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Canal Crafts
2025-08-11 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/London) | Museum of Oxford, Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate's, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1BX
Canal Crafts

About Canal Crafts

Be inspired by the history of Oxford’s canals and try your hand at a unique traditional craft! Decorate a wooden spoon in the famous ‘Roses and Castles’, or come up with your own design.

This event will run from 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm (closed for lunch between 12.30pm-1.30pm). You are able to drop into the Museum Makers space at any time when the canal craft activity session is running.

This activity is suitable for ages 5+.

Tickets cost £1.50 and can be booked online via Eventbrite or at the Museum Shop. Each child’s ticket includes entry for one accompanying adult. Please ensure children are supervised at all times.

There is one spoon available for each ticket purchased. We recommend booking in advance to secure your wooden spoon!

Sales from tickets help support our work to deliver fun and accessible family activities, community engagement projects, schools workshops, exhibitions, and special events for Oxford’s people in our Museum spaces.

Further information

Scaffolding at Oxford Town Hall:

From August 2025, scaffolding will be in place outside Oxford Town Hall. Both entrances to the Town Hall (main steps and level access entrance) will remain fully open and accessible while these essential maintenance works are carried out. More information can be found on our Plan Your Visit page.

Access:

There is step-free, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax Tower (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift to the Galleries and then a lift to the basement.

Accessible toilets are available in the Museum (close to Museum Makers) and in the Town Hall on the ground floor, before entering the Museum. Please contact the Museum team if you’d like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements. Further access information can be found on our page dedicated to access at the museum.

Photo consent:

Please be aware that photographs will be taken at this event for use in marketing. If you (or a member of your group) would prefer not to be photographed, please let a member of staff know during the event.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

Child tickets – £1.50

Tickets can be purchased online via Eventbrite (booking fee of £0.83 applies) or at the Museum Shop.

Dates & times:

Monday 11 August 2025 at 10.30am and 1.30pm

Running time:

2 hours

Age guidance:

5+

About Museum of Oxford

The 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.

The 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.

Discover more about the Museum of Oxford.

Dantastic Summer Camp
2025-08-11 00:00 - 2025-08-15 23:59 | Kenton Theatre, Henley-on-Thames, 19 New Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2BP
Dantastic Summer Camp

About Dantastic Summer Camp

Join Kenton Theatre’s panto comic Dan Whitley (aka Dantastic) and his team for an action-packed summer holiday adventure at the Kenton Theatre. Great for ages 4-8!

Your child will make new friends, be creative, stay active, and of course, have lots of fun with a variety of activities.

At the end of the week on Friday at 2.30pm, the kids will perform in a mini-musical performance on the Kenton theatre stage for family and friends to watch!

Our summer camp runs from 9am-3pm, Monday – Friday.

What to expect:

Music and dance

Showtime on stage

Disco and games parties

Fun sports activities

Arts and Crafts

Outdoor adventures

Interactive stories

Exclusive use of the whole theatre

Different themes every day!

All entertainers and camp leaders are DBS-checked, fully trained, and PLI-insured. There will also be a first aider onsite at all times.

Watch the trailer

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Tickets prices:

Full week – £200 (£170 siblings)

By the day – £50 per day (£42 siblings)

Early bird 15% discount until 31 March

Full-week bookings are at a discounted price and can be purchased on the link for Monday 11th August only.

Please note that your child must be booked in for Friday 15th August to take part in the mini-show performance for family and friends at 2.30pm.

Dates & times:

Monday 11 to Friday 15 August 2025 at 9.00am

Running time:

6 hours

Age guidance:

Ages 4 to 8

About Kenton Theatre

Situated in the centre of Henley-on-Thames, the Kenton Theatre is the fourth-oldest working theatre in the UK and a registered charity. Seating 240, the theatre today offers a varied programme of comedy, drama, music, talks and more – as well as being available for hire.

The theatre is home to annual performances from Henley Amateur Operatic and Drama Society (HAODS), Henley Children’s Theatre, Henley Drama Festival, Henley Literary Festival, Henley Players, Henley Youth Festival, Mike Hurst, the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO), Woodley Light Operatic Society, amongst others. High-profile performers at the Kenton in recent years include Michael McIntyre, Georgie Fame, Haley Mills, Chris Barber, Dara O’Briain, Diana Rigg, Russell Brand, PP Arnold and Marti Webb.

The theatre’s first production, the farce The School of Reform took place on 07 November 1805. Celebrated performers who have graced the Kenton stage over the last five decades include Celia Johnson, John Mortimer, Anthony Newley, Kate Winslet, Tom Baker, Joe Brown, Diana Dors, David Essex, Roy Hudd and Jeremy Irons.

Discover more about the Kenton Theatre, including travel, access and venue information.

Bags of Fun
2025-08-11 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-08-18 13:30 - 15:30 | Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Parks Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Bags of Fun

About Bags of Fun

Borrow one of our fun, family activity backpacks to explore the Museum’s collections.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

Free event. No booking required.

Dates & times:

Monday 28 July, Monday 04, Monday 11, and Monday 18 August at 1.30pm

Running time:

2 hours

Accessibility information:

Wheelchair accessible? – Yes

Hearing loops? – No

Seating? – Yes

Refreshments? – No

Flashing lights? – No

Loud noises? – No

Summer Art Challenge
2025-08-13 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-14 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-20 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PP
Summer Art Challenge

About Summer Art Challenge

This summer, visitors of all ages are invited to take part in a free, drop-in drawing activity at the Pitt Rivers Museum.

Collect a mystery Art Challenge from the ‘Inspiration Station’ on the first floor and use your creativity to see the museum’s collections in new ways.

All materials are provided, though you’re welcome to bring your own. Friendly museum volunteers will be on hand to offer support.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

Free event

Dates:

Wednesday 23 & Thursday 24 July 2025

Wednesday 30 & Thursday 31 July 2025

Wednesday 06 & Thursday 07 August 2025

Wednesday 13 & Thursday 14 August 2025

Wednesday 20 & Thursday 21 August 2025

Wednesday 27 & Thursday 28 August 2025

Running time:

3 hours – from noon to 3.00pm

Good to know:

Free, drop-in drawing activity led by museum volunteers.

Age guidance:

Suitable for all ages

Musical Theatre Workshop
2025-08-13 13:00 - 16:00 | New Theatre Oxford, 24-26 George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AG
Musical Theatre Workshop

About Musical Theatre Workshop

In this exciting learning by doing musical theatre workshop, children will be taught the tricks of the trade as they explore their passion for acting, singing, and theatrical dance.

The children will learn a song and dance routine, a scripted scene from a real-life musical, and then perform it as a group on the New Theatre’s very own stage!

The workshop promises full-on theatrical fun with all the vital ingredients – singing, drama and dance.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £25.00

No transaction fees

Dates & times:

Monday 13 August 2025 at 1.00pm

Running time:

3 hours

Age guidance:

This event is suitable for 6 to 10 year olds.

About New Theatre Oxford

There has been a theatre on George Street for almost 170 years. The first theatre was built in 1836, and a second in 1886. In 1934, the third New Theatre opened.

The theatre has been owned by several different companies and undergone several name changes. It is now owned by the Ambassador Theatre Group and hosts everything from ballet and opera to musicals.

On performance days, the Box Office opens at noon and closes 15 minutes after the show starts. If there is a performance on a Sunday or Bank Holiday, Box Office will open 2 hours before the show begins and close 15 minutes after the show starts.

There is a large air-conditioned bar with seating located below the Stalls Foyer, two further bars in the Circle Foyer and an additional one at the back of the balcony. All stocked with an array of drinks and snacks.

There is a cloakroom located in the stalls bar. If this is closed, please speak to a member of staff. £1 per item. It is free to ATG Theatre Card members.

See important information about Getting there and Access here

See other shows at this venue

Arab Strap
2025-08-13 19:00 | O2 Academy Oxford, 190 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1UE, United Kingdom
Arab Strap

About Arab Strap

Arab Strap Oxford At-a-Glance

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

£28.40

Handling fees will be added to each order up to £3.25

Dates & times:

Wednesday 13 August 2025 at 7.00pm

Age guidance:

Over 8s only.

Under 14s to be accompanied at all times by an adult over 18.

Under 25s require ID to purchase alcohol

Location:

O2 Academy2

Security – bag policy:

Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities for leaving large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag – and it’s preferable you don’t, please make sure it’s small. Only one small bag per person is permitted and it must not be bigger than A4 size. Height: 28.7cm Width: 21cm Depth 15 cm.

Ticket limits:

Please note that there is a ticket limit of 6 tickets per person, per household, and per credit card on this event. Please adhere to published ticket limits. Persons who exceed the ticket limit may have any or all of their orders and tickets cancelled without notice by Ticketmaster at its discretion. This includes orders associated with the same name, e-mail address, billing address, credit card number, or other information.

Ticket fees:

Per order delivery fees may apply and will vary depending on the selected delivery method (eTicket free of charge).

About O2 Academy Oxford

The Edwardian building on Cowley Road has been hosting live music for decades. But prior to being a music venue, it was a Cooperative party hall. It was originally known as The Venue and then the much-respected Zodiac, both of which paved the way for O2 Academy Oxford, which officially launched in September 2007, with performances from New Young Pony Club, The Magic Numbers and Young Knives.

Since then, the O2 Academy Oxford has established itself as one of the city’s greatest venues for live music and club nights, with some of the best gigs to date coming from Ed Sheeran, Foals, Stereophonics, Ozzy Osbourne, Babyshambles, Hozier and Royal Blood. Visit the venue information page for further details, including opening times, getting there, age restrictions and more.

The Signing of the Peace Dance
2025-08-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Museum of Oxford, Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate's, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1BX
The Signing of the Peace Dance

About The Signing of the Peace Dance

Let’s party! Celebrate 80 years of the signing of peace after World War II by dancing the morning away. Learn to jive and lindy hop.

Adults bring your kids, kids bring your adults! This is fun for all the family and for all ages! Head to the Museum of Oxford for a fun-filled intergenerational dance workshop. Our excellent dance instructor will aim to be as inclusive as possible to support all abilities and ages.

Learn the dances that would have filled the dance halls 80 years ago when peace was declared at the end of World War II.

There is 1 hour long session: 11.00am-12.00pm.

Please make sure to arrive on time. We allow a 10-minute grace period for late arrivals. After this point, we cannot guarantee admission to the activity.

This workshop is suitable for ages 5-100!

We recommend booking in advance to secure your place.

Sales from tickets help support our work to deliver fun and accessible family activities, community engagement projects, schools workshops, exhibitions, and special events for Oxford’s people in our Museum spaces.

Further information

Scaffolding at Oxford Town Hall:

From August 2025, scaffolding will be in place outside Oxford Town Hall. Both entrances to the Town Hall (main steps and level access entrance) will remain fully open and accessible while these essential maintenance works are carried out. More information can be found on our Plan Your Visit page.

Access:

There is step-free, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax Tower (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift to the Galleries and then a lift to the basement.

Accessible toilets are available in the Museum (close to Museum Makers) and in the Town Hall on the ground floor, before entering the Museum. Please contact the Museum team if you’d like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements. Further access information can be found on our page dedicated to access at the museum.

Photo consent:

Please be aware that photographs will be taken at this event for use in marketing. If you (or a member of your group) would prefer not to be photographed, please let a member of staff know during the event.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

Child tickets + 1 adult – £5.00

Additional child tickets – £2.00 each

Adult ticket (no children) – £3.00

Tickets can be purchased online via Eventbrite (booking fee of £1.13 applies) or at the Museum Shop.

Dates & times:

Thursday 14 August 2025 at 11.00am

Running time:

1 hour

Age guidance:

Suitable for all ages

Good to know:

Please note that all children need to be accompanied by an adult.

Each participant must have their own ticket.

About Museum of Oxford

The 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.

The 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.

Discover more about the Museum of Oxford.

Abingdon Farmers’ Market
2025-08-15 08:30 - 13:30 | Market Place, Abingdon, Market Place,, Abingdon-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, OX14 ‎3HG
Abingdon Farmers’ Market

About Abingdon Farmers’ Market

Abingdon Farmers’ Market is run by the Thames Valley Farmers’ Market Co-operative which exists to manage and promote Farmers’ Markets, enabling farmers and small producers to sell their produce directly to you.

The market showcases lots of local producers who would love to tell you about their products. Buying at farmers’ markets helps to support local farmers and producers. There are no middlemen involved, and no profits for supermarkets and their shareholders.

Come to Abingdon and enjoy its friendly atmosphere and unique setting. Sample and savour the fresh produce of our local district. Meet local farmers, growers and producers.

The market moved to Market Place in November 2008 and takes place on the third Friday of every month from 8.30am to 1.30pm.

Abingdon Farmers’ Market

We Are Nature
2025-08-15 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-08-22 10:30 - 12:30 | Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Parks Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire
We Are Nature

About We Are Nature

Pop along to our summer holiday activity stand for families led by summer placement students. Learn more about how we are connected to nature whilst making a dung beetle and ladybird-themed craft.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

Free event. No booking required.

Dates & times:

Friday 15 and Friday 22 August 2025 at 10.30am

Running time:

2 hours

Age guidance:

Suitable for all ages.

Accessibility information:

Wheelchair accessible? – Yes

Hearing loops? – No

Seating? – Yes

Refreshments? – No

Flashing lights? – No

Loud noises? – No

Summer Family Fun: Treasured
2025-08-15 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-22 11:00 - 15:00 | Weston Library, Oxford, Broad Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3BG
Summer Family Fun: Treasured

About Summer Family Fun: Treasured

Families are invited to enjoy a summer of free activities at Blackwell Hall in Weston Library, inspired by the Bodleian’s Treasured exhibition.

Children can take part in trails, storytime sessions, crafts and keepsake printing, with plenty to discover for all ages.

Highlights include doodling on a giant colouring roll, exploring the Toddleian space for little ones, and trying out hands-on activities such as matching book-making materials through history.

Special pop-up events will also run on selected dates, including a curator’s mini tour, meet-and-greet sessions with guide dogs, and a visit to the Bodleian Book Hospital where conservation experts share tips on caring for books.

Sessions take place on Thursday 31 July, Friday 8 August, Friday 15 August, Friday 22 August and Thursday 28 August 2025, between 11am and 3pm. Free and drop-in, no booking required. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

Free and no booking required – just drop in!

Dates & times:

Friday 25 July, Thursday 31 July, Friday 08 August, Friday 15 August, Friday 22 August, and Thursday 28 August 2025 at 11.00am

Running time:

4 hours

Age guidance:

4–11, but all are welcome.

Good to know:

Childcare is not provided and all under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Summer Sounds at Templars Square - Live Music this August
2025-08-16 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-08-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Templars Square Shopping Centre, 129 Pound Way, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 3XH
Summer Sounds at Templars Square – Live Music this August

About Summer Sounds at Templars Square – Live Music this August

Live music comes to the Upper Barr area of Templars Square this August, with a series of free Saturday sessions showcasing local voices and talent in collaboration with Master Rhythm.

Performances take place on:

Saturday 16 August: Philip Goodman (12.45pm), Ady Davey (1.20pm), Osprey (2.05pm)

Saturday 23 August: The Revelators (12.45pm), Mark Bosley (1.20pm), Laima Bite (2.05pm)

Saturday 30 August: Storyteller (12.45pm), Franklin’s Folly (1.20pm), Matt Sewell (2.05pm), The Sweet Zombie Horse (2.50pm)

Visitors can also look out for food sampling on selected dates from local cafés and restaurants, including Beeyoutiful and Chama Cuisine.

Set in the pedestrianised Upper Barr area, the events are surrounded by independent shops, cafés, barbers and beauty salons – a lively spot to enjoy summer weekends.

Free to attend, no booking required.

Come by, support local artists, and enjoy the Summer Sounds.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

Free events

Dates & times:

Saturdays 16, 23, and 30 August 2025

East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market
2025-08-16 10:00 - 13:00 | East Oxford Primary School, Union Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1JP
East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market

About the East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market

The 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.

The majority of the producers are from within 30 miles of Oxford.

The market began in August 2006 with just six stalls, and it has since grown into a local institution. Today, regular stalls include:

Mighty Pie Co – artisan traditional hand made meat & vegetarian flat & raised pies made from local ingredients

Crudges Cheese – a range of cheeses hand made by ethical & sustainable cheese makers known personally to award-winning Crudges

Willowbrook Farm – free-range chicken, lamb, beef, organic eggs & local honey

Natural Bread – handcrafted speciality breads

Mrs B’s Antiques – antique jewellery & vintage household goods

Jericho Coffee Traders – premium coffee roasted in Jericho & served from a vivid turquoise tuk-tuk

Jason’s Book Box – second-hand books

Sandy Lane Farm – seasonal, fresh, local organic fruit & veg, lamb & pork

SESI Food & Detergent Filling Station – refilling empty containers for fairtrade, organic dried foods; household detergents & hair-care products

The 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.

The market is wheelchair accessible both inside and outside.

The 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.

Getting there

The 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.

Museum of Oxford Walks: Shakespeare and Oxford
2025-08-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Museum of Oxford, Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate's, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1BX
Museum of Oxford Walks: Shakespeare and Oxford

About Museum of Oxford Walks: Shakespeare and Oxford

New for 2025, celebrating the Museum of Oxford’s 50th birthday!

Shakespeare came to Oxford when travelling between work (London) and his family (Stratford-upon-Avon) – what a commute! What was Oxford like during his lifetime? What did he get up to while he was in town?

This is an opportunity to pause and look carefully at Oxford city centre, noticing Elizabethan and Jacobean details you might pass by every day. The tour includes a unique Tudor bedroom above Cornmarket Street, the famous Painted Room which will be opened specially by Oxford Preservation Trust, just for us!

Want to know more about Elizabethan eating and drinking, entertainment, and travel? Or the rollercoaster of religious change in Tudor and Stuart England? Led by historian Dr Elizabeth Sandis, this is a Shakespeare-themed journey through Oxford’s famous streets.

At the end there will be an optional 20-minute extension to the tour (included in the price), exploring Tudor and Stuart treasures in the Museum of Oxford’s galleries.

Accessibility and further information

Meeting 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.

The walk lasts for approximately 90 minutes and is a circular walk around central Oxford. Length: approximately 1.2 miles / 1.9 km. Two toilet stops are available along the way.

Please note the Tudor Painted Room is up a steep flight of stairs without a lift; it is sadly not accessible to wheelchairs. The rest of the tour can be adapted to offer a more wheelchair-friendly route, avoiding narrow doorways and cobbles (please let us know if you would prefer this option by emailing museum@oxford.gov.uk).

Meet your tour guide: Elizabeth Sandis

Shakespeare and Oxford

Dr Elizabeth Sandis works at the Ashmolean Museum and is the author of Early Modern Drama at the Universities: Institutions, Intertexts, Individuals (Oxford University Press, 2022). She researches the way in which the Classical culture of Greece and Rome impacted English society and values during the early modern period. With a passion for local history and theatre, she enjoys translating and staging examples of the kind of plays students were producing in Oxford during the time of Shakespeare.

Access at the Museum

The 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.

Please contact the Museum team if you’d like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements. Further access information can be found on our website: https://museumofoxford.org/plan-your-visit/access

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £15.00

Tickets can be purchased online via Eventbrite (booking fee of £1.96 applies) or at the Museum Shop.

Dates & times:

Wednesday 23 April 2025 at 2.00pm

Saturday 31 May 2025 at 2.00pm

Saturday 12 July 2025 at 2.00pm

Saturday 16 August 2025 at 2.00pm

Running time:

1 hour 30 minutes

Age guidance:

16+

About Museum of Oxford

The 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.

The 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.

Discover more about the Museum of Oxford.

South Oxford Farmers and Community Market
2025-08-17 10:00 - 14:00 | South Oxford Community Centre, Lake Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4RP
South Oxford Farmers and Community Market

About the South Oxford Farmers and Community Market

The South Oxford Farmers and Community Market is a weekly market selling local, seasonal food and non-food goods.

‘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.

The market also supports the resale of locally-sourced second-hand products such as books and clothing.

The market is held every Sunday from 10.00am to noon in the courtyard of the South Oxford Community Centre on Lake Street.

Weekly/regular vendors include:

Natural Bread Company

Clays Organic Vegetables

Brill Organic Vegetables

Eadles of Beckley

Sofacoma Wholefoods

Celia’s Bakery

FAI Eggs

Raffaele Pepe

Jericho Coffee Traders

The 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.

Oxford Coffee Concerts: Consone String Quartet
2025-08-17 11:15 - 12:15 | Holywell Music Room, Holywell Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3SD
Oxford Coffee Concerts: Consone String Quartet

About Oxford Coffee Concerts: Consone String Quartet

Oxford Coffee Concerts

With Francesca Gilbert and Alexander Rolton

Schoenberg: Verklärte Nacht, op 4

Brahms: String Sextet no 1 in B flat major, op 18

This superb series of chamber music concerts was established in 1986 in the amazing Holywell Music Room – the oldest concert hall in Europe.

The concerts are every Sunday morning at 11.15am with coffee available at a local pub before the concert.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

Full price – £15.00

Ages 11 to 17 – £7.50

Full Time Student (ID req) – £7.50

Tickets are free for children between 5 and 10 when accompanied by an adult.

Dates & times:

Sunday 17 August 2025 at 11.15am

Doors open at 11.00am

Running time:

60 minutes

Age guidance:

5+

About Holywell Music Room

The 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.

Often 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.

The 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.

Visit the venue information page for further details.

Family-Friendly Sundays
2025-08-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Parks Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Family-Friendly Sundays

About Family-Friendly Sundays

Every Sunday afternoon, families can enjoy free, drop-in activities at the Museum of the History of Science.

Running from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, the sessions include nature-themed activity backpacks, creative crafts, family-friendly trails and more, all supported by the museum’s volunteers.

No booking is required, and the event runs weekly until 14 December 2025.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

Free event

Dates & times:

Every Sunday at 2.00pm, until 14 December 2025

Running time:

2 hours

Age guidance:

Suitable for all ages.

Good to know:

Free event. No booking required.

Accessibility information:

Wheelchair accessible? – Yes

Hearing loops? – No

Seating? – Yes

Refreshments? – No

Flashing lights? – No

Loud noises? – No

NW Inventors: Reimagining Stories
2025-08-18 00:00 - 2025-08-20 23:59 | The North Wall Arts Centre, South Parade, Oxford, OX2 7JN
NW Inventors: Reimagining Stories

About NW Inventors: Reimagining Stories

What if they didn’t all live happily ever after? What if the princesses saved the princes? What if there was an alien invasion in Macbeth? Join us in this drama workshop as we turn stories upside down, shake them about, and re-imagine what they could be! Expect creativity, laughs, and lots of fun!

About the workshop

This three-day workshop runs from 9.00am – 12.00pm each day in the Dance Studio at The North Wall. Participants must book for the full three days. Our experienced workshop facilitators are DBS checked and there is always a first aider and fire marshal in The North Wall building. We aim to create a welcoming and inclusive space for all young people to flourish and work alongside industry professionals.

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

£60.00 for three half-days

Dates & times:

Monday 18 to Wednesday 20 August 2025 at 9.00am

Running time:

3 hours

Age guidance:

8-11

Good to know:

Full bursary places available: email our Participation Manager Laura at howellsgreenl@thenorthwall.com to apply.

About The North Wall Arts Centre

The 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.

The 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.

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YouthLab: Spoken Word Masterclass
2025-08-18 00:00 - 2025-08-20 23:59 | The North Wall Arts Centre, South Parade, Oxford, OX2 7JN
YouthLab: Spoken Word Masterclass

About YouthLab: Spoken Word Masterclass

You have a story to tell. Find your voice as you explore themes, ideas, and hopes that matter to you in a supportive space that encourages you to be your authentic self.

This masterclass will give you creative tools to write an original piece of spoken word and explore performance styles through which to share it. A celebration of individuality, life experiences, human connection, and spoken word.

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

£60.00 for three half-days

Dates & times:

Monday 18 to Wednesday 20 August 2025 at 1.00pm

Running time:

3 hours

Age guidance:

12 – 17

Good to know:

Full bursary places available: email our Participation Manager Laura at howellsgreenl@thenorthwall.com to apply.

About The North Wall Arts Centre

The 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.

The 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.

Discover more about The North Wall Arts Centre, including travel, access and venue information.

Ancient Games
2025-08-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Museum of Oxford, Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate's, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1BX
Ancient Games

About Ancient Games

Ever wondered what games people played across the centuries? Head to MOX to create and play board games based on archaeological finds.

Create paper board games and tokens based on those found by archeologists. Take your games away with you to play at home!

This session runs from 11.00am-1.00pm. You can drop in and out any time during these 2 hours.

This workshop is suitable for ages 5+

Tickets cost £1.50 per child. A child ticket includes access for one accompanying adult. Tickets can be purchased online via Eventbrite (booking fee applies) or at the Museum Shop.

Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.

We recommend booking in advance to secure your place.

Sales from tickets help support our work to deliver fun and accessible family activities, community engagement projects, schools workshops, exhibitions and special events for Oxford’s people in our Museum spaces.

Further information

Scaffolding at Oxford Town Hall:

From August 2025, scaffolding will be in place outside Oxford Town Hall. Both entrances to the Town Hall (main steps and level access entrance) will remain fully open and accessible while these essential maintenance works are carried out. More information can be found on our Plan Your Visit page.

Access:

There is step-free, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax Tower (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift to the Galleries and then a lift to the basement.

Accessible toilets are available in the Museum (close to Museum Makers) and in the Town Hall on the ground floor, before entering the Museum. Please contact the Museum team if you’d like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements. Further access information can be found on our page dedicated to access at the museum.

Photo consent:

Please be aware that photographs will be taken at this event for use in marketing. If you (or a member of your group) would prefer not to be photographed, please let a member of staff know during the event.

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

Child tickets – £1.50

Tickets can be purchased online via Eventbrite (booking fee of £0.83 applies) or at the Museum Shop.

Dates & times:

Monday 18 August 2025 at 11.00am

Running time:

2 hours

Age guidance:

5+

About Museum of Oxford

The 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.

The 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.

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Autism-Friendly Opening
2025-08-19 09:00 - 10:00 | History of Science Museum, Oxford, Broad Street,, Oxford, OX1 3AZ
Autism-Friendly Opening

About Autism-Friendly Opening

A relaxed morning opening for families with members on the Autism Spectrum to explore the Museum collections in a quiet environment.

More information, including a visual guide, will be emailed to attendees a week prior to the event to help you prepare for your visit.

Please note that although this is a relaxed opening, there may still be noises in the Museum, so please bring along ear protectors if required.

This is a joint event with the Pitt Rivers Museum.

Tickets

19 July

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19 August

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

Free event

Dates & times:

Saturday 19 July and Tuesday 19 August 2025 at 9.00am

Running time:

1 hour

Good to know:

This is a free event, but booking is required.

Accessibility information:

Wheelchair accessible? – Yes

Hearing loops? – No

Seating? – Yes

Refreshments? – No

Flashing lights? – No

Loud noises? – No

Witney Farmers’ Market
2025-08-22 08:30 - 13:30 | Witney Market Square, Market Square, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6AP
Witney Farmers‘’’ Market, Witney Market Square

About Witney Farmers’ Market

Witney Farmer’s Market takes place on the 4th Friday of the month in the Market Place from 8.30am to 1.30pm.

Previously, the market was held on the fourth Friday of the month at the Marriots Walk Shopping Centre (after moving from the third Wednesday of the month in the Market Place).

The Witney Farmers’ Market provides a wide range of products including seasonal organic fruits and vegetables, fresh-cut flowers, jams and pickles, pork, lamb, eggs, bread, cakes, pastries and other baked goods.

All producers and products follow these guidelines:

Locally produced – either a county boundary or a radius of 30 to 50 miles.

Principle producer – the stallholder must be directly involved in the production.

Primary produce – produce must be grown, reared or caught within the defined local area.

Secondary produce – produce must be brewed, pickled, baked, smoked or processed using ingredients from the defined local area.

EMSP Showcase 2025
2025-08-23 00:00 - 23:59 | The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury, Spiceball Park, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5QE
EMSP Showcase 2025

About EMSP Showcase 2025

EMSP is a music coaching company that specialises in one-to-one vocal and piano coaching for musicians of all ages, backgrounds, and levels of experience. Most lessons are delivered online, allowing students from across the UK to take part, with everyone coming together once a year for the company’s annual Showcase.

The 2025 Showcase marks EMSP’s fifth year performing at The Mill and will feature more performers than ever before. To celebrate this milestone, the event will include both a Matinee and an Evening performance. The Matinee performance, beginning at 2.00pm, will highlight the talents of young singers and pianists from across the country.

Audiences can look forward to a varied programme that includes large ensemble pieces, duets, and small group performances, alongside piano solos and original compositions. This year’s Showcase promises an inspiring celebration of young musical talent, and EMSP looks forward to welcoming audiences to join them this summer.

Tickets

2.00pm

7.30pm

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

£15.00

Dates & times:

Saturday 23 August 2025 at 2.00pm and 7.30pm

Good to know:

2 for 1 – Attend both performances for the same price!

If you would like to also attend the 7.30pm performance for no extra cost, please add the 7.30pm performance to your basket on the event website, and the 2 for 1 offer will automatically apply.

About The Mill Arts Centre

The Mill Arts Centre is the cultural hub for Banbury and the surrounding area.

As the only dedicated arts provision in the area, it aims to inspire creativity and enrich the lives of the communities by providing a high-quality, varied artistic, educational and participatory programme.

It plays a significant role in the town’s cultural, social and economic development by offering the community the chance to engage with and be entertained by several art forms.

The Mill Arts Centre offers an exciting live events programme, including theatre, dance, music, comedy, film, workshops and classes. Alongside this, it runs several community projects and initiatives with partner organisations.

You can visit our Café Bar for delicious hot and cold drinks and light refreshments – and while you’re there, the Gallery is home to a fantastic programme of exhibitions from local artists.

Alternatively, if you’re looking for meeting rooms or spaces for hire in Banbury, our wide range of spaces – including our theatre, art studio, dance studio and meeting rooms – are available for hire.

Discover more about The Mill Arts Centre, including travel, access and venue information.

Deddington Farmers’ Market
2025-08-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Market Place, Deddington, Market Place, Deddington, OX15 0SF
Deddington Farmers’ Market, Deddington, Oxfordshire

About Deddington Farmers’ Market

Deddington Farmers’ Market, in north Oxfordshire, is one of the largest and happiest farmers’ markets in the country. Featuring over 40 stalls, it offers the very best in locally produced beer, bread, crafts, eggs, fish, flowers, fruit, meat, preserves, ready-made meals including foreign cuisines, vegetables and much, much more.

The market is held the 4th Saturday of every month except December from 9.00am to 12.30pm.
