery from The Book of the Fixed Stars and the poetic journey of The Conference of the Birds. \n\n\n\nEnhancing the experience\, a specially commissioned soundscape by sound artist Jason Singh immerses visitors in birdsong and natural environments\, while artist duo Daniel & Clara present an interactive ‘Rewilding Imagination field guide’. \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Wonder of Birds poster\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFree admission\, no ticket required \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 02 May 2026 to Sunday 03 January 2027 \n\n\n\nMonday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pmSaturday from 10.00am to 5.00pmSunday from 11.00am to 4.00pm \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nThe Treasury\, Weston Library
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LOCATION:Bodleian Library – Old Library\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3BG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:34: The critical raw materials shaping our future
DESCRIPTION:34: The critical raw materials shaping our future\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Breaking Ground\n\n\n\n34: The Critical Raw Materials Shaping Our Future is a major new exhibition at Oxford University Museum of Natural History explores the hidden materials that power modern life — from smartphones and batteries to medical equipment and jet engines. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition examines the 34 raw materials considered essential to the UK’s future\, revealing the global supply chains\, ethical challenges and scientific innovations behind the minerals that underpin everyday technology. \n\n\n\nDeveloped in collaboration with researchers from the University of Oxford’s Oxford EARTH Programme and departments across the physical\, life and social sciences\, the exhibition explores how increasing demand for green energy and digital technology is transforming the global race for critical materials. \n\n\n\nVisitors can discover why substances such as lithium\, cobalt and rare earth elements are so important to modern society\, why supply chains are becoming increasingly fragile\, and how scientists and industry are searching for more sustainable and ethical ways to source\, use and recycle these materials. \n\n\n\nThrough interactive displays\, scientific research\, historic objects and contemporary technologies\, the exhibition examines the future of extraction\, sustainability and resource security\, while highlighting the environmental and geopolitical challenges linked to critical raw materials. \n\n\n\nDesigned for audiences of all ages\, the exhibition is accompanied by a programme of talks\, workshops\, tours and family activities exploring the science\, ethics and global impact of the materials shaping our future. \n\n\n\nWhat are critical raw materials?\n\n\n\nCritical raw materials are those essential to key technologies but their supply may be limited\, unsustainable or unethical. Critical raw materials tend to have unique chemical properties which make them difficult to replace in technology. The UK government includes 34 raw materials on its designated critical list\, but lists vary from country to country. \n\n\n\n\n\n\naluminium\n\n\n\nantimony\n\n\n\nbismuth\n\n\n\nborates\n\n\n\ncobalt\n\n\n\ngallium\n\n\n\ngermanium\n\n\n\nhafnium\n\n\n\nhelium\n\n\n\nindium\n\n\n\niridium\n\n\n\niron\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nlithium\n\n\n\nmagnesite\n\n\n\nmagnesium\n\n\n\nmanganese\n\n\n\nnatural graphite\n\n\n\nnickel\n\n\n\nniobium\n\n\n\nphosphorus\n\n\n\nplatinum\n\n\n\nrare earth elements (REEs)\n\n\n\nrhenium\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nrhodium\n\n\n\nruthenium\n\n\n\nsilicon\n\n\n\nsodium\n\n\n\ntantalum\n\n\n\ntellurium\n\n\n\ntin\n\n\n\ntitanium\n\n\n\ntungsten\n\n\n\nvanadium\n\n\n\nzinc\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nPrices: \n\n\n\n\nEntry to the Museum is FREE and not ticketed.\n\n\n\nNo booking required.\n\n\n\nBooking is required for organisations/groups of more than ten people visiting on the same day.\n\n\n\n\nOpening hours: \n\n\n\n\nMonday to Sunday from 10.00am to 5.00pm\n\n\n\nLast entry at 4.45pm\n\n\n\nClosed on 24\, 25\, & 26 December\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility: \n\n\n\nPlease contact the friendly team at the museum by telephone (01865 272 950) or email (foh@oum.ox.ac.uk) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery\n\n\n\nClick images to expand \n\n\n\n\nBattery Ores\n\n\n\nBismuth\n\n\n\nCobalt\n\n\n\nDysprosium\n\n\n\nHalite\n\n\n\nREEs\n\n\n\n\nImage credit: Sarah Bell
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LOCATION:Oxford University Museum of Natural History\, Parks Road\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire
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SUMMARY:Appau Jnr Boakye-Yiadom: Modular Merger
DESCRIPTION:Appau Jnr Boakye-Yiadom: Modular Merger. Photograph: Bate Collection research\, 2025. Photo credit: Victor Frankowski.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Appau Jnr Boakye-Yiadom: Modular Merger\n\n\n\nSound\, performance and museum display come together in Modular Merger\, a new exhibition by Appau Jnr Boakye-Yiadom exploring how collections shape the way we experience objects\, instruments and sound. \n\n\n\nDeveloped through research into the Bate Collection of Musical Instruments at the University of Oxford\, the exhibition brings together sound\, video and photography to consider what is revealed and concealed through the collection\, preservation and display of musical instruments. \n\n\n\nAt its centre is a new sound work created using recordings of historic instruments from the collection. Individual sounds unfold and accumulate over time\, inviting visitors to experience the instruments both separately and collectively. Throughout the exhibition\, fragmented images\, repeated forms and acts of cataloguing reflect on the ways museums organise and interpret objects. \n\n\n\nModular Merger marks the culmination of the inaugural Donna Lynas Residency (2023–26)\, a partnership between Wysing Arts Centre\, Modern Art Oxford\, Somerset House and South London Gallery\, created in memory of the curator Donna Lynas\, who was known for her long-term support of artist development. \n\n\n\nThis exhibition is supported by TORCH | The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities\, part of the University of Oxford’s Humanities Division. It was made possible through collaboration with the Bate Collection of Musical Instruments. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelated events\n\n\n\nAppau Jnr Boakye-Yiadom Artist In-Conversation \n\n\n\n18 June 2026 from 6.00pm to 6.30pm. Free. Booking essential. \n\n\n\nJoin artist Appau Jnr Boakye-Yiadom in conversation ahead of the opening of Modular Merger\, a new exhibition at Modern Art Oxford. Discover the ideas behind the work\, the artist’s research process\, and how historical instruments from the Bate Collection of Musical Instruments have been reimagined within the exhibition. \n\n\n\nAppau Jnr Boakye-Yiadom: Preview Party \n\n\n\n18 June 2026 from 6.30pm to 9.00pm. Free. \n\n\n\nCelebrate the opening of Appau Jnr Boakye-Yiadom’s exhibition Modular Merger with an evening of art and music. Featuring DJ sets from FLOW Sound System in the yard\, this celebration for the opening of Appau Jnr Boakye-Yiadom’s exhibition Modular Merger promises to be an inspiring evening of art and music. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nThis exhibition is supported by TORCH | The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities\, part of the University of Oxford’s Humanities Division. It was made possible through collaboration with the Bate Collection of Musical Instruments. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Modern Art Oxford\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nModern Art Oxford  is one of the UK’s leading contemporary art spaces. At the heart of the gallery’s programme is a commitment to education\, internationalism and inclusion\, founded on the power of visual art and culture to enact positive social change. \n\n\n\nIt offers educational experiences for visitors of all ages\, using art and creativity to reach thousands of people from Oxfordshire and beyond every year. These participatory activities are designed to help visitors explore our exhibitions\, experiment with creative processes and celebrate the relevance of contemporary visual culture to society today. \n\n\n\nModern Art Oxford was founded in 1965\, and has a rich history of bold and progressive programming that promotes diversity and internationalism\, encourages public engagement with creativity and the arts\, and celebrates the importance of contemporary visual culture in today’s society. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about Modern Art Oxford
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/appau-jnr-boakye-yiadom-modular-merger/
LOCATION:Modern Art Oxford\, 30 Pembroke Street\, Oxford\, OX1 1BP\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Life Through a Royal Lens Exhibition at Blenheim Palace
DESCRIPTION:Life Through a Royal Lens Exhibition at Blenheim Palace\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Life Through a Royal Lens Exhibition at Blenheim Palace\n\n\n\nExplore the British Royal Family’s enduring relationship with the camera \n\n\n\nThe British Royal Family is one of the most photographed in the world\, with images capturing everything from grand state ceremonies and royal tours to deeply personal moments. \n\n\n\nThis July\, Blenheim Palace will present Life Through a Royal Lens\, a major photography exhibition tracing the Royals’ enduring relationship with the camera\, from the reign of Queen Victoria to the present day. \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Life Through a Royal Lens Exhibition at Blenheim Palace\n\n\n\nShowcasing over 100 iconic photographs alongside rare off‑duty portraits\, the exhibition offers a unique glimpse into royal life. First launched at Kensington Palace\, it now embarks on a UK‑wide tour and will be on display at Blenheim Palace from 12 July to 27 September 2026. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re passionate about photography\, fascinated by heritage\, or simply curious about the Royals\, this is an experience not to be missed. \n\n\n\nAlso\, more Summer\, less spend. Save when you visit between 25 June to 01 September! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nAdmission is included with a valid Pass \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSunday 12 July to Sunday 27 September 2026 \n\n\n\nFrom 9.00am to 5.00pm
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/life-through-a-royal-lens-exhibition-at-blenheim-palace/
LOCATION:Blenheim Palace\, Woodstock\, Blenheim Park\, Woodstock\, Oxfordshire\, OX20 1PP
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SUMMARY:Pip & Posy's Treehouse Trail at Blenheim Palace
DESCRIPTION:Pip & Posy’s Treehouse Trail\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Pip & Posy’s Treehouse Trail at Blenheim Palace\n\n\n\nFollow the brand new Treehouse Trail in Adventure Play \n\n\n\nJoin Pip and Posy in Adventure Play on an adventure to solve the mystery of the missing toy Piggy!  \n\n\n\nLittle ones can follow the trail and complete the playful actions and challenges along the way including puddle-jumping along the path\, whizzing down the zip-lines\, hunting for Pip and Posy’s mini friends in the Secret Garden and playing the bug-racing board game in the Boathouse. \n\n\n\nThe adventure ends at the brand new treehouse (inspired by the Magic Light ‘special’ episode\, Pip and Posy’s Treehouse Mystery) where mini explorers can enjoy endless imaginative play as well as staff-led storytelling sessions complete with comfy cushions and a storytelling chair.  \n\n\n\nDon’t forget to snap a photo with the installation of Pip and Posy’s new friend Becca!   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nAdmission is included with a Palace & Play Pass \n\n\n\nPalace & Play Pass: \n\n\n\nChild – £41.00 \n\n\n\nAdult – £51.00 \n\n\n\nFamily – £165.00 \n\n\n\nSingle visit ticket: \n\n\n\nChild – £7.00   \n\n\n\nAdult – £5.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nOpen daily\, starting Tuesday 21 July 2026 \n\n\n\nFrom 10.15am to 5.15pm \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nThe Adventure Playground \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nNo dogs allowed
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LOCATION:Blenheim Palace\, Woodstock\, Blenheim Park\, Woodstock\, Oxfordshire\, OX20 1PP
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SUMMARY:Dinosaurs Are Forever Exhibition at Blenheim Palace
DESCRIPTION:Dinosaurs Are Forever at Blenheim Palace\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Dinosaurs Are Forever Exhibition  at Blenheim Palace\n\n\n\nFrom 11 August to 01 November 2026\, Blenheim Palace will host Dinosaurs Are Forever\, a major new exhibition by artist Jay Jay Burridge\, created in partnership with the Museum of Natural History\, University of Oxford.  \n\n\n\nAt the heart of the exhibition are five monumental sculptures of Megalosaurus\, the first dinosaur ever to be scientifically named.  \n\n\n\nDiscovered in Oxfordshire in 1824\, Megalosaurus changed our understanding of the natural world and helped lay the foundations of modern palaeontology. \n\n\n\nThe fossil remains of Megalosaurus are now on display at the Museum of Natural History\, University of Oxford. \n\n\n\nThese sculptures are not traditional museum reconstructions. Built from advanced modern materials and designed to be fully articulated\, the sculptures reimagine dinosaurs through a contemporary lens.  \n\n\n\nMaking their public debut at Blenheim Palace\, the exhibition offers visitors a rare opportunity to encounter the world’s first named dinosaur reimagined for the 21st century. This exhibition is included with an Annual Pass. \n\n\n\nAlso\, more Summer\, less spend. Save when you visit between 25 June and 01 September! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nAdmission is included with a valid Pass or Park & Gardens ticket \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 11 August to Sunday 01 November 2026  \n\n\n\nFrom 10.00am to 5.30pm \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nBlenheim Palace Gardens
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/dinosaurs-are-forever-exhibition-at-blenheim-palace/
LOCATION:Blenheim Palace\, Woodstock\, Blenheim Park\, Woodstock\, Oxfordshire\, OX20 1PP
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SUMMARY:Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
DESCRIPTION:Didcot Railway Centre in Didcot\, Oxfordshire\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days\n\n\n\nWith no trains running\, explore the 21 acre living museum at leisure and get close to the exhibits \n\n\n\nTravel back to the golden age of the Great Western Railway and experience the sights\, sounds and atmosphere of steam across this 21-acre living museum\, showcasing trains from Victorian times through to the 1960s. \n\n\n\nVisitors can explore the site at leisure and uncover almost two centuries of railway history. With trains not running on Discovery Days\, there is a rare opportunity to see the locomotives up close. \n\n\n\nA colourful Centre Guide helps visitors navigate the site\, from the original 1932 Engine Shed to the impressive collection of preserved locomotives\, including 5900 Hinderton Hall. Guests can step onto the footplate and hear staff in character as they bring the engines to life\, capturing the rhythms of a working steam-era shed. \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nAcross the site\, the Engine Shed atmosphere is carefully recreated\, with sounds and details that evoke daily railway life. The Carriage and Wagon section displays restored rolling stock from Victorian times to the 1940s\, including a VIP saloon believed to have been used by General Eisenhower during preparations for D-Day and later part of the GWR Royal Train\, alongside ongoing restoration work. Brunel’s Broad Gauge collection is also on display\, including locomotives\, coaches\, the transfer shed\, and remnants of the ambitious Atmospheric Railway. \n\n\n\nInteractive and interpretive experiences continue in the Signalling Centre\, where visitors can discover how rail traffic has been controlled over time\, with the Swindon Panel demonstrated on selected dates. A WWII air raid shelter offers a powerful glimpse into wartime history\, while the museum houses a vast and varied collection of smaller artefacts. The Road Transport Hangar adds further depth with examples of historic GWR road vehicles. \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nDiscovery Days offer full access to the site\, with the restaurant\, shop\, museum\, Engine Shed displays\, carriage and wagon exhibits\, signalling centre\, and transfer shed all open to visitors. The quieter atmosphere allows more time to appreciate the locomotives and surroundings. At times\, visitors may also witness shunting movements\, workshop activity\, or even steam tests taking place outdoors. \n\n\n\nFamilies can enjoy the outdoor play area or dress up as station staff\, while the refreshment rooms provide space to relax over lunch or a snack. A visit to the gift shop offers souvenirs to complete the experience. The backdrop of modern railway traffic passing nearby adds contrast\, bringing over 180 years of railway evolution together in a single day. \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nAdmission for 2 people with Tea & Cake – £32.00 (£35.50 with Gift Aid) \n\n\n\nAdult Admission – £12.00 (£14.00 with Gift Aid)Senior Admission (65+) – £9.00 (£10.00 with Gift Aid)Child Admission (3 to 15) – £7.50 (£8.50 with Gift Aid)                  Child Under 3 Admission – Free \n\n\n\nFamily of 4 Admission (2 Adults and 2 Children) – £35.00 (£38.50 with Gift Aid)Family of 5 Admission (2 Adults and 3 Children) – £44.00 (£48.50 with Gift Aid)                 Carer Admission – £0.00Visitors may be asked to provide reasonable proof of carer status on the day of arrival. \n\n\n\nAdmission prices are inclusive of all regular attractions including free train rides on running days. \n\n\n\nChild prices apply to children aged 3 to 15 \n\n\n\nOpening times: \n\n\n\nDidcot Railway Centre Discovery Days take place on selected Thursdays and Fridays throughout the season. Discovery Days are open from 10.30am to 4.00pm\, with last admission at 2.30pm. \n\n\n\nThe scheduled Discovery Days are: \n\n\n\n02 & 03\, 09 & 10\, 16 & 17\, 23 & 24\, 30 & 31 July 2026 \n\n\n\n06 & 07\, 13 & 14\, 20 & 21\, 27 & 28 August 2026 \n\n\n\n03 & 04\, 10 September 2026 \n\n\n\nPlease have your original e-ticket ready to show the staff. Please also bring your membership card if you’re a member or your carer‘s ID if you have booked a carer’s ticket. \n\n\n\nChildren under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. \n\n\n\nGood to know:Joining during half term week\, will be a visiting engine\, Prairie 5199 courtesy of the 5199 Project\, and together with our own 4144 and 6106 will be the first time these 3 Prairies will have been seen together in preservation. 5199 is due to come out of traffic shortly as its boiler certificate is running out\, so make the most of being able to see this operating while you can! \n\n\n\nSee the latest pre-arrival advice here.
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/didcot-railway-centre-discovery-days/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:Didcot Railway Centre\, Didcot Parkway\, Didcot\, Oxfordshire\, OX11 7NJ
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SUMMARY:Mike Wozniak: The Bench
DESCRIPTION:Mike Wozniak: The Bench\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Mike Wozniak: The Bench\n\n\n\nAvalon UK presents \n\n\n\nMike Wozniak returns to Oxford with his show\, in which a story about a bench will be prominent. Previous experience of or strong opinions about benches are not required. Let Mike worry about that. \n\n\n\nAs seen on Taskmaster\, Man Down and Junior Taskmaster. As heard on Three Bean Salad podcast. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“A comic of adorably skewwhiff charm.” \n\n\n\nThe Times \n\n\n\n\n\n“Deliciously distinctive fun… The story of Wozniak might be the shaggiest of shaggy dog stories you will ever hear.” \n\n\n\nThe Evening Standard \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £26.50 \n\n\n\nA fee of £1.50 per transaction applies to bookings for this event across all channels – website\, phone and in-person bookings at the Box Office. The fee is waived for Oxford Playhouse members. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 28 April and Thursday 10 September 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 50 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n14+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance: \n\n\n\nThis show contains strong language. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oxford Playhouse\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse and its Burton Taylor Studio present and produce several live performances and feature a rich array of British and international dramas\, family entertainment\, contemporary dance and music\, student and amateur shows\, comedy\, lectures and poetry. \n\n\n\nThe Playhouse not only produces and tours its own theatrical productions\, but it also fosters creativity through its Artists in Residence program and the Playhouse Plays Out series\, which brings unique events to various locations across the county. \n\n\n\nThe theatre’s Participation Team engages over 15\,000 individuals annually\, offering an extensive range of activities\, including post-show discussions\, workshops\, work experience opportunities\, holiday programs\, a youth theatre\, and a company for young performers. \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse stands dedicated to its mission of being a Playhouse for all\, striving to ignite inspiration and bring about transformative experiences through its commitment to creativity on its stages\, within its community and online. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about Oxford Playhouse\, including travel\, access and venue information.
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/mike-wozniak-the-bench/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Woodhill
DESCRIPTION:Woodhill \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Woodhill \n\n\n\n“I dance in the horror of grief.” \n\n\n\nThree men at Woodhill prison are dead. Their families demand answers. This is a call to arms about the crisis facing prisons. \n\n\n\nGut punching choreography and unflinching beats shine a light on the hidden story of HMP Woodhill. Lyrically told in their own words\, three families investigate what happened to their boys. What they discover is so haunting\, it turns their world upside down. \n\n\n\nPushing the form of documentary theatre and dance\, Woodhill is an explosive true story by multi-award-winning LUNG and originally developed with The North Wall. Direct from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival\, we are thrilled to welcome LUNG back to Oxford. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the trailer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Campaigning theatre is reimagined with astonishing force in Woodhill.” ★★★★★ \n\n\n\nThe Guardian \n\n\n\n\n\n“A dazzling show that does justice to injustice.” ★★★★★ \n\n\n\nEvening Standard \n\n\n\n\n\n“Primal and emotive.” ★★★★ \n\n\n\nThe Stage \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nStandard – £16.00 \n\n\n\nPay more – £20.00 \n\n\n\nPay less – £12.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 10 to Friday 11 September 2026 at 8.00pm \n\n\n\nAge guidance:  \n\n\n\n16+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance: \n\n\n\nThe work addresses themes of self-harm\, suicide\, addiction\, racism\, child loss\, and extreme violence. It features vivid movement and descriptions that may distress audiences. Strong language and strobe lighting are present. You are strongly encouraged to read this wellbeing pack before you watch the show. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The North Wall Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nThe North Wall Arts Centre is an an award-winning theatre\, gallery and performing arts centre located in Summertown\, North Oxford. The facility was opened in 2007\, and offers a fully flexible 200-seat theatre\, a public art gallery\, as well as studios for dance and drama. \n\n\n\nThe centre is owned by St Edward’s School and shared with the city\, and it was created for the benefit of emerging artists across a range of disciplines. The programme of events at The North Wall places emphasis on new and innovative work. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The North Wall Arts Centre\, including travel\, access and venue information.
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/woodhill/
LOCATION:The North Wall Arts Centre\, South Parade\, Oxford\, OX2 7JN
CATEGORIES:Dance
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SUMMARY:Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks – YES Epics\, Classics & More
DESCRIPTION:Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks – YES Epics\, Classics & More \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks – YES Epics\, Classics & More \n\n\n\nLegendary YES vocalist/songwriter Jon Anderson is touring with The Band Geeks\, performing classic YES tracks. \n\n\n\nThe first time I heard the BAND GEEKS\, I truly freaked out – they sound just like the classic YES of the seventies\, the YES that I know and love… and that’s what I’m waiting to bring to you on this tour… YES music is forever!!!” – Jon Anderson \n\n\n\nJon Anderson is undoubtedly one of the most recognisable voices in music as the lead vocalist and creative force behind YES.  \n\n\n\nAnderson was the author and a major creative influence behind the ground-breaking album ‘Fragile’ as well as the series of epic\, complex pieces such as ‘Awaken\,’ ‘Gates of Delirium’ and especially ‘Close to the Edge’ which were central to the band’s success.  \n\n\n\nAdditionally\, Anderson co-authored the group’s biggest hits\, including ‘I’ve Seen All Good People\,’ ‘Roundabout’ and ‘Owner Of A Lonely Heart.’ After 50 years of success in the music business\, Jon has worked with many variations of YES\, as well as collaborations with Vangelis\, Kitaro\, Roine Stolt and Jean-Luc Ponty.  \n\n\n\nHe has released several critically acclaimed solo albums\, including ‘Olias of Sunhillow\,’ ‘Song of Seven\,’ ‘Animation\,’ ‘Three Ships\,’ ‘Toltec’ and ‘Survival and Other Stories’ and most recently ‘1000 Hands\,’ to name just a few. \n\n\n\nThe Band Geeks began as the house band for the Band Geek podcast\, an internet show created by Richie Castellano (Blue Öyster Cult). The band gained popularity on YouTube with their incredibly detailed recreations of music by artists like Queen\, Toto\, Black Sabbath and Yes\, which have earned the Band Geeks over 30 million views. \n\n\n\nThe Band Geeks: \n\n\n\nRichie Castellano (Blue Öyster Cult) – Bass\, Guitar \n\n\n\nChris Clark (Brand X\, John Entwistle) – Keyboards \n\n\n\nAndy Ascolese (Kasim Sulton’s Utopia\, Celebrating Meat Loaf) – Drums \n\n\n\nPhil Castellano – Keyboards\, Guitar \n\n\n\nMatt Beck Graziano – Guitar \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £63.16 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 08 September 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\nThis show has an interval \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout New Theatre Oxford\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\nThere has been a theatre on George Street for almost 170 years. The first theatre was built in 1836\, and a second in 1886. In 1934\, the third New Theatre opened. \n\n\n\nThe theatre has been owned by several different companies and undergone several name changes. It is now owned by the Ambassador Theatre Group and hosts everything from ballet and opera to musicals. \n\n\n\nOn performance days\, the Box Office opens at noon and closes 15 minutes after the show starts. If there is a performance on a Sunday or Bank Holiday\, Box Office will open 2 hours before the show begins and close 15 minutes after the show starts. \n\n\n\nThere is a large air-conditioned bar with seating located below the Stalls Foyer\, two further bars in the Circle Foyer and an additional one at the back of the balcony. All stocked with an array of drinks and snacks. \n\n\n\nThere is a cloakroom located in the stalls bar. If this is closed\, please speak to a member of staff. £1 per item. It is free to ATG Theatre Card members. \n\n\n\nSee important information about Getting there and Access here \n\n\n\nSee other shows at this venue
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/jon-anderson-the-band-geeks-yes-epics-classics-more/
LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG
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SUMMARY:Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey
DESCRIPTION:Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey\n\n\n\nThis Friars date will be the opening night of Tom’s 2026 UK Tour. He will be playing the big Thompson Twins hits\, songs that were the soundtrack to our lives\, such as Doctor Doctor\, You Take Me Up\, Sister of Mercy\, The Gap\, Love On Your Side\, We Are Detective\, Lay Your Hands on Me\, King For a Day and their biggest hit Hold Me Now. \n\n\n\nBailey and his band will also be performing other classic Thompson Twins favourites\, as well as tracks from his solo album Science Fiction. \n\n\n\nIn 2022\, Tom Bailey played an exclusive date for Friars Aylesbury\, when he played the whole of the Thompson Twins’ iconic Into The Gap album for the first time in his career. Fans flew in from all over the world\, particularly from the USA\, making it one of the best Friars gigs of the past decade. \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey\n\n\n\nBailey has been storming UK arenas and festivals throughout the summer of 2025\, receiving a standing ovation every night as a special guest of The Human League. He also rocked Rewind Henley in August\, receiving one of the biggest audience reactions of the entire festival. Afterwards\, Rewind posted ‘No one does it like Tom Bailey’. \n\n\n\nThompson Twins are widely regarded as one of the iconic bands of the 1980s. Known for their unique fusion of pop\, new wave\, and synth-driven dance music\, combined with an eclectic visual style\, the band enjoyed consistent success in both the singles and albums charts throughout the decade on both sides of the Atlantic. They are also among the select group of British artists who successfully “broke” America. \n\n\n\nIn 1985\, they appeared at Live Aid in Philadelphia with Nile Rodgers on guitar and Madonna on backing vocals. Thompson Twins singer and co-writer Bailey is regarded as one of the UK’s premier songwriters\, performers and producers. He played on Grace Jones’ My Jamaican Guy and Foreigner’s I Want to Know what Love Is amongst many others. \n\n\n\nThompson Twins Tom Bailey are: \n\n\n\nTom Bailey (vocals/guitar/keyboards/harmonica/percussion) \n\n\n\nCharlotte Raven (vocals/keyboards/electric cello) \n\n\n\nPaulina Szczepaniak (vocals/electronic drums) \n\n\n\nAlice Offley (vocals/keyboards/bass guitar) \n\n\n\nSupporting Tom Bailey will be special guests Blancmange. Neil Arthur is a long-time friend of Tom’s and is a fellow artist from the Eighties synth pop scene and arts culture.  \n\n\n\nWith four top 20 singles\, including the highly acclaimed Living On A Ceiling\, the band were an integral part of British musical history from that era. Accomplished wordsmiths with ironic\, stylish videos\, Blancmange\, The Twins and their contemporaries were the epitome of 80’s cool! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £35.46 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 10 September 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nMain Auditorium \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nThis is a seated venue. Standing is not permitted during the performance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nAylesbury Waterside Theatre is a stunning modern venue at the heart of Buckinghamshire’s cultural scene.  \n\n\n\nOpened in 2010\, its striking wooden interior takes inspiration from the rolling Chiltern Hills\, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The theatre regularly hosts top touring productions\, offering audiences the chance to enjoy big-name shows and world-class entertainment without heading to London. \n\n\n\nDesigned for comfort and accessibility\, the venue features step-free access\, wheelchair spaces\, and hearing loop systems. Whether you’re after a hit musical\, stand-up comedy\, or a magical Christmas pantomime\, Waterside Theatre has something for everyone. \n\n\n\nSee important information about Getting there and Access here \n\n\n\nSee other shows at this venue
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/thompson-twins-tom-bailey/
LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG
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SUMMARY:Lucy Porter: Let Yourself Go
DESCRIPTION:Lucy Porter: Let Yourself Go! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Lucy Porter: Let Yourself Go\n\n\n\nLucy Porter returns to Chippy with a brand new show about the power of letting yourself go – in every sense. \n\n\n\nWhether that means embracing your wrinkles and love handles whilst living in a slanket\, or having a couple of babychams and dancing like nobody’s watching (and if you’re a middle-aged woman\, they’re probably not). \n\n\n\nIt’s also about letting go of the person you’ve always thought you are\, and using your midlife crisis to pursue new goals and reinvent yourself. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\n£26.50 \n\n\n\nAll prices include any booking fees \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 10 September 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nThe Theatre \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n16+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Theatre Chipping Norton\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nThe Theatre Chipping Norton\, sometimes called The Theatre\, Chipping Norton or Chipping Norton Theatre\, is a theatre\, an arthouse cinema\, a gallery and a concert hall in Chipping Norton. \n\n\n\nThe theatre has has 217 seats\, including stalls and a balcony. It is a resource for the community\, and it is also a professional venue\, welcoming over 55\,000 customer visits every year. \n\n\n\nIt is something unique\, but it is also different things to different people. It is the cause and subject of many arguments and debates; and a fair amount of acclaim and affection. It is complicated and a little eccentric. \n\n\n\nIt is not a little theatre. It likes to make a big noise. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Theatre Chipping Norton\, including travel\, access and venue information.
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/lucy-porter-let-yourself-go-2/
LOCATION:The Theatre Chipping Norton\, 2 Spring Street\, Chipping Norton\, Oxfordshire\, OX7 5NL
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SUMMARY:Toxic MasculiniTEASE
DESCRIPTION:Toxic MasculiniTEASE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Toxic MasculiniTEASE \n\n\n\nBoylesque at its best – a racy romp of bodacious boys and satirical striptease! \n\n\n\nGet ready\, ‘cause here come the boys! Bringing together some of the finest boylesque performers the UK has to offer\, masculinity is being taken and embraced in all its forms.  \n\n\n\nThe good will be celebrated and the bad lampooned. Equal parts salivating and side-splitting\, Magic Mike meets Tragic Mike in this showcase of all the ‘wrong’ ways to be a man. \n\n\n\nWith dazzling showboys\, innovative drag kings\, and a dash of circus\, this is a show you don’t want to miss! Starring performers of all shapes\, sizes\, and genders\, pushing boundaries and showing there’s more than one way to be sexy and masc! \n\n\n\nFeaturing:  \n\n\n\nDave the Bear \n\n\n\nHis Royal Hairiness\, Dave The Bear – The Man. The Fur. The Legend. International Striptease Icon and Number One Male Burlesque Performer in the UK\, the Big Hairy Growler has been delighting audiences on stage\, screen and television for what seems like hundreds of years and he’s just getting sexier\, funnier\, more charming and more deluded with time. Beautiful vocals\, unmatched wit and the hairiest boobs in showbiz\, you do not want to miss this.   \n\n\n\nPronouns: He/Him/Daddy  \n\n\n\nRichard Melanin the Third \n\n\n\nElla The Great is enchanting as Richard Melanin the Third\, internationally acclaimed clown and London drag icon. Celebrating the craft of clowning from the heart\, specialising in playful subversive acts\, and inviting audiences into a world of wonder\, where no two encounters are the same. “Lights up the stage” (Scotsman) From beautiful silent clown to dynamic stand-up stilt walking\, with quick wit and lasting charm. Join the magic and share the laughter!  \n\n\n\nMr Pad Thai \n\n\n\nMr Pad Thai is a London based boylesque performer. Alumni of the Bitten Peach and Soho School of Burlesque\, he has wowed London audiences with his tongue and cheeky\, and risqué performances. He is also Creator and Leader of the all east and south east Asian male boylesque group the ‘Dragon Boiz’ who have sold out theatre shows and queer venues across London and the UK.  \n\n\n\nAnd hosted by:  \n\n\n\nFrisky Whispers \n\n\n\nGlamorous\, sultry\, and a little bit tacky! Whether as a decadently adorned showboy or a commanding leather daddy\, Frisky Whispers exudes old-school vaudeville showmanship. This queer cabaret performer is an expert tease\, serving up a sumptuous visual feast peppered with camp and glittery flavour wherever he performs.  \n\n\n\nJoin the show for a tantalising evening you won’t soon forget. \n\n\n\nFrom the team behind Oxford’s iconic cabaret OxPHWOARd\, this show brings the familiar flavour of camp to satirise masculinity in all its forms.  \n\n\n\nToxic MasculiniTEASE combines elements from old-school vaudeville\, masculine archetypes\, and pop culture\, all layered with striptease\, drag and circus to craft a hilarious and captivating evening. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat the Critics Say: \n\n\n\n\n“A body-positive\, drag-positive\, weird-positive haven.” \n\n\n\nDaily Info  \n\n\n\n\n\n“An explosion of queer joy and performance art dressed in glittering suits\, and sock suspenders and a metallic thong. A must-see for any creative queers in Oxford!” \n\n\n\nDaily Info  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nStandard – £16.00 \n\n\n\nPay more – £22.00 \n\n\n\nPay less – £10.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 10 September 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours\, including an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance:  \n\n\n\n18+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Old Fire Station\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Old Fire Station in Oxford is an arts centre with a unique social mission\, combining creativity with community impact. Located in the city centre\, it hosts a vibrant programme of theatre\, exhibitions\, music\, comedy\, and workshops.  \n\n\n\nIt shares its space with the homelessness charity Crisis Skylight Oxford\, supporting people experiencing homelessness through training and opportunities in the arts. By bringing artists\, audiences\, and vulnerable communities together\, The Old Fire Station aims to challenge inequality and inspire positive change. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Old Fire Station\, including travel\, access and venue information.
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LOCATION:Old Fire Station\, Oxford\, 40 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AQ
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