BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Oxford Magazine - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Oxford Magazine X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Oxford Magazine REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T134500 DTSTAMP:20260621T123955 CREATED:20260610T010735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T044307Z UID:10012908-1781787600-1781790300@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Stories of Oxford Tours DESCRIPTION:Stories of Oxford tours\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Stories of Oxford Tours\n\n\n\nThese guided tours are led by a dedicated volunteer team and will give you an introduction to the people and stories of Oxford. \n\n\n\nThe guides will take you on their personalised highlights tour around the Museum\, lasting 30-45 minutes\, with time for questions at the end. \n\n\n\nFrom football to fairgrounds\, marmalade to Morris Motors\, patron saints to pubs\, barges\, bones\, and all types of quirky customs — there’s something for everyone in the stories of Oxford and its people. \n\n\n\nMeet in the Museum of Oxford’s Gift Shop\, inside the Oxford Town Hall. \n\n\n\nEach tour has a capacity of 10 people. \n\n\n\nThere are several topics to choose from as follows: \n\n\n\nA history of Oxford in 6 objects  \n\n\n\nAlways wanted to know about our city? Come and listen to a guide take you from Saxon times to the present day. The guide will use six objects to explain Oxford’s history\, including the city origins\, the city and the University\, the English Civil War\, literary Oxford\, scientific Oxford and industrial Oxford. \n\n\n\nAn introduction to Oxford’s past \n\n\n\nWhat is it that is unique about Oxford? The city is well known around the world. This tour identifies some of the features that have made the city so special. From the Saxon period when the city was already an important settlement\, through the development of the university\, the important role played by the city in the English Civil Wars\, to more recent features such as the growth of the car industry under the leadership of William Morris\, the Covered Market and the important literary figures linked to the city\, the tour will give you an insight which should stimulate interest in finding out more. The Museum is an ideal starting point for you to discover Oxford’s amazing past. \n\n\n\nArtisan Oxford: Arts\, Crafts\, and Creations \n\n\n\nWhat connects James Bond’s favourite breakfast with the South Pole? How did a small Oxford boutique become the “Holy Grail” of fashion? Encompassing cutting-edge design\, folk frivolities\, and extremely rare architecture\, (not the spire kind); Oxford Arts is unique. Explore our city’s rich creative heritage through a hand-picked selection of artisan objects. \n\n\n\nOxford Night Out \n\n\n\nSince medieval times Oxford has been famous for its vibrant social and cultural scene\, making it one of the best places for a night out in the UK. In this tour\, we will explore four aspects of a night out in Oxford through the ages: pubs\, music venues\, cinema and theatre\, and St. Giles Fair\, highlighting topics of celebrity\, disorder\, and hygiene. Join on what promises to be an exciting and\, at times\, surprising\, tour. \n\n\n\nThe Oxford Story \n\n\n\nThis tour will explore the stories of the city\, and the city of stories. This includes Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland\, Oxford’s cinemas\, and Oxford as a film location and place of inspiration for stories. \n\n\n\nThis Talented Town \n\n\n\nA mixture of Oxford city specialities\, this tour will highlight the achievements of some of the extraordinary people from this spectacular town. \n\n\n\nTours – June-November 2026\n\n\n\nTuesday 09 June – Artisan Oxford: Arts\, Crafts and Creations \n\n\n\nThursday 18 June – Artisan Oxford: Arts\, Crafts and Creations \n\n\n\nSaturday 27 June – This Talented Town \n\n\n\nTuesday 07 July – The Oxford Story \n\n\n\nThursday 16 July – An Introduction to Oxford’s Past \n\n\n\nSaturday 25 July – An Oxford Night Out \n\n\n\nTuesday 18 August – The Oxford Story \n\n\n\nSaturday 29 August – This Talented Town \n\n\n\nThursday 10 September – An Introduction to Oxford’s Past \n\n\n\nTuesday 15 September – Artisan Oxford: Arts\, Crafts and Creations \n\n\n\nSaturday 26 September – An Oxford Night Out \n\n\n\nThursday 08 October – An Introduction to Oxford’s Past \n\n\n\nTuesday 17 November – The Oxford Story \n\n\n\nSaturday 28 November – An Oxford Night Out \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 prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £4.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are available to purchase online (subject to a transaction fee of £0.88) or at the Museum shop. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\n\n18 & 27 June\n\n\n\n07\, 16 & 25 July\n\n\n\n18 & 29 August\n\n\n\n10\, 15 & 26 September\n\n\n\n08 & 20 October\n\n\n\n05\, 17 & 28 November\n\n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n45 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\nAdults and 12+ \n\n\n\nPhoto consent: \n\n\n\nPlease be aware that photographs may be taken at this event for use in marketing. If you (or a member of your group) would prefer not to be photographed\, please let a member of staff know during the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/stories-of-oxford-tours-4/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Stories-of-Oxford-tours-1.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T153000 DTSTAMP:20260621T123955 CREATED:20260609T173158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T044259Z UID:10012897-1781704800-1781710200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Museum of Oxford Walks: Oxford’s Queer History DESCRIPTION:Museum of Oxford Walks: Oxford’s Queer History\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford Walks: Oxford’s Queer History\n\n\n\nHow was Oxford in the 17th century for the LGBTQIA+ community? Which college is the queerest? Where is the oldest LGBTQIA+ pub in the country? \n\n\n\nFind out the answers to these questions – and much more – on this 90-minute guided tour\, uncovering stories from the LGBTQIA+ community throughout the history of Oxford. \n\n\n\nLed by city guide Hannah Field\, you will meet a host of fascinating characters including a ‘lesbian\, Indian princess\, suffragette\, refugee smuggler’\, a flamboyant bus conductor\, a Catholic Saint\, and many more. Learn about local characters\, pubs and clubs of Oxford\, University societies\, Oxford Pride\, and future events. \n\n\n\nA unique opportunity to explore an alternative side of Oxford and current local history research. \n\n\n\nMeeting point: Museum of Oxford shop (located inside the Oxford Town Hall). Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of the walk and check in at the Museum Shop with our friendly front-of-house team. \n\n\n\nMeet your tour guide: Hannah Field \n\n\n\nHannah is a local tour guide\, she grew up in Oxford and is openly bisexual. She has a passion for queer history and has researched this tour with the help of friends and the Bodleian Library. Her other interests include Women at Oxford\, stained glass\, Phillip Pullman\, A Discovery of Witches\, filming locations\, architecture\, and much more. \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 prices:From £15.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a non-refundable transaction fee of £1.96 and are available to purchase online or at the Museum shop. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\n\nWednesday 17 June 2026 at 2.00pm\n\n\n\nSaturday 01 August 2026 at 11.00am\n\n\n\nSaturday 19 September 2026 at 11.00am\n\n\n\n\nRunning time:1 hour 30 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance:16+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/museum-of-oxford-walks-oxfords-queer-history/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Museum-of-Oxford-Walks-Oxfords-Queer-History.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T150000 DTSTAMP:20260621T123955 CREATED:20250207T231839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T100357Z UID:10012635-1781704800-1781708400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Oxford's Queer History Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Oxford’s Queer History Walking Tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oxford’s Queer History Walking Tour\n\n\n\nA special new MOX Walk launching in honour of LGBT+ History Month! \n\n\n\nHow was Oxford in the 17th century for the LGBTQIA+ community? Which college is the queerest? Where is the oldest LGBTQIA+ pub in the country? \n\n\n\nFind out the answers to these questions – and much more – on this 90-minute guided tour\, uncovering stories from the LGBTQIA+ community throughout the history of Oxford. \n\n\n\nLed by city guide Hannah Field\, you will meet a host of fascinating characters including a ‘lesbian\, Indian princess\, suffragette\, refugee smuggler’\, a flamboyant bus conductor\, a Catholic Saint\, and many more. Learn about local characters\, pubs and clubs of Oxford\, University societies\, Oxford Pride\, and future events. \n\n\n\nA unique opportunity to explore an alternative side of Oxford and current local history research. \n\n\n\nMeeting point: Museum of Oxford shop (located inside the Oxford Town Hall). Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of the walk and check in at the Museum Shop with our friendly front-of-house team. \n\n\n\nMeet your tour guide: Hannah Field \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Oxford’s Queer History\n\n\n\nHannah is a local tour guide\, she grew up in Oxford and is openly bisexual. She has a passion for queer history and has researched this tour with the help of friends and the Bodleian Library. Her other interests include Women at Oxford\, stained glass\, Phillip Pullman\, A Discovery of Witches\, filming locations\, architecture\, and much more. \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 prices:From £15.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a non-refundable transaction fee of £1.96 and are available to purchase online or at the Museum shop. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\n\nWednesday 04 June 2025 at 2.00pm\n\n\n\nWednesday 27 August 2025 at 2.00pm\n\n\n\nWednesday 27 September 2025 at 2.00pm\n\n\n\n\nRunning time:1 hour 30 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance:16+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/oxfords-queer-history-walking-tour/2026-06-17/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Oxford-Queer-History.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T120000 DTSTAMP:20260621T123955 CREATED:20260316T130738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T062454Z UID:10012868-1781348400-1781352000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Inside the Oxford Town Hall DESCRIPTION:Inside the Oxford Town Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Inside the Oxford Town Hall\n\n\n\nJoin the Museum of Oxford as they take you on a tour around Oxford’s magnificent Town Hall. \n\n\n\nYou will see the Court Room and the Council Chamber. All other rooms in the Town Hall are subject to availability. \n\n\n\nPlease arrive at the Museum Gift Shop at 10.55am and make yourself known to the Front of House team. \n\n\n\nTours take place twice a month on a Saturday morning. Please note that the tour is aimed at an adult audience. \n\n\n\nAccess \n\n\n\nThe Museum is accessible for wheelchair users\, buggies\, and baby carriers. There is step-free\, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum\, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift and lift to the basement level. Accessible toilets are available in the Museum (close to Museum Makers) and in the Town Hall on the ground floor\, before entering the Museum. \n\n\n\nPlease contact the Museum team if you’d like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements. Further access information can be found on the website: https://museumofoxford.org/plan-your-visit/access \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 prices:£5.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee and are available to purchase online or at the Museum shop. \n\n\n\nDates & times:13 & 27 June\, 11 July\, 08 & 22 August\, 03 & 17 October\, 07 & 21 Nov 26\, 05 & 19 December. \n\n\n\nRunning time:1 hour \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\nAdult \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/inside-the-oxford-town-hall-2/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Inside-the-Oxford-Town-Hall.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T170000 DTSTAMP:20260621T123955 CREATED:20260315T181557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T044032Z UID:10012272-1781344800-1781370000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Museum of Oxford: Free Entry Day DESCRIPTION:Museum of Oxford: Free Entry Day\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford: Free Entry Day\n\n\n\nVisit the Museum of Oxford for free and discover the changing story of Oxford through its history and people.   \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. Booking required. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 13 June 2026 from 10.00am to 5.00pm \n\n\n\nLast entry at 4.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n30 minutes \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nPlease arrive within your chosen 30 minute arrival slot for priority entry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/museum-of-oxford-free-entry-day/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Free-Entry-Day.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T133000 DTSTAMP:20260621T123955 CREATED:20260606T015846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T043908Z UID:10012788-1781269200-1781271000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Curator-Led Exhibition Tour: 12 June 2026 DESCRIPTION:Curator-Led Exhibition Tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Curator-Led Exhibition Tour\n\n\n\nGain behind-the-scenes insights into the new exhibitions at Modern Art Oxford with a curator-led tour. \n\n\n\nStep inside a current exhibitions with one of the curators. \n\n\n\nThese focused\, 30-minute tours offer in-depth insights into the ideas\, processes and stories behind the work on display. \n\n\n\nLed by the people who know the exhibitions inside out\, each session offers a chance to look closer\, ask questions and connect more deeply with the art. \n\n\n\nPerfect for some lunchtime inspiration! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTickets available via Eventbrite. \n\n\n\n📍 Meeting Point:  \n\n\n\nSocial Space – ask a staff member if needed \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/curator-led-exhibition-tour-12-june-2026/ LOCATION:Modern Art Oxford\, 30 Pembroke Street\, Oxford\, OX1 1BP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/modern-art-oxford-14-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.7508892;-1.2591357 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Modern Art Oxford 30 Pembroke Street Oxford OX1 1BP United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=30 Pembroke Street:geo:-1.2591357,51.7508892 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T170000 DTSTAMP:20260621T123955 CREATED:20260610T134229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T134235Z UID:10012925-1781078400-1781110800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Museum of Oxford Walks: Jericho: 200 years of a ‘dangerously hospitable’ neighbourhood DESCRIPTION:Museum of Oxford Walks: Jericho: 200 years of a ‘dangerously hospitable’ neighbourhood\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford Walks: Jericho: 200 years of a ‘dangerously hospitable’ neighbourhood\n\n\n\nExplore an Oxford suburb of extraordinary diversity – artistic\, literary\, religious and architectural – with local historian\, former Jericho canalboat resident and Chair of the Jericho Living Heritage Trust\, Mark Davies. \n\n\n\nThis 90-minute tour will reveal the transformation over 200 years of the open fields known as ‘Twentiacre’ and Great & Little Bear Meadows into the compact streets of today. Bordered by the Oxford University Press and the ironworks known as Lucy’s\, plus the Oxford Canal\, Jericho is a neighbourhood like no other. \n\n\n\nJericho has been the inspiration of authors such as Thomas Hardy\, Sir John Betjeman\, Colin Dexter (creator of ‘Inspector Morse’)\, and Sir Philip Pullman; it has nurtured the fledgling Pre-Raphaelite art movement; it has provided a musical stepping stone for\, most notably\, Radiohead; and it has accommodated a rich mix of artisanal trades and services. \n\n\n\nAs part of the tour\, you will see the original parish church\, and its High Anglican successor\, the remarkable (and in some respects controversial) St Barnabas’ Church; the University Press; St Sepulchre’s Cemetery\, the resting place of Oxford citizens both famous and humble; an 18th-century meteorological station; the sites of the former ironworks\, a boatbuilding yard and an ancient well in Walton Manor; the Oxford Canal\, and some of the pubs – current or former – for which Jericho was once infamous\, one of which gave the suburb its name. \n\n\n\nAccessibility and further information: \n\n\n\nMeeting point: Outside the Blavatnik School of Government\, 120 Walton Street\, OX2 6GG. Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of the walk and check with the guide. \n\n\n\nUnfortunately\, this walk is not accessible for wheelchair users\, as there are steps on the bridge over the canal. Please email museum@oxford.gov.uk if you would like to discuss any access requirements ahead of booking a walk. \n\n\n\nPlease note that this walk is recommended for ages 16+.  \n\n\n\nTickets cost £15 and are available to purchase online or at the Museum shop. \n\n\n\nYour ticket also gives you access to the MOX galleries on the day of the walk\, at any time during opening hours. \n\n\n\nEvent tickets are non-refundable if you choose to cancel your booking.  \n\n\n\nA refund will only be issued if the event is cancelled or if there is a significant change to the advertised programme. \n\n\n\nMeet Your Tour Guide: Mark Davies \n\n\n\nMark Davies is an Oxford local historian\, public speaker\, and guide. His publications include the social and cultural importance of the city’s waterways (A Towpath Walk in Oxford; Alice in Waterland; Alice’s Oxford on Foot; What a Liberty!); historical crime (Stories of Oxford Castle; The Abingdon Waterturnpike Murder); a biography of the Oxford pastry cook who was the first Englishman to fly (King of all Balloons); and the insightful A Jericho Scrapbook and Jericho – a Celebration. \n\n\n\nUntil 2020 he had lived on an Oxford residential narrowboat for nearly 30 years\, and is the Chair of the Jericho (Oxford) Living Heritage Trust. He is also a trustee of the Lewis Carroll Society\, a member of the Society of Authors\, and on the committee of the Alliance of Literary Societies. \n\n\n\nAccess at the Museum \n\n\n\nThe Museum is accessible for wheelchair users\, buggies and baby carriers. There is step-free\, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum\, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift and lift to the basement level. Accessible toilets are available in the Museum (close to Museum Makers) and in the Town Hall on the ground floor\, before entering the Museum. \n\n\n\nPlease contact the Museum team if you’d like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements. Further access information can be found on our website: https://museumofoxford.org/plan-your-visit/access \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£15.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 15 July 2026 at 2.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 30 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/museum-of-oxford-walks-jericho-200-years-of-a-dangerously-hospitable-neighbourhood/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Museum-of-Oxford-Walks-Canal-Castle-and-Convicts.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T134500 DTSTAMP:20260621T123955 CREATED:20260608T041942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T004954Z UID:10012851-1781010000-1781012700@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Stories of Oxford Tours DESCRIPTION:Stories of Oxford tours\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Stories of Oxford Tours\n\n\n\nThese guided tours are led by a dedicated volunteer team and will give you an introduction to the people and stories of Oxford. \n\n\n\nThe guides will take you on their personalised highlights tour around the Museum\, lasting 30-45 minutes\, with time for questions at the end. \n\n\n\nFrom football to fairgrounds\, marmalade to Morris Motors\, patron saints to pubs\, barges\, bones\, and all types of quirky customs — there’s something for everyone in the stories of Oxford and its people. \n\n\n\nMeet in the Museum of Oxford’s Gift Shop\, inside the Oxford Town Hall. \n\n\n\nEach tour has a capacity of 10 people. \n\n\n\nThere are several topics to choose from as follows: \n\n\n\nA history of Oxford in 6 objects  \n\n\n\nAlways wanted to know about our city? Come and listen to a guide take you from Saxon times to the present day. The guide will use six objects to explain Oxford’s history\, including the city origins\, the city and the University\, the English Civil War\, literary Oxford\, scientific Oxford and industrial Oxford. \n\n\n\nAn introduction to Oxford’s past \n\n\n\nWhat is it that is unique about Oxford? The city is well known around the world. This tour identifies some of the features that have made the city so special. From the Saxon period when the city was already an important settlement\, through the development of the university\, the important role played by the city in the English Civil Wars\, to more recent features such as the growth of the car industry under the leadership of William Morris\, the Covered Market and the important literary figures linked to the city\, the tour will give you an insight which should stimulate interest in finding out more. The Museum is an ideal starting point for you to discover Oxford’s amazing past. \n\n\n\nArtisan Oxford: Arts\, Crafts\, and Creations \n\n\n\nWhat connects James Bond’s favourite breakfast with the South Pole? How did a small Oxford boutique become the “Holy Grail” of fashion? Encompassing cutting-edge design\, folk frivolities\, and extremely rare architecture\, (not the spire kind); Oxford Arts is unique. Explore our city’s rich creative heritage through a hand-picked selection of artisan objects. \n\n\n\nOxford Night Out \n\n\n\nSince medieval times Oxford has been famous for its vibrant social and cultural scene\, making it one of the best places for a night out in the UK. In this tour\, we will explore four aspects of a night out in Oxford through the ages: pubs\, music venues\, cinema and theatre\, and St. Giles Fair\, highlighting topics of celebrity\, disorder\, and hygiene. Join on what promises to be an exciting and\, at times\, surprising\, tour. \n\n\n\nThe Oxford Story \n\n\n\nThis tour will explore the stories of the city\, and the city of stories. This includes Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland\, Oxford’s cinemas\, and Oxford as a film location and place of inspiration for stories. \n\n\n\nThis Talented Town \n\n\n\nA mixture of Oxford city specialities\, this tour will highlight the achievements of some of the extraordinary people from this spectacular town. \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 prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £4.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are available to purchase online (subject to a transaction fee of £0.88) or at the Museum shop. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\n\n09\, 18 & 27 June\n\n\n\n07\, 16\, 25 July\n\n\n\n18 & 29 August\n\n\n\n10\, 15 & 26 September\n\n\n\n08 & 20 October\n\n\n\n05\, 17 & 28 November\n\n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n45 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\nAdults and 12+ \n\n\n\nPhoto consent: \n\n\n\nPlease be aware that photographs may be taken at this event for use in marketing. If you (or a member of your group) would prefer not to be photographed\, please let a member of staff know during the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/stories-of-oxford-tours-3/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Stories-of-Oxford-tours-1.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T153000 DTSTAMP:20260621T123955 CREATED:20260316T152209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T152248Z UID:10012306-1779890400-1779895800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Museum of Oxford Walks: Pre-Raphaelite Adventures in Oxford DESCRIPTION:Museum of Oxford Walks: Pre-Raphaelite Adventures in Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford Walks: Pre-Raphaelite Adventures in Oxford\n\n\n\nOxford is exceptionally rich in its associations with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood\, a 19th-century artistic movement known for its veneration of detail\, elegance and beauty. This insightful 90-minute walk will bring the artistic spirit of mid-19th century Oxford to life\, taking you to the key locations in Oxford associated with the movement and its artists\, and with particular reference to Oxford-inspired paintings. \n\n\n\nYou’ll see where Jane Burden\, embroiderer and muse\, once lived at ‘Hell’s Passage’\, the Oxford Union\, home to Pre-Raphaelite murals and a noteworthy debacle involving Dante Gabriel Rossetti\, Magdalen College Tower and the story of a particular May Morning\, plus more locations significant to the works and lives of John Everett Millais\, William Holman Hunt\, Dante Gabriel Rossetti\, Edward Burne-Jones\, William Morris\, Jane Burden\, Elizabeth Siddall – and not forgetting author-cum-photographer Lewis Carroll – plus their important patrons\, John Ruskin and Thomas Combe. \n\n\n\nThe walk is near-circular\, beginning at the Museum of Oxford and ending outside the Oxford Union (St Michael’s Street). \n\n\n\nJoin a tour of Pre-Raphaelite Artists in Oxford to see Oxford through the eyes of an expert and uncover the artistic histories embedded in our city. \n\n\n\nAccessibility and further information: \n\n\n\nMeeting point: Museum of Oxford shop (located inside the Oxford Town Hall). Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of the walk and check in at the Museum Shop with our friendly front of house team. \n\n\n\nThe walk lasts 1.5 hours. \n\n\n\nThe itinerary includes cobbled streets\, uneven surfaces and narrow pavements. Additionally\, one of the stops is accessed via a very narrow passageway (optional). Please email museum@oxford.gov.uk if you would like to discuss any access requirements ahead of booking a walk. \n\n\n\nPlease note that this walk is recommended for ages 16+. \n\n\n\nYour ticket also gives you access to the MOX galleries on the day of the walk\, at any time during opening hours. \n\n\n\nMeet Your Tour Guide: Mark Davies \n\n\n\nMark Davies is an Oxford local historian\, public speaker\, and guide. His publications include the social and cultural importance of the city’s waterways (A Towpath Walk in Oxford; Alice in Waterland; Alice’s Oxford on Foot; What a Liberty!); historical crime (Stories of Oxford Castle; The Abingdon Waterturnpike Murder); a biography of the Oxford pastry cook who was the first Englishman to fly (King of all Balloons); and the insightful A Jericho Scrapbook and Jericho – a Celebration. \n\n\n\nUntil 2020 he had lived on an Oxford residential narrowboat for nearly 30 years\, and he is the Chair of the Jericho (Oxford) Living Heritage Trust. He is also a trustee of the Lewis Carroll Society\, a member of the Society of Authors\, and on the committee of the Alliance of Literary Societies. \n\n\n\nAccess at the Museum \n\n\n\nThe Museum is accessible for wheelchair users\, buggies\, and baby carriers. There is step-free\, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum\, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift and lift to the basement level. Accessible toilets are available in the Museum (close to Museum Makers) and in the Town Hall on the ground floor\, before entering the Museum. \n\n\n\nPlease contact the Museum team if you’d like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements. Further access information can be found on the website: https://museumofoxford.org/plan-your-visit/access \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£15.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are available to purchase online (booking fee applies) or at the Museum shop. Tickets for this event include access to the Museum’s Galleries. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 22 April and Wednesday 27 May 2026 at 2.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 30 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n16+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/museum-of-oxford-walks-pre-raphaelite-adventures-in-oxford/2026-05-27/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Museum-of-Oxford-Walks-Pre-Raphaelite-Adventures-in-Oxford.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T150000 DTSTAMP:20260621T123955 CREATED:20250207T231839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T100357Z UID:10012634-1779544800-1779548400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Oxford's Queer History Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Oxford’s Queer History Walking Tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oxford’s Queer History Walking Tour\n\n\n\nA special new MOX Walk launching in honour of LGBT+ History Month! \n\n\n\nHow was Oxford in the 17th century for the LGBTQIA+ community? Which college is the queerest? Where is the oldest LGBTQIA+ pub in the country? \n\n\n\nFind out the answers to these questions – and much more – on this 90-minute guided tour\, uncovering stories from the LGBTQIA+ community throughout the history of Oxford. \n\n\n\nLed by city guide Hannah Field\, you will meet a host of fascinating characters including a ‘lesbian\, Indian princess\, suffragette\, refugee smuggler’\, a flamboyant bus conductor\, a Catholic Saint\, and many more. Learn about local characters\, pubs and clubs of Oxford\, University societies\, Oxford Pride\, and future events. \n\n\n\nA unique opportunity to explore an alternative side of Oxford and current local history research. \n\n\n\nMeeting point: Museum of Oxford shop (located inside the Oxford Town Hall). Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of the walk and check in at the Museum Shop with our friendly front-of-house team. \n\n\n\nMeet your tour guide: Hannah Field \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Oxford’s Queer History\n\n\n\nHannah is a local tour guide\, she grew up in Oxford and is openly bisexual. She has a passion for queer history and has researched this tour with the help of friends and the Bodleian Library. Her other interests include Women at Oxford\, stained glass\, Phillip Pullman\, A Discovery of Witches\, filming locations\, architecture\, and much more. \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 prices:From £15.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a non-refundable transaction fee of £1.96 and are available to purchase online or at the Museum shop. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\n\nWednesday 04 June 2025 at 2.00pm\n\n\n\nWednesday 27 August 2025 at 2.00pm\n\n\n\nWednesday 27 September 2025 at 2.00pm\n\n\n\n\nRunning time:1 hour 30 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance:16+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/oxfords-queer-history-walking-tour/2026-05-23/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Oxford-Queer-History.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T134500 DTSTAMP:20260621T123955 CREATED:20260511T061207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T002031Z UID:10012544-1779541200-1779543900@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Stories of Oxford tours: This Talented Town DESCRIPTION:Stories of Oxford tours: This Talented Town\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Stories of Oxford tours: This Talented Town\n\n\n\nA mixture of Oxford city specialties\, this guided museum tour will highlight the achievements of some of the extraordinary people from this spectacular town. \n\n\n\nGuides will take you on their personalised highlights tour around the Museum\, lasting 30 to 45 minutes with time for questions at the end. Meet in the Museum of Oxford’s Gift Shop\, inside the Oxford Town Hall. \n\n\n\nStories of Oxford Tours take place at least twice a month. Each tour has a capacity of 10 people. The tours are recommended for adults and children aged 12+. \n\n\n\nAccess  \n\n\n\nThere is step-free\, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax Tower (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum\, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift to the Galleries and then a lift to the basement. \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\nTickets cost £4.00 per person and can be purchased online or at the Museum Shop. \n\n\n\nTickets for this event also include access to the Galleries. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 23 May 2026 at 1.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n45 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n12+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/stories-of-oxford-tours-this-talented-town/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Stories-of-Oxford-tours-This-Talented-Town.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T153000 DTSTAMP:20260621T123955 CREATED:20260316T092904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T074755Z UID:10012286-1779285600-1779291000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Museum of Oxford Walks: Beer\, Sausages and Marmalade DESCRIPTION:Museum of Oxford Walks: Beer\, Sausages and Marmalade\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford Walks: Beer\, Sausages and Marmalade\n\n\n\nThis 90-minute walk led by local historian Liz Woolley will take you on a tantalising tour of the quirky world of food and drink in 19th-century Oxford. \n\n\n\nFrom the ‘Celebrated Oxford Sausage’ to Frank Cooper’s famous ‘Oxford Marmalade’\, Liz will expertly guide you through locations associated with Oxford’s unique food and drink heritage. \n\n\n\nFind out how Oxford’s eponymous delicacies went hand-in-hand with the city’s growing importance as a desirable tourist destination as you visit sites including Morrell’s Lion Brewery\, the 250-year-old Covered Market and some iconic pubs. \n\n\n\nYou’ll also discover the city’s long history of malting and brewing\, and how this important trade contributed to Oxford’s burgeoning industrial economy. Find out how the significant families which controlled these businesses influenced Oxford’s developing economic\, social and political life. \n\n\n\nJoin a Beer\, Sausages and Marmalade walking tour to see Oxford through the eyes of an expert and discover the unique food heritage embedded in the heart of Oxford. \n\n\n\nAs part of the tour\, you will see: Frank Cooper’s Marmalade Factory\, the old Swan Brewery malthouse\, the street that was once described as a ‘dreadful sort of place’ – and more historic Oxford locations. \n\n\n\nAccessibility and further information \n\n\n\nMeeting point: Museum of Oxford shop (located inside the Oxford Town Hall). Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of the walk and check in at the Museum Shop with our friendly front-of-house team.  \n\n\n\nThe walk lasts 1.5 hours.   \n\n\n\nThe itinerary includes cobbled streets\, uneven surfaces\, and narrow pavements. One of the stops involves going through Whatsheaf Yard which is very narrow and has an uneven surface. An alternative route to the next stop is available through St Aldate’s. Please email museum@oxford.gov.uk if you would like to discuss any access requirements ahead of booking a walk.  \n\n\n\nMeet your tour guide: Liz Woolley \n\n\n\nLiz Woolley is a local historian specialising in the history of Oxford’s ‘town’ – as opposed to ‘gown’ – and of the everyday lives of ordinary working people\, chiefly during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Liz has lived in Oxford for forty years and has an MSc in English Local History from the University’s Department for Continuing Education. She is an experienced tour guide\, speaker\, tutor\, researcher\, and writer\, who enjoys helping people discover the perhaps less well-known history of Oxford and its citizens. \n\n\n\nAccess at the Museum \n\n\n\nThe Museum is accessible for wheelchair users\, buggies\, and baby carriers. There is step-free\, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum\, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift and lift to the basement level. Accessible toilets are available in the Museum (close to Museum Makers) and in the Town Hall on the ground floor\, before entering the Museum. \n\n\n\nPlease contact the Museum team if you’d like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements. Further access information can be found on the website: https://museumofoxford.org/plan-your-visit/access \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£15.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are available to purchase online or at the Museum shop. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\n\nSaturday 11 April 2026 at 11.00am\n\n\n\nWednesday 20 May 2026 at 2.00pm\n\n\n\nSaturday 04 July 2026 at 11.00am\n\n\n\nWednesday 12 August 2026 at 2.00pm\n\n\n\nWednesday 23 September 2026 at 2.00pm\n\n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 30 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n16+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/museum-of-oxford-walks-beer-sausages-and-marmalade/2026-05-20/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Museum-of-Oxford-Walks-Beer-Sausages-and-Marmalade.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T134500 DTSTAMP:20260621T123955 CREATED:20260511T052247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T052353Z UID:10012542-1778763600-1778766300@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Stories of Oxford tours: An introduction to Oxford’s past DESCRIPTION:Stories of Oxford tours: An introduction to Oxford’s past\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Stories of Oxford tours: An introduction to Oxford’s past\n\n\n\nWhat is it that is unique about Oxford? The city is well known around the world. This guided museum tour identifies some of the features that have made the city so special. \n\n\n\nFrom the Saxon period when the city was already an important settlement\, through the development of the university\, the important role played by the city in the English Civil Wars\, to more recent features such as the growth of the car industry under the leadership of William Morris\, the Covered Market and the important literary figures linked to the city\, the tour will give you an insight which should stimulate interest in finding out more. \n\n\n\nThe Museum is an ideal starting point for you to discover Oxford’s amazing past. \n\n\n\nGuides will take you on their personalised highlights tour around the Museum\, lasting 30 to 45 minutes with time for questions at the end. Meet in the Museum of Oxford’s Gift Shop\, inside the Oxford Town Hall. \n\n\n\nStories of Oxford Tours take place at least twice a month. Each tour has a capacity of 10 people. The tours are recommended for adults and children aged 12+. \n\n\n\nAccess  \n\n\n\nThere is step-free\, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax Tower (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum\, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift to the Galleries and then a lift to the basement. \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\nTickets cost £4.00 per person and can be purchased online or at the Museum Shop. \n\n\n\nTickets for this event also include access to the Galleries. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 14 May 2026 at 1.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n45 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n12+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/stories-of-oxford-tours-an-introduction-to-oxfords-past/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Stories-of-Oxford-tours-An-introduction-to-Oxfords-past.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T153000 DTSTAMP:20260621T123955 CREATED:20260317T075017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T135504Z UID:10012307-1777471200-1777476600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Museum of Oxford Walks: The Lost Shops of Oxford DESCRIPTION:Museum of Oxford Walks: The Lost Shops of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford Walks: The Lost Shops of Oxford\n\n\n\n‘Do you remember Woolworths\, Elliston & Cavell\, or the Cadena Tea Rooms?’ \n\n\n\nTown centre shops often evoke powerful memories of time and place. It could be the location of a first date\, a Saturday job\, a regular meeting point\, or the place you went for a favourite childhood treat. \n\n\n\nJoin Maurice East to explore the history of Oxford through the fascinating stories of ever-changing city centre shops through the ages. \n\n\n\nThe tour will explore: the ‘shambles’ of medieval Oxford; the hidden Jewish quarter of St Aldates; the alleyways of the covered market; lost coaching inns; grand department stores; the controversial destruction of a famous hotel; and much much more! \n\n\n\nAccessibility and further information: \n\n\n\nMeeting point: Museum of Oxford shop (located inside the Oxford Town Hall). Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of the walk and check in at the Museum Shop with our friendly front of house team. \n\n\n\nThe walk lasts 1.5 hours. It starts and ends at the Town Hall. \n\n\n\nThe route is flat\, on paved streets and is easy walking. Please email museum@oxford.gov.uk if you would like to discuss any access requirements ahead of booking a walk. \n\n\n\nPlease note that this walk is recommended for ages 16+. \n\n\n\nYour ticket also gives you access to the MOX galleries on the day of the walk\, at any time during opening hours. \n\n\n\nMeet Your Tour Guide: Maurice East \n\n\n\nMaurice East is a local historian who was born and raised in Oxford. He interprets the social history of the city through the lens of growing up as a ‘townie’ and shines a spotlight on stories far off the usual tourist trail. His main area of research is the history of car making at Cowley and how the arrival of industry\, cars and blue collar workers changed Oxford forever in the early twentieth century. \n\n\n\nAccess \n\n\n\nThe Museum is accessible for wheelchair users\, buggies\, and baby carriers. There is step-free\, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum\, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift and lift to the basement level. Accessible toilets are available in the Museum (close to Museum Makers) and in the Town Hall on the ground floor\, before entering the Museum. \n\n\n\nPlease contact the Museum team if you’d like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements. Further access information can be found on the website: https://museumofoxford.org/plan-your-visit/access \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£15.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are available to purchase online (booking fee applies) or at the Museum shop. Tickets for this event include access to the Museum’s Galleries. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 29 April and 08 July 2026 at 2.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 30 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n16+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/museum-of-oxford-walks-the-lost-shops-of-oxford/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Museum-of-Oxford-Walks-The-Lost-Shops-of-Oxford.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T144500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T154500 DTSTAMP:20260621T123955 CREATED:20260326T093407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T093719Z UID:10011860-1777387500-1777391100@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Gardens In Bloom: Tours of Trinity College DESCRIPTION:Gardens In Bloom: Tours of Trinity College\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Gardens In Bloom: Tours of Trinity College\n\n\n\nAn informal walk around Trinity’s famous gardens\, focusing on recent developments which have updated the historic gardens and adopted more sustainable practices. \n\n\n\nHead Gardener Kate Burtonwood and her team will share the restoration of the lawns and impactful 120m border\, while touring around the college’s open spaces and private gardens. \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 – £10.00 \n\n\n\nTickets including optional cream tea – £18.50 \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\, Tuesday 07 July\, Tuesday 08 September and Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 2.45pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour\, without an interval \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nAdd an optional cream tea snack with home-baked scones in the café! Please check times carefully when booking\, as the cream tea will take place at 2.00pm\, before the advertised tour start time. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/gardens-in-bloom-tours-of-trinity-college/2026-04-28/ LOCATION:Trinity College Gardens\, Oxford\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3BH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Gardens-In-Bloom-Tours-of-Trinity-College.webp GEO:51.7543894;-1.2567075 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Trinity College Gardens Oxford Broad Street Oxford OX1 3BH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Broad Street:geo:-1.2567075,51.7543894 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T153000 DTSTAMP:20260621T123955 CREATED:20260316T152209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T152248Z UID:10012305-1776866400-1776871800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Museum of Oxford Walks: Pre-Raphaelite Adventures in Oxford DESCRIPTION:Museum of Oxford Walks: Pre-Raphaelite Adventures in Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford Walks: Pre-Raphaelite Adventures in Oxford\n\n\n\nOxford is exceptionally rich in its associations with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood\, a 19th-century artistic movement known for its veneration of detail\, elegance and beauty. This insightful 90-minute walk will bring the artistic spirit of mid-19th century Oxford to life\, taking you to the key locations in Oxford associated with the movement and its artists\, and with particular reference to Oxford-inspired paintings. \n\n\n\nYou’ll see where Jane Burden\, embroiderer and muse\, once lived at ‘Hell’s Passage’\, the Oxford Union\, home to Pre-Raphaelite murals and a noteworthy debacle involving Dante Gabriel Rossetti\, Magdalen College Tower and the story of a particular May Morning\, plus more locations significant to the works and lives of John Everett Millais\, William Holman Hunt\, Dante Gabriel Rossetti\, Edward Burne-Jones\, William Morris\, Jane Burden\, Elizabeth Siddall – and not forgetting author-cum-photographer Lewis Carroll – plus their important patrons\, John Ruskin and Thomas Combe. \n\n\n\nThe walk is near-circular\, beginning at the Museum of Oxford and ending outside the Oxford Union (St Michael’s Street). \n\n\n\nJoin a tour of Pre-Raphaelite Artists in Oxford to see Oxford through the eyes of an expert and uncover the artistic histories embedded in our city. \n\n\n\nAccessibility and further information: \n\n\n\nMeeting point: Museum of Oxford shop (located inside the Oxford Town Hall). Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of the walk and check in at the Museum Shop with our friendly front of house team. \n\n\n\nThe walk lasts 1.5 hours. \n\n\n\nThe itinerary includes cobbled streets\, uneven surfaces and narrow pavements. Additionally\, one of the stops is accessed via a very narrow passageway (optional). Please email museum@oxford.gov.uk if you would like to discuss any access requirements ahead of booking a walk. \n\n\n\nPlease note that this walk is recommended for ages 16+. \n\n\n\nYour ticket also gives you access to the MOX galleries on the day of the walk\, at any time during opening hours. \n\n\n\nMeet Your Tour Guide: Mark Davies \n\n\n\nMark Davies is an Oxford local historian\, public speaker\, and guide. His publications include the social and cultural importance of the city’s waterways (A Towpath Walk in Oxford; Alice in Waterland; Alice’s Oxford on Foot; What a Liberty!); historical crime (Stories of Oxford Castle; The Abingdon Waterturnpike Murder); a biography of the Oxford pastry cook who was the first Englishman to fly (King of all Balloons); and the insightful A Jericho Scrapbook and Jericho – a Celebration. \n\n\n\nUntil 2020 he had lived on an Oxford residential narrowboat for nearly 30 years\, and he is the Chair of the Jericho (Oxford) Living Heritage Trust. He is also a trustee of the Lewis Carroll Society\, a member of the Society of Authors\, and on the committee of the Alliance of Literary Societies. \n\n\n\nAccess at the Museum \n\n\n\nThe Museum is accessible for wheelchair users\, buggies\, and baby carriers. There is step-free\, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum\, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift and lift to the basement level. Accessible toilets are available in the Museum (close to Museum Makers) and in the Town Hall on the ground floor\, before entering the Museum. \n\n\n\nPlease contact the Museum team if you’d like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements. Further access information can be found on the website: https://museumofoxford.org/plan-your-visit/access \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£15.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are available to purchase online (booking fee applies) or at the Museum shop. Tickets for this event include access to the Museum’s Galleries. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 22 April and Wednesday 27 May 2026 at 2.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 30 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n16+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/museum-of-oxford-walks-pre-raphaelite-adventures-in-oxford/2026-04-22/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Museum-of-Oxford-Walks-Pre-Raphaelite-Adventures-in-Oxford.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T160000 DTSTAMP:20260621T123955 CREATED:20260316T114337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T122216Z UID:10012291-1776261600-1776268800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Museum of Oxford Walks: Oxford’s Rebels and Radicals DESCRIPTION:Museum of Oxford Walks: Oxford’s Rebels and Radicals\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford Walks: Oxford’s Rebels and Radicals\n\n\n\nOxford University is well known as a bastion of tradition and a training ground for future Prime Ministers\, but how much do you know about the city’s radical past and present? \n\n\n\nOn this two-hour circular walking tour\, you will hear about epic ‘town vs gown’ riots\, fiercely independent medieval women\, determined but doomed Levellers\, acid-sprinkling Suffragettes and the locals who kicked fascists out of the city for good. \n\n\n\nFrom Oscar Wilde\, through Oxfam\, to Rhodes Must Fall\, this tour tells the fascinating and inspiring stories of those who have pushed back against power\, privilege\, colonialism and discrimination throughout Oxford’s thousand-year history. \n\n\n\nThis tour aims to tell the forgotten stories of Oxford’s radicals\, and to spark respectful debate and discussion. Please come prepared to listen and engage. \n\n\n\nAs part of the tour\, you will see: Carfax Tower\, the site of an infamous riot; Gloucester Green\, where Oliver Cromwell crushed Britain’s first great egalitarian movement; All Souls College\, whose library was funded by a slave owner; University Church gardens where a bench is dedicated to one of Oxford’s most determined campaigners for women’s education – plus more locations from Oxford’s rebellious history. \n\n\n\nPlease note that this tour does not include entry into any buildings and stops may be subject to change. \n\n\n\nJoin a tour of Oxford’s Rebels and Radicals to see Oxford through the eyes of an expert and unlock the secrets of its radical history. \n\n\n\nAccessibility and further information \n\n\n\nMeeting point: Museum of Oxford shop (located inside the Oxford Town Hall). Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of the walk and check in at the Museum Shop with our friendly front of house team. \n\n\n\nThe walk lasts up to 2 hours. \n\n\n\nThe itinerary includes cobbled streets\, uneven surfaces and narrow pavements. The walk includes a few steps down to the University Church gardens; a step-free option is also available here. Please email museum@oxford.gov.uk if you would like to discuss any access requirements ahead of booking a walk. \n\n\n\nYour ticket also gives you access to the MOX galleries on the day of the walk\, at any time during opening hours. \n\n\n\nMeet Your Tour Guide: Jess Worth \n\n\n\nJess Worth is an award-winning Green Badge tour guide and has lived in Oxford for over 25 years. She loves sharing her enthusiasm for the extraordinary history\, culture and people who have shaped our city of dreaming spires. Before becoming a tour guide\, she was a campaigner\, journalist\, activist and theatre-maker working on social and climate justice issues. This experience has led to a fascination with the social\, political and imaginative role that Oxford has played – both good and bad – in the wider history of Britain\, and the world. \n\n\n\nAccess at the Museum \n\n\n\nThe Museum is accessible for wheelchair users\, buggies\, and baby carriers. There is step-free\, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum\, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift and lift to the basement level. Accessible toilets are available in the Museum (close to Museum Makers) and in the Town Hall on the ground floor\, before entering the Museum. \n\n\n\nPlease contact the Museum team if you’d like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements. Further access information can be found on the website: https://museumofoxford.org/plan-your-visit/access \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£15.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are available to purchase online or at the Museum shop. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\n\nWednesday 15 April 2026 at 2.00pm\n\n\n\nWednesday 18 July 2026 at 11.00pm\n\n\n\nWednesday 05 August 2026 at 2.00pm\n\n\n\nSaturday 15 August 2026 at 11.00am\n\n\n\nSaturday 26 September 2026 at 11.00am\n\n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n16+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/museum-of-oxford-walks-oxfords-rebels-and-radicals/2026-04-15/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Museum-of-Oxford-Walks-Oxfords-Rebels-and-Radicals.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T123000 DTSTAMP:20260621T123955 CREATED:20260316T092904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T074755Z UID:10012285-1775905200-1775910600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Museum of Oxford Walks: Beer\, Sausages and Marmalade DESCRIPTION:Museum of Oxford Walks: Beer\, Sausages and Marmalade\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford Walks: Beer\, Sausages and Marmalade\n\n\n\nThis 90-minute walk led by local historian Liz Woolley will take you on a tantalising tour of the quirky world of food and drink in 19th-century Oxford. \n\n\n\nFrom the ‘Celebrated Oxford Sausage’ to Frank Cooper’s famous ‘Oxford Marmalade’\, Liz will expertly guide you through locations associated with Oxford’s unique food and drink heritage. \n\n\n\nFind out how Oxford’s eponymous delicacies went hand-in-hand with the city’s growing importance as a desirable tourist destination as you visit sites including Morrell’s Lion Brewery\, the 250-year-old Covered Market and some iconic pubs. \n\n\n\nYou’ll also discover the city’s long history of malting and brewing\, and how this important trade contributed to Oxford’s burgeoning industrial economy. Find out how the significant families which controlled these businesses influenced Oxford’s developing economic\, social and political life. \n\n\n\nJoin a Beer\, Sausages and Marmalade walking tour to see Oxford through the eyes of an expert and discover the unique food heritage embedded in the heart of Oxford. \n\n\n\nAs part of the tour\, you will see: Frank Cooper’s Marmalade Factory\, the old Swan Brewery malthouse\, the street that was once described as a ‘dreadful sort of place’ – and more historic Oxford locations. \n\n\n\nAccessibility and further information \n\n\n\nMeeting point: Museum of Oxford shop (located inside the Oxford Town Hall). Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of the walk and check in at the Museum Shop with our friendly front-of-house team.  \n\n\n\nThe walk lasts 1.5 hours.   \n\n\n\nThe itinerary includes cobbled streets\, uneven surfaces\, and narrow pavements. One of the stops involves going through Whatsheaf Yard which is very narrow and has an uneven surface. An alternative route to the next stop is available through St Aldate’s. Please email museum@oxford.gov.uk if you would like to discuss any access requirements ahead of booking a walk.  \n\n\n\nMeet your tour guide: Liz Woolley \n\n\n\nLiz Woolley is a local historian specialising in the history of Oxford’s ‘town’ – as opposed to ‘gown’ – and of the everyday lives of ordinary working people\, chiefly during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Liz has lived in Oxford for forty years and has an MSc in English Local History from the University’s Department for Continuing Education. She is an experienced tour guide\, speaker\, tutor\, researcher\, and writer\, who enjoys helping people discover the perhaps less well-known history of Oxford and its citizens. \n\n\n\nAccess at the Museum \n\n\n\nThe Museum is accessible for wheelchair users\, buggies\, and baby carriers. There is step-free\, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum\, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift and lift to the basement level. Accessible toilets are available in the Museum (close to Museum Makers) and in the Town Hall on the ground floor\, before entering the Museum. \n\n\n\nPlease contact the Museum team if you’d like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements. Further access information can be found on the website: https://museumofoxford.org/plan-your-visit/access \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£15.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are available to purchase online or at the Museum shop. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\n\nSaturday 11 April 2026 at 11.00am\n\n\n\nWednesday 20 May 2026 at 2.00pm\n\n\n\nSaturday 04 July 2026 at 11.00am\n\n\n\nWednesday 12 August 2026 at 2.00pm\n\n\n\nWednesday 23 September 2026 at 2.00pm\n\n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 30 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n16+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/museum-of-oxford-walks-beer-sausages-and-marmalade/2026-04-11/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Museum-of-Oxford-Walks-Beer-Sausages-and-Marmalade.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260404T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260404T123000 DTSTAMP:20260621T123955 CREATED:20250522T084616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T164525Z UID:10012279-1775300400-1775305800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Museum of Oxford Walks: Oxford’s Queer History DESCRIPTION:Museum of Oxford Walks: Oxford’s Queer History\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford Walks: Oxford’s Queer History\n\n\n\nA special new MOX Walk launching in honour of LGBT+ History Month! \n\n\n\nHow was Oxford in the 17th century for the LGBTQIA+ community? Which college is the queerest? Where is the oldest LGBTQIA+ pub in the country? \n\n\n\nFind out the answers to these questions – and much more – on this 90-minute guided tour\, uncovering stories from the LGBTQIA+ community throughout the history of Oxford. \n\n\n\nLed by city guide Hannah Field\, you will meet a host of fascinating characters including a ‘lesbian\, Indian princess\, suffragette\, refugee smuggler’\, a flamboyant bus conductor\, a Catholic Saint\, and many more. Learn about local characters\, pubs and clubs of Oxford\, University societies\, Oxford Pride\, and future events. \n\n\n\nA unique opportunity to explore an alternative side of Oxford and current local history research. \n\n\n\nMeeting point: Museum of Oxford shop (located inside the Oxford Town Hall). Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of the walk and check in at the Museum Shop with our friendly front-of-house team. \n\n\n\nMeet your tour guide: Hannah Field \n\n\n\nHannah is a local tour guide\, she grew up in Oxford and is openly bisexual. She has a passion for queer history and has researched this tour with the help of friends and the Bodleian Library. Her other interests include Women at Oxford\, stained glass\, Phillip Pullman\, A Discovery of Witches\, filming locations\, architecture\, and much more. \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 prices:From £15.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a non-refundable transaction fee of £1.96 and are available to purchase online or at the Museum shop. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\n\nSaturday 04 April 2026 at 11.00am\n\n\n\nSaturday 23 May 2026 at 11.00am\n\n\n\nWednesday 17 June 2026 at 2.00pm\n\n\n\nSaturday 01 August 2026 at 11.00am\n\n\n\nSaturday 19 September 2026 at 11.00am\n\n\n\n\nRunning time:1 hour 30 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance:16+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/oxfords-queer-history-walking-tour-2/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Museum-of-Oxford-Walks-Oxfords-Queer-History.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T134500 DTSTAMP:20260621T123955 CREATED:20260316T145440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T195853Z UID:10012304-1774530000-1774532700@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Stories of Oxford tours DESCRIPTION:Stories of Oxford tours\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Stories of Oxford tours\n\n\n\nThese guided tours are led by a dedicated volunteer team and will give you an introduction to the people and stories of Oxford. \n\n\n\nThe guides will take you on their personalised highlights tour around the Museum\, lasting 30 to 45 minutes\, with time for questions at the end. \n\n\n\nFrom football to fairgrounds\, marmalade to Morris Motors\, patron saints to pubs\, barges\, bones\, and all types of quirky customs — there’s something for everyone in the stories of Oxford and its people. \n\n\n\nMeet in the Museum of Oxford’s Gift Shop\, inside the Oxford Town Hall. \n\n\n\nEach tour has a capacity of 10 people. \n\n\n\nThere are several topics to choose from as follows: \n\n\n\nA history of Oxford in 6 objects  \n\n\n\nAlways wanted to know about our city? Come and listen to a guide take you from Saxon times to the present day. The guide will use six objects to explain Oxford’s history\, including the city origins\, the city and the University\, the English Civil War\, literary Oxford\, scientific Oxford and industrial Oxford. \n\n\n\nAn introduction to Oxford’s past \n\n\n\nWhat is it that is unique about Oxford? The city is well known around the world. This tour identifies some of the features that have made the city so special. \n\n\n\nFrom the Saxon period when the city was already an important settlement\, through the development of the university\, the important role played by the city in the English Civil Wars\, to more recent features such as the growth of the car industry under the leadership of William Morris\, the Covered Market and the important literary figures linked to the city\, the tour will give you an insight which should stimulate interest in finding out more. \n\n\n\nThe Museum is an ideal starting point for you to discover Oxford’s amazing past. \n\n\n\nArtisan Oxford: Arts\, Crafts\, and Creations \n\n\n\nWhat connects James Bond’s favourite breakfast with the South Pole? How did a small Oxford boutique become the “Holy Grail” of fashion? Encompassing cutting-edge design\, folk frivolities\, and extremely rare architecture\, (not the spire kind); Oxford Arts is unique. Explore our city’s rich creative heritage through a hand-picked selection of artisan objects. \n\n\n\nOxford Night Out \n\n\n\nSince medieval times Oxford has been famous for its vibrant social and cultural scene\, making it one of the best places for a night out in the UK. In this tour\, we will explore four aspects of a night out in Oxford through the ages: pubs\, music venues\, cinema and theatre\, and St. Giles Fair\, highlighting topics of celebrity\, disorder\, and hygiene. It is hoped that you can join what promises to be an exciting and\, at times\, surprising\, tour. \n\n\n\nThe Oxford Story \n\n\n\nThis tour will explore the stories of the city\, and the city of stories. This includes Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland\, Oxford’s cinemas\, and Oxford as a film location and place of inspiration for stories. \n\n\n\nThis Talented Town \n\n\n\nA mixture of Oxford city specialities\, this tour will highlight the achievements of some of the extraordinary people from this spectacular town. \n\n\n\nAccess \n\n\n\nThe Museum is accessible for wheelchair users\, buggies\, and baby carriers. There is step-free\, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum\, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift and lift to the basement level. Accessible toilets are available in the Museum (close to Museum Makers) and in the Town Hall on the ground floor\, before entering the Museum. \n\n\n\nPlease contact the Museum team if you’d like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements. Further access information can be found on the website: https://museumofoxford.org/plan-your-visit/access \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£5.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are available to purchase online (including a £1.04 fee) or at the Museum shop. Tickets for this event include access to the Museum’s Galleries. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 21 March 2026 at 1.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n30 to 45 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n12+ \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nPlease be aware that photographs will be taken at this event for use in marketing. If you (or a member of your group) would prefer not to be photographed\, please let a member of staff know during the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/stories-of-oxford-tours-2/2026-03-26/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Stories-of-Oxford-tours-1.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T134500 DTSTAMP:20260621T123955 CREATED:20260316T145440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T195853Z UID:10012303-1774098000-1774100700@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Stories of Oxford tours DESCRIPTION:Stories of Oxford tours\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Stories of Oxford tours\n\n\n\nThese guided tours are led by a dedicated volunteer team and will give you an introduction to the people and stories of Oxford. \n\n\n\nThe guides will take you on their personalised highlights tour around the Museum\, lasting 30 to 45 minutes\, with time for questions at the end. \n\n\n\nFrom football to fairgrounds\, marmalade to Morris Motors\, patron saints to pubs\, barges\, bones\, and all types of quirky customs — there’s something for everyone in the stories of Oxford and its people. \n\n\n\nMeet in the Museum of Oxford’s Gift Shop\, inside the Oxford Town Hall. \n\n\n\nEach tour has a capacity of 10 people. \n\n\n\nThere are several topics to choose from as follows: \n\n\n\nA history of Oxford in 6 objects  \n\n\n\nAlways wanted to know about our city? Come and listen to a guide take you from Saxon times to the present day. The guide will use six objects to explain Oxford’s history\, including the city origins\, the city and the University\, the English Civil War\, literary Oxford\, scientific Oxford and industrial Oxford. \n\n\n\nAn introduction to Oxford’s past \n\n\n\nWhat is it that is unique about Oxford? The city is well known around the world. This tour identifies some of the features that have made the city so special. \n\n\n\nFrom the Saxon period when the city was already an important settlement\, through the development of the university\, the important role played by the city in the English Civil Wars\, to more recent features such as the growth of the car industry under the leadership of William Morris\, the Covered Market and the important literary figures linked to the city\, the tour will give you an insight which should stimulate interest in finding out more. \n\n\n\nThe Museum is an ideal starting point for you to discover Oxford’s amazing past. \n\n\n\nArtisan Oxford: Arts\, Crafts\, and Creations \n\n\n\nWhat connects James Bond’s favourite breakfast with the South Pole? How did a small Oxford boutique become the “Holy Grail” of fashion? Encompassing cutting-edge design\, folk frivolities\, and extremely rare architecture\, (not the spire kind); Oxford Arts is unique. Explore our city’s rich creative heritage through a hand-picked selection of artisan objects. \n\n\n\nOxford Night Out \n\n\n\nSince medieval times Oxford has been famous for its vibrant social and cultural scene\, making it one of the best places for a night out in the UK. In this tour\, we will explore four aspects of a night out in Oxford through the ages: pubs\, music venues\, cinema and theatre\, and St. Giles Fair\, highlighting topics of celebrity\, disorder\, and hygiene. It is hoped that you can join what promises to be an exciting and\, at times\, surprising\, tour. \n\n\n\nThe Oxford Story \n\n\n\nThis tour will explore the stories of the city\, and the city of stories. This includes Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland\, Oxford’s cinemas\, and Oxford as a film location and place of inspiration for stories. \n\n\n\nThis Talented Town \n\n\n\nA mixture of Oxford city specialities\, this tour will highlight the achievements of some of the extraordinary people from this spectacular town. \n\n\n\nAccess \n\n\n\nThe Museum is accessible for wheelchair users\, buggies\, and baby carriers. There is step-free\, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum\, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift and lift to the basement level. Accessible toilets are available in the Museum (close to Museum Makers) and in the Town Hall on the ground floor\, before entering the Museum. \n\n\n\nPlease contact the Museum team if you’d like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements. Further access information can be found on the website: https://museumofoxford.org/plan-your-visit/access \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£5.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are available to purchase online (including a £1.04 fee) or at the Museum shop. Tickets for this event include access to the Museum’s Galleries. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 21 March 2026 at 1.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n30 to 45 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n12+ \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nPlease be aware that photographs will be taken at this event for use in marketing. If you (or a member of your group) would prefer not to be photographed\, please let a member of staff know during the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/stories-of-oxford-tours-2/2026-03-21/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Stories-of-Oxford-tours-1.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251213T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251213T120000 DTSTAMP:20260621T123955 CREATED:20250212T201636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T110659Z UID:10010227-1765623600-1765627200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Inside the Oxford Town Hall DESCRIPTION:Inside the Oxford Town Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Inside the Oxford Town Hall\n\n\n\nJoin the Museum of Oxford as they take you on a tour around Oxford’s magnificent Town Hall. \n\n\n\nYou will see the Court Room and the Council Chamber. All other rooms in the Town Hall are subject to availability. \n\n\n\nPlease arrive at the Museum Gift Shop at 10.55am and make yourself known to the Front of House team. \n\n\n\nTours take place twice a month on a Saturday morning. Please note that the tour is aimed at an adult audience. \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 prices:£5.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £1.13 and are available to purchase online or at the Museum shop. \n\n\n\nDates & times:22 February\, 15 & 22 March\, 19 & 26 April\, 10 & 17 May\, 14 & 21 June\, 9 & 23 August\, 11 & 18 October\, 15 & 22 November\, and 13 December. \n\n\n\nPlease arrive at the Museum Gift Shop at 10.55am and make yourself known to the Front of House team. \n\n\n\nRunning time:1 hour \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\nAdult \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/inside-the-oxford-town-hall/2025-12-13/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Inside-the-Oxford-Town-Hall.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T120000 DTSTAMP:20260621T123955 CREATED:20250212T201636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T110659Z UID:10010226-1763809200-1763812800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Inside the Oxford Town Hall DESCRIPTION:Inside the Oxford Town Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Inside the Oxford Town Hall\n\n\n\nJoin the Museum of Oxford as they take you on a tour around Oxford’s magnificent Town Hall. \n\n\n\nYou will see the Court Room and the Council Chamber. All other rooms in the Town Hall are subject to availability. \n\n\n\nPlease arrive at the Museum Gift Shop at 10.55am and make yourself known to the Front of House team. \n\n\n\nTours take place twice a month on a Saturday morning. Please note that the tour is aimed at an adult audience. \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 prices:£5.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £1.13 and are available to purchase online or at the Museum shop. \n\n\n\nDates & times:22 February\, 15 & 22 March\, 19 & 26 April\, 10 & 17 May\, 14 & 21 June\, 9 & 23 August\, 11 & 18 October\, 15 & 22 November\, and 13 December. \n\n\n\nPlease arrive at the Museum Gift Shop at 10.55am and make yourself known to the Front of House team. \n\n\n\nRunning time:1 hour \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\nAdult \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/inside-the-oxford-town-hall/2025-11-22/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Inside-the-Oxford-Town-Hall.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T120000 DTSTAMP:20260621T123955 CREATED:20250212T201636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T110659Z UID:10010225-1763204400-1763208000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Inside the Oxford Town Hall DESCRIPTION:Inside the Oxford Town Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Inside the Oxford Town Hall\n\n\n\nJoin the Museum of Oxford as they take you on a tour around Oxford’s magnificent Town Hall. \n\n\n\nYou will see the Court Room and the Council Chamber. All other rooms in the Town Hall are subject to availability. \n\n\n\nPlease arrive at the Museum Gift Shop at 10.55am and make yourself known to the Front of House team. \n\n\n\nTours take place twice a month on a Saturday morning. Please note that the tour is aimed at an adult audience. \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 prices:£5.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £1.13 and are available to purchase online or at the Museum shop. \n\n\n\nDates & times:22 February\, 15 & 22 March\, 19 & 26 April\, 10 & 17 May\, 14 & 21 June\, 9 & 23 August\, 11 & 18 October\, 15 & 22 November\, and 13 December. \n\n\n\nPlease arrive at the Museum Gift Shop at 10.55am and make yourself known to the Front of House team. \n\n\n\nRunning time:1 hour \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\nAdult \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/inside-the-oxford-town-hall/2025-11-15/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Inside-the-Oxford-Town-Hall.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251030T184500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251030T210000 DTSTAMP:20260621T123955 CREATED:20250922T151820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T105402Z UID:10011437-1761849900-1761858000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Haunted City: Ghost Stories at the Museum DESCRIPTION:Haunted City: Ghost Stories at the Museum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Haunted City: Ghost Stories at the Museum\n\n\n\nStep into Oxford’s ghost-ridden history\, if you dare… \n\n\n\nDid you know that Oxford is one of the most haunted cities in England? Uncover its chilling past at a hair-raising\, spine-tingling evening of spooky storytelling with two of the city’s leading ghost tour guides. \n\n\n\nIn the eerie setting of the museum after dark\, objects from Oxford’s long history evoke haunting memories of macabre events. You will hear sinister tales of enraged poltergeists\, abandoned lovers\, a headless king\, and even the devil himself. \n\n\n\nFrom the ghosts of Oxford’s Civil War casualties to a lofty college’s haunted cesspit\, let yourself be drawn into stories that have been handed down through generations. Your guides will share details of their own supernatural experiences\, and you may hear whispers from the other side yourself… \n\n\n\nMeeting point \n\n\n\nThere is step-free\, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax Tower (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum\, there is a platform lift to the Galleries and a lift to the basement level where some of the event activities will be taking place. \n\n\n\nMeet your tour guide: Mark Davies \n\n\n\nJess Worth is an award-winning Green Badge tour guide and has lived in Oxford for nearly 30 years. She loves sharing her enthusiasm for the extraordinary history\, culture and people who have shaped our city of dreaming spires\, and telling stories about the poor departed souls who once made their mark on Oxford\, for good or for ill… \n\n\n\nHannah Field is a local tour guide\, she grew up in Oxford and is a qualified Green Badge guide. She loves sharing the general history of Oxford as well as creating bespoke tours. Her special interests include Women at Oxford\, stained glass\, Phillip Pullman\, A Discovery of Witches\, filming locations\, LGBTQ+ history\, architecture and much more. \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 £15.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a non-refundable transaction fee of £1.96 and are available to purchase online or at the Museum shop. \n\n\n\nEach ticket includes a free drink and a special mini guide to Oxford’s and MOX’s haunted places and objects. \n\n\n\nSpecial early-bird discount: Book your tickets in September for 20% off! Discount automatically applied at checkout. Valid until 11.59pm on 30 September. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 30 October 2025 at 6.45pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours 15 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n16+ \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nPlease be aware that photographs will be taken at this event for use in marketing. If you (or a member of your group) would prefer not to be photographed\, please let a member of staff know during the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/haunted-city-ghost-stories-at-the-museum/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Haunted-City-Ghost-Stories-at-the-Museum.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251024T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251031T235959 DTSTAMP:20260621T123955 CREATED:20250908T104007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T050449Z UID:10004256-1761264000-1761955199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Ghost Fest: Spooky Tours DESCRIPTION:Ghost Fest Spooky Tours at Oxford Castle & Prison\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Ghost Fest: Spooky Tours at Oxford Castle & Prison\n\n\n\nThe Halloween Ghost Tour returns for Ghost Fest 2025! \n\n\n\nTis’ the Halloween season and the veil between our world and the next is starting to thin at Oxford Castle & Prison. \n\n\n\nWith over 1000 years of gruesome history\, Oxford Castle & Prison has seen more than its fair share of horror! \n\n\n\nJoin the guides as they take you on an atmospheric journey through the castle; uncovering some of the most grisly tales of its inhabitants\, some of whom are still said to roam the grounds. \n\n\n\nThe Spooky Tour includes some of the most haunting areas of the site which are usually off-limits to the public\, including the Punishment Cells. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Ghost Fest Spooky Tours at Oxford Castle & Prison\n\n\n\nJoin in an immersive and atmospheric tour of the Castle & Prison\, with some jumps\, scares and jokes along the way! \n\n\n\nBook now\, if you’re brave enough! \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 £21.00 per person and £23.00 on Halloween \n\n\n\nDates and times: \n\n\n\nFriday 24 to Friday 31 October 2025 at 6.30pm \n\n\n\nTours at 6.30pm\, 7.00pm\, 7:30pm\, 8.30pm\, and 9.00pm \n\n\n\nThe tour lasts for 50 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n12+ \n\n\n\nUnder 16s must be accompanied by an adult URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/ghost-fest-spooky-tours/ LOCATION:Oxford Castle Quarter\, New Road Oxford\, Oxford\, OX1 1AY CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Ghost-Fest-Spooky-Tours-at-Oxford-Castle-Prison.webp GEO:51.7523156;-1.2623442 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford Castle Quarter New Road Oxford Oxford OX1 1AY;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=New Road Oxford:geo:-1.2623442,51.7523156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T120000 DTSTAMP:20260621T123955 CREATED:20250212T201636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T110659Z UID:10010224-1760785200-1760788800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Inside the Oxford Town Hall DESCRIPTION:Inside the Oxford Town Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Inside the Oxford Town Hall\n\n\n\nJoin the Museum of Oxford as they take you on a tour around Oxford’s magnificent Town Hall. \n\n\n\nYou will see the Court Room and the Council Chamber. All other rooms in the Town Hall are subject to availability. \n\n\n\nPlease arrive at the Museum Gift Shop at 10.55am and make yourself known to the Front of House team. \n\n\n\nTours take place twice a month on a Saturday morning. Please note that the tour is aimed at an adult audience. \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 prices:£5.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £1.13 and are available to purchase online or at the Museum shop. \n\n\n\nDates & times:22 February\, 15 & 22 March\, 19 & 26 April\, 10 & 17 May\, 14 & 21 June\, 9 & 23 August\, 11 & 18 October\, 15 & 22 November\, and 13 December. \n\n\n\nPlease arrive at the Museum Gift Shop at 10.55am and make yourself known to the Front of House team. \n\n\n\nRunning time:1 hour \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\nAdult \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/inside-the-oxford-town-hall/2025-10-18/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Inside-the-Oxford-Town-Hall.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T120000 DTSTAMP:20260621T123955 CREATED:20250212T201636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T110659Z UID:10010223-1760180400-1760184000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Inside the Oxford Town Hall DESCRIPTION:Inside the Oxford Town Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Inside the Oxford Town Hall\n\n\n\nJoin the Museum of Oxford as they take you on a tour around Oxford’s magnificent Town Hall. \n\n\n\nYou will see the Court Room and the Council Chamber. All other rooms in the Town Hall are subject to availability. \n\n\n\nPlease arrive at the Museum Gift Shop at 10.55am and make yourself known to the Front of House team. \n\n\n\nTours take place twice a month on a Saturday morning. Please note that the tour is aimed at an adult audience. \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 prices:£5.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £1.13 and are available to purchase online or at the Museum shop. \n\n\n\nDates & times:22 February\, 15 & 22 March\, 19 & 26 April\, 10 & 17 May\, 14 & 21 June\, 9 & 23 August\, 11 & 18 October\, 15 & 22 November\, and 13 December. \n\n\n\nPlease arrive at the Museum Gift Shop at 10.55am and make yourself known to the Front of House team. \n\n\n\nRunning time:1 hour \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\nAdult \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/inside-the-oxford-town-hall/2025-10-11/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Inside-the-Oxford-Town-Hall.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T150000 DTSTAMP:20260621T123956 CREATED:20250207T231839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T100357Z UID:10010650-1758981600-1758985200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Oxford's Queer History Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Oxford’s Queer History Walking Tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oxford’s Queer History Walking Tour\n\n\n\nA special new MOX Walk launching in honour of LGBT+ History Month! \n\n\n\nHow was Oxford in the 17th century for the LGBTQIA+ community? Which college is the queerest? Where is the oldest LGBTQIA+ pub in the country? \n\n\n\nFind out the answers to these questions – and much more – on this 90-minute guided tour\, uncovering stories from the LGBTQIA+ community throughout the history of Oxford. \n\n\n\nLed by city guide Hannah Field\, you will meet a host of fascinating characters including a ‘lesbian\, Indian princess\, suffragette\, refugee smuggler’\, a flamboyant bus conductor\, a Catholic Saint\, and many more. Learn about local characters\, pubs and clubs of Oxford\, University societies\, Oxford Pride\, and future events. \n\n\n\nA unique opportunity to explore an alternative side of Oxford and current local history research. \n\n\n\nMeeting point: Museum of Oxford shop (located inside the Oxford Town Hall). Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of the walk and check in at the Museum Shop with our friendly front-of-house team. \n\n\n\nMeet your tour guide: Hannah Field \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Oxford’s Queer History\n\n\n\nHannah is a local tour guide\, she grew up in Oxford and is openly bisexual. She has a passion for queer history and has researched this tour with the help of friends and the Bodleian Library. Her other interests include Women at Oxford\, stained glass\, Phillip Pullman\, A Discovery of Witches\, filming locations\, architecture\, and much more. \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 prices:From £15.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a non-refundable transaction fee of £1.96 and are available to purchase online or at the Museum shop. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\n\nWednesday 04 June 2025 at 2.00pm\n\n\n\nWednesday 27 August 2025 at 2.00pm\n\n\n\nWednesday 27 September 2025 at 2.00pm\n\n\n\n\nRunning time:1 hour 30 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance:16+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/oxfords-queer-history-walking-tour/2025-09-27/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Oxford-Queer-History.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T153000 DTSTAMP:20260621T123956 CREATED:20250927T154052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T154057Z UID:10011436-1758722400-1758727800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Museum of Oxford Walks: Canal\, Castle and Convicts DESCRIPTION:Museum of Oxford Walks: Canal\, Castle and Convicts\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford Walks: Canal\, Castle and Convicts\n\n\n\nLinked through time by geography\, economics and people\, Oxford Castle and Oxford Canal hold almost a thousand years of history between them. This unique 90-minute guided walk of Oxford will take you on a scenic tour through Oxford’s past by way of the Saxon Castle and 18th-century canal. \n\n\n\nLed by local historian\, author and former canal boat resident Mark Davies\, this walk will reveal stories from Oxford’s past linked to the castle and canal. You’ll learn of a Norman Empress’s escape from the Castle\, other notable escapes and dramatic executions\, the extraordinary feats of Daniel ‘damnable’ Harris\, and the past and present of Oxford’s historic canal boat community. \n\n\n\nAs part of the tour\, you will see: Swan Island and Oxford’s brewing history\, a view of Oxford Castle and tales of convicts\, Isis Lock and the meeting point of the Thames and Canal\, an extraordinary example of Victorian railway engineering – plus more historic Oxford locations. \n\n\n\nThe walk will begin at the Museum and finish near the canal’s 1790 terminus (Worcester St). \n\n\n\nJoin a Canal\, Castle and Convicts walking tour to see Oxford through the eyes of an expert and discover another side of Oxford’s history. \n\n\n\nMeeting point \n\n\n\nMuseum of Oxford shop (located inside the Oxford Town Hall). Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of the walk and check in at the Museum Shop with our friendly front-of-house team. \n\n\n\nMeet your tour guide: Mark Davies \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Mark Davies\n\n\n\nMark Davies is an Oxford local historian\, public speaker\, and guide. His publications include the social and cultural importance of the city’s waterways (A Towpath Walk in Oxford; Alice in Waterland; Alice’s Oxford on Foot; What a Liberty!); historical crime (Stories of Oxford Castle; The Abingdon Waterturnpike Murder) and a biography of the Oxford pastry cook who was the first Englishman to fly (King of all Balloons). \n\n\n\nUntil 2020 he had lived on an Oxford residential narrowboat for nearly 30 years\, and is the Chair of the Jericho (Oxford) Living Heritage Trust. He is also a trustee of the Lewis Carroll Society\, a member of the Society of Authors\, and on the committee of the Alliance of Literary Societies. \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 £15.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a non-refundable transaction fee of £1.96 and are available to purchase online or at the Museum shop. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 24 September at 2.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 30 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n16+ \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nPlease note that this tour was previously run under the name ‘Canal\, Castle and Chapel walk’. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/museum-of-oxford-walks-canal-castle-and-convicts/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Museum-of-Oxford-Walks-Canal-Castle-and-Convicts.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR