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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:On Paradise
DESCRIPTION:On Paradise\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout On Paradise\n\n\n\nLost Edens\, hoped for utopias. The idea that a better place exists haunts the human imagination. \n\n\n\nParadise takes form in the mind: an expression of longing\, a vision that sustains\, light in the darkness. Oxford-based artist Saad Qureshi invites people to describe what paradise represents or looks like to them\, and translates their hopes and dreams into sculptural mindscapes.  \n\n\n\nOn Paradise features recent and newly commissioned works by Qureshi\, including pieces inspired by the paradisial imaginings of communities in Oxford. Curated by anthropologist Paul Basu\, Qureshi’s remarkable works are juxtaposed with historical objects drawn from the University collections. \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 event. No booking required. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 02 October 2026 to Sunday 06 December 2026 \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\nOpen daily \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nWhite Box \n\n\n\nAge guidance:  \n\n\n\n12+
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LOCATION:Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities\, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter\, Woodstock Road\, Oxford\, OX2 6GG
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SUMMARY:Aphrodite: The Making of a Goddess
DESCRIPTION:Aphrodite: The Making of a Goddess exhibition at Ashmolean Museum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Aphrodite: The Making of a Goddess\n\n\n\nDiscover a major new exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum that invites you to step into the world of Aphrodite\, the Greek goddess of love\, beauty\, and desire – later worshipped by the Romans as Venus. \n\n\n\nTracing her origins on the island of Cyprus\, where she was revered as an all-powerful goddess over 3\,000 years ago\, the exhibition follows her journey through the Greek and Roman worlds. \n\n\n\nExplore how Aphrodite evolved into one of history’s most iconic figures\, inspiring art\, literature\, and imagination from antiquity to the present day. \n\n\n\nFeaturing more than 200 remarkable objects – from sculpture and bronzes to gems and terracottas from Cyprus\, Greece\, and Italy\, dating from 1400 BCE to the 21st century – the exhibition reveals the making of a goddess whose legacy continues to shape modern ideas of love and beauty. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nStandard – £16.80 \n\n\n\nUniversity of Oxford Employee or Alumni – £15.80 \n\n\n\nUnder 25 / Student / Child 12-17\, Art Fund Pass Holder – £8.40 \n\n\n\nChildren Under 12 / AshPass – Free \n\n\n\nNo exhibition booking needed for Members\, but proof of Membership is required \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 08 October 2026 to Sunday 11 April 2027
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/aphrodite-the-making-of-a-goddess/
LOCATION:Ashmolean Museum\, 35 Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2PH
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SUMMARY:Didcot Railway Centre Steam Days
DESCRIPTION:About Didcot Railway Centre Steam Days\n\n\n\nTravel 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. \n\n\n\nSteam trains will operate on at least one of the centre’s two demonstration lines\, allowing you to take unlimited rides. On many days\, the second line will be running too and may feature a pioneering diesel railcar\, a heritage diesel locomotive or a small branchline steam engine. Check the Locomotive Roster to see what will be running on the date of your visit. \n\n\n\n\nStroll around the 1932 Engine Shed housing our unique collection of operational and cosmetically-restored locomotives. Find 5900 Hinderton Hall\, climb onto the footplate and listen to Archie\, the driver\, and Stan\, the fireman\, prepare their loco! Listen out for the sounds of a working engine shed and see if you can hear Stan fetch his supplies from Jonah\, the storeman.\n\n\n\nVisit the carriage and wagon display of restored rolling stock from Victorian times to the 1940s\, including the VIP Saloon reputed to have been used by General Eisenhower during the preparations for D-Day and later used in the GWR Royal Train\, and our restoration workshops\n\n\n\nMarvel at Brunel’s Broad Gauge railway\, locomotives\, coaches and transfer shed and don’t miss a section of his not entirely successful ‘Atmospheric Railway’\n\n\n\nGet hands-on in The Signalling Centre where you can find out how trains have been controlled through the ages.  The Swindon Panel is demonstrated on certain specified dates.\n\n\n\nDescend into a shelter built to keep Didcot’s enginemen safe in WWII and experience an air raid\n\n\n\nImmerse yourself in the huge and varied collection of fascinating\, smaller items in the Museum. \n\n\n\nDiscover some GWR road vehicles in the Road Transport Hangar.\n\n\n\n\nChildren can also make tracks to the outdoor play area or dress up as a station master. You can relax over lunch or enjoy a snack in the refreshment rooms\, and don’t forget to pick up a souvenir in the gift shop. The modern trains running past the centre complete the picture and mean you can experience over 180 years of railway progress in just one day. \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 – £48.00 (£53.00 with Gift Aid) \n\n\n\nAdult Admission – £18.50 (£20.50 with Gift Aid)Senior Admission (65+) – £16.50 (£19.00 with Gift Aid)Child Admission (3 to 15) – £11.00 (£13.00 with Gift Aid)                  Child Under 3 Admission – Free  \n\n\n\nFamily of 4 Admission (2 Adults and 2 Children) – £55.00 (£61.00 with Gift Aid)Family of 5 Admission (2 Adults and 3 Children) – £65.00 (£72.00 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\nDates and times: \n\n\n\nThe Pumpkin Express (October Half-Term) \n\n\n\nThe Halloween-themed Pumpkin Express experience runs over the October half-term school holiday: \n\n\n\n\nSteam Days (Unlimited train rides + activities): 24 & 25\, 29 to 31 October and 01 November 2026\n\n\n\nDiscovery Days (Quiet\, static exhibition days + activities): 29 & 30 October 2026\n\n\n\n\nSteam Into Christmas 2026 \n\n\n\nThe festive program featuring Santa’s Grotto and the reindeer passport trail runs on selected weekend and weekday dates leading up to Christmas: \n\n\n\n\n05 & 06\, 12 & 13\, 19 & 20 and 22 & 23 December 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood to know\n\n\n\n\nDidcot Railway Centre will be open at 10.30am\, with the last entries at 2.30pm.\n\n\n\nYou are welcome to stay until close at 4.00pm.\n\n\n\nFor the Christmas experience\, gates open early at 9.30am\, and you must reserve a specific timed arrival slot in advance when buying your Steam Into Christmas Tickets.\n\n\n\nPlease have your original e-ticket ready to show the staff. \n\n\n\nPlease 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\nOn arrival at Didcot Parkway Station\, please show your ticket to GWR staff\, who will let you through the barrier. Walk through the subway and straight ahead into the original steam age subway that leads to the centre.\n\n\n\nHead up the stairs to the Railway centre entrance.\n\n\n\nOn arrival\, please show your tickets and collect a Site Guide.\n\n\n\nWe suggest you alight from the train at the centre’s Oxford Road station at the far end of the site and explore the centre. You can walk back through the centre\, return on a later train or change trains and travel back on the Branch Line.\n\n\n\nYou can step across the tracks around the centre\, but do not cross the fences onto the demonstration lines. You can only do this at the Museum — never on other railways.\n\n\n\nPlease do not climb down into\, or jump across\, the inspection pits.\n\n\n\nChildren must be supervised at all times.\n\n\n\nPlease listen to the briefings from staff\, and please do ask questions.\n\n\n\nWell-behaved dogs on leads are very welcome.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery
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SUMMARY:Plain Things Wonders Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:About Plain Things Wonders Exhibition\n\n\n\nPlain Things Wonders tells the story of how paying attention to nature can make plain things into wonders. \n\n\n\nMarking 400 years since the publication of Francis Bacon’s Sylva Sylvarum (1626)\, the exhibition unfolds histories of citizen science\, lay participation in natural observation\, and how projects like Robert Hooke’s Micrographia (1665) and Gilbert White’s Natural History of Selbourne (1789) discover wonder in plain things. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition connects the science of natural history with the art of illustration\, attention and visualisation. It asks how book art makes the ordinary stuff of nature beautiful\, and how the long history of observation links with modern ecological challenges. \n\n\n\nCome and embrace the opportunities to notice the plain things of the natural world in your everyday life. \n\n\n\nCurators \n\n\n\n\nDr Kathryn Murphy\, Oriel College and Faculty of English\, University of Oxford\n\n\n\nToby Stinson\, Faculty of English\, University of Oxford\n\n\n\nDr Kiera Chapman\, Faculty of English\, University of Oxford\n\n\n\nDr Ollie Douglas\, Curator of Collections\, Museum of English Rural Life\n\n\n\nStephanie Holt\, Faculty of History\, University of Oxford\n\n\n\nProfessor Yadvinder Malhi\, Oriel College and School of Geography and the Environment\, University of Oxford\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\nFree admission\, no ticket required \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 05 November 2026 to Sunday 29 August 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\nST Lee Gallery\, Weston Library \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Stephen Emmerson\, Translation of Die Aufzeichnungen des Malte Laurids Brigge by Rainer Maria Rilke\, London 2015.\, Cons.Res. 43._2. Photo credit – Bodleian Libraries\, University of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Paul Henry Maty\, A General Index to the Philosophical Transactions [of the Royal Society]\, 1787\, Per. 3974 d. 1037\, vol. 49. Photo crredit – Bodleian Libraries\, University of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Robert Hooke\, The Wonders of the Microscope\, 1702. Photo credit – Bodleian Libraries\, University of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\nFrancis Bacon\, Sylva Sylvarum\, 1627\, E 1.13 Art. Photo credit – Bodleian Libraries\, University of Oxford.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Robert Hooke\, Micrographia\, 1665\, AA 82 Art. Photo credit – Bodleian Libraries\, University of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\nMartin Lister\, Historiæ sive synopsis methodicae conchyliorum et tabularum anatomicarum editio altera\, London\, 1685 – 92\, Lister D 49. Photo credit – Bodleian Libraries\, University of Oxford
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LOCATION:Bodleian Library – Old Library\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3BG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:St Edward’s School: In Progress 9
DESCRIPTION:St Edward’s School: In Progress 9\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout St Edward’s School: In Progress 9\n\n\n\nIn Progress 9 celebrates the fantastic work from St Edward’s School pupils across all year groups. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition will highlight the breadth of work produced from the Shells (Year 9)\, the SESC Art Pathway and GCSE Ceramics\, the IB and A Level.  \n\n\n\nIn Progress 9 also gives a platform to showcase work produced on the Teddies Foundation Course\, which provides Lower Sixth A Level and IB pupils an opportunity to explore a range of media over a sixteen-week programme. \n\n\n\nPupils are encouraged to choose a theme at the beginning of the year which their work centres on and teachers introduce pupils to a new technique fortnightly. In Progress 9 showcases the outcomes produced to date\, approximately half-way through the course. \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 entry \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 12 to Thursday 24 November 2026 at 10.00am \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n6 hours \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/st-edwards-school-in-progress-9/
LOCATION:The North Wall Arts Centre\, South Parade\, Oxford\, OX2 7JN
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SUMMARY:Cinderella in the Palace
DESCRIPTION:Cinderella in the Palace\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Cinderella in the Palace\n\n\n\nEntering The Great Hall you’ll be welcomed by a towering Christmas Tree that marks the start of the timeless tale of Cinderella\, while each State Room tells a different chapter of the much-loved family favourite. \n\n\n\nAs midnight strikes\, a glass slipper leads Prince Charming to a fairytale Christmas wedding\, and of course don’t miss the pumpkin carriage\, it’s the ultimate selfie spot!When you buy a ticket to Cinderella in the Palace\, it opens the door to a whole year of palace moments\, with your ticket becoming an Annual Pass at no extra cost. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the trailer\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\nAdult Donated – £43.00 \n\n\n\nChild (3-16 Years) Donated – £26.00 \n\n\n\nInfant (0-2 Years) Donated – £2.00 \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nThis is an externally organised event and tickets need to be pre-booked through the link above. \n\n\n\nCurrent Annual Pass Holders do not get free entry into the Palace on the following dates: Saturday 05 December\, Sunday 06 December\, Saturday 12 December\, Sunday 13 December and Saturday 19 December.  \n\n\n\nAnnual Pass Holders obtain free entry (Subject to booking fee and donation T&Cs) into the Palace on all other dates before 4.00pm\, subject to availability. \n\n\n\nParking for this event is chargeable and should be pre-booked through the link above. This applies to all visitors and Annual Pass Holders. \n\n\n\nNo dogs are allowed in the Palace or on Illuminated Light Trail\, but dogs are allowed in the Great Court for the Market. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover more: Christmas at Blenheim Palace
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/the-palace-of-oz/
LOCATION:Blenheim Palace\, Woodstock\, Blenheim Park\, Woodstock\, Oxfordshire\, OX20 1PP
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SUMMARY:Blenheim Palace Illuminated Christmas Lights Trail 2026
DESCRIPTION:Blenheim Palace Illuminated Christmas Lights Trail 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Blenheim Palace Illuminated Christmas Lights Trail 2026\n\n\n\nMarvel at the Magic of the ‘Must See’ Illuminated Trail \n\n\n\nBoasting more than a million lights\, our enchanting Illuminated Trail winds through gardens and grounds\, past glistening treetops and shimmering waterfalls. \n\n\n\nThe Illuminated Trail has become a firm date in many families’ festive calendars\, and The Telegraph agrees that it’s one of the best light trails in the country\, and better still\, you’ll get to meet Father Christmas on the way around! \n\n\n\nWarm up with festive food and drink in the East Courtyard\, where independent street food vendors serve up indulgent seasonal treats. End your evening with a hot chocolate\, spiced winter warmer\, or toasted marshmallow\, and share in the joy of Christmas under the stars. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood to know\n\n\n\nThe Blenheim Palace Illuminated Christmas Lights Trail takes up to 1 hour 30 minutes to complete. \n\n\n\nPrices for the Illuminated Light Trail depends on whether you visit during a peak time or an off-peak time. \n\n\n\nPlease note that if you are purchasing Annual Pass Holder tickets\, you must have a pass that is valid at the time of your Christmas visit\, not just valid at the time of booking. \n\n\n\nYou’ll need to reserve your car parking space if you intend to visit the grounds before Christmas at Blenheim Palace opens at 10.00am. \n\n\n\nNo dogs allowed in the Palace or on Trail but dogs are allowed in the Great Court for the Market. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover more: Christmas at Blenheim Palace
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/blenheim-palace-illuminated-christmas-lights-trail/
LOCATION:Blenheim Palace\, Woodstock\, Blenheim Park\, Woodstock\, Oxfordshire\, OX20 1PP
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SUMMARY:Fairground Rides at Blenheim Palace
DESCRIPTION:Fairground Rides at Blenheim Palace\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Fairground Rides at Blenheim Palace\n\n\n\nAdd a touch of extra excitement to your visit with the fairground rides at Christmas at Blenheim Palace. Families can enjoy traditional festive fun with a selection of classic rides\, from the twinkling carousel to the thrilling helter-skelter and vintage swings. \n\n\n\nRide tokens can be purchased on-site from dedicated token booths located near the fairground area. Each ride requires a set number of tokens\, allowing guests to choose their favourites and enjoy the attractions at their own pace. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re watching little ones whirl with joy or taking a spin yourself\, the fairground adds a nostalgic charm to the experience\, perfectly complementing the dazzling lights and festive atmosphere of Blenheim Palace’s magical Christmas celebration. \n\n\n\nThe following fairground rides will be at Christmas at Blenheim Palace: \n\n\n\n\nLarge Carousel\n\n\n\nHelter Skelter\n\n\n\nSwing Boats\n\n\n\nChildren’s Toyset\n\n\n\nObservation Wheel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood to know\n\n\n\nVouchers can be redeemed for tokens on site and each ride requires one token per person. All riders must pay.  \n\n\n\nPlease note some height restrictions apply and children under the specified height must be accompanied by a paying adult.
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/fairground-rides-at-blenheim-palace/
LOCATION:Blenheim Palace\, Woodstock\, Blenheim Park\, Woodstock\, Oxfordshire\, OX20 1PP
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SUMMARY:Oxford Printmakers Co-operative: Prints Charming
DESCRIPTION:Oxford Printmakers Co-operative: Prints Charming\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oxford Printmakers Co-operative: Prints Charming\n\n\n\nOxford Printmakers Co-operative (established in East Oxford in May 1977) returns in late Autumn 2026 with another colourful and invigorating exhibition of masterful and contemporary prints. \n\n\n\nThey have successfully exhibited here for the last four winters. \n\n\n\nAnticipate an abundant crop of images using processes as such as etching\, drypoint\, lithography\, screenprinting\, woodcut\, monotype\, collagraph and more. \n\n\n\nThe organisation has an impressive 130 active members\, some of whom exhibit both nationally and internationally; many will be represented in this latest exhibition. \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 entry \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 27 November 2026 to Sunday 03 January 2027 \n\n\n\nOpening times: \n\n\n\nFriday 27 November to Thursday 24 December \n\n\n\nMonday to Saturday from 10.00am to 4.00pm \n\n\n\nSunday from 12.30pm to 4.00pm \n\n\n\nFriday 27 December to Sunday 03 January \n\n\n\nMonday to Sunday from 12.30pm to 4.00pm \n\n\n\nClosed Friday 25 to Saturday 26 December\, and Friday 01 January \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/oxford-printmakers-co-operative-prints-charming/
LOCATION:The North Wall Arts Centre\, South Parade\, Oxford\, OX2 7JN
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SUMMARY:Blenheim Palace Flower Show 2027
DESCRIPTION:Blenheim Palace Flower Show\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Blenheim Palace Flower Show 2027\n\n\n\nThe Flower Show returns to the magnificent grounds of Blenheim Palace next year for three days\, from 11 to 13 June 2027. \n\n\n\nA celebration of the very best in homes and gardens\, the 2027 show returns on a grander scale\, with spectacular floral displays across the Floral Pavilion and Floral Street and hundreds of exhibitors offering everything you need to create the perfect outdoor space and a beautiful home. \n\n\n\nIt is the ideal place to discover your favourite plants and flowers\, alongside an array of garden treasures – from gazebos\, greenhouses and arbours to gardening sundries and countless other finds. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you back to Blenheim for a wonderful three-day celebration of gardens at their finest. \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\nTickets required: \n\n\n\nEntrance is free with an valid Pass. \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nEvent showground \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\n\nMobiloo will be at this event\, and an attended mobile changing facility will be available for people with specific personal care needs.\n\n\n\nDogs allowed but not in the Palace\, Walled Garden or Formal Gardens.\n\n\n\nEvent Mobility Charitable Trust will be providing electric scooters and manual wheelchairs for the use of disabled\, elderly and mobility impaired visitors to the show.\n\n\n\nTo reserve an electric scooter or manual wheelchair you can book online at eventmobility.org.uk. The charity asks £30 for an electric scooter and £10 for a manual wheelchair.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights from previous event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA taste of what to expect
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/blenheim-palace-flower-show/
LOCATION:Blenheim Palace\, Woodstock\, Blenheim Park\, Woodstock\, Oxfordshire\, OX20 1PP
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SUMMARY:Thames Traditional Boat Festival 2027
DESCRIPTION:Thames Traditional Boat Festival\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Thames Traditional Boat Festival 2027\n\n\n\nMarking the 86th Anniversary of Operation Dynamo year we salute the “Little Ships” on their return from Dunkirk \n\n\n\nThe 47th Thames Traditional Boat Festival \n\n\n\nThe Thames Traditional Boat Festival was first held at Fawley Meadows in 1978 as a rally for like minded enthusiasts who wanted to show off their enthusiasm for the older\, traditionally built craft that were fast disappearing from the river Thames. \n\n\n\nFrom these small beginnings the TTBR\, or “The Trad” as it became known\, has flourished to the extent that it now attracts interest the world over. \n\n\n\nThis prestigious event\, re-born in 2015 as the Thames Traditional Boat Festival\, whilst keeping faith with the precepts of its founding fathers\, now incorporates the traditional values of many other traditional trades and crafts\, as well as providing a fun day out for all the family.  \n\n\n\nAnother exciting and fun day out or maybe even a weekend for the whole family\, celebrating the best in British boatbuilding and craftsmanship\, evoking the nostalgia of boating from a bygone era. \n\n\n\nThis popular\, long-running event\, now offers more attractions on the water\, in the air and on the land\, than ever before.  \n\n\n\nFeaturing the largest fleet of Dunkirk “Little Ships” ever to attend the Trad and the largest display of traditional boats in Europe\, amphibious and military vehicles\, aircraft and much more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Schedule\n\n\n\nEach full-on festival day starts at 10.00am with welcome and safety announcements and runs until 6.00pm. This is followed by the Crooked Billet (music and partying at a pop-up pub/restaurant and music stage) until 11.00pm with closedown at midnight. \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\nAdult ticketsThursday or Friday – £15.00 (online) / £20.00 (on the gate)Saturday or Sunday – £20.00 (online) / £25.00 (on the gate)All 3 days – £45.00 ​(online) / £50.00 (on the gate) \n\n\n\nJunior tickets (13 to 17 years)Thursday or Friday – £10.00 (online) / £12.00 (on the gate)Saturday or Sunday – £10.00 (online) / £12.00 (on the gate)All 3 days – £18.00 (online) / £20.00 (on the gate) \n\n\n\n12s and under – Free \n\n\n\nDates and times: \n\n\n\nThursday 15 to Sunday 18 July 2027 at 10.00am daily \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood to know\n\n\n\n\nAll day tickets include evening access to the Crooked Billet  \n\n\n\nCarers accompanying disabled visitors have FREE entry to the festival.\n\n\n\nThere is a free car park for Blue Badge holders.\n\n\n\nThere are discounts for booking tickets online.\n\n\n\nTickets can be purchased at the gate for each day or 3-day tickets.
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/thames-traditional-boat-festival/
LOCATION:Fawley Meadows\, Henley-on-Thames\, Fawley Meadows\, Henley-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\, RG9 2HY
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SUMMARY:The Royal International Air Tattoo 2027
DESCRIPTION:The Royal International Air Tattoo 2027\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Royal International Air Tattoo 2027\n\n\n\nThe World’s Greatest Airshow \n\n\n\nThe The Royal International Air Tattoo returns this summer from 16 to 18 July 2027 at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire to experience the thrilling sights and sounds of several hundred aircraft of all shapes and sizes\, from all eras and countries of the world\, gathering for this unique adrenalin-fuelled occasion. \n\n\n\nThe Air Tattoo will be a full three-day event buzzing with excited visitors. Friday is the preview day with many of the display highlights. The green zone is not open whilst the organisers continue aircraft arrivals and parking of static aircraft. \n\n\n\n2025 ‘Eyes in the Skies’ theme saw the Royal International Air Tattoo celebrate and highlight the vital role aviation plays across domains of aerial surveying\, airborne early warning\, maritime patrol\, search and rescue\, reconnaissance\, signals intelligence and surveillance. At RAF Fairford we will welcome aircraft from around the world which have been modified and adapted for use on these specialised missions\, in military and civilian operation for visitors to view. \n\n\n\nThe Air Tattoo was staged in support of the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust\, a charity set up in 2005 to support the wider RAF family. As well as seeking to develop a spirit of air-mindedness in youngsters\, it also aims to promote excellence within the Royal Air Force. \n\n\n\nThe Royal International Air Tattoo is more than a world-class celebration of aviation. When you attend the show or buy merchandise\, you are also directly supporting and inspiring the next generation of aviation enthusiasts.  \n\n\n\nThe Royal Air Force Charitable Trust benefits from the profits of all sales and has supported a diverse range of initiatives totalling millions of pounds – from engineering and flying scholarships to adventurous training grants. \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\nFriday from TBA  \n\n\n\nSaturday from TBA \n\n\n\nSunday from TBA  \n\n\n\nAltitude tickets (Special offer) from TBA \n\n\n\nUnder 18s – Free \n\n\n\nDates and times: \n\n\n\nFriday 16 to Sunday 18 July 2027 \n\n\n\nOpening time – 7.30am each day.  \n\n\n\nClosing time – Friday at 6.00pm\, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30pm \n\n\n\nAccessibility: \n\n\n\nPrior to booking\, please be aware that our showground is a very large area and is approximately 2 miles in length. If you would like to make use of our disabled facilities and find out more about our accessibility offering\, please click here or call the Customer Services team on 01285 713456. \n\n\n\nGetting there: \n\n\n\nNew for this year\, the organisers are offering free buses from Swindon Bus Station and Cheltenham Racecourse to the show. To take advantage of this\, please select the relevant option when booking your ticket. If you wish to drive\, please add a car pass to your order. Should you require more than one car pass\, please contact their Customer Services after you place your order. \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nAdvance Booking. All tickets must be booked in advance and are not available at the gate.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead more about the Air Tattoo\n\n\n\n Food & Drink\nRoyal International Air Tattoo enlists Feast It to elevate its catering offer
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/the-royal-international-air-tattoo/
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SUMMARY:The Game Fair 2027
DESCRIPTION:About The Game Fair 2027\n\n\n\nThe annual gathering for people passionate about countryside pursuits\, and the Great British Countryside. A celebration of rural life and the beauty of the British landscape. \n\n\n\nThe Game Fair is Britain’s largest celebration of the countryside\, bringing together country sports\, rural traditions and the people and businesses that help the countryside thrive. \n\n\n\nReturning to Blenheim Palace from 23 to 25 July 2027\, visitors can expect world-class gundog competitions\, clay shooting\, fishing\, conservation\, countryside debates\, family entertainment and hundreds of leading brands and artisan exhibitors. \n\n\n\nWhether you are passionate about country pursuits\, keen to try something new or simply looking for a memorable day out\, The Game Fair offers something for every generation. \n\n\n\nWhat’s on for 2027\n\n\n\nThe 2027 event will feature a redesigned layout intended to improve visitor access and movement around the showground\, alongside new viewing areas\, visitor routes and attractions. \n\n\n\nVisitors can expect the return of many of the event’s traditional highlights\, including world-class gundog competitions\, clay shooting\, fishing demonstrations\, conservation activities and opportunities to discover country sports. \n\n\n\nThe Game Fair will also continue its focus on introducing new audiences to rural pursuits\, with visitors able to try activities including clay shooting\, fishing and falconry under expert guidance. \n\n\n\nAlongside sporting activities\, the event will bring together hundreds of exhibitors showcasing country clothing\, outdoor equipment\, vehicles\, artisan products\, food and drink\, heritage crafts and luxury lifestyle brands. \n\n\n\nFurther announcements\, including ticket details\, headline attractions\, competition programmes and exhibitor news\, are expected over the coming months. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 23 to Sunday 25 July 2027 \n\n\n\nFriday to Saturday from 8.00am to 6.00pm  \n\n\n\nSunday from 8.00am to 5.00pm \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nDogs allowed but not in the Palace\, Walled Garden or Formal Gardens.
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LOCATION:Blenheim Palace\, Woodstock\, Blenheim Park\, Woodstock\, Oxfordshire\, OX20 1PP
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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