Pets & their People
Pets & their People draws on depictions of pets in stories, imagery and poetry in the Bodleian’s collection.
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Events
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Exhibitions
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Bodleian Library – Old Library Broad Street, Oxford, United Kingdom +1 more
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Wonder of Birds Exhibition
Bodleian Library – Old Library Broad Street, Oxford, United KingdomThe Bodleian Libraries’ Wonder of Birds exhibition explores art, science and culture through the lens of avian life. Featuring rare archives, manuscripts and immersive sound, it invites visitors to reflect on both the beauty of birds and their decline.
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34: The critical raw materials shaping our future
Oxford University Museum of Natural History Parks Road, Oxford, OxfordshireThis 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.
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Life Through a Royal Lens Exhibition at Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace, Woodstock Blenheim Park, Woodstock, OxfordshireBlenheim Palace presents 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.
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Dinosaurs Are Forever Exhibition at Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace, Woodstock Blenheim Park, Woodstock, OxfordshireDinosaurs Are Forever is a major new exhibition by artist Jay Jay Burridge, created in partnership with the Museum of Natural History.
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Museum of Natural History Relaxed Morning Opening
Oxford University Museum of Natural History Parks Road, Oxford, OxfordshireRelaxed Morning Opening is for families with members on the Autism Spectrum to explore the Museum collections.
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On Paradise
Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, OxfordExplore On Paradise, an exhibition by Oxford artist Saad Qureshi featuring sculptural works inspired by hope, memory and visions of paradise.
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Bicester Heritage October 2026 Scramble
A4421, LauntonExplore the historic motoring hub and take a glimpse behind the doors of industry-leading specialists, allowing behind-the-scenes access to their showrooms and workshops – a guaranteed fun day out for the whole family.
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Aphrodite: The Making of a Goddess
Ashmolean Museum 35 Beaumont Street, Oxford, OxfordshireThe Ashmolean’s autumn 2026 exhibition will be dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite and feature loans from major institutions around the world.
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Oktoberfest
Cogges Manor Farm, Witney Church Lane, Witney, OxfordshireOktoberfest returns to Cogges Manor Farm with Bavarian-inspired food and beer, live oompah music, Morris dancing and an afternoon of family-friendly farmyard fun.
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Liz Gascoigne & Vivien Shelton: Unearthed
The North Wall Arts Centre South Parade, OxfordDiscover Unearthed, an exhibition by Oxford artists Liz Gascoigne and Vivien Shelton, showcasing expressive mixed-media paintings and handcrafted ceramics.
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Dracula Spooktacular – Halloween at Cogges
Cogges Manor Farm, Witney Church Lane, Witney, OxfordshireCogges Manor Farm celebrates Halloween with an immersive Dracula’s Castle experience, Halloween discos, spooky crafts, face painting, bouncy castles and family-friendly fun.
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Didcot Railway Centre Steam Days
Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, OxfordshireHop aboard for vintage rail adventures! Discover upcoming 2026 Steam Days, the Pumpkin Express, and festive Christmas train rides.
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Oxford Ceramics Fair 2026
St Edward’s School, Oxford Woodstock Road, Oxford, OxfordshireDiscover Oxford Ceramics Fair 2026 at St Edward’s School, featuring over 60 UK ceramic artists, exceptional pottery, inspiring talks and live demonstrations.
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Plain Things Wonders Exhibition
Bodleian Library – Old Library Broad Street, Oxford, United KingdomPlain Things Wonders tells the story of how paying attention to nature can make plain things into wonders.
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St Edward’s School: In Progress 9
The North Wall Arts Centre South Parade, OxfordJoin In Progress 9 at St Edward’s School, for a showcase of inspiring collection of pupil artwork across year groups, subjects and creative pathways.
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Cinderella in the Palace
FeaturedBlenheim Palace, Woodstock Blenheim Park, Woodstock, OxfordshireStep into the magic of Cinderella in the Palace, a festive family experience bringing the classic fairytale to life through the palace State Rooms.
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Blenheim Palace Illuminated Christmas Lights Trail 2026
FeaturedBlenheim Palace, Woodstock Blenheim Park, Woodstock, OxfordshireWander in the picture-perfect gardens of Blenheim Palace, filled with Christmas cheer as over a million lights and seasonal sounds fill the air.
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Fairground Rides at Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace, Woodstock Blenheim Park, Woodstock, OxfordshireExperience the magic of Christmas at Blenheim Palace with traditional fairground fun. From the glittering carousel to the vintage helter-skelter, families can enjoy festive rides using on-site tokens — a joyful addition to the palace’s enchanting illuminated trail.
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Oxford Printmakers Co-operative: Prints Charming
The North Wall Arts Centre South Parade, OxfordExplore Prints Charming, an exhibition of contemporary prints by Oxford Printmakers Co-operative, featuring a diverse range of techniques and artistic styles.
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Blenheim Palace Flower Show 2027
Blenheim Palace, Woodstock Blenheim Park, Woodstock, OxfordshireThe Flower Show returns to Blenheim Palace in 2027, offering breathtaking floral displays, inspiring garden exhibits and a weekend of creativity and colour for all ages.
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Thames Traditional Boat Festival 2027
Fawley Meadows, Henley-on-Thames Fawley Meadows, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire“The Trad” is the largest gathering of classic river craft in the world, and with the Dunkirk Little Ships dressed overall.
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The Royal International Air Tattoo 2027
RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire Horcott Road, Fairford, GloucestershireThe Air Tattoo returns this summer with 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.
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The Game Fair 2027
Blenheim Palace, Woodstock Blenheim Park, Woodstock, OxfordshireThe Game Fair – the annual gathering for people passionate about countryside pursuits and the Great British Countryside in all its glory – is returning to Blenheim Palace from 23 to 25 July 2027.
From £13.50