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Teen Girls Creative Project
2023-12-07 08:00 - 2023-12-08 17:00 (Europe/London) | Wantage Primary Academy, Rutherford Road, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7GQ
Teen Girls Creative Project

Teen Girls Creative Project

A brand new community growing space is currently being designed for the new Kingsgrove development in Wantage, and Artist Kerry Lemon, in consultation with Make Space for Girls – invites you to a free creative event to help us design a range of furniture and choose the edible trees you’d like to see.

Make Space for Girls

Make Space for Girls designs facilities and public spaces for teenage girls and campaigns for parks and public spaces to be designed for girls and young women, not just boys and young men. This consultation will, therefore, not include boys but will be for 16- to 19-year-old girls / non-binary / self-identifying as femxle / trans / neither.

Get involved

There are three opportunities to get involved.

Thursday 07 DecemberA free creative event to help the artist design a range of seating and tables and choose the edible trees you’d like to see. There’ll be lots of free pizza and snacks during the session.

When: From 6.30pm to 8.00pm

Who: For 11- to 19-year-olds not identifying as male, i.e. female/non-binary/trans/ neither

Venue: Wantage Primary Academy, Rutherford Road, Wantage OX12 7GQ

07 December Sign-up Sheet

Friday 08 DecemberA free creative event to help the artist design a range of seating and tables and choose the edible trees you’d like to see. There’ll be lots of free pizza and snacks during the session.

When: From 11.00am to 3.00pm

Who: For 16- to 19-year-olds not identifying as male, i.e. female/non-binary/trans/ neither

Venue: Abingdon & Witney College, Wootton Road, Abingdon OX14 1GG

This is an accessible venue with a lift and loos.

Kindly contact Kerry if transportation is a barrier to attendance.

08 December Sign-up Sheet

29 February 2024Online presentation of the planned design(s)

When – 4.00pm

Where – Online (Zoom)

Organiser

Kerry Lemon

Email – kerry@kerrylemon.co.uk

Website – www.kerrylemon.co.uk

Good to know

Only for girls/non-binary/self-identifying as femxle/trans/neither.

No drop-ins

Please email email completed booking form to Kerry by 29 November.

Traditional Christmas Wreath Making at Yarnton Home & Garden
2023-12-07 00:00 - 23:59, 2023-11-25 00:00 - 23:59 | Yarnton Home & Garden, Sandy Lane, Yarnton, Kidlington, OX5 1PA
Traditional Christmas Wreath Making at Yarnton Home & Garden

About Traditional Christmas Wreath Making at Yarnton Home & Garden

The lovely Harri May will return this season for a masterclass in Christmas wreath-making at the Yarnton Home & Garden.

Create a unique and personal wreath using a wealth of natural materials and a little Christmas sparkle.

Be inspired to create a beautifully handmade Christmas wreath that is perfect to grace your front door or festive table or to give as a seasonal gift.

This workshop is a fun way to socialise, learn new skills, and make friends.

Spaces are limited, so to avoid disappointment, book early via the website or at till points in-store. Friends of Yarnton card holders can now earn loyalty points when booking events in-store.

About the host:

Harri May is a local Oxfordshire florist who began her small business following a newfound love for flower arranging after creating her own wedding arrangements in 2012. She has since built up her wonderful business, offering a bespoke and personal service for any occasion.

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Booking information

Dates and times:

Saturday 25 November, 10.00am until noon and 1.00pm until 3.00pm

Thursday 07 December, 10.00am until noon and 1.00pm until 3.00pm

Sunday 10 December, 10.00am until noon and 1.00pm until 3.00pm

Ages guidance: 18+

Good to know:All materials, tuition and refreshments are included in the price.

Christmas Wreath Making Workshops with Bicycle Blooms at Silvie
2023-12-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Silvie, Oxford, 281 Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 4AQ
Christmas Wreath Workshop with Bicycle Blooms

About Christmas Wreath Making Workshops with Bicycle Blooms at Silvie

Join Bicycle Blooms on the evenings of 30 November, 05, 06 or 07 December, where they will be taking over the cafe area in Silvie to guide you through the process of creating your own luxury festive wreath.

Working on a moss base, you will create your own foliage base, using a mix of winter greenery, and then decorate your wreath in your own style from a selection of cones, twigs, berries, fruit and if you want a touch of sparkle!

Surround yourself with festive foliage, cones, sparkle and more as you create your own wreath in your own style. And with a glass of fizz and canapes on arrival, this is the perfect way to get into the festive spirit.

All materials, tools, tuition and refreshments are included. Please bring an apron.

Please note: Places are limited at the Christmas Wreath Making Workshops with Bicycle Blooms at Silvie.

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05 December

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07 December

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Booking information

Prices: £70.00 per person

Cancellation policy: A minimum of 7 days notice is required to cancel your booking, after which your booking is non-refundable.

About Bicycle Blooms

Bicycle Blooms is an independent Oxford florist.

Their style is tailored to each individual, so no two bouquets will ever be the same, reflecting our ethos that flowers and foliage should always speak for themselves.

They also provide floral arrangements for weddings and events, in addition to hosting workshops.

Of Mice & Men
2023-12-06 18:00 | O2 Academy Oxford, 190 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1UE, United Kingdom
Of Mice & Men at O2 Academy

About Of Mice & Men at O2 Academy

Southern California quartet Of Mice & Men – Aaron Pauley (bass and vocals), Valentino Arteaga (drums), Alan Ashby (guitar) and Phil Manansala (guitar) – are back to tour their eighth studio album, Tether.

Tickets

Handling and delivery fees may apply to your order.

Booking information

Curfew 10.00pm

No under 8s. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18 at all times.

Under 25s require ID to purchase alcohol.

No smoking.

A max of 4 tickets per person and per household applies.

Tickets in excess of 4 will be cancelled.

Waterperry Opera Winter Festival 2023
2023-12-06 08:00 - 2023-12-10 17:00 | Waterperry House, Waterperry, Oxford, OX33 1JY
Waterperry Opera Winter Festival

About Waterperry Opera Winter Festival 2023

Waterperry Opera Festival is excited to announce its first Winter Festival. ​From 06 to 10 December 2023, Waterperry House will be filled with festive cheer by a variety of Christmas classical music concerts & events.

Messiah by Candlelight

06, 08 and 09 December from 7.00pm

Join in 3 performances of Handel’s choral masterpiece Messiah at Waterperry House on the 06, 08 and 09 December. Now a Waterperry Opera Festival annual Christmas tradition, our Messiah by Candlelight concerts have delighted sold-out audiences since 2021. Exquisite evenings await you, surrounded by candlelight and festive decorations with an ensemble of renowned singers and period instrumentalists.

The Snowman (by Howard Blake)

09 and 10 December at 2.00pm and 4.00pm

Waterperry’s Winter Festival will present a Christmas production of The Snowman, featuring Howard Blake’s iconic music. The cherished soundtrack, known for its role in Channel 4’s 1982 film, including the timeless “Walking in the Air,” will take centre stage in a new live-staged performance in the ballroom under the impressive Waterperry Christmas Tree. This festive event is a must-attend for families and a delightful introduction to classical music for children.

The Easy Rollers Christmas Jazz Concert

07 December at 7.00pm​

Celebrated Jazz Ensemble, The Easy Rollers, are stopping off at Waterperry House for one night only to perform a bespoke programme of Christmas Jazz and Crooner classics in the beautiful surroundings of the Waterperry Ballroom. The repertoire will include many familiar favourites such as Have Yourself A Merry Christmas, Santa Baby, and Let It Snow. For one night only, Waterperry House will be transformed into a Speakeasy from the Golden Age of Jazz.

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Corn Exchange Film Club Xmas Special: Elf
2023-12-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Corn Exchange, Witney, Market Square, Witney, OX28 6AB
About Corn Exchange Film Club Xmas Special: Elf

Join Corn Exchange Film Club for a festive movie night at The Corn Exchange!

The Corn Exchange Film Club are excited to present the beloved holiday film, Elf. Get ready to laugh and feel the Christmas cheer as you watch the hilarious adventures of Buddy the Elf.

Grab your friends and family, and come enjoy this special screening in person. The Corn Exchange provides a cozy and comfortable environment, and has a range of reasonably priced refreshments available!

Get into the holiday spirit and join us for this fun-filled event. The Corn Exchange Film Club can’t wait to see you there!

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Sundara Karma
2023-12-05 19:00 | O2 Academy Oxford, 190 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1UE, United Kingdom
Sundara Karma at O2 Academy

About Sundara Karma at O2 Academy

Known for their energetic and charismatic live performances, indie band Sundara Karma are back with their first music since 2022’s Oblivion! EP.

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Handling and delivery fees may apply to your order.

Booking information

No under 8s.

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

Under 25s require ID to purchase alcohol.

A max of 4 tickets per person and per household applies.

Tickets in excess of 4 will be cancelled.

No smoking.

Pretty Woman The Musical
2023-12-04 00:00 - 2023-12-09 23:59 | New Theatre Oxford, 24-26 George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AG
About Pretty Woman The Musical

Big night out. Big. HUGE. Pretty Woman The Musical is finally embarking on a UK and Ireland tour – so make a date to see Hollywood’s ultimate rom-com live on stage when this smash-hit musical visits New Theatre Oxford in December 2023.

Once upon a time, in the late ’80s, Vivian met Edward, and her life changed forever. Be swept up in their romance in this dazzlingly theatrical take on a love story for the ages – and get to know these iconic characters in a whole new way – in a sensational show that took London’s West End by storm, guaranteed to lift your spirits and light up your heart.

With a blazing rock score from Grammy® winners Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance (Summer of ’69, Heaven), direction and choreography by Tony Award® winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, Hairspray), and a book by the original movie’s director Garry Marshall & screenwriter J.F. Lawton, a powerhouse creative team representing the best of music, Hollywood and Broadway ensure you’ll have a pretty magical time at Pretty Woman The Musical.

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Ticketing information

Prices: From £13.00Tickets are subject to a transaction fee

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes, including an interval

Age guidance: 12+Contains some moderate sexual references

Date & times:Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 7.30pmWednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm and 7.30pm

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

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Orchestra of St John’s – Britten Saint Nicholas Cantata
2023-12-03 18:00 - 20:00 | SJE Arts Oxford, St John the Evangelist Church, 109A Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 1EH
Orchestra of St John’s – Britten Saint Nicholas Cantata

About Orchestra of St John’s – Britten Saint Nicholas Cantata

Jeremy Lubbock A Sequence of CarolsBritten Saint Nicolas Cantata

Dominic Bevan, tenor OSJ VoicesOrchestra of St John’sJohn Lubbock, conductor

Written in 1948, Britten’s captivating Cantata conjures the adventures of St Nicholas, depicting the exploits, magic and miracles of this most beloved character.

With its inclusion of popular hymns, OSJ Voices will join together with the audience to raise the roof in song, ensuring that the Christmas gift of music is delivered in perfect harmony.

The concert starts with a Sequence of Carols orchestrated by Jeremy Lubbock.

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Prices:Fronts – £25.00Middle – £20.00Rear – £15.00Sides – £15.00Under 25s – £5.00

Sub Focus & ID, Grafix & More
2023-12-02 23:00 - 2023-12-03 03:00 | O2 Academy Oxford, 190 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1UE, United Kingdom
Sub Focus & ID, Grafix & More

About Sub Focus & ID, Grafix & More

Sub Focus is returning to Oxford for a DJ set at Switch alongside ID, Grafix and more.

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Handling and delivery fees may apply to your order.

Booking information

Minimum Age 18+.

Last entry 2.00am.

Over 18s only – ID required.

A max of 4 tickets per person and per household applies.

Tickets in excess of 4 will be cancelled.

Under 25s require ID to purchase alcohol.

No smoking.

Christmas at Burford 2023
2023-12-02 14:00 - 18:00 | The Hill, Burford, The Hill, Burford, OX18 4RE
Christmas at Burford

About Christmas at Burford 2023

Christmas at Burford 2023 with Christmas lights switch-on will be held on Saturday, 02 December 2023.

You are warmly invited to this exciting evening event, which will include a special visit from Santa, carol singing, late-night shopping, and other festive activities.

What to expect:

Santa will be in his Grotto (under the Tolsey) from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.

Christmas lights switch-on will take place at 4.00pm.

Shops will stay open until 6.00pm.

A Christmas Carol at The North Wall Arts Centre
2023-12-02 00:00 - 2024-01-06 23:59 | The North Wall Arts Centre, South Parade, Oxford, OX2 7JN
A Christmas Carol at The North Wall Arts Centre

About A Christmas Carol at The North Wall Arts Centre

Presented by Creation TheatreIn association with The North Wall

“It’s Christmas. The world won’t get the better of us.”

This Christmas, Creation Theatre returns to The North Wall Arts Centre with their usual brand of joyful, anarchic, heartwarming festive theatre.

Creation’s Rep Company will present a new spin on their 2017 production of A Christmas Carol, complete with suitably grim Victorians, a Fezziwig party you’ll never forget and, at its heart, the most christmassy tale of redemption around.

We can’t wait!

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Prices:Standard tickets – From £13.50 to £32.00Consessions – From £11.50 to £30.00Wheelchair/Companion – £10.00

All orders will be subject to a fee of £2.50

Dates & times:From 02 December 2023 to 06 January 2024, with a range of performances at 10.00am, 2.00pm, 6.00pm and 7.30pm.

Special performances:Captioned performance at 6.00pm on Friday 22 December There will be a touch tour before the 2.00pm show on 16 December

Duration:2 hours and 30 mimutes, including an interval

Age guidance:Recommended for ages 7+

Praise for the 2017 production

★★★★★ “Dickens would surely love it…This is as good as theatre gets.”
The Oxford Times

“Great cast; great concept; fabulous treatment of my favourite Dickens. Creation Theatre punches way above it’s weight and we in Oxford are very lucky to have such a company resident in our city.”
Audience member of Twitter

Pitt Rivers Museum Guided Tours
2023-12-01 15:00 | Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PP
Pitt Rivers Museum Guided Tours

About Pitt Rivers Museum Guided Tours

Founded in 1884, the Pitt Rivers Museum holds some of the world’s finest collections of anthropology and archaeology from across the globe and throughout human history.

Housed in its original Grade 1-listed Victorian building with its elaborate galleries, the collection is displayed in densely filled cases, creating a unique and magical atmosphere that retains its historical integrity.

Join a 40-minute guided highlight tour of some standout objects in the museum’s collections. The tour guides have selected 8 of their favourite objects to share with you!

Learn more about the history of the collections, how the museum started and where it is headed in the future. Hear little-known facts and histories of cultures from all over the world.

Indulge your curiosity by asking questions and discovering the stories behind individual objects amongst the myriad of artefacts on display.

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Dates & times:Tours are held every Friday at 3.00pm.

Prices:Adult – £5.00, Child – £3.00, Members – Free

Ox Barn at Thyme’s Diana Henry-inspired menu
2023-12-01 00:00 - 2023-12-03 23:59 | Ox Barn Restaurant at Thyme, Southrop Manor Estate, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, GL7 3NX
Ox Barn at Thyme’s Diana Henry-inspired menu

About Ox Barn at Thyme’s Diana Henry-inspired menu

Diana Henry is adored for her scrumptious recipes that have become favourites in households up and down the nation and, indeed, further afield.

Her column in the Telegraph, amongst other eminent publications and her many books have won her countless awards, including a much sought-after James Beard Award in 2016 for her cookbook dedicated to chicken recipes – A Bird in the Hand.

20 years after its first publication, Diana Henry’s critically acclaimed and magical book Roast Figs, Sugar Snow: Food to warm the soul has been republished this Autumn with a new foreword by fellow food writer Nigel Slater.

To kick off the Christmas season at Thyme, Diana will be at Thyme to talk about revisiting this timeless classic, the original inspiration, the travel then and now and learnings after two decades of inspiring food writing with food editor Molly Tait-Hyland.

To further celebrate this exciting occasion and sell-out event, Thyme’s Chef Director, Charlie Hibbert, has taken inspiration from the book to dedicate a set lunch menu to Diana to accompany Thyme’s Ox Barn’s A La Carte lunch menu from Friday, 01 to Sunday, 03 December, which will feature:

Starter: A salad of pears, hazelnuts and Cashel Blue cheese

Main: Duck breast with allaide

Vegetarian option: Roast squash with porcini cream

Pud: Steamed apple and marmalade pudding

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Prices:2 courses will cost £34.00 and 3 courses set at £4200.

Dates & time:Friday, 01 to Sunday, 03 December

The Ox Barn opens at noon, with the last lunch orders at 2.30pm.Dinner service starts at 6.00pm with last dinner orders at 9.00pm.

About Roast Figs, Sugar Snow: Food to warm the soul by Diana Henry

From the critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning, Sunday Times bestselling author Diana Henry, her classic cookbook Roast Figs Sugar Snow, revisited, revised and refreshed nearly 20 years after its first publication, with a new foreword by Nigel Slater and seven new recipes.

Full of comforting delights from cold-weather climes – from the ski slopes of Italy to the coffee houses of Vienna and Budapest, the rural reaches of New England and beyond – these recipes will bring warmth to your heart as well as your home.

Recipes include:

Georgian Cheese Pies

Salad of Smoked Duck with Farro, Red Chicory and Pomegranates

Pumpkin Tarts with Spinach and Gorgonzola

Vermont Baked Beans

Roast Pork with Black Pudding, Apple and Mustard Sauce

Melting Leg of Lamb with Juniper

Dublin Coddle

Snow Biscuits

Skier’s Chocolate with Bugnes

Roast Figs and Plums in Vodka with Cardamom Cream

Review“Roast Figs, Sugar Snow has been in my kitchen since the day I first opened it. Here is a book that celebrates not only the ingredients of the winter shopping bag, the pumpkins and pomegranates, chestnuts and soft, sweet spices, but the heart and soul of the season. Each paragraph is a carol to what makes the cooking of the cold months something to cherish.” – Nigel Slater.

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Oxford University Museum of Natural History Architecture Tour
2023-12-01 00:00 - 23:59 | Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Parks Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Oxford University Museum of Natural History Architecture Tour

About Oxford University Museum of Natural History Architecture Tour

See the Oxford University Museum of Natural History in a new light.

Beyond the specimens and displays, the Oxford University Museum of Natural History’s building is a source of artistic, scientific, and architectural inspiration in itself.

Join an enthusiastic volunteer guide for a free tour of the museum’s incredible architecture and discover the decorations and stories hidden in plain sight.

The museum building is as spectacular today as when it opened in 1860. It is a striking example of Victorian neo-Gothic architecture, and its style was strongly influenced by the ideas of 19th-century art critic John Ruskin.

Ruskin believed that architecture should be shaped by the energies of the natural world, and thanks to his connections with several eminent Pre-Raphaelite artists, the museum’s design and decoration now stand as prime examples of the Pre-Raphaelite vision of science and art.

Bear-whales, angels, hidden bats – the museum building is chock full of architectural visions of the natural world. A world-first in 1860 and unique to this day, this building teaches you about the natural world in its very fabric.

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Price:Free event. Drop in. No booking is required.

Times:2.30pm to 3.00pm and 3.15pm to 3.45pm

Accessibility:For more information, please visit the museum’s accessibility webpage

Public final of Bampton Classical Opera Young Singers’ Competition 2023
2023-11-25 18:00 | Leonard Wolfson Auditorium, Wolfson College, Linton Road, Oxford, OX2 6UD
The eight singers in the public final of the Bampton Classical Opera Young Singers’ Competition 2023

About the public final of Bampton Classical Opera Young Singers’ Competition 2023

After an exciting first round of the Bampton Classical Opera Young Singers’ Competition 2023 in London on 28 and 29 October, eight singers have been chosen for the public final in the Leonard Wolfson Auditorium, Wolfson College, Linton Road, Oxford, on 25 November at 6.00pm.

The eight finalists (pictured above from left to right, top to bottom) are:

Sarah Chae soprano

Aleksandra Dunaeva soprano

Melissa Gregory mezzo-soprano

Rhydian Jenkins tenor

Georgie Malcolm soprano

Dan D’Souza baritone

Myrna Tennant mezzo-soprano

Kieron-Connor Valentine countertenor

The public final is always an entertaining and thrilling event and a chance to hear some remarkable performances. Each finalist will present a programme of around 15 minutes.

Judges for the competition include the internationally renowned British singers tenor Bonaventura Bottone and mezzo-soprano Jean Rigby.

They are joined by the esteemed vocal coach, pianist and accompanist Ingrid Surgenor, who is the senior coach at Glyndebourne Festival Opera, the Young Artists Programme at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and principal opera coach at the Royal Academy of Music. For many years, she was the official accompanist to the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World.

The winner will receive a cash prize of £2,000, and the runner-up £1,000. There will also be a £600 Accompanists’ Prize.

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Prices:Event only – £15.00Event and post-event reception – £30.00Friends only – to include reception – £15.00Students only – £5.00 (available on the door only)

About the Bampton Classical Opera Young Singers’ Competition 2023

The Bampton Classical Opera Young Singers’ Competition was launched in 2013 to celebrate the company’s 20th birthday.

It is now well established and identifies, rewards and nurtures some of the country’s most talented young professional singers aged 21 to 32 and their accompanists.

The previous winners were mezzo-soprano Anna Starushkevych (2013), soprano Galina Averina (2015), mezzo-soprano Emma Stannard (2017), soprano Lucy Anderson (2019) and soprano Cassandra Wright (2021).

In 2017, an Accompanists’ Prize was introduced, and the first winner was Keval Shah, followed by Dylan Perez in 2019 and Ilan Kurtser in 2021.

Bampton Classical Opera has a reputation for its commitment to young talent, and several singers who have appeared on the Bampton stage have gone on to work with national companies such as The Royal Opera, English National Opera and Opera North.

Visit the Bampton Classical Opera website for further information.

Images courtesy/copyright of the individual artists and used here to promote their involvement in the public final of the Bampton Classical Opera Young Singers’ Competition 2023.

Stowe House Christmas Gift Fayre
2023-11-25 00:00 - 2023-11-26 23:59 | Stowe House & Gardens, Stowe House & Gardens, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 5EQ
Stowe House Christmas Gift Fayre

About Stowe House Christmas Gift Fayre

Stowe House is excited to announce that the popular Christmas Gift Fayre is returning after a break of seven years.

Stowe is opening the doors of its magnificent State Rooms in the hope that we can share in the festive atmosphere together.

You’ll be able to explore the House and view the newly refurbished State Dining Room whilst browsing over 50 stall holders, all from the local area.

You’ll find plenty – from jewellery, candles, homeware and womenswear to gin, cheese, cakes and, of course, gifts for your furry friends… to name a few.

There will be plenty of fun for your little ones with a range of activities such as bauble painting and festive face painting, and of course, it is the perfect time to write their letter to Santa!

Feeling peckish? Warm yourself up with a mulled wine or hot chocolate and grab a festive bite from the food vans whilst enjoying the view of the House from the North Front.

If history is your passion, the House team will be here to discuss the history of Stowe House, and there will be several historical objects on display.

Tickets can be booked online using the link below.

Pre-booked tickets are available at £5.00 for adults and £3.50 for children. Under 5’s go free! National Trust members tickets are available at £4.00. On-the-day tickets will be priced at £6.00.

Stowe House looks forward to seeing you there!

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Ticketing information

Prices:Pre-booked tickets (Adults) – £5.00Pre-booked tickets (Children 5+ years) – £3.50National Trust members tickets – £4.00On-the-day tickets – £6.00

Dates & times:From 10.00 am to 5.00pm on 25 and 26 November.

Joe Hicks
2023-11-24 20:00 | Old Fire Station, Oxford, 40 George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AQ
Joe Hicks. Image copyright: David Rutherford

About Joe Hicks

Newbury singer-songwriter Joe Hicks will be heading out on tour around the UK with his full band for the first time, with an Oxford date happening at The Old Fire Station on Friday, 24 November.

Take a look at his latest live performance video, ‘Sail Away’ for a glimpse of what to expect.

Marking one year since his debut album, ‘The Best I Could Do at the Time’, Joe released a deluxe edition on 03 November.

This extended version comes with acoustic reworkings and some brand-new live performances of songs from the album, recorded exclusively for the reissue. The live renditions will also be released in video form, the latest being ‘Maybe When It’s Over’ is out now (see below), with more to follow in the coming weeks.

“Getting to bring the band with me for the first time, visiting as many cities as possible across the UK for my longest and biggest run to date is extremely exciting. Every song I have written since starting this journey has been made with other musicians in mind

“I’ve wanted to do this for the longest time, and I’m so grateful that the time has come. We’ve got a lot planned to make the show truly special and I can’t wait for people to see it. See you out on the road!”
Joe Hicks

Raised in the rural market town of Newbury, England, Joe Hicks blends pop, blues and folk influences, combining intricate guitar composition with classic pop song-craft.

Released in September 2022, ‘The Best I Could Do at the Time’ is an earnest collection of music, combining Joe’s exceptional songwriting, influences such as John Mayer and Paul Simon, and pop sensibilities with a boldness to wear his heart on his sleeve.

With the album’s deluxe edition release on 03 November, expect to hear acoustic reworkings and some brand-new live versions of songs from the album, recorded exclusively for the reissue.

However, the acoustic recordings are not just a standard vocal-and-guitar reimagining – elements such as slide guitar, multiple harmonies and different guitar grooves come into play, shining a brand new light on these songs.

As for the live performances, Joe played a sold-out show at Arlington Arts Centre in his Newbury hometown in late 2022 and decided to bring a full-circle moment to the deluxe album by recording these at the same venue, providing an exciting glimpse at what to expect for his November 2023 UK tour.

These live renditions will also be released in video form, the first being ‘One More Step’ is out now, with the rest to follow in the coming weeks.

“The idea around the deluxe album came initially from the desire to explore some of the songs on my debut album in a more stripped back way and from a different mindset. The Best I Could Do at the Time is, first and foremost, a pop album, and so all the production decisions when making it were about amplifying those elements and leaning into them.

“The live recordings on the new release were a later addition. I wanted to film some videos to show how the songs from The Best I Could Do at the Time sound and look live with the band behind me. The guys I have playing in the band constantly blow me away with their musicianship and attention to detail, and that is hopefully very apparent in the videos.”
Joe Hicks

Following the album’s release in 2022, Joe’s music received airplay on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Introducing, being named the latter’s ‘Artist of the Week’ while gaining press support from CLASH Magazine, Manchester Evening News and Blues Matters Magazine, among many other titles.

His online following has steadily grown, having now racked up over 4 million Spotify streams, and has made live appearances at prolific festivals such as CarFest, the Big Feastival, Are You Listening? Festival, and Pub in the Park. Not only that, but Joe has supported the likes of Sam Fender, Seafret, James Walsh, Starsailor and Sari Schorr and has now played over 30 Sofar Sounds shows.

Reviews

“A beautiful track” – Reverend Kate Bottley, BBC Radio 2

“This guy is absolutely smashing it, we can’t wait to see what’s next for him!”

– Linda Serck, BBC Introducing Berkshire

“A performer not to be missed” – Manchester Evening News

“A highly individual musical identity, fusing pop with R’n’B, gossamer melody with liquid guitar work” – CLASH Magazine

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Times: 8.00pm – support act. 8.50pm – Joe Hicks. 10.00pm – finish

Witney Christmas Lights Switch-on Event 2023
2023-11-24 16:25 - 19:00 | Witney Market Square, Market Square, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6AP
About Witney Christmas Lights Switch-on Event 2023

The Witney Christmas lights switch-on event is a family event with live music and entertainment, stalls, Santa’s Grotto, food and funfair, and it is scheduled for Friday, 24 November 2023 at Witney Market Square.

The entertainment will start at 4.25pm with the Wood Green Swing Band, followed by the Madely Brook school choir at 4.55pm and WOAPA at 5.25pm. The lights switch-on will be at 6.00pm.

Jointly organised by the Witney Rotary Club, Witney Lions and Witney Round Table and supported by the Witney Town Council, the event attracts thousands of people to the Market Square.

Well done to the Rotary Club for putting on what is always a fantastic event that brings the people of Witney together.

Jack & the Beanstalk Panto at Oxford Playhouse
2023-11-24 00:00 - 2024-01-07 23:59 | Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2LW, United Kingdom
Jack & the Beanstalk Panto at Oxford Playhouse

About Jack & the Beanstalk Panto at Oxford Playhouse

By Jack Counsel

Directed by Toby Hulse

Get ready for a GIGANTIC panto experience!

Climb to new heights with Jack and the Beanstalk, a FEE FI FO FUN pantomime for everyone to enjoy at Oxford Playhouse.

Poor Jack can’t seem to help getting into trouble with his mum. Now he’s really landed himself in it by selling the family cow to a stranger for a handful of old beans. But hang on a minute! Those mysterious beans have started to grow… and grow… and GROW!

Join Jack and his friends on an adventure of a lifetime as they scale the beanstalk and take on a Giant. Full of infectious laughter, brilliant storytelling, singing, dancing, cheering for the goodies and booing for the baddies, an Oxford Playhouse pantomime is fabulous festive fun for young and old alike.

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Prices:From £10.00 to £40.00Disability and Companion to Disability Patron – £10.00

Concessions are available for Full Time Students, Universal Credit, and NHS Staff (ID required).

Dates & times:Friday, 24 November 2023 to Sunday, 07 January 2024

Age guidance:For everyone aged 5 to 105!

Duration:120 minutes, including an interval

Special performances:

Audio Described Performance on Saturday, 02 December 2023 at 4.00pm

BSL Performance on Thursday, 14 December 2023 at 6.00pm

Dementia Friendly Performance on Wednesday 03 January 2024 at 11.00am

Captioned Performance on Wednesday 03 January 2024 at 4.00am

Relaxed Performance on Thursday, 04 January 2024 at 11.00am

Audio Described Performance on Saturday, 06 January 2024 at 6.00pm

Artwork: Korky Paul

WasteLess Wonderland
2023-11-24 00:00 - 2023-12-22 23:59 | Westgate Oxford, Westgate, Oxford, OX1 1TR
Westgate Oxford present WasteLess Wonderland – a Christmas market with a difference

About WasteLess Wonderland

Westgate Oxford present WasteLess Wonderland – a Christmas market with a difference

Keeping sustainability in mind, Westgate Oxford is presenting a brand new, alternative Christmas experience this festive season.

In partnership with Charity Super.Mkt, WasteLess Wonderland is a Christmas market with a difference, supporting incredible organisations such as TRAID, Sobell Hospice and many more.

Get ready for an eclectic line-up of attractions, events and experiences! For the musically minded, there will be an opportunity to play your favourite Christmas tunes with The Junk Orchestra’s giant Music Mushrooms.

There will also be plenty of food to keep you fuelled, including tasty relishes made from surplus fruit and veg from the Wonky Food Company, street food dishes from the Climatarian Kitchen, and delicious Middle Eastern food from Damascus Rose, a social enterprise supporting refugee women in Oxford.

As if that wasn’t enough, there’s ample opportunity to get hands-on in the lead-up to Christmas.

Friday Lates

Each Friday will see WasteLess Wonderland host ‘Friday Lates’ from 5.00 to 9.00pm.

Guests can look forward to a pop-up bar from Toast, with the company’s award-winning craft beer brewed with surplus fresh bread that would otherwise go to waste – plus, to make that pint even more feel-good, Toast’s profits go to charities working to fix a wasteful food system.

Friday Lates will also include the ‘Recycled DJ Party’ with Charity Shop DJ, using vinyl records sourced solely from charity shops. Guests can pick a record, get behind the turntables and have a go at being a DJ themselves, dedicating their tracks to loved ones.

Free workshops

Star-making workshop by The Wood Shop

25 and 26 November at 12.30pm and 3.00pm

Charlie is transporting his studio to Westgate, Oxford, for this very special two-day Studio-Workshop experience. Participants will have the chance to see how a small-scale design studio works and join in a star-making workshop – adapting, fixing, overlaying and uniting wasted wood to design their own star decorations.

Charlie Boyden is a young British designer, artist and maker working with wood and other playful materials. From his studio workshop in East London, he prototypes and makes objects of strange desires. Charlie Boyden has designed and created the stars entirely made out of wood waste offcuts and surplus samples donated from East London Design and Architect studios.

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Sustainable wreath making by Strength and Stem

01 and 08 December from 2.00pm to 3.00pm

Learn how to make your own festive wreath using seasonal foliage and decorative elements such as dried flowers, berries and fruits. You’ll come away with a beautiful personalised Christmas decoration to festive-up your home or to give a loved one as a gift!

Strength & Stem is a social enterprise florist that exists to help modern slavery survivors recover from their trauma, become empowered for the future, and sustain a good quality of life.

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Party wardrobe upcycling workshop

02 December – Noon to 1.00pm, 2.30pm to 3.30pm, and 5.00pm to 6.00pm

Christmas is the busiest time of the year when it comes to social engagements, and during this period, you’re often led to think you need to buy something new for that upcoming office party or family gathering. Team up with Chloe Baines in an upcycling workshop and breathe new life into garments you already own.

From shortening an evening gown to turning your pullover into a reversible Christmas jumper, reinvent your most treasured Xmas party outfits with Chloe Baines. Chloe strives to implement positive change through the experimental use of recycled materials within the fashion industry.

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Christmas your jumper

03 December from Noon to 1.00pm, 2.30pm to 3.30pm, and 5.00pm to 6.00pm

07 December is Christmas jumper day, but why spend money on something that only gets worn once a year, only to go to the charity shop or landfill. Instead, bring along a loved jumper and adorn it with your very own festive customisation.

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Furoshiki wrapping workshop

09 December at 11.00am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm, 4.00pm and 7.00pm

Jane will share a range of easy applications for this versatile wrapping cloth using simple furoshiki techniques. Discover how to wrap items for carrying, gifting and decorating. Once you have the basics, you’ll discover all sorts of ways to use your beautiful furoshiki.

The workshop is perfect for anyone who hasn’t tried Furoshiki wrapping before or if you are looking for hints and tips to improve your wrapping skills.

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Wrappers delight with Lucy Grainge

10 December at 11.00am, 12.30pm and 3.00pm

Come along to ‘Wrappers Delight’, a printing workshop that will say goodbye to plastic wrapping paper. Using a variety of printing techniques, Lucy Grainge’s workshop will transform boring brown parcel paper into sheets of colourful, personalised gift wrapping.

Lucy Grainge is an artist and designer. Her practice explores colour, shape and pattern working across printmaking, graphic design and installations. Lucy is interested in collaborative and community-centred projects and is a co-founder of Wiggle Wonderland, a touring arts pavilion which has been to Brainchild Festival, Honnilands Primary School, London Festival of Architecture, National Memorial Arboretum and most recently, London Design Festival.

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Make a Christmas decoration with Alice Veevers

16 December at 12.30pm and 3.30pm

This workshop is an opportunity to build and make your very own Christmas decoration, working with a variety of natural environment-found materials, offcuts and waste materials such as yarn, threads, metals and paper. Not only kind to the planet but also calming, this therapeutic exercise will help you create beautiful decorations for your home this Christmas.

Alice Veevers is a Textile Designer and Art Technician based in London. Her practice is analogue and direct – she cuts, sticks, inverts and imagines her own versions of patterns, texture, colour and shape.

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Chipping Norton Christmas Lights Switch-On 2023
2023-11-23 18:00 | Market Place, Chipping Norton, Market Place, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
Chipping Norton Christmas Lights Switch-On

Join the Festivities at the Chipping Norton Christmas Lights Switch-On!

Mark your calendars for 23 November as Chipping Norton gears up for a magical evening at the Christmas Lights Switch-On event, featuring the much-anticipated Big Chippy Christmas Sing-along and Chippy’s Young Christmas Cracker Joker! From 4.00pm to 8.00pm, the town will come alive with holiday spirit and community cheer.

What to Expect:

Christmas Stalls and Goodies: The Upper Hall will be adorned with stalls offering delightful Christmas gifts and goodies. Get into the festive mood with live and recorded Christmas songs.

Delicious Outdoor Eats: The Market Square Topside will host outdoor catering stalls, ensuring you stay warm and well-fed while you enjoy the festivities.

Support Local Charities: Withers Court will be bustling with stalls from local charities, giving you the chance to support great causes.

Santa’s Grotto: Lower Hall transforms into Santa’s realm, with St Mary’s and Holy Trinity Primary schools running a Hot Chocolate and Sweets Station. Children can also meet Santa himself for photos and special presents.

Scout’s Treats: Chipping Norton Scouts will be selling mince pies and Hot Chocolate packs, perfect for taking a piece of the event home with you.

The Big Sing-along:

From 6.00pm to 6.30pm, join the Big Community Sing-along led by the Chipping Norton Choral Society, Can Sing, and Chippy Singers. The Mayor will kick things off from the Town Hall Steps, and you’ll hear the funniest Christmas Cracker joke at 6.15pm.

A lantern parade will brighten the evening, coinciding with the grand Christmas lights switch-on. Don’t forget to sing along; all songs are easy and fun, perfect for spreading holiday joy.

With the support of the Air Cadets and the Royal British Legion, this festive event promises to be a heartwarming celebration of community and the holiday season. Don’t miss it!

Fair Water
2023-11-23 00:00 - 2024-09-01 23:59 | Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Parks Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Travel from water source to river mouth to learn about the water inequality that lies below the surface.
Earth is soaked in water from the core to the atmosphere.
But just 3% of the planet’s water is fresh, and one in four of us doesn’t have access to clean drinking water. How do we protect people’s right to water when there’s not enough, and how do we adapt to extreme water events?
Fair Water reveals some of the global barriers to water equality and explores how researchers, communities and policymakers are working together to shape a fair water future.

Water has the power to hold our lives in the balance.
Issues of water insecurity impact not only humans but also freshwater species, including the Ganges River Dolphin, Helicopter Catfish, and the fish and insects native to Britain’s waterways.
Discover how communities and engineers in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Bangladesh are working to provide access to drinking water and protection against hazards like floods and droughts.
With striking photography from Ethiopian artist Aïda Muluneh, the exhibition reveals how life without clean water has an especially great impact on women’s lives and futures.

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Free entry. No booking required

Diversity Supernova
2023-11-22 19:30 | New Theatre Oxford, 24-26 George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AG
Diversity Supernova Tour at New Theatre Oxford

About Diversity

Britain’s most successful dance group, Diversity, have announced its brand-new UK and Ireland tour, Supernova, with the 66-date tour taking place across 40 towns and cities throughout 2023 and 2024.

Supernova follows Diversity’s sold-out Connected tour earlier this year, which combined playful, comedic routines with powerful statements on human connectivity. Big, relentless, and energetic, the tour dazzled fans across the UK.

Diversity’s illustrious career shows how they continue to innovate, grow, and achieve. Collectively Diversity recently won Virgin Media’s Must-See Moment of 2020 at the British Academy Television Awards for their incredible Britain’s Got Talent routine.

Diversity has also confirmed that they will be supporting anti-poverty charity the Trussell Trust, which provides emergency food and support to people locked in poverty while campaigning for change to end the need for food banks in the UK.

Attendees on the tour are being invited to bring along food donations to the shows, where there will be collection points across the venue each night. There will also be collection buckets for any cash donations.

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Prices: From £35.18Tickets are subject to a transaction fee

Doors open at 6.30pm

The show starts at 7.45pm

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.

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Barolo & Truffle evening
2023-11-22 19:00 | Wilding, Oxford, 11-12 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford, OX1 2HP
Barolo & Truffle evening at Wilding Oxford

About Barolo & Truffle evening at Wilding Oxford

Two of Piedmont’s most revered exports will come together at Wilding in Oxford on Wednesday, 22 November, during a special Barolo & Truffle evening dining event.

New head chefs Michael Carr and Ben Wood have created a five-course seasonally-led menu that pays homage to the luxurious and earthy flavours of truffle, which will be paired with wines hand-selected by owner and wine director Kent Barker.

Encapsulating the collaborative wine-forward dining experience that has been cultivated at the Oxford-based neighbourhood restaurant, this event will present dishes that showcase truffle’s distinctive allure.

With some of the best examples of this elusive fungi often found in Piedmont’s truffle-rich soil, the region’s ‘Wine of Kings’, makes for a perfect pairing, with the rich, complex flavours of Barolo complementing the truffle’s earthy intensity.

Bringing many years of Michelin star cooking experience to bear on the menu, Michael and Ben will begin with snacks of Crispy Black Truffle and an English Muffin with Homemade Pastrami and Wiltshire Truffle Slider.

Trompette Mushrooms with a Slow Cooked Burford Brown Egg, Caramelised Pumpkin and a Shredded Truffle & Cob Nut Dressing will be the evening’s starter before a fish course of Confit Halibut with Black Truffle Ravioli and Grapefruit & Champagne Sauce. A main of Braised Beef Shin with Caramelised Onion and White Truffle Polenta will follow, finishing with a Caviar and white Truffle Soft Serve.

Upon arrival, guests will be served a glass of 1701 Franciacorta Brut DOCG, NV, with the evening’s wine pairings including a White Vietti Roero Arneis, a Red Prunotto Nizza Bansella, a Red Nervi-Contero Gattinara, a Prunottos Single Vineyard Barolo and a Moscato d’Asti, Prunotto to accompany dessert.

These wines have been meticulously selected by Kent to work in harmony with each dish while offering a glimpse into Wilding’s 400-strong wine list with an emphasis on organic, biodynamic and sustainable production.

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Price:Tickets cost £95.00 per person for the full food and wine paring menu.

Date & time:Wilding’s Barolo & Truffle evening will take place on Wednesday. 22 November from 7.00pm.

Please note that Wines may be subject to change.

Christmas at Waddesdon Manor
2023-11-22 00:00 - 2024-01-01 23:59 | Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury, Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0JH
Christmas at Waddesdon. Image: Waddesdon Manor Illuminated © National Trust / Hugh Mothersole

About Christmas at Waddesdon

Enjoy Christmas 2023 at Waddesdon Manor!

This Christmas at Waddesdon, be spirited away to a magical wonderland as classic tales come to life with new decorations in the house and dazzling new light displays outside enchant and delight.

Tickets requiredChristmas Grounds admission or Christmas House & Grounds admission.

Dates:House & Grounds – Wednesdays to Sundays from 22 November to 31 December 2023, plus Monday 01 Janunary 2024.Christmas Fair – From 22 November to 17 December.

Times:Grounds – From noon to 7.00pm with last entry at 6.00pm.House – From 12.30pm to 7.00pm with last entry at 6.30pm.

Once upon a time at Waddesdon…

This year, the Manor transforms into a fantastical and festive wonderland with new, themed displays in the house and brand-new light projections on the Manor façade inspired by three classic tales. Go on a magical adventure as you enter the wondrous world of Alice in Wonderland, find the Snow Queen’s kingdom and fly with Peter Pan to Neverland.

Unmissable festive highlights

The East Gallery © Waddesdon

Decorated rooms in the house

Follow a longer route through the Manor’s grandest rooms, exquisitely decorated and including the Bachelor’s Wing for the first time since 2019. Discover the Mad Hatter’s tea party, the magic mirror from the Snow Queen and Captain Hook’s treasure cave as you journey through the pages of these childhood tales reimagined with sparkling installations, immersive soundscapes and mesmerising light displays by Jane Le Bon Creative and intricate sculptures by paper artist Nathan Ward.

Animated light projections

Animated light projections

Outside, the Manor’s fairy-tale façade comes to life with spellbinding animated projections, brand new for 2023. See fantastical, festive scenes inspired by this year’s classic tales combined with magical moments featuring unique treasures from Waddesdon’s collection and bringing the Manor’s extraordinary architecture to life. These state-of-the-art, bespoke projections are by celebrated artist Jamie Shiels, who has worked on projects at Buckingham Palace, The National Gallery and the 2012 London Olympics.

Christmas fair shopping 2021. Image: Chris Lacey

Christmas Fair

Soak up the sights, smells and sounds of Christmas with hand-selected stalls all housed in charming wooden chalets, surrounded by twinkling trees.

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Open until 17 December, Wednesdays to Sundays from noon to 7.00pm

Outdoor illuminations

Winter Light Trail 2021 © Waddesdon

Light trail

From dusk, follow a new light trail through the Aviary gardens with mesmerising new installations, more interactive elements than ever and seasonal favourites. As music fills the air, walk beneath a glowing canopy of orbs, see twinkling starbursts and spot larger-than-life 3D birds lit with fairy lights. Tap boxes will let you change the colour of the Manor’s South Front, and on the Parterre, giant shooting stars make a perfect picture spot.

In partnership with light art pioneers Luminism.

The Lights that Dance in the Night at Waddesdon Manor

The Lights that Dance in the Night

Walk through the Coach House at the Stables, and you’ll find artwork created by thousands of local schoolchildren, all inspired by The Lights That Dance in the Night by Yuval Zommer. You’ll spot willow lanterns of wolves and puffins, created in collaboration with artist Michelle Dufaur, and glittering overhead will be the Aurora Borealis.

The Lights that Dance in the Night. Yuval Zommar. Page 013. Copyright Oxford University Press

Christmas food, drink & shopping

Christmas Fair hot food © Waddesdon

Food Village

The popular Food Village returns this year. Pick up delicious festive food and drink to takeaway and enjoy while exploring the grounds.

Christmas Afternoon Tea © Waddesdon

Festive afternoon teas

Book a delicious, seasonal afternoon tea in the Manor Restaurant, lovingly created by talented chefs and packed with festive treats.

Shop wines © Waddesdon

Christmas shopping

Find unique and unusual gifts exclusive to Waddesdon and a selection of wines.

Tickets

Tickets required: Christmas Grounds admission or Christmas House & Grounds admission.

Prices

Christmas Grounds Admission:

Grounds open from noon to 7.00pm with last entry at 6.00pm

Off-peak: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 22 November to 17 December, and Wednesday to Sunday 20 December to 01 January

Standard adult £22.00 / National Trust adult £11.50

Standard child £10.00 / National Trust child £5.00

Peak: Fridays to Sundays from 22 November to 17 December

Standard adult £24.00 / National Trust adult £13.50

Standard child £12.00 / National Trust child £7.00

Christmas Grounds admission includes:Christmas Fair (until 17 Dec), Food Village, Light trail, Manor façade projections, The Lights that Dance in the Night at the Coach House Gallery and standard parking in visitor car park.

Christmas House & Grounds Admission:

House open from 12.30pm to 7.00pm with last entry at 6.30pm

Off-peak: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 22 November to 17 December, and Wednesday to Sunday 20 December to 01 January

Standard adult £35.50 / National Trust adult £16.50

Standard child £16.50 / National Trust child £7.00

Peak: Fridays to Sundays from 22 November to 17 December

Standard adult £37.50 / National Trust adult £18.50

Standard child £18.50 / National Trust child £9.00

Christmas House & Grounds admission includes:Decorated rooms in East Wing & Bachelors Wing, Christmas Fair (until 17 Dec), Food Village, Light trail, Manor façade projections, The Lights that Dance in the Night at the Coach House Gallery and standard parking in the visitor car park.

Ticketing information

Pre-booking is essential for all visitors to the grounds and house, including National Trust members.

Please book carefully, as tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded.

Parking & buses

When you book online, please select one of the parking, shuttle bus or walking options.

Walking to the Manor takes about 25-30 mins from the car park, along a lit, hard-surface path which has a steep section

Premium Parking spaces can be booked online, £30 per car, these are in the private car park at the top of the hill behind the North fountain, see location on map

Bus tickets £2.50 Adult £1.50 Child (3 to 17 years) can be booked online with your admission tickets

Bus tickets are valid for all journeys made on the day of your visit

Standard visitor car park includes Blue Badge parking

Blue Badge holders and their carer must each book a bus ticket (free of charge)

Last buses to visitor car park 7.30pm

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

What do I wear and bring to Christmas at Waddesdon?

This is an event with outdoor elements, and there is very limited shelter. Please make sure you wear appropriate warm, waterproof clothing and footwear.
Lighting may be low level in parts of the grounds, so you may wish to bring a torch.

Are their toilets for visitors?

Toilets are open (including at the Welcome Pavilion). The Changing Places accessible toilet within the Manor is available for those who need it.

Can I take pictures?

Yes. You are encouraged to take photos on your visit and share them on social media with the hastags #ChristmasAtWaddesdon and #WinterLightAtWaddesdon.
The organisers occasionally use photographs taken at Christmas at Waddesdon for promotional purposes. If there is photography taking place on the day of your visit, there will be signs to notify you, and your permission will be sought before taking your photograph.

In the event accessible?

Christmas at Waddesdon is an event presented in the natural landscape, and Waddesdon is on a hill. Most visitors will walk from the car park along a hard-surface path, which includes steep sections; this path may not be suitable for all pushchairs and buggies.
Pre-booking a Premium parking space or shuttle bus tickets at the time of booking admission tickets is recommended for those who might find the walk difficult.
Premium Parking allows you to park nearer the Manor and will allow for greater ease of access but not advised for Blue Badge or disabled visitors. Blue Badge parking is in the main car park, and free bus tickets for users/companions should be booked with admission tickets. Bus tickets are valid for all journeys on the day.
The Winter Light trail around the Pleasure Grounds is almost all on flat and tarmac surfaces.
The trail down Miss Alice’s Drive has an unfinished surface and steep gradients, which may be challenging in wet conditions and unsuitable for all mobility requirements.
There is a steep path to the Stables, and it is recommended that those with mobility requirements take the bus from North Fountain to the Stables.
Wheelchairs are available to borrow on a first come, first served basis. These cannot be reserved.
In the House, there are ramps that enable entry at the main entrance. Inside, there is step-free access on the ground floor. Access to the first floor is by lift and is dependent on the availability of staff who are needed to operate it. Please note some walkways through rooms are narrow. Carry chairs and seat sticks are not permitted.
If you need any assistance during your visit, please speak to a member of staff who’ll be happy to help.

Can I bring my dog?

Well-behaved dogs on short leads are welcome in most outdoor areas. It can get crowded at peak times. Also there are lots of lights, cables and speakers at doggy level, which may cause your dog distress.
It is suggested that the experience at Christmas might not be suitable for our four-legged friends as the Winter Light trail features moving and sudden lights and sounds.
Note: Dogs are not permitted in the light trail’s interactive zone in front of the Aviary.

Will there be food and drink available?

Festive food-to-go will be available from the Manor Terrace, Coffee Bar, Woodland Toyshop & Takeaway and Stables Takeaway.
Festive afternoon teas will be served in the Manor Restaurant, but pre-booking essential.
You can enjoy freshly-made fish & chips at the Stables Café.
There will be a variety of independent street food traders at the new Food Village located near the Manor and Christmas Fair, open until 7.00pm each day.
Card and cash payments are accepted at Waddesdon’s outlets and stalls at the market and Food Village.

Can I have Afternoon Tea on my visit?

Yes. But please be aware of the following:
If you are booking an afternoon tea, please select a restaurant sitting at least 30 minutes after your Grounds admission to allow sufficient time to get to the restaurant.
If you are booking an afternoon tea with House & Grounds admission, please select an afternoon tea sitting at least 40-50 minutes after your House entry time. You will only be able to enter the Grounds up to one hour before your House entry time and will not have time to enjoy afternoon tea beforehand.
Those with special dietary requirements, please complete the text box requesting vegetarian, vegan, gluten-, dairy- or nut-free afternoon tea. This appears under Additional Information after confirming your ticket selection, payment, and order details when checking out.

Monica Sjöö
2023-11-18 00:00 - 2024-02-25 23:59 | Modern Art Oxford, 30 Pembroke Street, Oxford, OX1 1BP, United Kingdom
Monica Sjöö at Modern Art Oxford

Monica Sjöö

This significant new survey exhibition of Swedish artist, activist, writer and eco-feminist Monica Sjöö (1938-2005) at Modern Art Oxford emphasises Sjöö’s advocacy for gender justice, eco-feminism, matriarchy and social equities – made visible in her artistic practice and activist commitment alike.

The exhibition will be the first institutional solo presentation on Sjöö’s work and will explore the artist’s deep engagement with the artistic, political and eco-feminist practice that chimes with many challenges today.

The exhibition is curated in partnership with Moderna Museet, Stockholm, where it will be presented from 13 May – 18 October 2023. A monographic catalogue published by Modern Art Oxford and Moderna Museet will accompany the exhibition.

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Prices:Free

Modern Art Oxford is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10.00am to 7.00pm and Sunday from noon to 5.00pm. It is closed on Mondays.
