BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Oxford Magazine - ECPv6.16.3//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: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:20260729T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T213000 DTSTAMP:20260618T183201 CREATED:20260617T170834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T170959Z UID:10012935-1785353400-1785360600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Elisabeth Leonskaja DESCRIPTION:Elisabeth Leonskaja\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Elisabeth Leonskaja \n\n\n\nSchubert Sonata No. 9 in B major\, D. 575Schubert 4 Impromptus\, D. 935Schubert Sonata No. 20 in A major\, D. 959 \n\n\n\nElisabeth Leonskaja piano \n\n\n\nSchubert wondered how he could follow in the pianistic footsteps of Beethoven. In the end\, he found a way – following that composer’s terse intensity with a world of lyrical expanse\, mining emotional complexity through technical simplicity. \n\n\n\nAn icon among pianists\, Elisabeth Leonskaja\, comes to the festival to traverse Schubert’s world from the dreamy but turbulent B major sonata to the abysmal melancholy of his penultimate work in the form and the peak of the composer’s vision of the Impromptu. \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\nStudents from £5.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 29 July 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Sheldonian Theatre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nHome to ceremonial occasions and a raft of exciting events\, the magnificent and versatile Sheldonian Theatre is the focal point of the University of Oxford and is a unique space to experience live music. \n\n\n\nTo see an interactive map of the theatre\, click here. \n\n\n\nFind out more about the Sheldonian Theatre\, including facilities\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/elisabeth-leonskaja/ LOCATION:Sheldonian Theatre\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 3AZ CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Elisabeth-Leonskaja.webp GEO:51.7545274;-1.2555493 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sheldonian Theatre Broad Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3AZ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Broad Street:geo:-1.2555493,51.7545274 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260730T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260730T235959 DTSTAMP:20260618T183202 CREATED:20260606T154520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T155212Z UID:10012837-1785369600-1785455999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days DESCRIPTION:Didcot Railway Centre in Didcot\, Oxfordshire\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days\n\n\n\nWith no trains running\, explore the 21 acre living museum at leisure and get close to the exhibits \n\n\n\nTravel back to the golden age of the Great Western Railway and experience the sights\, sounds and atmosphere of steam across this 21-acre living museum\, showcasing trains from Victorian times through to the 1960s. \n\n\n\nVisitors can explore the site at leisure and uncover almost two centuries of railway history. With trains not running on Discovery Days\, there is a rare opportunity to see the locomotives up close. \n\n\n\nA colourful Centre Guide helps visitors navigate the site\, from the original 1932 Engine Shed to the impressive collection of preserved locomotives\, including 5900 Hinderton Hall. Guests can step onto the footplate and hear staff in character as they bring the engines to life\, capturing the rhythms of a working steam-era shed. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nAcross the site\, the Engine Shed atmosphere is carefully recreated\, with sounds and details that evoke daily railway life. The Carriage and Wagon section displays restored rolling stock from Victorian times to the 1940s\, including a VIP saloon believed to have been used by General Eisenhower during preparations for D-Day and later part of the GWR Royal Train\, alongside ongoing restoration work. Brunel’s Broad Gauge collection is also on display\, including locomotives\, coaches\, the transfer shed\, and remnants of the ambitious Atmospheric Railway. \n\n\n\nInteractive and interpretive experiences continue in the Signalling Centre\, where visitors can discover how rail traffic has been controlled over time\, with the Swindon Panel demonstrated on selected dates. A WWII air raid shelter offers a powerful glimpse into wartime history\, while the museum houses a vast and varied collection of smaller artefacts. The Road Transport Hangar adds further depth with examples of historic GWR road vehicles. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nDiscovery Days offer full access to the site\, with the restaurant\, shop\, museum\, Engine Shed displays\, carriage and wagon exhibits\, signalling centre\, and transfer shed all open to visitors. The quieter atmosphere allows more time to appreciate the locomotives and surroundings. At times\, visitors may also witness shunting movements\, workshop activity\, or even steam tests taking place outdoors. \n\n\n\nFamilies can enjoy the outdoor play area or dress up as station staff\, while the refreshment rooms provide space to relax over lunch or a snack. A visit to the gift shop offers souvenirs to complete the experience. The backdrop of modern railway traffic passing nearby adds contrast\, bringing over 180 years of railway evolution together in a single day. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nAdmission for 2 people with Tea & Cake – £32.00 (£35.50 with Gift Aid) \n\n\n\nAdult Admission – £12.00 (£14.00 with Gift Aid)Senior Admission (65+) – £9.00 (£10.00 with Gift Aid)Child Admission (3 to 15) – £7.50 (£8.50 with Gift Aid)                  Child Under 3 Admission – Free \n\n\n\nFamily of 4 Admission (2 Adults and 2 Children) – £35.00 (£38.50 with Gift Aid)Family of 5 Admission (2 Adults and 3 Children) – £44.00 (£48.50 with Gift Aid)                 Carer Admission – £0.00Visitors may be asked to provide reasonable proof of carer status on the day of arrival. \n\n\n\nAdmission prices are inclusive of all regular attractions including free train rides on running days. \n\n\n\nChild prices apply to children aged 3 to 15 \n\n\n\nOpening times:The Didcot Railway Centre is currently open only at Weekends and on 18 to 20 February for Half-Term\, with the last entries at 2.30pm. You are welcome to stay until closing at 4.00pm. \n\n\n\nPlease have your original e-ticket ready to show the staff. Please also bring your membership card if you’re a member or your carer‘s ID if you have booked a carer’s ticket. \n\n\n\nChildren under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. \n\n\n\nGood to know:Joining during half term week\, will be a visiting engine\, Prairie 5199 courtesy of the 5199 Project\, and together with our own 4144 and 6106 will be the first time these 3 Prairies will have been seen together in preservation. 5199 is due to come out of traffic shortly as its boiler certificate is running out\, so make the most of being able to see this operating while you can! \n\n\n\nSee the latest pre-arrival advice here. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/didcot-railway-centre-discovery-days/2026-07-30/ LOCATION:Didcot Railway Centre\, Didcot Parkway\, Didcot\, Oxfordshire\, OX11 7NJ CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/didco-railway-centre-discovery-days-01-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.6110399;-1.2430554 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 7NJ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Didcot Parkway:geo:-1.2430554,51.6110399 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260730T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T235959 DTSTAMP:20260618T183202 CREATED:20250830T180232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T144713Z UID:10004443-1785369600-1785715199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Wilderness Festival 2026 DESCRIPTION:Wilderness Festival 2021 – 10 Seconds Introduction Film\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Wilderness Festival 2026\n\n\n\nWilderness Festival is a four-day festival combining live music\, arts\, wellbeing and an array of theatre\, artisanship\, late-night parties\, outdoor pursuits and culinary experiences in the Oxfordshire countryside. \n\n\n\nWilderness is your perfect weekend escape – with an eclectic line-up featuring Music and the Arts\, a range of Feasting and Dining experiences\, Talks and Debates to inspire\, a dedicated Sanctuary catering to your every wellbeing need\, a Family Field to keep the little ones entertained\, two beautiful swimming lakes and a whole forest ready for you to explore. \n\n\n\nExplore a community where genres are redefined\, identity is turned on its head and arts from across the spectrum sit side by side. London’s most respected institutions bring bespoke works: The Royal Academy of Arts\, Southbank Centre\, The Roundhouse and The RSA. Life-enhancing and decadently surreal. All with a good chance of streakers. \n\n\n\nNote that the remaining details on this page are from the 2025 festival and are kept to give you an idea of what to expect in 2026. This page will be updated with information for the 2026 festival as soon as it becomes available. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important ticketing information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamping at Wilderness Festival 2026\n\n\n\nCamping is included in the ticket price\, so if you’re planning to stay at the festival\, you’ll need to choose which campsite you would like to stay in before booking your ticket. If camping’s not your thing\, choose the non-camping option and come and go throughout the weekend within the gate times. \n\n\n\nWristbands are barcoded for each campsite\, so please ensure you’re certain about where you would like to stay before you book. \n\n\n\nBoutique – With a range of accommodations to choose from and exclusive perks\, you can only stay here if you book accommodation on top of your festival ticket. \n\n\n\nMeadow – Featuring unfurnished\, pre-pitched accommodations\, you can only stay here if you book these on top of your festival ticket. \n\n\n\nGeneral – Bring your tent\, choose a spot and set up camp for the weekend. \n\n\n\nQuiet – For those of you who want extra shut-eye. No portable sound systems or children under eight are allowed. \n\n\n\nFamily – With baby-changing facilities and a family welfare tent\, this is the one for you if you’re bringing little ones to the festival. \n\n\n\nLive-In Vehicle  – The only campsite that can accommodate live-in vehicles\, caravans and campervans. To stay here\, you must also book a Live-In Vehicle Pass. \n\n\n\nAccessibility – The dedicated accessibility campsite with facilities to accommodate accessibility festivalgoers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWilderness Festival Film\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nCamping is included in the ticket price\, so if you’re planning to stay at the festival\, you’ll need to choose which campsite you would like to stay in before booking your ticket. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWilderness 2026 festival lineup\n\n\n\nMusic & DancingScissor Sisters / Carl Cox / The Last Dinner Party / Sisters: curated by Annie Lennox / Soulwax / Baxter Dury / Saint Etienne / Good Neighbours / The Hot 8 Brass Band / Groove Armada (DJ Set) / Nic Fanciulli / Eats everything / Olive F / Dan Shake • Say She She / Demi Riquísimo / Delilah / Chloe Qisha / Mr Cutts / + much more \n\n\n\nFeasting & DiningAsh Valenzuela-Heeger / Atul Kochhar / Margot Henderson / Mike Davies / Sam Carter / Forest Feast with Woodfired Canteen / Fortnum & Mason Blanquette / Fortnum & Mason Picnics \n\n\n\nTalks\, Comedy & ConversationFern Brady / Oli Dugmore / AI and Algorithm: Attention Seeker or Attention Stealer / The Bed Trick: Sex and Deception on Trial / Between the Lines: Pay Attention and Get Writing / Big Boys Don’t Cry: Are Men OK? / Bring on the Flamboyance / Despite It All: A Handbook for Climate Hopefuls / Do Blue Plaques Talk Back? / + much more \n\n\n\nArts & ParticipationSouthbank Centre’s KUNSTY Takeover / The Outdoorium / Wayne Wayneson and the Whisky Kissers / The Wilderness Cricket / House Of Life / The Cocoa Butter Club – SANKOFA / The Sublime Society / Little Bulb: Listen Dance / Lorna Rose Treen & Friends / + much more \n\n\n\nWellbeing For Body & MindThe Wandering Wild Sauna / MASAJ Treatments / An Embodied Rest™️ / Barre & Restore / Boating / Cardio Dance Workshop / Charge yourself through HIIT / Closing Circle / Come & Be Adored: The Art Of Devotion In Relationships / Concious Connected Breath – Breathwork / Cultivating Joy / S&P.e – Dance fitness / Dynamic Mat Pilates / Embodied Flow + Yoga Nidra / Fitness With Kage / Flow like a Fighter / Forest Bathing / Hear. Together. Now / + much more \n\n\n\nFamily321…Let’s Have Fun / Arthur the Juggler / BSOU Rock School / Dancing Tales’ with Uncle Tacko! / Discovering our Family Stories / Fun Science / Guerilla Archaeology / Junk Jodie / Little Strummers / Madame Zucchini / Mortimer Nannies / Rock School Bus / + much more \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Wilderness Festival 2026 poster\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen is Wilderness Festival 2026?+\n\n\n\n\nWilderness 2025 starts on Thursday\, 30 July to Sunday\, 02 August 2026\, at Cornbury Park in Oxfordshire. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere is Wilderness Festival\, and how do I get there?+\n\n\n\n\nWilderness Festival takes place at Cornbury Park\, near Charlbury in Oxfordshire. Detailed information on how to get to Wilderness Festival by all forms of transport is as follows: \n\n\n\nBy car\n\n\n\nPlease use the postcodes below to help get you near to the correct side of the festival for entry into your chosen campsite/carpark. As you approach\, you will then see Yellow AA road signs. Once you see these\, please follow them based on the entrance gate needed for your chosen campsite/car park. \n\n\n\nOX7 3HL – Blue Gate – Cranehill LodgeFamily Camping/Car ParkLive-In Vehicle CampingAccessibility Camping & Live-In Vehicles/Car Park \n\n\n\nOX7 3DF – Red Gate – Witney RoadGeneral Camping/Car ParkQuiet Camping/Car ParkGrove Camping/Car Park \n\n\n\nOX7 3EW – Green Gate – Southill DriveBoutique Camping/Car ParkMeadow Camping/Car ParkDrop Off\, Pick UpBike Park \n\n\n\nOX7 3EH – Yellow Gate – North LodgePedestrians only. \n\n\n\nCar Park Passes: \n\n\n\n\nEvery vehicle must have an applicable Car Park Pass (1 per vehicle).\n\n\n\nYou can either book these in advance or on arrival for £26 (card payment only).\n\n\n\nEvery car park pass booked includes a £1 donation to Trees for Cities.\n\n\n\nIf you’re coming by car please use the Liftshare platform.\n\n\n\n\nIf this has been posted to you in advance\, please have this completed and clearly displayed on your windscreen before arrival.If you have not received this before arrival\, please bring your booking confirmation email (you can present this on your phone). \n\n\n\nGetting from the Car Park to Campsite:Find out more information on the bookable trolley services here. \n\n\n\nNot Camping?If you’re coming and going from the festival each day you only need one car park pass to be able to park your car for the whole weekend but please be aware that there is non guarantee you’ll get the same parking space each day if you leave and return. \n\n\n\nBy motorcycle\n\n\n\nThere is no specific bike park for motorcycle. Motorcycles are parked at your own risk and will require a Car Park Pass (1 per vehicle). Please follow the car entry routes are as above. \n\n\n\nBy train & shuttle bus\n\n\n\nDirect trains run from London Paddington to Charlbury Station at regular intervals throughout the weekend and take approximately 1.5 hours. Once you arrive at Charlbury Station there will be a shuttle bus running between the station and the festival. Prices and timings for this will be announced later in the year. \n\n\n\nShuttle Times:Thursday: 11.30am to 7.00pmFriday: 11.30am to 7.00pmSaturday: Not runningSunday: 4.00pm to 8.00pmMonday: 8.00am to 11.00am \n\n\n\nPlease note shuttles will run between these hours as and when the shuttles are full \n\n\n\nPrices:Single Fare £5ppReturn Fare £8pp \n\n\n\nPlease note payments are cash only \n\n\n\nFestival Drop-Off Points:There will be 2 shuttles running from Charlbury Station \n\n\n\nTo the NORTH of the festival\, for:Family | Accessible | Live-In Vehicle \n\n\n\nTo the SOUTH of the festival\, for:Bus Stop 1 – Drop Off\, Pick Up | General | Quiet | Grove | Groups | Crew | PerformerBus Stop 2 – Boutique | Meadow \n\n\n\nPlease ensure you get on the correct bus for the campsite you are staying in \n\n\n\nAt the Festival:Once you arrive at the festival\, there will be an internal shuttle running at peak times to help get you to the right campsite. \n\n\n\nBy coach\n\n\n\nThe easiest way to travel direct from London to the festival. Offering a return service from London Victoria Coach Station and London Richmond\, the official coach travel partner Big Green Coach will bring you straight to the festival on Thursday and drop you back to London on Monday. \n\n\n\nSo\, whether you’ve had a late-night party in The Valley or found your zen in the sanctuary\, you won’t need to worry about the journey home on Monday. Let Big Green Coach take the stress out of organising your travel and secure your hassle-free return coach seats Book here. \n\n\n\nBetter still\, Big Green Coach is committed to reducing the carbon footprint of every festival goer by providing carbon-neutral coach services to and from the festival gates. \n\n\n\nAccess Customers \n\n\n\nAccessible coaches can be provided upon request\, please submit a Big Green Coach Accessibility Request Form to make an official request and if you have any questions please email customerservice@biggreencoach.co.uk. \n\n\n\nBy bicycle\n\n\n\nOur regular bike park is located next to the Pick Up\, Drop Off entrance\, off the Green Route\, most easily accessed via the Green Gate\, Southill Drive\, OX7 3EW. \n\n\n\nPlease note\, the bike park is fencing only that festivalgoers are able to lock their bikes to. Bikes are left at the owner’s risk. \n\n\n\nOnce you’ve parked your bike\, you can enter the festival via the Pick Up Drop Off entrance. \n\n\n\nIf you live locally and are planning to cycle\, you may find the Yellow Gate\, North Lodge entrance (OX7 3EH) an easier way to access the festival. If you do this\, we ask that you lock your bike up neatly against the fence line on the right side of the driveway/road\, so as not to block the pedestrian pathway. \n\n\n\nYou can also cycle round to the bike park\, but please note the road from the Green Gate round to the Yellow Gate will be busy with festival traffic\, mainly flowing in the opposite direction\, through the festival. \n\n\n\nBy foot\n\n\n\nThe Yellow Gate\, North Lodge entrance\, OX7 3EH is the dedicated route for accessing the festival on foot from Charlbury. \n\n\n\nThis route takes you up the main driveway towards Cornbury House. Upon passing through the North Lodge gate there is a pedestrian/local box office on your left where you can scan your mobile QR code in return for a festival wristband. If you have any problems with your pass they’ll also be able to help solve this for you here. \n\n\n\nOnce you have your wristband there is a fenced-off pedestrian walkway that runs along the grass verge\, up the side of the driveway\, taking you straight up to the pedestrian arena entrance\, bringing you into the arena next to the main Wilderness Stage. \n\n\n\nPlease ensure you use this dedicated walkway\, as this road is still used throughout the festival for exiting traffic. \n\n\n\nPlease note – if you’re accessing the campsites from this route you cannot enter until after 12.00pm on Thursday when the arena is open as you will need to walk through the arena to reach any of the campsites! \n\n\n\nIf you’re walking home in the evening\, please wear bright/reflective clothing and bring a torch as there is minimal lighting along some stretches of the surrounding local roads. \n\n\n\nPedestrian Route Instructions \n\n\n\n\nExit the station and turn right\n\n\n\nFollow forest road\, continuing straight over the bridge and then up a slight incline.\n\n\n\nPart way up the incline\, take the first major turning to your right. This will be at a triangle junction that has a small grassy area with a large tree in its centre.**\n\n\n\nFollow the sharp right bend\, round onto church lane.\n\n\n\nContinue up this road\, with most of the houses on your left hand side\, until you reach the entrance to the church yard.\n\n\n\nFollow the path of the church yard through to the other side – please be respectful and keep to the path.\n\n\n\nOnce you reach the exit on the other side\, turn right and follow the road down and then back up until you reach Yellow Gate in your right.\n\n\n\nTurn right and walk up the driveway\, over the bridge and through North Lodge gate – be sure to use the pedestrian gate to the right of the cattlegrid. Do not try to talk over the cattlegrid.\n\n\n\nOnce you’re through the gates\, the pedestrian box office will be immediately on your left.\n\n\n\nHave your mobile QR code ready to collect your festival wristbands.\n\n\n\nOnce you’ve collected your wristbands\, head up the driveway using the designated walkway\, turn left and then immediately cross the road to follow the walkway round to the pedestrian arena entrance.\n\n\n\nDo not continue to walk down the road to your left\, this road is busy with traffic and will not permit pedestrian access to the festival.\n\n\n\n\n** if you carry on straight at this point you will reach the town centre of Charlbury. There are\, among other things\, a Co-op\, deli cafe and pubs. If you do choose to go to any of these\, please be respectful and remember there will also be residents going about their day to day life. \n\n\n\nBy taxi\n\n\n\nBlenheim Taxis: 07773 000 444Charlbury Taxis: 07855 806 102H&R Taxis: 01993 840 084Abdul’s Taxi: 07944 863 098001 Taxis: 01865240000LT Services Luxury cars and People Carriers: 07503 888 101 / 07805 614 985 \n\n\n\nFrom Oxford Parkway to the Pick Up & Drop Off (PUDO) via Green Gate it should cost between £50-£60. \n\n\n\nFrom Charlbury to the Pick Up & Drop Off (PUDO) via Green Gate it should cost between £20-£25. \n\n\n\nPlease contact the taxi companies directly to confirm if they accept cash or card payments only. \n\n\n\nPrices for minibuses will vary\, and prices to any other destination are to be agreed upon between the parties themselves. \n\n\n\nUnfortunately\, the local Charlbury taxi services do not have disabled access but can store a folded-up wheelchair in the back of their vehicles. \n\n\n\nThe wheelchair-accessible taxi firm in the local area is Abdul’s in Witney. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the Wilderness Festival gate times?+\n\n\n\n\nThe standard gate times for entry into the festival are as follows: \n\n\n\nThursdayNoon to 10.00pm (car parks from 10.00am\, arena from 2.00pm) \n\n\n\nFrida From 9.00am to 10.00pm \n\n\n\nSaturdayFrom 9.00am to 9.00pm \n\n\n\nSundayFrom 9.00am to 6.00pm \n\n\n\nMondayEveryone to vacate the campsites by noon \n\n\n\nPlease note that these times and timings can be subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the Wilderness Festival arena times?+\n\n\n\n\nWilderness festival arena opening hours are as follows: \n\n\n\nThursday: From 2.00pm to midnightFriday: 07.45am to 4.00amSaturday: 07.45am to 4.00amSunday: 07.45am to 3.00amMonday: Arena closed \n\n\n\nWilderness (Main) stage timesPlease note all times are approximate and subject to change \n\n\n\nThursday: ClosedFriday: 3.00pm to 10.45pmSaturday: 3.00pm to 10.45pmSunday: 3.00pm to 10.45pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat do I do upon arrival at Wilderness Festival?+\n\n\n\n\nOnce you arrive\, head to the relevant Wristband Exchange/Box Office as indicated below to exchange your mobile QR code ticket for your festival wristband. \n\n\n\nYou MUST NOT rely on mobile signal at the festival. Save your mobile QR code tickets to your phone wallet app before you arrive. \n\n\n\nIf you have any issues with your tickets\, head straight to the relevant Box Office before proceeding to the wristband exchange. Once you’re all set up\, you can head into the arena (open from 2.00pm on Thursday) via the relevant arena entrance\, also indicated below. \n\n\n\nGeneral\, Quiet\, Grove CampingSouth Entrance Wristband ExchangeSouth Box OfficeWest & East Arena Entrance \n\n\n\nBoutique & Meadow CampingBoutique & Meadow ReceptionBoutique & Meadow Arena Entrance \n\n\n\nLive-In Vehicle CampingLive-In Vehicle Box OfficeLive-In Vehicle Arena Entrance \n\n\n\nFamily CampingNorth Entrance Wristband ExchangeNorth Box OfficeNorth Arena Entrance \n\n\n\nAccessibility CampingAccessibility Check-InNorth Arena Entrance \n\n\n\nNon-Camping \n\n\n\n\nIf coming by car – Park in Red Car Park and enter via South Entrance Wristband Exchange\n\n\n\nIf being dropped off – Pick Up Drop Off Wristband Exchange and East Arena Entrance\n\n\n\nIf coming on foot – Pedestrian/Local Box Office and Pedestrian Arena Entrance\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs Wilderness Festival family friendly?+\n\n\n\n\nYes\, Wilderness Festival is a family-friendly event with a lineup catering for all ages. There is also a dedicated Family Field to keep the little ones entertained. Ticket options for children of all ages include Child (0 to 5 years)\, Junior (6 to 12 years)\, Teen (13 to 17 years) and Adult (18+). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere can I camp at Wilderness Festival?+\n\n\n\n\nWilderness Festival takes place in the stunning surroundings of Cornbury Park and with an abundance of options to choose from\, as follows: \n\n\n\nBoutique Camping – Choose from a range of beautiful accommodation and enjoy exclusive perks including luxury showers and loos\, pamper parlour\, restaurant and bar\, free parking\, trolley service\, and a 24-hour reception. \n\n\n\nMeadow Camping – Don’t fancy the faff of bringing and pitching your own tent? Make the most of the unfurnished\, pre-pitched accommodation. All you need to do is arrive ready to enjoy the festival. \n\n\n\nGeneral Camping – Located alongside the swimming and boating lakes\, these campsites offer stunning views of the festival. Pitch your tent and enjoy the weekend. \n\n\n\nQuiet Camping – For those of you who want extra shut-eye. No sound systems allowed and it is unsuitable for children under 8. If you fancy a late-night party\, you’ll need to head back to the arena after 10.00pm (the unofficial curfew). \n\n\n\nFamily Camping – Ideal if you’re bringing little ones and want to stay close to the arena and the dedicated Family Field. Bring your tent and enjoy the weekend. There are toilets\, showers\, nearby family food options and family hubs in the arena for baby changing and feeding. \n\n\n\nLive-In Vehicle – Exclusively for those with a home from home on wheels – live-in vehicles\, campervans\, caravans\, RVs and motorhomes. Requires a Weekend Live-In ticket for festival access (1 per person) and a Live-In Vehicle Pass (1 per 6x7m pitch). \n\n\n\nAccessibility Camping – Exclusively for guests with accessible requirements. Closest to the arena\, with accessible parking and a hard-road entrance for easier wheelchair access. Book a Weekend Camping ticket\, then complete the Accessible Facilities Application form – Do not purchase a ticket for your essential companion as this cannot be refunded. \n\n\n\nCamping is included in the price of the festival ticket\, but it is worth noting that for Boutique\, Meadow and Live-In Vehicle Camping\, there is additional accommodation and passes that you are required to book to be able to stay in these campsites at an additional cost to your Festival Ticket. \n\n\n\nPlease decide where you would like to stay before booking your ticket\, as wristbands are barcoded to each campsite. \n\n\n\nIf you’d prefer not to camp\, you can book the Non-Camping Ticket option and use your wristband to come and go throughout the weekend\, provided you arrive each day within the gate times (see above). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen will I receive my tickets for Wilderness Festival?+\n\n\n\n\nAll festival tickets are mobile – closer to the festival\, barcodes will become available in the Ticketmaster app. Once available\, you must download this\, PRIOR TO ARRIVAL\, to ensure you can exchange this for your relevant festival wristband and enter the festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat Car Park Pass do I need?+\n\n\n\n\nOne Car Park Pass is required per vehicle. £1 from every pass booked will be donated to Trees For Cities\, turning your fossil-fuel travel miles into a direct investment in renewable energy. \n\n\n\nPlease book the correct car park pass for your campsite: \n\n\n\n\nNon-Camping Car Park Pass\n\n\n\nGeneral / Quiet Car Park Pass\n\n\n\nFamily Car Park Pass\n\n\n\nMeadow Car Park Pass\n\n\n\nBoutique Car Park Pass (included in your accommodation booking)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the accessibility arrangements at Wilderness Festival?+\n\n\n\n\nWhat is accessibility at Wilderness Festival? \n\n\n\nWilderness Festival welcomes deaf and disabled guests and is working harder than ever to make the show as accessible as possible for everyone. \n\n\n\nThe festival operates a companion ticket scheme for eligible guests. Only available for Teen and Adult Tickets. Do not buy a ticket for your companion\, as this will not be refunded if they’re approved for a companion ticket. \n\n\n\nBook the required number of festival tickets (minus companion) and then submit supporting documentation via the Accessibility Application Form. \n\n\n\nThe companion ticket is provided on the expectation that they are willing and able to assist you throughout your visit and would be available and able to help you in the event of an evacuation. \n\n\n\nAccessibility customers can book into any campsite and still apply for a companion ticket\, but there is also a dedicated Accessibility Campsite for wheelchair users and those with mobility restrictions. This campsite is closest to the arena\, has a central car park and a hard road from the entrance. \n\n\n\nMore information on all this and the accessibile facilities at Wilderness Festival can be found here. \n\n\n\nFor any other questions regarding accessibility at Wilderness Festival\, please email the Festival Republic Accessibility Team at accessibility@wildernessfestival.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I buy or sell my Wilderness Festival tickets?+\n\n\n\n\nPlease beware of scammers and only buy or sell tickets via trusted resellers\, including Ticketmaster. Don’t use other third-party sites\, social media and unofficial resellers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen will Local Resident Tickets be available to book?+\n\n\n\n\nRequests for local weekend tickets for residents within the postcodes OX7 3** and OX29 9** are via the local ticket request form. To secure your request you must visit the Charlbury Community Centre on the registration dates outlined on the form. \n\n\n\nLocal resident day tickets can be booked on the day\, at the festival only\, subject to being a resident within the same qualifying postcodes and presenting both proof of address (matching the postcode OX7 3** or OX29 9**) and photo ID\, matching the address. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the ticket booking fees?+\n\n\n\n\nAll fees are included in the price of your ticket. The price you see on the Ticketmaster booking page will be the price you pay at check-out (unless any optional extras/postage is added). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead more about Wilderness Festival\n\n\n\n Arts & Culture\nWilderness 2026 marks 100-day countdown with major programme expansion\n\n Arts & Culture\nWilderness Festival 2026 full lineup and tickets details announced\n\n Arts & Culture\nAudi Presents Wilderness 2026 reveals Scissor Sisters\, The Last Dinner Party and many others as headliners\n\n Arts & Culture\nWilderness Festival confirms 2026 dates with a return to Cornbury Park \n \n\n\n\nView all URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/wilderness-festival/ LOCATION:Cornbury Park\, Charlbury\, Cornbury Park\, Charlbury\, Oxfordshire\, OX7 3EH CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/wilderness-festival-2018-danny-north-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.8628227;-1.49239 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cornbury Park Charlbury Cornbury Park Charlbury Oxfordshire OX7 3EH;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Cornbury Park:geo:-1.49239,51.8628227 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260730T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260730T125000 DTSTAMP:20260618T183202 CREATED:20260617T170639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T170645Z UID:10012948-1785403800-1785415800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Elisabeth Leonskaja Masterclass DESCRIPTION:Elisabeth Leonskaja\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Elisabeth Leonskaja Masterclass \n\n\n\nThe remarkably talented participants of the Oxford Piano Festival receive masterclasses from some of the world’s leading authorities on piano. \n\n\n\nThe repertoire list for the masterclasses will be available to view from 17 July 2026 on the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra website. \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£12.50 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 30 July 2026 at 9.30am \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n3 hours 20 minutes URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/elisabeth-leonskaja-masterclass/ LOCATION:JdP Music Building\, St Hilda's College\, Cowley Place\, Oxford\, OX4 1DY CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Elisabeth-Leonskaja.webp GEO:51.748581;-1.245545 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=JdP Music Building St Hilda's College Cowley Place Oxford OX4 1DY;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=St Hilda's College\, Cowley Place:geo:-1.245545,51.748581 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260730T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260730T175000 DTSTAMP:20260618T183202 CREATED:20260618T054804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T054926Z UID:10012949-1785421800-1785433800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Ian Jones Masterclass DESCRIPTION:Ian Jones Masterclass\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Ian Jones Masterclass \n\n\n\nThe remarkably talented participants of the Oxford Piano Festival receive masterclasses from some of the world’s leading authorities on piano. \n\n\n\nThe repertoire list for the masterclasses will be available to view from 17 July 2026 on the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra website. \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£12.50 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 30 July 2026 at 2.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n3 hours 20 minutes URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/ian-jones-masterclass/ LOCATION:JdP Music Building\, St Hilda's College\, Cowley Place\, Oxford\, OX4 1DY CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Ian-Jones-Masterclass.webp GEO:51.748581;-1.245545 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=JdP Music Building St Hilda's College Cowley Place Oxford OX4 1DY;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=St Hilda's College\, Cowley Place:geo:-1.245545,51.748581 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260730T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260730T204500 DTSTAMP:20260618T183202 CREATED:20260618T060427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T060432Z UID:10012971-1785439800-1785444300@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Woodhill (Preview) DESCRIPTION:Woodhill (Preview)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Woodhill (Preview) \n\n\n\n“I dance in the horror of grief.” \n\n\n\nThree men at Woodhill prison are dead. Their families demand answers. This is a call to arms about the crisis facing prisons. \n\n\n\nGut punching choreography and unflinching beats shine a light on the hidden story of HMP Woodhill. Lyrically told in their own words\, three families investigate what happened to their boys. What they discover is so haunting\, it turns their world upside down. \n\n\n\nPushing the form of documentary theatre and dance\, Woodhill is an explosive true story by multi-award-winning LUNG and originally developed with The North Wall. \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£10.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 30 July 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 15 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance:  \n\n\n\n16+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance: \n\n\n\nThe work addresses themes of self-harm\, suicide\, addiction\, racism\, child loss\, and extreme violence. It features vivid movement and descriptions that may distress audiences. Strong language and strobe lighting are present. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The North Wall Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe North Wall Arts Centre is an an award-winning theatre\, gallery and performing arts centre located in Summertown\, North Oxford. The facility was opened in 2007\, and offers a fully flexible 200-seat theatre\, a public art gallery\, as well as studios for dance and drama. \n\n\n\nThe centre is owned by St Edward’s School and shared with the city\, and it was created for the benefit of emerging artists across a range of disciplines. The programme of events at The North Wall places emphasis on new and innovative work. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The North Wall Arts Centre\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/woodhill-preview/ LOCATION:The North Wall Arts Centre\, South Parade\, Oxford\, OX2 7JN CATEGORIES:Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Woodhill-Preview.webp GEO:51.7781313;-1.2676696 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The North Wall Arts Centre South Parade Oxford OX2 7JN;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=South Parade:geo:-1.2676696,51.7781313 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260730T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260730T213000 DTSTAMP:20260618T183202 CREATED:20260618T061110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T061115Z UID:10012936-1785439800-1785447000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Grieg Piano Concerto DESCRIPTION:Grieg Piano Concerto \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Grieg Piano Concerto \n\n\n\nGrieg Piano Concerto in A minor\, Op. 16Rachmaninov Symphony No. 2 in E minor\, Op. 27 \n\n\n\nTheodosia Ntokou pianoMarios Papadopoulos conductor \n\n\n\nThe festival is thrilled to present one of the most exciting emerging instrumental talents\, Greek pianist Theodosia Ntokou\, who has counted Martha Argerich as her mentor since 2009. \n\n\n\nTheodosia joins the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra for all the fresh air\, spontaneity and adventure of one of the central piano concertos of the literature\, that by Edvard Grieg – followed here by Rachmaninov’s symphony of infernal whirlwinds\, passionate declarations of love and heartfelt longing for peace. \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\nStudents from £5.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 30 July 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Sheldonian Theatre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nHome to ceremonial occasions and a raft of exciting events\, the magnificent and versatile Sheldonian Theatre is the focal point of the University of Oxford and is a unique space to experience live music. \n\n\n\nTo see an interactive map of the theatre\, click here. \n\n\n\nFind out more about the Sheldonian Theatre\, including facilities\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/grieg-piano-concerto/ LOCATION:Sheldonian Theatre\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 3AZ CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Grieg-Piano-Concerto.webp GEO:51.7545274;-1.2555493 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sheldonian Theatre Broad Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3AZ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Broad Street:geo:-1.2555493,51.7545274 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260731T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260731T235959 DTSTAMP:20260618T183202 CREATED:20260606T154520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T155212Z UID:10012838-1785456000-1785542399@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days DESCRIPTION:Didcot Railway Centre in Didcot\, Oxfordshire\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days\n\n\n\nWith no trains running\, explore the 21 acre living museum at leisure and get close to the exhibits \n\n\n\nTravel back to the golden age of the Great Western Railway and experience the sights\, sounds and atmosphere of steam across this 21-acre living museum\, showcasing trains from Victorian times through to the 1960s. \n\n\n\nVisitors can explore the site at leisure and uncover almost two centuries of railway history. With trains not running on Discovery Days\, there is a rare opportunity to see the locomotives up close. \n\n\n\nA colourful Centre Guide helps visitors navigate the site\, from the original 1932 Engine Shed to the impressive collection of preserved locomotives\, including 5900 Hinderton Hall. Guests can step onto the footplate and hear staff in character as they bring the engines to life\, capturing the rhythms of a working steam-era shed. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nAcross the site\, the Engine Shed atmosphere is carefully recreated\, with sounds and details that evoke daily railway life. The Carriage and Wagon section displays restored rolling stock from Victorian times to the 1940s\, including a VIP saloon believed to have been used by General Eisenhower during preparations for D-Day and later part of the GWR Royal Train\, alongside ongoing restoration work. Brunel’s Broad Gauge collection is also on display\, including locomotives\, coaches\, the transfer shed\, and remnants of the ambitious Atmospheric Railway. \n\n\n\nInteractive and interpretive experiences continue in the Signalling Centre\, where visitors can discover how rail traffic has been controlled over time\, with the Swindon Panel demonstrated on selected dates. A WWII air raid shelter offers a powerful glimpse into wartime history\, while the museum houses a vast and varied collection of smaller artefacts. The Road Transport Hangar adds further depth with examples of historic GWR road vehicles. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nDiscovery Days offer full access to the site\, with the restaurant\, shop\, museum\, Engine Shed displays\, carriage and wagon exhibits\, signalling centre\, and transfer shed all open to visitors. The quieter atmosphere allows more time to appreciate the locomotives and surroundings. At times\, visitors may also witness shunting movements\, workshop activity\, or even steam tests taking place outdoors. \n\n\n\nFamilies can enjoy the outdoor play area or dress up as station staff\, while the refreshment rooms provide space to relax over lunch or a snack. A visit to the gift shop offers souvenirs to complete the experience. The backdrop of modern railway traffic passing nearby adds contrast\, bringing over 180 years of railway evolution together in a single day. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nAdmission for 2 people with Tea & Cake – £32.00 (£35.50 with Gift Aid) \n\n\n\nAdult Admission – £12.00 (£14.00 with Gift Aid)Senior Admission (65+) – £9.00 (£10.00 with Gift Aid)Child Admission (3 to 15) – £7.50 (£8.50 with Gift Aid)                  Child Under 3 Admission – Free \n\n\n\nFamily of 4 Admission (2 Adults and 2 Children) – £35.00 (£38.50 with Gift Aid)Family of 5 Admission (2 Adults and 3 Children) – £44.00 (£48.50 with Gift Aid)                 Carer Admission – £0.00Visitors may be asked to provide reasonable proof of carer status on the day of arrival. \n\n\n\nAdmission prices are inclusive of all regular attractions including free train rides on running days. \n\n\n\nChild prices apply to children aged 3 to 15 \n\n\n\nOpening times:The Didcot Railway Centre is currently open only at Weekends and on 18 to 20 February for Half-Term\, with the last entries at 2.30pm. You are welcome to stay until closing at 4.00pm. \n\n\n\nPlease have your original e-ticket ready to show the staff. Please also bring your membership card if you’re a member or your carer‘s ID if you have booked a carer’s ticket. \n\n\n\nChildren under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. \n\n\n\nGood to know:Joining during half term week\, will be a visiting engine\, Prairie 5199 courtesy of the 5199 Project\, and together with our own 4144 and 6106 will be the first time these 3 Prairies will have been seen together in preservation. 5199 is due to come out of traffic shortly as its boiler certificate is running out\, so make the most of being able to see this operating while you can! \n\n\n\nSee the latest pre-arrival advice here. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/didcot-railway-centre-discovery-days/2026-07-31/ LOCATION:Didcot Railway Centre\, Didcot Parkway\, Didcot\, Oxfordshire\, OX11 7NJ CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/didco-railway-centre-discovery-days-01-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.6110399;-1.2430554 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 7NJ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Didcot Parkway:geo:-1.2430554,51.6110399 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260731T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T235959 DTSTAMP:20260618T183202 CREATED:20260618T070644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T070648Z UID:10012972-1785456000-1785628799@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Overtone (Preview) DESCRIPTION:Overtone (Preview)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Overtone (Preview) \n\n\n\nCatch Overtone in Oxford at one of two special preview performances ahead of its premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe. \n\n\n\nWhen two teenagers meet after choir practice\, they begin the most important relationship of their lives. \n\n\n\nFrom Fringe First award-winning theatre-maker Tom Brennan (The Wardrobe Ensemble) comes an intimate\, funny and unflinching new play about love and getting older – the adventures we were promised\, the choices we think we made\, and the cost of finally being honest. \n\n\n\nPresented by double Fringe First award-winner The North Wall (Brown Boys Swim\, E8) in association with Humphrey Battcock. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\nReviews for Brown Boys Swim \n\n\n\n\n“A runaway success.” \n\n\n\nWhatsOnStage \n\n\n\n\n\n“A moving\, witty play.” \n\n\n\nFinancial Times \n\n\n\n\n\n“Perfectly-pitched.” \n\n\n\nThe Scotsman \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\n£10.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 31 July to Saturday 01 August 2026 \n\n\n\nFriday at 7.30pm\, Saturday at 2.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nDrama Studio \n\n\n\nAge guidance:  \n\n\n\n14+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The North Wall Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe North Wall Arts Centre is an an award-winning theatre\, gallery and performing arts centre located in Summertown\, North Oxford. The facility was opened in 2007\, and offers a fully flexible 200-seat theatre\, a public art gallery\, as well as studios for dance and drama. \n\n\n\nThe centre is owned by St Edward’s School and shared with the city\, and it was created for the benefit of emerging artists across a range of disciplines. The programme of events at The North Wall places emphasis on new and innovative work. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The North Wall Arts Centre\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/overtone-preview/ LOCATION:The North Wall Arts Centre\, South Parade\, Oxford\, OX2 7JN CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Overtone-Preview.webp GEO:51.7781313;-1.2676696 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The North Wall Arts Centre South Parade Oxford OX2 7JN;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=South Parade:geo:-1.2676696,51.7781313 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260731T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260731T125000 DTSTAMP:20260618T183202 CREATED:20260618T091100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T091614Z UID:10012950-1785490200-1785502200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Marios Papadopoulos Masterclass 1 DESCRIPTION:Marios Papadopoulos Masterclass 1\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Marios Papadopoulos Masterclass 1 \n\n\n\nThe remarkably talented participants of the Oxford Piano Festival receive masterclasses from some of the world’s leading authorities on piano. \n\n\n\nThe repertoire list for the masterclasses will be available to view from 17 July 2026 on the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra website. \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£12.50 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 31 July 2026 at 9.30am \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n3 hours 20 minutes URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/marios-papadopoulos-masterclass-1/ LOCATION:JdP Music Building\, St Hilda's College\, Cowley Place\, Oxford\, OX4 1DY CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Marios-Papadopoulos-Masterclass-1.webp GEO:51.748581;-1.245545 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=JdP Music Building St Hilda's College Cowley Place Oxford OX4 1DY;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=St Hilda's College\, Cowley Place:geo:-1.245545,51.748581 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260731T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260731T175000 DTSTAMP:20260618T183202 CREATED:20260618T091752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T091757Z UID:10012951-1785508200-1785520200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Marios Papadopoulos Masterclass 2 DESCRIPTION:Marios Papadopoulos Masterclass 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Marios Papadopoulos Masterclass 2 \n\n\n\nThe remarkably talented participants of the Oxford Piano Festival receive masterclasses from some of the world’s leading authorities on piano. \n\n\n\nThe repertoire list for the masterclasses will be available to view from 17 July 2026 on the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra website. \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£12.50 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 31 July 2026 at 2.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n3 hours 20 minutes URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/marios-papadopoulos-masterclass-2/ LOCATION:JdP Music Building\, St Hilda's College\, Cowley Place\, Oxford\, OX4 1DY CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Marios-Papadopoulos-Masterclass-1.webp GEO:51.748581;-1.245545 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=JdP Music Building St Hilda's College Cowley Place Oxford OX4 1DY;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=St Hilda's College\, Cowley Place:geo:-1.245545,51.748581 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260731T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260731T213000 DTSTAMP:20260618T183202 CREATED:20260618T064248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T064254Z UID:10012957-1785526200-1785533400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Richard Goode DESCRIPTION:Richard Goode\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Richard Goode \n\n\n\nBeethoven Sonata No. 27 in E minor\, Op. 90Schoenberg 6 kleine Klavierstücke\, Op. 19Brahms 6 Klavierstücke\, Op. 118Schumann Davidsbündlertänze\, Op. 6 \n\n\n\nRichard Goode piano \n\n\n\nA programme that fascinates on every level from pianist’s pianist\, Richard Goode. Each work on the menu teases and entrances in its own way – from the elusive conflicts of Beethoven’s sonata to the dualities of the vibrant young Schumann finding his place in the musical universe. \n\n\n\nIn between come two extraordinary statements in sets of six – Schoenberg’s delving into the world of serialism on the brink of the First World War in his aphoristic Six Short Pieces and the strange and beautiful world of Brahms’s emotionally rich Op. 118. \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 £12.00 \n\n\n\nStudents from £5.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 31 July 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Holywell Music Room\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Holywell Music Room in Oxford is one of the oldest purpose-built concert halls in Europe and a treasured cultural landmark in the city. Situated on Holywell Street\, close to the heart of the University of Oxford\, it was constructed in 1748 and is celebrated for its remarkable acoustics and intimate atmosphere. \n\n\n\nOften considered the first dedicated music venue in England\, the Holywell Music Room has hosted performances for over two centuries. It has historical ties to esteemed composers like Haydn and has been a key location for classical music in the region. The building’s interior reflects the elegance of Georgian architecture\, with a design that prioritises sound quality. Seating around 200 people\, it provides an immersive and personal concert experience. \n\n\n\nThe venue remains an active hub for musical performances\, regularly showcasing chamber music\, solo recitals\, and other classical events. It is used extensively by the University of Oxford and local cultural organisations. Conveniently located in central Oxford\, the Holywell Music Room continues to attract music lovers and visitors who appreciate its historical and artistic significance. \n\n\n\nVisit the venue information page for further details. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/richard-goode/ LOCATION:Holywell Music Room\, Holywell Road\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 3SD CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Richard-Goode.webp GEO:51.7550656;-1.253053 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Holywell Music Room Holywell Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3SD;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Holywell Road:geo:-1.253053,51.7550656 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260731T194500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260731T194500 DTSTAMP:20260618T183202 CREATED:20260618T131005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T131010Z UID:10012754-1785527100-1785527100@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Suzanne Vega DESCRIPTION:Suzanne Vega\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Suzanne Vega \n\n\n\nSuzanne Vega will perform a career-spanning show including favorites like ‘Tom’s Diner’\, ‘Luka’\, ‘Marlene On The Wall’\, and many more\, plus songs from her latest album\, Flying with Angels\, which was released in May 2025 to critical acclaim. \n\n\n\nShe will be joined on stage by her longtime guitarist\, Gerry Leonard (of David Bowie fame)\, and cellist Stephanie Winters. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Suzanne Vega\n\n\n\nWidely regarded as one of the foremost songwriters of her generation\, Suzanne Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk revival of the early 1980s. Accompanying herself on acoustic guitar\, Vega sang what has been called contemporary folk or neo-folk songs of her own creation in Greenwich Village clubs. \n\n\n\nSince the release of her self-titled\, critically acclaimed 1985 debut album\, she has given sold-out concerts in many of the world’s best-known venues. \n\n\n\nKnown for performances that convey deep emotion\, Vega’s distinctive\, “clear\, unwavering voice” (Rolling Stone) has been described as “a cool\, dry sandpaper-brushed near-whisper” by The Washington Post\, with NPR Music noting that she “has been making vital\, inventive music” throughout the course of her decades-long career. \n\n\n\nBearing the stamp of a masterful storyteller who “observes the world with a clinically poetic eye” (The New York Times)\, Vega’s songs have tended to focus on city life\, ordinary people and real-world subjects. \n\n\n\nNotably succinct and understated\, her work is immediately recognizable—as utterly distinct and thoughtful as it was when her voice was first heard on the radio over 40 years ago. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the trailer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat the Critics Say\n\n\n\n\n“Vega remains relevant and never afraid to challenge her audiences\, whether that’s musically or politically. A genius undimmed.” \n\n\n\nMorning Star \n\n\n\n\n\n“A gifted storyteller\, as much as a songwriter\, she holds the audience in the palm of her hand with ease.” \n\n\n\nThe Edinburgh Reporter \n\n\n\n\n\n“Four decades after her new-waif debut\, Suzanne Vega retains her knack for lucid reflections and crisp music to match… Her voice remains both knowing and observant.” \n\n\n\nRolling Stone \n\n\n\n\n\n“Infused with a vibrancy and political urgency that is very ‘now’.” \n\n\n\nMOJO \n\n\n\n\n\n“Finds humility and grace amid the ‘permanent emergency’ of the present.” \n\n\n\nUNCUT Magazine \n\n\n\n\n\n“Vega proves she deserves a place with greats like Reed\, Dylan and Cohen.” \n\n\n\nThe Scotsman \n\n\n\n\n\n“Forty years on\, Suzanne Vega still weaves magic…she has lost nothing over the years—if anything\, her music has matured beautifully.” \n\n\n\nAll Music Magazine UK \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\n£43.77 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 31 July 2026 at 7.45pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\nThis show has an interval \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nMain Auditorium \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nAylesbury Waterside Theatre is a stunning modern venue at the heart of Buckinghamshire’s cultural scene. \n\n\n\nOpened in 2010\, its striking wooden interior takes inspiration from the rolling Chiltern Hills\, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The theatre regularly hosts top touring productions\, offering audiences the chance to enjoy big-name shows and world-class entertainment without heading to London. \n\n\n\nDesigned for comfort and accessibility\, the venue features step-free access\, wheelchair spaces\, and hearing loop systems. Whether you’re after a hit musical\, stand-up comedy\, or a magical Christmas pantomime\, Waterside Theatre has something for everyone. \n\n\n\nSee important information about Getting there and Access here \n\n\n\nSee other shows at this venue URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/suzanne-vega/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Suzanne-Vega-01.webp GEO:51.7539238;-1.2606005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Exchange Street Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP20 1UG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Exchange Street:geo:-1.2606005,51.7539238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T235959 DTSTAMP:20260618T183202 CREATED:20250910T155422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T152404Z UID:10012811-1785542400-1785628799@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Didcot Railway Centre Steam Days DESCRIPTION:Didcot Railway Centre Steam Days\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Didcot Railway Centre Steam Days\n\n\n\nTravel back in time to the golden age of the Great Western Railway and savour the sights\, sounds and smells of steam as you explore this 21-acre living museum with trains dating from Victorian times to the 1960s. \n\n\n\nSteam trains will operate on at least one of the centre’s two demonstration lines\, allowing you to take unlimited rides. On many days\, the second line will be running too and may feature a pioneering diesel railcar\, a heritage diesel locomotive or a small branchline steam engine. Check the Locomotive Roster to see what will be running on the date of your visit. \n\n\n\n\nStroll around the 1932 Engine Shed housing our unique collection of operational and cosmetically-restored locomotives. Find 5900 Hinderton Hall\, climb onto the footplate and listen to Archie\, the driver\, and Stan\, the fireman\, prepare their loco! Listen out for the sounds of a working engine shed and see if you can hear Stan fetch his supplies from Jonah\, the storeman.\n\n\n\nVisit the carriage and wagon display of restored rolling stock from Victorian times to the 1940s\, including the VIP Saloon reputed to have been used by General Eisenhower during the preparations for D-Day and later used in the GWR Royal Train\, and our restoration workshops\n\n\n\nMarvel at Brunel’s Broad Gauge railway\, locomotives\, coaches and transfer shed and don’t miss a section of his not entirely successful ‘Atmospheric Railway’\n\n\n\nGet hands-on in The Signalling Centre where you can find out how trains have been controlled through the ages.  The Swindon Panel is demonstrated on certain specified dates.\n\n\n\nDescend into a shelter built to keep Didcot’s enginemen safe in WWII and experience an air raid\n\n\n\nImmerse yourself in the huge and varied collection of fascinating\, smaller items in the Museum. \n\n\n\nDiscover some GWR road vehicles in the Road Transport Hangar.\n\n\n\n\nChildren can also make tracks to the outdoor play area or dress up as a station master. You can relax over lunch or enjoy a snack in the refreshment rooms\, and don’t forget to pick up a souvenir in the gift shop. The modern trains running past the centre complete the picture and mean you can experience over 180 years of railway progress in just one day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nAdmission for 2 people with Tea & Cake – £48.00 (£53.00 with Gift Aid) \n\n\n\nAdult Admission – £18.50 (£20.50 with Gift Aid)Senior Admission (65+) – £16.50 (£19.00 with Gift Aid)Child Admission (3 to 15) – £11.00 (£13.00 with Gift Aid)                  Child Under 3 Admission – Free \n\n\n\nFamily of 4 Admission (2 Adults and 2 Children) – £55.00 (£61.00 with Gift Aid)Family of 5 Admission (2 Adults and 3 Children) – £65.00 (£72.00 with Gift Aid)                  Carer Admission – £0.00Visitors may be asked to provide reasonable proof of carer status on the day of arrival. \n\n\n\nAdmission prices are inclusive of all regular attractions including free train rides on running days. \n\n\n\nChild prices apply to children aged 3 to 15 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood to know\n\n\n\n\nDidcot Railway Centre will be open at 10.30am\, with the last entries at 2.30pm.\n\n\n\nYou are welcome to stay until close at 4.00pm.\n\n\n\nPlease have your original e-ticket ready to show the staff. \n\n\n\nPlease also bring your membership card if you’re a member or your carer’s ID if you have booked a carer’s ticket.\n\n\n\nOn arrival at Didcot Parkway Station\, please show your ticket to GWR staff\, who will let you through the barrier. Walk through the subway and straight ahead into the original steam age subway that leads to the centre.\n\n\n\nHead up the stairs to the Railway centre entrance.\n\n\n\nOn arrival\, please show your tickets and collect a Site Guide.\n\n\n\nWe suggest you alight from the train at the centre’s Oxford Road station at the far end of the site and explore the centre. You can walk back through the centre\, return on a later train or change trains and travel back on the Branch Line.\n\n\n\nYou can step across the tracks around the centre\, but do not cross the fences onto the demonstration lines. You can only do this at the Museum — never on other railways.\n\n\n\nPlease do not climb down into\, or jump across\, the inspection pits.\n\n\n\nChildren must be supervised at all times.\n\n\n\nPlease listen to the briefings from staff\, and please do ask questions.\n\n\n\nWell-behaved dogs on leads are very welcome.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/didcot-railway-centre-steam-days-3/2026-08-01/ LOCATION:Didcot Railway Centre\, Didcot Parkway\, Didcot\, Oxfordshire\, OX11 7NJ CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Didcot-Railway-Centre-Steam-Days.webp GEO:51.6110399;-1.2430554 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 7NJ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Didcot Parkway:geo:-1.2430554,51.6110399 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T235959 DTSTAMP:20260618T183202 CREATED:20260617T163424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T163542Z UID:10012997-1785542400-1785628799@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Science Oxford: Family Days DESCRIPTION:Science Oxford: Family Days\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Science Oxford: Family Days\n\n\n\nVisit the Science Oxford Centre for a unique family day out\, open every Saturday throughout the year. Children and adults can explore\, discover and play together in the hands-on Exploration Zone\, packed with interactive exhibits designed to spark curiosity and creativity. \n\n\n\nExperiment with flying designs at the Air Table\, build a giant magnetic ball run\, discover heat signatures with the Curious Camera\, and create fun animations featuring everything from astronauts in space to dinosaurs in a Jurassic world. \n\n\n\nOutside\, visitors can enjoy 15 acres of woodland and ponds\, with nature trails offering plenty of opportunities to spot local wildlife. Explorer Backpacks are available to borrow\, while the outdoor Water Lab invites children to experiment with water flow\, dams and floating objects. Waterproof clothing or a change of clothes is recommended. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice includes fees. \n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nAll visitors to the Centre require a ticket including adults and children\, but free tickets are available for Under 3s and Carers. \n\n\n\nMaximum size of a Family Day order is 10x tickets. For orders above 10\, please contact the centre to enquire about a Group Booking. \n\n\n\nUnder 3s free. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nEvery Saturday as follows: \n\n\n\n\n10.00am to 12.00pm\n\n\n\n12.30pm to 2.30pm\n\n\n\n3.00pm to 5.00pm\n\n\n\n\nWoodland access all day from 10.00am to 5.00pm). \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n\nSuitable for ages 3+ \n\n\n\nAll ages welcome\n\n\n\n\nChildren must be supervised at all times by a parent or carer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is included in your ticket+\n\n\n\n\n\nTwo-hour timeslot in the Exploration Zone\n\n\n\nAccess to the woodland and outdoor areas from 10am–5pm (last entry 4.30pm)\n\n\n\nAccess to outdoor Water Lab from April – October (change of clothes recommended)\n\n\n\nParking (limited availability\, see facilities for details)\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s not included: \n\n\n\n\nSTEM Clubs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilities+\n\n\n\n\nFood and drink: Emira’s Kitchen\, the visitor café at the Science Oxford Centre\, is open on Saturdays from 10.00am to 4.00pm\, serving hot and cold drinks\, snacks and rolls. Visitors are also welcome to bring their own refreshments and picnics to enjoy at the indoor and outdoor picnic tables. All visitors require a valid ticket. \n\n\n\nBike parking: Secure bike parking is available on site. \n\n\n\nCar parking: Limited on-site parking is available at weekends on a first-come\, first-served basis. Visitors are advised to check alternative parking and travel options before their visit. Those requiring accessible parking should contact events@scienceoxford.com in advance to make arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility and additional support+\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility and additional support: Science Oxford’s experienced team works to ensure activities are accessible and engaging for all children. Families with specific access requirements or additional support needs are encouraged to contact events@scienceoxford.com ahead of their visit. Accessible resources are also available. \n\n\n\nCarer tickets: One free carer ticket is available when accompanying a cared-for person. Free carer tickets can be booked via the ‘Add On’ option during the Eventbrite checkout process. One carer ticket is permitted per cared-for attendee. \n\n\n\nProof of eligibility: Visitors booking a free carer ticket may be asked to provide supporting documentation on arrival. Accepted forms of evidence include: \n\n\n\n\nGateway Card\, Max Card or Access Card\n\n\n\nDisability Living Allowance (DLA) or Attendance Allowance award letter\n\n\n\nPersonal Independence Payment (PIP) award letter\n\n\n\nA letter from a GP or consultant confirming the need for a carer\, personal assistant or essential companion\n\n\n\nBlue Badge (or a copy)\n\n\n\nCarer’s Allowance award letter\n\n\n\nCarer ID card or letter issued by a local authority\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuarterly Sensory-friendly Family Days+\n\n\n\n\nSensory-Friendly Family Days: Science Oxford regularly hosts Sensory-Friendly Family Days\, designed for families with autistic children\, those with additional needs\, or visitors who prefer a quieter\, reduced-capacity experience. These sessions provide a more relaxed environment while maintaining access to the Centre’s hands-on exhibits and activities. \n\n\n\nAdditional support during visits: To create a more comfortable experience\, visitor numbers are reduced\, loud exhibits are clearly signposted\, hand dryers are switched off and replaced with hand towels\, ear defenders are available on request\, lighting is dimmed\, and displays show how much time remains in each session. \n\n\n\nQuiet spaces: Visitors who require a quiet space during their visit can speak to a member of staff for assistance. \n\n\n\nPreparing for a visit: Families are encouraged to view the Family Day Visual Story before arriving to help familiarise children with the Centre and what to expect. A virtual 360-degree tour and additional accessibility resources are also available online. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact+\n\n\n\n\nGeneral enquiries: For all event booking and visiting queries\, visitors should contact the Centre by email to events@scienceoxford.com. A response is typically provided within 24–48 hours\, although replies may take longer over weekends. \n\n\n\nUrgent assistance: For urgent queries or immediate support\, visitors can call 01865 810000\, Monday to Saturday during office hours. \n\n\n\nTicketing information: Details on refund policies and event terms and conditions are available via the Centre’s website. Tickets are refundable up to 48 hours before the scheduled event. \n\n\n\nGroup bookings: Enquiries for group visits should be directed to the Centre’s team via email for further information and arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhotography and safeguarding+\n\n\n\n\nSafeguarding and privacy: Science Oxford is committed to safeguarding the privacy\, safety and wellbeing of all children and young people visiting the Centre. \n\n\n\nPhotography and filming by visitors: Visitors are welcome to take photos and videos of the children in their care\, provided parental permission has been given. Visitors are encouraged to share their experience on social media and tag @scienceoxford. However\, they are asked not to photograph or film children who are not in their care\, and not to share images of other people’s children online without parental consent. \n\n\n\nPhotography and filming by Science Oxford: The Centre may occasionally photograph or film events for promotional\, reporting and archival purposes\, including use on social media\, websites or in local media. Visitors will be notified in advance and can opt in via Eventbrite when booking or on the day\, or opt out at the event. \n\n\n\nPrivacy information: Science Oxford is part of The Oxford Trust. Further details can be found in the organisation’s privacy policy and related events and data policies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/science-oxford-family-days/2026-08-01/ LOCATION:Science Oxford Centre\, Stansfeld Park\, Quarry Road\, Headington\, Oxford\, OX3 8SB CATEGORIES:Activities,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/science-oxford-20-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.7552278;-1.1971815 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Science Oxford Centre Stansfeld Park Quarry Road Headington Oxford OX3 8SB;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Stansfeld Park\, Quarry Road\, Headington:geo:-1.1971815,51.7552278 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T235959 DTSTAMP:20260618T183202 CREATED:20260618T163036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T163040Z UID:10012780-1785542400-1785715199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Van Gogh and Me DESCRIPTION:Van Gogh and Me \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Van Gogh and Me \n\n\n\nDirected by John Retallack \n\n\n\nAu Contraire Productions presents four preview performances of Van Gogh & Me. \n\n\n\nOlivier Award-winning theatre maker John Retallack and acclaimed actor Jack Ellis are reuniting for the first time in over 40 years with Van Gogh & Me\, a deeply personal new play exploring the relationship between Van Gogh and Gauguin. \n\n\n\nWith over 20 paintings\, it tells the extraordinary story of the intense\, nine-week collaboration between Van Gogh and Gauguin in Arles in 1888. \n\n\n\nPerformed by Jack Ellis\, who moves fluidly between an unstable\, chaotic Van Gogh and a domineering\, self-assured Gauguin\, the piece dissects a tragic clash of egos. \n\n\n\nBy playing both men (and himself)\, Ellis lays bare the undercurrents of toxic masculinity and competitive pride that fuelled their isolation — bringing to life a creative partnership that\, though profound in its impact on modern art\, was to prove personally destructive to both men. \n\n\n\nAs the show ends\, the audience is invited to remain for a 30-minute interactive gathering. Spectators can step directly onto the stage\, examine Rachel Marston’s canvas reproductions up close\, and discuss the play openly with Ellis. \n\n\n\nVan Gogh & Me will premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe on August 15 at the Dovecot Studios and have a run of 21 performances. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Van Gogh and Me Poster\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nStandard – £15.00 \n\n\n\nPay more – £20.00 \n\n\n\nPay less – £10.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 01 and Sunday 02 August 2026 at 1.00pm and 3.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour plus 30 minutes optional post-show discussion with the performer. \n\n\n\nAge guidance:  \n\n\n\n12+ \n\n\n\nWarning: \n\n\n\nThis show contains a trigger warning; audience discretion is advised. \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nPlease note that all performances for this show will be performed at Iffley Village Hall\, Church Way\, Iffley\, Oxford\, OX4 4EJ. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Old Fire Station\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Old Fire Station in Oxford is an arts centre with a unique social mission\, combining creativity with community impact. Located in the city centre\, it hosts a vibrant programme of theatre\, exhibitions\, music\, comedy\, and workshops. \n\n\n\nIt shares its space with the homelessness charity Crisis Skylight Oxford\, supporting people experiencing homelessness through training and opportunities in the arts. By bringing artists\, audiences\, and vulnerable communities together\, The Old Fire Station aims to challenge inequality and inspire positive change. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Old Fire Station\, including travel\, access and venue information. 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Come along to this popular Oxfordshire market for your fresh\, local\, seasonal produce. \n\n\n\nThe market is held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 8.30am to 1.00pm on Market Square in Woodstock. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/woodstock-farmers-market-on-1st-saturdays/2026-08-01/ LOCATION:Market Place\, Woodstock\, Market Place\, Woodstock\, Oxfordshire\, OX20 1SL CATEGORIES:Farmers Markets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/woodstock-farmers-market-oxfordshire-01-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.8476152;-1.3561789 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Market Place Woodstock Market Place Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1SL;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Market Place:geo:-1.3561789,51.8476152 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T125000 DTSTAMP:20260618T183202 CREATED:20260618T163956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T164003Z UID:10012952-1785576600-1785588600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Vanessa Latarche Masterclass DESCRIPTION:Vanessa Latarche Masterclass \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Vanessa Latarche Masterclass \n\n\n\nThe remarkably talented participants of the Oxford Piano Festival receive masterclasses from some of the world’s leading authorities on piano. \n\n\n\nThe repertoire list for the masterclasses will be available to view from 17 July 2026 on the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra website. \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£12.50 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 01 August 2026 at 9.30am \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n3 hours 20 minutes URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/vanessa-latarche-masterclass/ LOCATION:JdP Music Building\, St Hilda's College\, Cowley Place\, Oxford\, OX4 1DY CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Vanessa-Latarche-Masterclass.webp GEO:51.748581;-1.245545 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=JdP Music Building St Hilda's College Cowley Place Oxford OX4 1DY;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=St Hilda's College\, Cowley Place:geo:-1.245545,51.748581 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T130000 DTSTAMP:20260618T183202 CREATED:20220909T092732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T012405Z UID:10007936-1785578400-1785589200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market DESCRIPTION:East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market\n\n\n\nThe East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market is a small\, friendly local market with plenty of fresh food\, delicious sweet and savoury takeaways\, dried foods\, and a plant-based café. The market also features stalls non-food stalls selling antiques\, scarves and shawls\, non-plastic household goods\, and makeup\, plus cleaners and detergents. \n\n\n\nThe majority of the producers are from within 30 miles of Oxford. \n\n\n\nThe market began in August 2006 with just six stalls\, and it has since grown into a local institution. Today\, regular stalls include: \n\n\n\n\nMighty Pie Co – artisan traditional hand made meat & vegetarian flat & raised pies made from local ingredients\n\n\n\nCrudges Cheese – a range of cheeses hand made by ethical & sustainable cheese makers known personally to award-winning Crudges\n\n\n\nWillowbrook Farm – free-range chicken\, lamb\, beef\, organic eggs & local honey\n\n\n\nNatural Bread – handcrafted speciality breads\n\n\n\nMrs B’s Antiques – antique jewellery & vintage household goods\n\n\n\nJericho Coffee Traders – premium coffee roasted in Jericho & served from a vivid turquoise tuk-tuk\n\n\n\nJason’s Book Box – second-hand books\n\n\n\nSandy Lane Farm – seasonal\, fresh\, local organic fruit & veg\, lamb & pork\n\n\n\nSESI Food & Detergent Filling Station – refilling empty containers for fairtrade\, organic dried foods; household detergents & hair-care products\n\n\n\n\nThe market also has a cafe which runs each week selling delicious breakfasts\, lunches\, cakes and fair-trade teas and coffee. This is a lovely place to meet up and take a break from shopping. \n\n\n\nThe market is wheelchair accessible both inside and outside. \n\n\n\nThe East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market is a non-profit making organisation (a Society for the Benefit of the Community). It is run by a committee and a group of volunteers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting there\n\n\n\nThe market takes place every Saturday from 10.00am to 1.00pm at East Oxford Primary School. Head down Cowley Road until you reach Tesco – the school borders on the car park directly behind it. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/east-oxford-farmers-community-market/2026-08-01/ LOCATION:East Oxford Primary School\, Union Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX4 1JP CATEGORIES:Farmers Markets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/east-oxford-farmers-and-community-market-1600x900.webp GEO:51.7489315;-1.2354767 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=East Oxford Primary School Union Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1JP;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Union Street:geo:-1.2354767,51.7489315 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T150000 DTSTAMP:20260618T183202 CREATED:20220909T112439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T013156Z UID:10006567-1785578400-1785596400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Botley Farmers’ Market\, Oxford DESCRIPTION:Botley Farmers’ Market\, Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Botley Farmers’ Market\n\n\n\nBotley Farmers’ Market\, in Botley\, just outside Oxford\, takes place every Saturday from 10.00am to 3.00pm. The market is located in the brand new West Way Square\, and you can pick up all your locally sourced produce and food. \n\n\n\nEditorial update\n\n\n\nWe have unconfirmed reports that the Botley Farmer’s Market is permanently closed. If that’s wrong\, you can suggest an edit via our contact page. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/botley-farmers-market-oxford/2026-08-01/ LOCATION:West Way Square\, Botley Oxford\, West Way Square\, Botley\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire CATEGORIES:Farmers Markets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/botley-farmers-market-oxford-01-1600x900-1.webp GEO:51.7512417;-1.2977342 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=West Way Square Botley Oxford West Way Square Botley Oxford Oxfordshire;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=West Way Square\, Botley:geo:-1.2977342,51.7512417 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T130000 DTSTAMP:20260618T183202 CREATED:20250803T001217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T095905Z UID:10012435-1785582000-1785589200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Out of the Deep DESCRIPTION:Out of the Deep\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Out of the Deep\n\n\n\nEvery Saturday\, families can drop in to the Museum of the History of Science for Out of the Deep\, a hands-on session exploring the fascinating world of marine reptiles. \n\n\n\nBetween 11.00am and 1.00pm\, visitors of all ages can handle real specimens and learn more about creatures that once lived beneath the waves. \n\n\n\nThe event is free and requires no booking. Please note there are no sessions on 04 April (Easter weekend) or 26 December. \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 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nEvery Saturday at 11.00am\, except 27 December 2026 \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\nSuitable for all ages. \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nFree event. No booking required. \n\n\n\nAccessibility information: \n\n\n\n\nWheelchair accessible? – Yes\n\n\n\nHearing loops? – No\n\n\n\nSeating? – Yes\n\n\n\nRefreshments? – No\n\n\n\nFlashing lights? – No\n\n\n\nLoud noises? – No URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/out-of-the-deep/2026-08-01/ LOCATION:Oxford University Museum of Natural History\, Parks Road\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire CATEGORIES:Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Out-of-the-Deep.webp GEO:51.7586144;-1.2567354 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford University Museum of Natural History Parks Road Oxford Oxfordshire;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Parks Road:geo:-1.2567354,51.7586144 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T150000 DTSTAMP:20260618T183202 CREATED:20250207T231839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T100357Z UID:10012636-1785592800-1785596400@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/2026-08-01/ 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:20260801T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T183000 DTSTAMP:20260618T183202 CREATED:20230630T204621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T013800Z UID:10011411-1785609000-1785609000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Saturday Night Comedy at The Glee Club\, Oxford DESCRIPTION:Saturday Night Comedy at The Glee Club\, Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Saturday Night Comedy at The Glee Club\, Oxford\n\n\n\nTreat yourself to a Saturday night of award-winning comedy at The Glee Club in Oxford with four superb stand-up comedians that will keep you laughing until Monday. \n\n\n\nLineup:Visit the Glee Club Oxford website for the Saturday Night Comedy lineup. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nPrices:Full price – £19.00 + booking feeStudent price – £12.00 + booking fee (dated ID required) \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a booking fee of £2.00 \n\n\n\nMinimum age: 18+This event is for over 18s only. No refunds will be issued for under 18s. All under 25s may require government-issued photo ID to gain entry. \n\n\n\nDoors open:6.30pm \n\n\n\nLast entry:7.15pm \n\n\n\nSeating: Unallocated seatingIf booked wheelchair accessible seating please email access@glee.co.uk with your requirements. \n\n\n\nVisit the event website for more information URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/saturday-night-comedy-at-the-glee-club-oxford/2026-08-01/ LOCATION:The Glee Club\, Oxford\, The Bullingdon\, 162 Cowley Road\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX4 1UE CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/the-glee-club-oxford-02-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.7473372;-1.2359662 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Glee Club Oxford The Bullingdon 162 Cowley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1UE;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Bullingdon\, 162 Cowley Road:geo:-1.2359662,51.7473372 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T235959 DTSTAMP:20260618T183202 CREATED:20250910T155422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T152404Z UID:10012812-1785628800-1785715199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Didcot Railway Centre Steam Days DESCRIPTION:Didcot Railway Centre Steam Days\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Didcot Railway Centre Steam Days\n\n\n\nTravel back in time to the golden age of the Great Western Railway and savour the sights\, sounds and smells of steam as you explore this 21-acre living museum with trains dating from Victorian times to the 1960s. \n\n\n\nSteam trains will operate on at least one of the centre’s two demonstration lines\, allowing you to take unlimited rides. On many days\, the second line will be running too and may feature a pioneering diesel railcar\, a heritage diesel locomotive or a small branchline steam engine. Check the Locomotive Roster to see what will be running on the date of your visit. \n\n\n\n\nStroll around the 1932 Engine Shed housing our unique collection of operational and cosmetically-restored locomotives. Find 5900 Hinderton Hall\, climb onto the footplate and listen to Archie\, the driver\, and Stan\, the fireman\, prepare their loco! Listen out for the sounds of a working engine shed and see if you can hear Stan fetch his supplies from Jonah\, the storeman.\n\n\n\nVisit the carriage and wagon display of restored rolling stock from Victorian times to the 1940s\, including the VIP Saloon reputed to have been used by General Eisenhower during the preparations for D-Day and later used in the GWR Royal Train\, and our restoration workshops\n\n\n\nMarvel at Brunel’s Broad Gauge railway\, locomotives\, coaches and transfer shed and don’t miss a section of his not entirely successful ‘Atmospheric Railway’\n\n\n\nGet hands-on in The Signalling Centre where you can find out how trains have been controlled through the ages.  The Swindon Panel is demonstrated on certain specified dates.\n\n\n\nDescend into a shelter built to keep Didcot’s enginemen safe in WWII and experience an air raid\n\n\n\nImmerse yourself in the huge and varied collection of fascinating\, smaller items in the Museum. \n\n\n\nDiscover some GWR road vehicles in the Road Transport Hangar.\n\n\n\n\nChildren can also make tracks to the outdoor play area or dress up as a station master. You can relax over lunch or enjoy a snack in the refreshment rooms\, and don’t forget to pick up a souvenir in the gift shop. The modern trains running past the centre complete the picture and mean you can experience over 180 years of railway progress in just one day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nAdmission for 2 people with Tea & Cake – £48.00 (£53.00 with Gift Aid) \n\n\n\nAdult Admission – £18.50 (£20.50 with Gift Aid)Senior Admission (65+) – £16.50 (£19.00 with Gift Aid)Child Admission (3 to 15) – £11.00 (£13.00 with Gift Aid)                  Child Under 3 Admission – Free \n\n\n\nFamily of 4 Admission (2 Adults and 2 Children) – £55.00 (£61.00 with Gift Aid)Family of 5 Admission (2 Adults and 3 Children) – £65.00 (£72.00 with Gift Aid)                  Carer Admission – £0.00Visitors may be asked to provide reasonable proof of carer status on the day of arrival. \n\n\n\nAdmission prices are inclusive of all regular attractions including free train rides on running days. \n\n\n\nChild prices apply to children aged 3 to 15 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood to know\n\n\n\n\nDidcot Railway Centre will be open at 10.30am\, with the last entries at 2.30pm.\n\n\n\nYou are welcome to stay until close at 4.00pm.\n\n\n\nPlease have your original e-ticket ready to show the staff. \n\n\n\nPlease also bring your membership card if you’re a member or your carer’s ID if you have booked a carer’s ticket.\n\n\n\nOn arrival at Didcot Parkway Station\, please show your ticket to GWR staff\, who will let you through the barrier. Walk through the subway and straight ahead into the original steam age subway that leads to the centre.\n\n\n\nHead up the stairs to the Railway centre entrance.\n\n\n\nOn arrival\, please show your tickets and collect a Site Guide.\n\n\n\nWe suggest you alight from the train at the centre’s Oxford Road station at the far end of the site and explore the centre. You can walk back through the centre\, return on a later train or change trains and travel back on the Branch Line.\n\n\n\nYou can step across the tracks around the centre\, but do not cross the fences onto the demonstration lines. You can only do this at the Museum — never on other railways.\n\n\n\nPlease do not climb down into\, or jump across\, the inspection pits.\n\n\n\nChildren must be supervised at all times.\n\n\n\nPlease listen to the briefings from staff\, and please do ask questions.\n\n\n\nWell-behaved dogs on leads are very welcome.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/didcot-railway-centre-steam-days-3/2026-08-02/ LOCATION:Didcot Railway Centre\, Didcot Parkway\, Didcot\, Oxfordshire\, OX11 7NJ CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Didcot-Railway-Centre-Steam-Days.webp GEO:51.6110399;-1.2430554 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 7NJ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Didcot Parkway:geo:-1.2430554,51.6110399 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T120000 DTSTAMP:20260618T183202 CREATED:20220909T134508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T012139Z UID:10008982-1785664800-1785672000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Wolvercote Community Market DESCRIPTION:Wolvercote Community Market\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Wolvercote Community Market\n\n\n\nEstablished in 2002\, Wolvercote Community Market is the longest running Farmers’ Market in Oxford\, and one of three in the North Oxford area. The market aims to provide the community with locally-produced great tasting food. \n\n\n\nThe Sunday market serves the community and visitors by providing fresh\, affordable and ethically sourced food as well as a place to meet\, eat and socialise with friends and neighbours. It also provides a free marketplace for local producers and crafts people. \n\n\n\nRegular stallholders bring fresh fruit and veg\, locally reared meat\, sustainably sourced fish\, artisan bread\, cheese and milk. Other traders produce fantastic cakes\, jams\, chutneys\, pasta\, chocolates and even plants and soaps. \n\n\n\nThe market has an amazing range of freshly made dishes from diverse food regions – Japanese\, Middle-Eastern\, Asian\, and the Mediterranean. There’s also a cafe that serves coffee\, tea\, cakes\, and a ‘Full Wolvercote’ breakfast. \n\n\n\nThe market is open every Sunday from 10.00am to noon at The White Hart Community Pub in Godstow Road\, Lower Wolvercote. \n\n\n\nThere is a Repair Café and bike clinic on the 2nd Sunday of each monthBring along your broken small electrical item\, and a trained volunteer will try to fix it for you and save it from the landfill. They also have volunteer mechanics to provide tune-ups and repairs\, and to offer advice to get your cycles rolling smoothly. \n\n\n\nIf you’re arriving by bicycle\, there are plenty of bike racks and a regular bike. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/wolvercote-community-market/2026-08-02/ LOCATION:The White Hart Wolvercote\, 126 Godstow Road\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX2 8PQ CATEGORIES:Farmers Markets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/wolvercote-sunday-market-1600x900.webp GEO:51.7837991;-1.2931625 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The White Hart Wolvercote 126 Godstow Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 8PQ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=126 Godstow Road:geo:-1.2931625,51.7837991 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T140000 DTSTAMP:20260618T183202 CREATED:20220909T120824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T170731Z UID:10007435-1785664800-1785679200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:South Oxford Farmers and Community Market DESCRIPTION:South Oxford Farmers and Community Market\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the South Oxford Farmers and Community Market\n\n\n\nThe South Oxford Farmers and Community Market is a weekly market selling local\, seasonal food and non-food goods. \n\n\n\n‘Local’ means produced within a 30-mile radius of Oxford and ‘produced’ means containing a significant quantity of local ingredients and labour although locality rules do not necessarily apply to ethical enterprises such as Fairtrade or similar organisations. \n\n\n\nThe market also supports the resale of locally-sourced second-hand products such as books and clothing. \n\n\n\nThe market is held every Sunday from 10.00am to noon in the courtyard of the South Oxford Community Centre on Lake Street. \n\n\n\nWeekly/regular vendors include: \n\n\n\n\nNatural Bread Company\n\n\n\nClays Organic Vegetables\n\n\n\nBrill Organic Vegetables\n\n\n\nEadles of Beckley\n\n\n\nSofacoma Wholefoods\n\n\n\nCelia’s Bakery\n\n\n\nFAI Eggs\n\n\n\nRaffaele Pepe\n\n\n\nJericho Coffee Traders\n\n\n\n\nThe South Oxford Farmers and Community Market is an initiative of the Low Carbon South Oxford (LCSO) Community Action Group\, and it is run by a small group of dedicated volunteers – all residents of South Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/south-oxford-farmers-and-community-market/2026-08-02/ LOCATION:South Oxford Community Centre\, Lake Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 4RP CATEGORIES:Farmers Markets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/south-oxford-farmers-and-community-market-1600x900.webp GEO:51.7393714;-1.2556906 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=South Oxford Community Centre Lake Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4RP;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Lake Street:geo:-1.2556906,51.7393714 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T140000 DTSTAMP:20260618T183203 CREATED:20220909T140106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T004943Z UID:10007172-1785664800-1785679200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Summertown Farmers Market DESCRIPTION:Summertown Farmers Market\, Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Summertown Farmers Market\n\n\n\nSummertown Farmers Market is a community market that aims to bring new generation farmers market to the high street. \n\n\n\nThe market hosts a wide range of fresh local and organic producers and street food vendors and a few non-food treats traders. \n\n\n\nThe market is one of two in the North Oxford area\, and it runs outside Summertown’s shopping parade. It is not operated for profit\, but rather it is operated to serve the community of Oxford. \n\n\n\nThe market is open every Sunday from 10.00am to 2.00pm. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/summertown-farmers-market/2026-08-02/ LOCATION:Summertown Shopping Parade\, Banbury Road\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX2 7DY CATEGORIES:Farmers Markets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/summertown-farmers-market-oxford-1920x1080.webp GEO:51.7778921;-1.2652376 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Summertown Shopping Parade Banbury Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7DY;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Banbury Road:geo:-1.2652376,51.7778921 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T235959 DTSTAMP:20260618T183203 CREATED:20250910T155422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T152404Z UID:10012822-1785888000-1785974399@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Didcot Railway Centre Steam Days DESCRIPTION:Didcot Railway Centre Steam Days\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Didcot Railway Centre Steam Days\n\n\n\nTravel back in time to the golden age of the Great Western Railway and savour the sights\, sounds and smells of steam as you explore this 21-acre living museum with trains dating from Victorian times to the 1960s. \n\n\n\nSteam trains will operate on at least one of the centre’s two demonstration lines\, allowing you to take unlimited rides. On many days\, the second line will be running too and may feature a pioneering diesel railcar\, a heritage diesel locomotive or a small branchline steam engine. Check the Locomotive Roster to see what will be running on the date of your visit. \n\n\n\n\nStroll around the 1932 Engine Shed housing our unique collection of operational and cosmetically-restored locomotives. Find 5900 Hinderton Hall\, climb onto the footplate and listen to Archie\, the driver\, and Stan\, the fireman\, prepare their loco! Listen out for the sounds of a working engine shed and see if you can hear Stan fetch his supplies from Jonah\, the storeman.\n\n\n\nVisit the carriage and wagon display of restored rolling stock from Victorian times to the 1940s\, including the VIP Saloon reputed to have been used by General Eisenhower during the preparations for D-Day and later used in the GWR Royal Train\, and our restoration workshops\n\n\n\nMarvel at Brunel’s Broad Gauge railway\, locomotives\, coaches and transfer shed and don’t miss a section of his not entirely successful ‘Atmospheric Railway’\n\n\n\nGet hands-on in The Signalling Centre where you can find out how trains have been controlled through the ages.  The Swindon Panel is demonstrated on certain specified dates.\n\n\n\nDescend into a shelter built to keep Didcot’s enginemen safe in WWII and experience an air raid\n\n\n\nImmerse yourself in the huge and varied collection of fascinating\, smaller items in the Museum. \n\n\n\nDiscover some GWR road vehicles in the Road Transport Hangar.\n\n\n\n\nChildren can also make tracks to the outdoor play area or dress up as a station master. You can relax over lunch or enjoy a snack in the refreshment rooms\, and don’t forget to pick up a souvenir in the gift shop. The modern trains running past the centre complete the picture and mean you can experience over 180 years of railway progress in just one day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nAdmission for 2 people with Tea & Cake – £48.00 (£53.00 with Gift Aid) \n\n\n\nAdult Admission – £18.50 (£20.50 with Gift Aid)Senior Admission (65+) – £16.50 (£19.00 with Gift Aid)Child Admission (3 to 15) – £11.00 (£13.00 with Gift Aid)                  Child Under 3 Admission – Free \n\n\n\nFamily of 4 Admission (2 Adults and 2 Children) – £55.00 (£61.00 with Gift Aid)Family of 5 Admission (2 Adults and 3 Children) – £65.00 (£72.00 with Gift Aid)                  Carer Admission – £0.00Visitors may be asked to provide reasonable proof of carer status on the day of arrival. \n\n\n\nAdmission prices are inclusive of all regular attractions including free train rides on running days. \n\n\n\nChild prices apply to children aged 3 to 15 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood to know\n\n\n\n\nDidcot Railway Centre will be open at 10.30am\, with the last entries at 2.30pm.\n\n\n\nYou are welcome to stay until close at 4.00pm.\n\n\n\nPlease have your original e-ticket ready to show the staff. \n\n\n\nPlease also bring your membership card if you’re a member or your carer’s ID if you have booked a carer’s ticket.\n\n\n\nOn arrival at Didcot Parkway Station\, please show your ticket to GWR staff\, who will let you through the barrier. Walk through the subway and straight ahead into the original steam age subway that leads to the centre.\n\n\n\nHead up the stairs to the Railway centre entrance.\n\n\n\nOn arrival\, please show your tickets and collect a Site Guide.\n\n\n\nWe suggest you alight from the train at the centre’s Oxford Road station at the far end of the site and explore the centre. You can walk back through the centre\, return on a later train or change trains and travel back on the Branch Line.\n\n\n\nYou can step across the tracks around the centre\, but do not cross the fences onto the demonstration lines. You can only do this at the Museum — never on other railways.\n\n\n\nPlease do not climb down into\, or jump across\, the inspection pits.\n\n\n\nChildren must be supervised at all times.\n\n\n\nPlease listen to the briefings from staff\, and please do ask questions.\n\n\n\nWell-behaved dogs on leads are very welcome.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/didcot-railway-centre-steam-days-3/2026-08-05/ LOCATION:Didcot Railway Centre\, Didcot Parkway\, Didcot\, Oxfordshire\, OX11 7NJ CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Didcot-Railway-Centre-Steam-Days.webp GEO:51.6110399;-1.2430554 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 7NJ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Didcot Parkway:geo:-1.2430554,51.6110399 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T160000 DTSTAMP:20260618T183203 CREATED:20260316T114337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T122216Z UID:10012293-1785938400-1785945600@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/2026-08-05/ 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:20260806T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T235959 DTSTAMP:20260618T183203 CREATED:20260606T154520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T155212Z UID:10012839-1785974400-1786060799@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days DESCRIPTION:Didcot Railway Centre in Didcot\, Oxfordshire\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days\n\n\n\nWith no trains running\, explore the 21 acre living museum at leisure and get close to the exhibits \n\n\n\nTravel back to the golden age of the Great Western Railway and experience the sights\, sounds and atmosphere of steam across this 21-acre living museum\, showcasing trains from Victorian times through to the 1960s. \n\n\n\nVisitors can explore the site at leisure and uncover almost two centuries of railway history. With trains not running on Discovery Days\, there is a rare opportunity to see the locomotives up close. \n\n\n\nA colourful Centre Guide helps visitors navigate the site\, from the original 1932 Engine Shed to the impressive collection of preserved locomotives\, including 5900 Hinderton Hall. Guests can step onto the footplate and hear staff in character as they bring the engines to life\, capturing the rhythms of a working steam-era shed. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nAcross the site\, the Engine Shed atmosphere is carefully recreated\, with sounds and details that evoke daily railway life. The Carriage and Wagon section displays restored rolling stock from Victorian times to the 1940s\, including a VIP saloon believed to have been used by General Eisenhower during preparations for D-Day and later part of the GWR Royal Train\, alongside ongoing restoration work. Brunel’s Broad Gauge collection is also on display\, including locomotives\, coaches\, the transfer shed\, and remnants of the ambitious Atmospheric Railway. \n\n\n\nInteractive and interpretive experiences continue in the Signalling Centre\, where visitors can discover how rail traffic has been controlled over time\, with the Swindon Panel demonstrated on selected dates. A WWII air raid shelter offers a powerful glimpse into wartime history\, while the museum houses a vast and varied collection of smaller artefacts. The Road Transport Hangar adds further depth with examples of historic GWR road vehicles. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nDiscovery Days offer full access to the site\, with the restaurant\, shop\, museum\, Engine Shed displays\, carriage and wagon exhibits\, signalling centre\, and transfer shed all open to visitors. The quieter atmosphere allows more time to appreciate the locomotives and surroundings. At times\, visitors may also witness shunting movements\, workshop activity\, or even steam tests taking place outdoors. \n\n\n\nFamilies can enjoy the outdoor play area or dress up as station staff\, while the refreshment rooms provide space to relax over lunch or a snack. A visit to the gift shop offers souvenirs to complete the experience. The backdrop of modern railway traffic passing nearby adds contrast\, bringing over 180 years of railway evolution together in a single day. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nAdmission for 2 people with Tea & Cake – £32.00 (£35.50 with Gift Aid) \n\n\n\nAdult Admission – £12.00 (£14.00 with Gift Aid)Senior Admission (65+) – £9.00 (£10.00 with Gift Aid)Child Admission (3 to 15) – £7.50 (£8.50 with Gift Aid)                  Child Under 3 Admission – Free \n\n\n\nFamily of 4 Admission (2 Adults and 2 Children) – £35.00 (£38.50 with Gift Aid)Family of 5 Admission (2 Adults and 3 Children) – £44.00 (£48.50 with Gift Aid)                 Carer Admission – £0.00Visitors may be asked to provide reasonable proof of carer status on the day of arrival. \n\n\n\nAdmission prices are inclusive of all regular attractions including free train rides on running days. \n\n\n\nChild prices apply to children aged 3 to 15 \n\n\n\nOpening times:The Didcot Railway Centre is currently open only at Weekends and on 18 to 20 February for Half-Term\, with the last entries at 2.30pm. You are welcome to stay until closing at 4.00pm. \n\n\n\nPlease have your original e-ticket ready to show the staff. Please also bring your membership card if you’re a member or your carer‘s ID if you have booked a carer’s ticket. \n\n\n\nChildren under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. \n\n\n\nGood to know:Joining during half term week\, will be a visiting engine\, Prairie 5199 courtesy of the 5199 Project\, and together with our own 4144 and 6106 will be the first time these 3 Prairies will have been seen together in preservation. 5199 is due to come out of traffic shortly as its boiler certificate is running out\, so make the most of being able to see this operating while you can! \n\n\n\nSee the latest pre-arrival advice here. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/didcot-railway-centre-discovery-days/2026-08-06/ LOCATION:Didcot Railway Centre\, Didcot Parkway\, Didcot\, Oxfordshire\, OX11 7NJ CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/didco-railway-centre-discovery-days-01-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.6110399;-1.2430554 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 7NJ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Didcot Parkway:geo:-1.2430554,51.6110399 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR