BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Oxford Magazine - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Oxford Magazine X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Oxford Magazine REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20280326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20281029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T235959 DTSTAMP:20260704T044717Z CREATED:20260704T044527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T044717Z UID:10013004-1773187200-1790553599@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Pets & their People DESCRIPTION:Pets & their People\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Pets & their People\n\n\n\nWe have been domesticating animals for over ten thousand years. But why do we want tame wolves in our homes or wild cats on our laps? \n\n\n\nThis exhibition explores the relationship between humans and their pets – or pets and their humans. \n\n\n\nPets & their People draws on depictions of pets in stories\, imagery and poetry in the Bodleian’s collection – from one of the earliest recorded depictions of an assistance dog for the blind to a rare copy of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland that has never been displayed in the UK before. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition asks how the special bond between owners and their pets has evolved over time\, and what that evolution tells us about who we really are. \n\n\n\nAre we taming our pets\, or are they bringing us back to our wild roots? \n\n\n\nExhibition book \n\n\n\nPets & their People \n\n\n\nBy Charles Foster \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Exhibition book – Pets & their People\n\n\n\nBestselling author Charles Foster provides an extraordinary mix of psychology\, science and cultural history as he explores the fascinating relationship between humans and their pets. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese wonderful images are actually postcards\, collected by the artist Tom Phillips (1937–2022) and part of the archive donated to the Bodleian Libraries. \n\n\n\nDating from the c1890s – 1960s\, they capture different relationships between people and the animals around them. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCall for submissions \n\n\n\nAs part of the exhibition\, the Bodleian Libraries are inviting members of the public to contribute to a contemporary record of people and their pets. Participants are encouraged to submit photographs featuring themselves and their pets\, either by recreating images from the Tom Phillips postcard collection or by sharing original photographs inspired by the theme. \n\n\n\nSend them to socialmedia@bodleian.ox.ac.uk. When you submit\, please include:  \n\n\n\n\nYour name/handle\n\n\n\nYour pet’s name\n\n\n\nA rough geographic place and date\n\n\n\n\nTerms and conditions \n\n\n\nBy submitting an image to the Bodleian Libraries\, you confirm that: \n\n\n\n\nYou have taken the photograph or have permission from the copyright holder to share it.\n\n\n\nAll individuals featured in the image have given their consent for it to be used\, or if under the age of 18\, consent has been obtained by a parent or guardian.\n\n\n\nYou are happy for the Bodleian Libraries to share the image across its website\, social media channels and other digital channels.\n\n\n\n\nParticipants may withdraw their consent at any time by contacting socialmedia@bodleian.ox.ac.uk. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFree admission. No ticket required. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 11 March to Sunday 27 September 2026 \n\n\n\nMonday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm \n\n\n\nSaturday from 9.00am to 4.30pm \n\n\n\nSunday from 11.00am to 5.00pm \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nST Lee Gallery\, Weston Library URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/pets-their-people/ LOCATION:Bodleian Library – Old Library\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3BG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Pets-their-People.webp GEO:51.7545707;-1.2553262 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bodleian Library – Old Library Broad Street Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Broad Street:geo:-1.2553262,51.7545707 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270103T235959 DTSTAMP:20260513T051015Z CREATED:20260429T140948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T051015Z UID:10012335-1777680000-1799020799@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Wonder of Birds Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Wonder of Birds Exhibition\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Wonder of Birds Exhibition\n\n\n\nA major new exhibition at the Bodleian Libraries invites visitors to step into the remarkable world of birds\, exploring their beauty\, symbolism and fragility through art\, literature and science. \n\n\n\nWonder of Birds draws inspiration from The Book of Birds\, created by artist Jackie Morris and writer Robert Macfarlane. Both the exhibition and the book reflect on the decline of bird populations while celebrating their cultural and natural significance. \n\n\n\nCurated by Antonia Harrison\, the exhibition unfolds through seven themed sections – from nest and egg to feather\, flight and migration – combining original artwork and writing with treasures from the Bodleian’s extensive collections. \n\n\n\nVisitors can explore rare and historic material\, including previously unseen glass plate negatives by pioneering wildlife photographer Emma Louisa Turner\, alongside early nature photography from Richard Kearton and his brother Cherry. \n\n\n\nAlso on display are striking life-size illustrations from Birds of America by John James Audubon\, as well as a rare Great Auk egg on loan from Oxford University Museum of Natural History. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition also highlights birds’ enduring influence on culture\, featuring works such as Maya Angelou’s ‘Caged Bird’ and Percy Bysshe Shelley’s handwritten notes on ‘To a Skylark’. Global perspectives include imagery from The Book of the Fixed Stars and the poetic journey of The Conference of the Birds. \n\n\n\nEnhancing the experience\, a specially commissioned soundscape by sound artist Jason Singh immerses visitors in birdsong and natural environments\, while artist duo Daniel & Clara present an interactive ‘Rewilding Imagination field guide’. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Wonder of Birds poster\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFree admission\, no ticket required \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 02 May 2026 to Sunday 03 January 2027 \n\n\n\nMonday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pmSaturday from 10.00am to 5.00pmSunday from 11.00am to 4.00pm \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nThe Treasury\, Weston Library URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/wonder-of-birds/ LOCATION:Bodleian Library – Old Library\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3BG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Wonder-of-Birds.webp GEO:51.7545707;-1.2553262 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bodleian Library – Old Library Broad Street Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Broad Street:geo:-1.2553262,51.7545707 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270413T235959 DTSTAMP:20260701T024047Z CREATED:20260519T203704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T024047Z UID:10012582-1781654400-1807660799@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:34: The critical raw materials shaping our future DESCRIPTION:34: The critical raw materials shaping our future\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Breaking Ground\n\n\n\n34: The Critical Raw Materials Shaping Our Future is a major new exhibition at Oxford University Museum of Natural History explores the hidden materials that power modern life — from smartphones and batteries to medical equipment and jet engines. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition examines the 34 raw materials considered essential to the UK’s future\, revealing the global supply chains\, ethical challenges and scientific innovations behind the minerals that underpin everyday technology. \n\n\n\nDeveloped in collaboration with researchers from the University of Oxford’s Oxford EARTH Programme and departments across the physical\, life and social sciences\, the exhibition explores how increasing demand for green energy and digital technology is transforming the global race for critical materials. \n\n\n\nVisitors can discover why substances such as lithium\, cobalt and rare earth elements are so important to modern society\, why supply chains are becoming increasingly fragile\, and how scientists and industry are searching for more sustainable and ethical ways to source\, use and recycle these materials. \n\n\n\nThrough interactive displays\, scientific research\, historic objects and contemporary technologies\, the exhibition examines the future of extraction\, sustainability and resource security\, while highlighting the environmental and geopolitical challenges linked to critical raw materials. \n\n\n\nDesigned for audiences of all ages\, the exhibition is accompanied by a programme of talks\, workshops\, tours and family activities exploring the science\, ethics and global impact of the materials shaping our future. \n\n\n\nWhat are critical raw materials?\n\n\n\nCritical raw materials are those essential to key technologies but their supply may be limited\, unsustainable or unethical. Critical raw materials tend to have unique chemical properties which make them difficult to replace in technology. The UK government includes 34 raw materials on its designated critical list\, but lists vary from country to country. \n\n\n\n\n\n\naluminium\n\n\n\nantimony\n\n\n\nbismuth\n\n\n\nborates\n\n\n\ncobalt\n\n\n\ngallium\n\n\n\ngermanium\n\n\n\nhafnium\n\n\n\nhelium\n\n\n\nindium\n\n\n\niridium\n\n\n\niron\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nlithium\n\n\n\nmagnesite\n\n\n\nmagnesium\n\n\n\nmanganese\n\n\n\nnatural graphite\n\n\n\nnickel\n\n\n\nniobium\n\n\n\nphosphorus\n\n\n\nplatinum\n\n\n\nrare earth elements (REEs)\n\n\n\nrhenium\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nrhodium\n\n\n\nruthenium\n\n\n\nsilicon\n\n\n\nsodium\n\n\n\ntantalum\n\n\n\ntellurium\n\n\n\ntin\n\n\n\ntitanium\n\n\n\ntungsten\n\n\n\nvanadium\n\n\n\nzinc\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nPrices: \n\n\n\n\nEntry to the Museum is FREE and not ticketed.\n\n\n\nNo booking required.\n\n\n\nBooking is required for organisations/groups of more than ten people visiting on the same day.\n\n\n\n\nOpening hours: \n\n\n\n\nMonday to Sunday from 10.00am to 5.00pm\n\n\n\nLast entry at 4.45pm\n\n\n\nClosed on 24\, 25\, & 26 December\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility: \n\n\n\nPlease contact the friendly team at the museum by telephone (01865 272 950) or email (foh@oum.ox.ac.uk) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery\n\n\n\nClick images to expand \n\n\n\n\nBattery Ores\n\n\n\nBismuth\n\n\n\nCobalt\n\n\n\nDysprosium\n\n\n\nHalite\n\n\n\nREEs\n\n\n\n\nImage credit: Sarah Bell URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/34-the-critical-raw-materials-shaping-our-future/ LOCATION:Oxford University Museum of Natural History\, Parks Road\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/34-the-critical-raw-materials-shaping-our-future-01-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.7586144;-1.2567354 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford University Museum of Natural History Parks Road Oxford Oxfordshire;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Parks Road:geo:-1.2567354,51.7586144 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T235959 DTSTAMP:20260728T115611Z CREATED:20260606T013253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T115611Z UID:10012787-1781827200-1789343999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Appau Jnr Boakye-Yiadom: Modular Merger DESCRIPTION:Appau Jnr Boakye-Yiadom: Modular Merger. Photograph: Bate Collection research\, 2025. Photo credit: Victor Frankowski.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Appau Jnr Boakye-Yiadom: Modular Merger\n\n\n\nSound\, performance and museum display come together in Modular Merger\, a new exhibition by Appau Jnr Boakye-Yiadom exploring how collections shape the way we experience objects\, instruments and sound. \n\n\n\nDeveloped through research into the Bate Collection of Musical Instruments at the University of Oxford\, the exhibition brings together sound\, video and photography to consider what is revealed and concealed through the collection\, preservation and display of musical instruments. \n\n\n\nAt its centre is a new sound work created using recordings of historic instruments from the collection. Individual sounds unfold and accumulate over time\, inviting visitors to experience the instruments both separately and collectively. Throughout the exhibition\, fragmented images\, repeated forms and acts of cataloguing reflect on the ways museums organise and interpret objects. \n\n\n\nModular Merger marks the culmination of the inaugural Donna Lynas Residency (2023–26)\, a partnership between Wysing Arts Centre\, Modern Art Oxford\, Somerset House and South London Gallery\, created in memory of the curator Donna Lynas\, who was known for her long-term support of artist development. \n\n\n\nThis exhibition is supported by TORCH | The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities\, part of the University of Oxford’s Humanities Division. It was made possible through collaboration with the Bate Collection of Musical Instruments. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelated events\n\n\n\nAppau Jnr Boakye-Yiadom Artist In-Conversation \n\n\n\n18 June 2026 from 6.00pm to 6.30pm. Free. Booking essential. \n\n\n\nJoin artist Appau Jnr Boakye-Yiadom in conversation ahead of the opening of Modular Merger\, a new exhibition at Modern Art Oxford. Discover the ideas behind the work\, the artist’s research process\, and how historical instruments from the Bate Collection of Musical Instruments have been reimagined within the exhibition. \n\n\n\nAppau Jnr Boakye-Yiadom: Preview Party \n\n\n\n18 June 2026 from 6.30pm to 9.00pm. Free. \n\n\n\nCelebrate the opening of Appau Jnr Boakye-Yiadom’s exhibition Modular Merger with an evening of art and music. Featuring DJ sets from FLOW Sound System in the yard\, this celebration for the opening of Appau Jnr Boakye-Yiadom’s exhibition Modular Merger promises to be an inspiring evening of art and music. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nThis exhibition is supported by TORCH | The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities\, part of the University of Oxford’s Humanities Division. It was made possible through collaboration with the Bate Collection of Musical Instruments. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Modern Art Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nModern Art Oxford is one of the UK’s leading contemporary art spaces. At the heart of the gallery’s programme is a commitment to education\, internationalism and inclusion\, founded on the power of visual art and culture to enact positive social change. \n\n\n\nIt offers educational experiences for visitors of all ages\, using art and creativity to reach thousands of people from Oxfordshire and beyond every year. These participatory activities are designed to help visitors explore our exhibitions\, experiment with creative processes and celebrate the relevance of contemporary visual culture to society today. \n\n\n\nModern Art Oxford was founded in 1965\, and has a rich history of bold and progressive programming that promotes diversity and internationalism\, encourages public engagement with creativity and the arts\, and celebrates the importance of contemporary visual culture in today’s society. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about Modern Art Oxford URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/appau-jnr-boakye-yiadom-modular-merger/ LOCATION:Modern Art Oxford\, 30 Pembroke Street\, Oxford\, OX1 1BP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/modern-art-oxford-12-1920x1080-appau-jnr-boakye-yiadom-modular-merger.webp GEO:51.7508892;-1.2591357 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Modern Art Oxford 30 Pembroke Street Oxford OX1 1BP United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=30 Pembroke Street:geo:-1.2591357,51.7508892 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T235959 DTSTAMP:20260728T115641Z CREATED:20260708T175806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T115641Z UID:10013007-1783814400-1790553599@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Life Through a Royal Lens Exhibition at Blenheim Palace DESCRIPTION:Life Through a Royal Lens Exhibition at Blenheim Palace\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Life Through a Royal Lens Exhibition at Blenheim Palace\n\n\n\nExplore the British Royal Family’s enduring relationship with the camera \n\n\n\nThe British Royal Family is one of the most photographed in the world\, with images capturing everything from grand state ceremonies and royal tours to deeply personal moments. \n\n\n\nThis July\, Blenheim Palace will present Life Through a Royal Lens\, a major photography exhibition tracing the Royals’ enduring relationship with the camera\, from the reign of Queen Victoria to the present day. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Life Through a Royal Lens Exhibition at Blenheim Palace\n\n\n\nShowcasing over 100 iconic photographs alongside rare off‑duty portraits\, the exhibition offers a unique glimpse into royal life. First launched at Kensington Palace\, it now embarks on a UK‑wide tour and will be on display at Blenheim Palace from 12 July to 27 September 2026. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re passionate about photography\, fascinated by heritage\, or simply curious about the Royals\, this is an experience not to be missed. \n\n\n\nAlso\, more Summer\, less spend. Save when you visit between 25 June to 01 September! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nAdmission is included with a valid Pass \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSunday 12 July to Sunday 27 September 2026 \n\n\n\nFrom 9.00am to 5.00pm URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/life-through-a-royal-lens-exhibition-at-blenheim-palace/ LOCATION:Blenheim Palace\, Woodstock\, Blenheim Park\, Woodstock\, Oxfordshire\, OX20 1PP CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Life-Through-a-Royal-Lens-Exhibition-at-Blenheim-Palace.webp GEO:51.8463865;-1.3622664 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Blenheim Palace Woodstock Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PP;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Blenheim Park:geo:-1.3622664,51.8463865 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260721T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270521T235959 DTSTAMP:20260715T025023Z CREATED:20260711T001323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T025023Z UID:10013009-1784592000-1810943999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Pip & Posy's Treehouse Trail at Blenheim Palace DESCRIPTION:Pip & Posy’s Treehouse Trail\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Pip & Posy’s Treehouse Trail at Blenheim Palace\n\n\n\nFollow the brand new Treehouse Trail in Adventure Play \n\n\n\nJoin Pip and Posy in Adventure Play on an adventure to solve the mystery of the missing toy Piggy! \n\n\n\nLittle ones can follow the trail and complete the playful actions and challenges along the way including puddle-jumping along the path\, whizzing down the zip-lines\, hunting for Pip and Posy’s mini friends in the Secret Garden and playing the bug-racing board game in the Boathouse. \n\n\n\nThe adventure ends at the brand new treehouse (inspired by the Magic Light ‘special’ episode\, Pip and Posy’s Treehouse Mystery) where mini explorers can enjoy endless imaginative play as well as staff-led storytelling sessions complete with comfy cushions and a storytelling chair. \n\n\n\nDon’t forget to snap a photo with the installation of Pip and Posy’s new friend Becca!   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nAdmission is included with a Palace & Play Pass \n\n\n\nPalace & Play Pass: \n\n\n\nChild – £41.00 \n\n\n\nAdult – £51.00 \n\n\n\nFamily – £165.00 \n\n\n\nSingle visit ticket: \n\n\n\nChild – £7.00 \n\n\n\nAdult – £5.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nOpen daily\, starting Tuesday 21 July 2026 \n\n\n\nFrom 10.15am to 5.15pm \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nThe Adventure Playground \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nNo dogs allowed URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/pip-posys-treehouse-trail-2/ LOCATION:Blenheim Palace\, Woodstock\, Blenheim Park\, Woodstock\, Oxfordshire\, OX20 1PP CATEGORIES:Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Pip-Posys-Treehouse-Trail.webp GEO:51.8463865;-1.3622664 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Blenheim Palace Woodstock Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PP;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Blenheim Park:geo:-1.3622664,51.8463865 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260811T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261101T235959 DTSTAMP:20260714T095437Z CREATED:20260708T174020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T095437Z UID:10013006-1786406400-1793577599@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Dinosaurs Are Forever Exhibition at Blenheim Palace DESCRIPTION:Dinosaurs Are Forever at Blenheim Palace\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Dinosaurs Are Forever Exhibition at Blenheim Palace\n\n\n\nFrom 11 August to 01 November 2026\, Blenheim Palace will host Dinosaurs Are Forever\, a major new exhibition by artist Jay Jay Burridge\, created in partnership with the Museum of Natural History\, University of Oxford.  \n\n\n\nAt the heart of the exhibition are five monumental sculptures of Megalosaurus\, the first dinosaur ever to be scientifically named. \n\n\n\nDiscovered in Oxfordshire in 1824\, Megalosaurus changed our understanding of the natural world and helped lay the foundations of modern palaeontology. \n\n\n\nThe fossil remains of Megalosaurus are now on display at the Museum of Natural History\, University of Oxford. \n\n\n\nThese sculptures are not traditional museum reconstructions. Built from advanced modern materials and designed to be fully articulated\, the sculptures reimagine dinosaurs through a contemporary lens.  \n\n\n\nMaking their public debut at Blenheim Palace\, the exhibition offers visitors a rare opportunity to encounter the world’s first named dinosaur reimagined for the 21st century. This exhibition is included with an Annual Pass. \n\n\n\nAlso\, more Summer\, less spend. Save when you visit between 25 June and 01 September! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nAdmission is included with a valid Pass or Park & Gardens ticket \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 11 August to Sunday 01 November 2026 \n\n\n\nFrom 10.00am to 5.30pm \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nBlenheim Palace Gardens URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/dinosaurs-are-forever-exhibition-at-blenheim-palace/ LOCATION:Blenheim Palace\, Woodstock\, Blenheim Park\, Woodstock\, Oxfordshire\, OX20 1PP CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Dinosaurs-Are-Forever-at-Blenheim-Palace.webp GEO:51.8463865;-1.3622664 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Blenheim Palace Woodstock Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PP;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Blenheim Park:geo:-1.3622664,51.8463865 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260901T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T235959 DTSTAMP:20260521T133933Z CREATED:20260521T133725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T133933Z UID:10011646-1788220800-1788652799@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Choir of Man DESCRIPTION:The Choir of Man\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Choir of Man\n\n\n\nDirect from the West End\, the Olivier Award-nominated\, worldwide smash hit is now on its first ever UK tour. \n\n\n\nWelcome to The Choir of Man\, the best pub in the world… Come ready to drink in the excitement! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n The Choir of Man\n\n\n\nBrimming with hits from artists such as Queen\, Luther Vandross\, Sia\, Paul Simon\, Adele\, Guns & Roses\, Avicii and Katy Perry\, to name but a few\, this is a pub like no other! \n\n\n\nA wildly talented group of incredible instrumentalists\, world-class wordsmiths\, and sensational singers\, this cast of nine (extra)ordinary guys serve it all… live! \n\n\n\nAn uplifting celebration of community and friendship where everyone is welcome\, don’t miss this feel-good night of foot-stomping entertainment\, so good you’ll want to come back and see it again and again. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the trailer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £15.00   \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 01 to Saturday 05 September 2026 \n\n\n\nTuesday to Saturday at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nFriday at 4.00pm \n\n\n\nSaturday at 2.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours 5 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nMain Auditorium \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n10+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance: \n\n\n\nThere is no swearing. Contains on-stage alcohol use and some adult themes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nAylesbury Waterside Theatre is a stunning modern venue at the heart of Buckinghamshire’s cultural scene. \n\n\n\nOpened in 2010\, its striking wooden interior takes inspiration from the rolling Chiltern Hills\, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The theatre regularly hosts top touring productions\, offering audiences the chance to enjoy big-name shows and world-class entertainment without heading to London. \n\n\n\nDesigned for comfort and accessibility\, the venue features step-free access\, wheelchair spaces\, and hearing loop systems. Whether you’re after a hit musical\, stand-up comedy\, or a magical Christmas pantomime\, Waterside Theatre has something for everyone. \n\n\n\nSee important information about Getting there and Access here \n\n\n\nSee other shows at this venue URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/the-choir-of-man/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Musicals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Choir-of-Man-01.webp GEO:51.7539238;-1.2606005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Exchange Street Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP20 1UG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Exchange Street:geo:-1.2606005,51.7539238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260902T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T235959 DTSTAMP:20260531T145853Z CREATED:20250906T033147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T145853Z UID:10006010-1788307200-1788739199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Salon Privé 2026 at Blenheim Palace DESCRIPTION:About the Salon Privé 2026 at Blenheim Palace\n\n\n\nImagine a palace setting unmatched in its grandeur. Blenheim Palace\, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill\, provides the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable automotive experience. \n\n\n\nAdd in a lineup of automotive classics and supercars\, from rare vintage vehicles to the latest hypercars; Salon Privé showcases a curated collection that will delight automotive enthusiasts. Complement this with exquisite hospitality\, fine wines\, and an eclectic boutique of luxury brands. \n\n\n\nNow in its 21st year\, this September Salon Privé will stage its world-class social occasion\, bringing together the finest in classic cars\, supercars\, hypercars\, fine dining\, and high-end luxury brands including Boodles\, Pommery and Vertu. \n\n\n\nWith 30\,000 guests expected across the five-day event\, this year’s Salon Privé at Blenheim promises to be bigger than ever\, with expanded programming and enhanced displays planned to run across the weekend. \n\n\n\nTwo stunning new automotive galleries will form the center piece of the lawn allowing to explore and appreciate a carefully curated display of supercars and hypercars\, with daily parades and Concours judging creating further excitement.  \n\n\n\nThroughout the week\, visitors will be able to enjoy the Salon Privé lifestyle village\, which will welcome luxury vendors offering a refined shopping experience. This thoughtfully crafted outdoor space enhances the guest experience\, elevating the signature automotive garden party that Salon Privé is renowned for.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead more: Salon Privé 2025 Highlights: Celebrating 20 years of style\, speed and elegance at Blenheim Palace \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday 02 September \n\n\n\nSalon Privé Concours by Aviva Private Clients\n\n\n\nThe elegant lawns of Blenheim Palace set the stage as Salon Privé Concours by Aviva Private Clients opens with a celebration of automotive excellence. Guests can enjoy exclusive access to a curated lineup of 11 Classes\, including the Golden Age of Motoring\, 80 Years of Bristol Cars\, Supercar Icons of the 80s and 90s and Glorious GTs\, each representing the pinnacle of design and craftsmanship. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 03 September \n\n\n\nSalon Privé Concours by Aviva Private Clients\n\n\n\nThursday continues the Salon Privé Concours by Aviva Private Clients with a showcase of the world’s finest classic cars. Guests can enjoy the stunning display\, the elegant Concours Parades and the presentation of top awards\, including Class Winners and the People’s Choice\, all set within an atmosphere of refined luxury and hospitality. Enhanced by luxury hospitality and entertainment\, the event will be an exquisite celebration of automotive excellence. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday 04 September \n\n\n\nSalon Privé Ladies’ Day by Boodles\n\n\n\nFriday at Salon Privé is Ladies’ Day by Boodles\, offering a stylish celebration of fashion\, luxury and performance. The Palace lawns come alive with colour and elegance as guests dress for one of the season’s top social occasions. Highlights include the Boodles Best Hat Competition alongside a spectacular display of supercars\, creating a day that blends high fashion with high performance.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 05 September \n\n\n\nSalon Privé Club Trophy by Lockton\n\n\n\nThe Salon Privé Club Trophy presented by Lockton launches the weekend with an awe-inspiring display of over 1\,500 privately owned sports\, super and hyper cars\, all competing for the coveted Club Trophy. The day features thrilling parades\, live presentations and a vibrant festival atmosphere\, making it a must-visit for enthusiasts and families alike. With a unique blend of high-performance automotives and family-friendly entertainment\, the Salon Privé Club Trophy presented by Lockton is a Supercar celebration for visitors and enthusiasts of all ages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Sunday 06 September \n\n\n\nSalon Privé Supercar Sunday & Lifestyle Club Trophy Day\n\n\n\nAs a fitting conclusion to an extraordinary Salon Privé Week\, Supercar Sunday and Lifestyle Clubs Day returns for the second time\, bringing together the UK’s leading supercar and lifestyle clubs across the Blenheim Palace lawns. The Concours de Vente also returns\, featuring exceptional classic cars offered for sale by leading specialists\, judged by an expert panel. This exciting finale delivers an outstanding display of automotive passion and craftsmanship ensuring an unforgettable end to a week of unparalleled luxury and performance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTickets for Salon Privé 2026 are priced from £60 for entry\, rising to up to £645 for luxury hospitality packages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood to know\n\n\n\nStyle guide:Offering the perfect opportunity to don your summers’ best\, Salon Privé welcomes all fashions and styles\, from demure to eccentric. \n\n\n\nWhichever day you choose to attend\, think Garden Party at Buckingham Palace\, think Royal Ascot\, think the very best of Henley Royal Regatta. Garden party attire should be dressy but typically not too formal\, effortless but not too casual. \n\n\n\nFor gentlemen\, we suggest a comfortable suit or blazer with chinos and a pair of brogues. \n\n\n\nFor ladies\, we recommend chic daywear such as summer dresses or trousers and jumpsuits\, and of course\, beautiful hats\, headpieces and fascinators on Ladies’ Day Friday. Please bear in mind the gravel paths and lawns at the Blengheim Palace are not the best surface for stiletto heels. \n\n\n\nDogs:No dogs allowed \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead more about Salon Privé\n\n\n\n Retail and Leisure\nThe Art of White: Salon Privé’s extraordinary collection of white automotive icons coming to Blenheim Palace\n\n Retail and Leisure\nSalon Privé introduces second Best of Show award as Concours enters a new era\n\n Arts & Culture\nUnique Ferrari 365 GTC/4 will make Blenheim Palace debut at Salon Privé 2026\n\n Arts & Culture\nSalon Privé expands Concours line-up with new supercars and hypercars classes for 2026 \n \n\n\n\nView all URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/salon-prive-at-blenheim-palace/ LOCATION:Blenheim Palace\, Woodstock\, Blenheim Park\, Woodstock\, Oxfordshire\, OX20 1PP CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Salon-Prive-2025-at-Blenheim-Palace.webp GEO:51.8463865;-1.3622664 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Blenheim Palace Woodstock Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PP;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Blenheim Park:geo:-1.3622664,51.8463865 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260904T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T235959 DTSTAMP:20260531T145903Z CREATED:20260515T212051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T145903Z UID:10006015-1788480000-1788739199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:BunkFest 2026 DESCRIPTION:Wallingford BunkFest\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout BunkFest 2026\n\n\n\nOn the banks of the Thames in South Oxfordshire\, Wallingford BunkFest is a free-access community festival providing a unique\, family-friendly celebration with something for everyone. \n\n\n\nIn 2026\, BunkFest celebrates its 22nd year of life – starting from a small marquee in a pub car park to filling the KineCroft and providing entertainment throughout Wallingford\, on the River Thames and the Bunk Railway line. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBunkFest 2026 lineup\n\n\n\nFriday Headline Act: The Delicate Sound of Pink FloydPink Floyd tribute act The Delicate Sound of Pink Floyd is an acclaimed 11-piece band from Oxfordshire that has quickly built a reputation for exceptional musical precision and striking visual production since forming in 2023. \n\n\n\nInspired by Pink Floyd’s iconic touring line-ups of the 1980s and 1990s\, the show delivers a powerful and immersive live experience\, faithfully recreating the atmosphere and scale of one of rock music’s most influential acts. \n\n\n\nFollowing sold-out performances\, glowing reviews and a London West End debut last year\, the band are now preparing to headline the main stage at BunkFest on Friday 4 September 2026. \n\n\n\nFriday other acts:TBC \n\n\n\nSaturday Headline Act: Dr. FeelgoodDr. Feelgood remain one of the world’s most enduring and electrifying rhythm and blues acts\, more than 50 years after forming on Canvey Island in Essex in the early 1970s. \n\n\n\nRenowned for their raw\, uncompromising live performances\, they achieved major success with the chart-topping album Stupidity and hit singles including Milk and Alcohol\, Roxette\, Down at the Doctors and Going Back Home. \n\n\n\nCurrent line-up features Kevin Morris on drums and Phil Mitchell on bass\, alongside guitarist Gordon Russell and vocalist Robert Kane\, formerly of The Animals\, and continues to tour following Damn Right! and Live in Caen world-class live act. \n\n\n\nSaturday other acts:TBC \n\n\n\nSunday headliner: Blue Water GiantsThe Blue Water Giants bring together seasoned musicians from iconic British acts\, reimagining classic rock with fresh energy while performing the songs that originally defined their careers. \n\n\n\nLed by Josh Phillips of Procol Harum\, the all-British line-up features John ‘Rhino’ Edwards of Status Quo on bass\, Neil Taylor (Tears for Fears\, Robbie Williams) on guitar\, and Mel Gaynor of Simple Minds on drums. \n\n\n\nWith careers spanning collaborations with Jeff Beck\, Dexys Midnight Runners\, The Faces\, Mick Hucknall\, The Pretenders\, Mike Rutherford\, Rod Stewart\, Tina Turner and The Who\, the band delivers authoritative\, high-impact live performances and powerful modern supergroup identity. \n\n\n\nSunday other acts:TBC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets (2025 TBC)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see camping information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenues\n\n\n\nIn addition to the main stage\, BunkFest has a fabulous range of fringe venues you can visit throughout the festival\, which range from musical boats and singing trains to fantastic local pubs and a quirky bookshop. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamping\n\n\n\nBunkFest camping is located at the Wallingford Sports Park\, Hithercroft Road\, Wallingford\, OX10 9RB. This is a 10 to 15-minute walk to the Town Centre / Kinecroft or 5 to 10 minutes on the BunkFest classic bus; this comes at a suggested donation of £1.00 per person. \n\n\n\nSite A:This area is for tents only and very close to facilities. Unfortunately\, no vehicles are allowed in this area\, but vehicles can be parked in the adjacent car parks\, as directed by the campsite volunteers. Wheelbarrows are available to transport camping equipment to your camping area. There is space for a limited number of disabled camping pitches for motorhomes and campervans on this site. This enables close proximity to the Clubhouse\, disabled toilets and BunkFest Bus. \n\n\n\nSite B:Camping for tents\, caravans and motor homes. Close to facilities \n\n\n\nSite C:Camping for tents\, caravans and motor homes\, it is not far from the facilities and is ideal for family groups or groups of friends. Note there will be limited lighting and security fences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamping facilities\n\n\n\nThe camping facilities are equipped with showers\, toilets and a fully licensed bar within the Clubhouse building. \n\n\n\nCaravans and camper vans are welcome but must be booked onto Camp Site B or C. \n\n\n\nThe Campsite Office is manned by lovely volunteers from \n\n\n\n\nThursday 2.00pm to 9.00pm \n\n\n\nFriday 8.00am to 8.00pm\n\n\n\nSaturday 8.00am to 8.00pm\n\n\n\nSunday 9.00am to 6.00pm\n\n\n\nMonday 8.30am to 11.00am – all vehicles to be off site by noon\n\n\n\n\nThe Pavilion Café in the Clubhouse will serve food throughout the festival\, with hot food available at these times: \n\n\n\nBunkFest Breakfast\n\n\n\n\nFriday 8.30am to noon\n\n\n\nSaturday 7.30am to noon\n\n\n\nSunday 7.30am to 6.00pm\n\n\n\nMonday 8.30am to 11.00am\n\n\n\n\nFood will be available throughout the day including the evening (until 9.00pm) \n\n\n\nPlease address any queries regarding the campsite and facilities to camping@bunkfest.co.uk \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamping tickets (2024)\n\n\n\nBuy camping tickets \n\n\n\n\nCamping per person (Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday & Sunday) – Adult – £55.00\, Youth (5-17) – £35.00\, Child (Under 5) – Free\n\n\n\nCamping per person (Friday\, Saturday & Sunday) – Adult – £50.00\, Youth (5-17) – £30.00\, Child (Under 5) – Free\n\n\n\nCamping per person (Saturday & Sunday) – Adult – £45.00\, Youth (5-17) – £29.00\, Child (Under 5) – Free\n\n\n\nCamping per person (Sunday) – Adult – £40.00\, Youth (5-17) – £29.00\, Child (Under 5) – Free\n\n\n\nChildren under 5 must be booked with adult tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting there\n\n\n\nWallingford is located halfway between Oxford and Reading and easily accessible from the M4 and M40 motorways\, train and bus. The Kinecroft\, which is the main festival site\, is located in the heart of the town. \n\n\n\nBy car \n\n\n\nIf you are going to BunkFest by car\, please use the excellent Park & Ride service operated by Thames Travel from the Hithercroft Road Industrial area. It will operate on Friday evening and all day Saturday & Sunday. \n\n\n\nAccess via the A4130 Wallingford Bypass. The roundabout is the first one on the bypass heading south/east or after the level crossing heading north/west. Postcode for SatNav OX10 9RB. \n\n\n\nParking is in the Hithercroft Industrial Estate area. Please follow the Bunkfest signs on the bypass and look out for our Park and Ride signs and where you should meet our volunteer parking team. \n\n\n\nBy train \n\n\n\nGWR run services from Oxford\, Reading and London to the nearest local stations of Cholsey and Didcot. The Cholsey & Wallingford Railway will be operating trains from Cholsey Station to Wallingford over the festival weekend\, with Wallingford Station only a 5-minute walk from the Kinecroft main stage. \n\n\n\nIt is possible to purchase a ‘Wallingford Rover’ ticket from local stations (Reading\, Oxford\, etc.) that is inclusive of travel on the ‘Bunk Line’. On Saturday\, there will be additional evening trains departing Wallingford at 6.00pm on Saturday & Sunday\, and 8.00pm\, 10.00pm and 11.00pm on Saturday\, so you can leave the car at home and also buy a pint (or two) at the station or on the train. \n\n\n\nDetails of train times and tickets on the Cholsey and Wallingford Railway are on the Cholsey & Wallingford Railway website. \n\n\n\nBy Bus \n\n\n\nOxford to Wallingford – Buses leave from stop H5 in St Aldates\, Oxford and pull up in Market Place\, Wallingford. \n\n\n\nReading to Wallingford – Buses leave from opposite the Reading train station and pull up in Market Place\, Wallingford. \n\n\n\nPlease note on BunkFest Saturday and Sunday\, between 7.00am and 7.00pm\, the town centre will be closed for the Street Fair. Bus stops in the town centre will be relocated to the High Street by the Museum / Library and Kinecroft / MMR building. \n\n\n\nVisit the Thames Travel website for a list of local bus timetables. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/bunkfest/ LOCATION:Kinecroft\, Wallingford\, Kinecroft\, Wallingford\, Oxfordshire\, OX10 0DT CATEGORIES:Concerts,Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/bunkfest-2021-01-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.5997986;-1.1270933 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kinecroft Wallingford Kinecroft Wallingford Oxfordshire OX10 0DT;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Kinecroft:geo:-1.1270933,51.5997986 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T235959 DTSTAMP:20260606T152404Z CREATED:20250910T155422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T152404Z UID:10012819-1788566400-1788652799@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Didcot Railway Centre Steam Days DESCRIPTION:Didcot Railway Centre Steam Days\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Didcot Railway Centre Steam Days\n\n\n\nTravel back in time to the golden age of the Great Western Railway and savour the sights\, sounds and smells of steam as you explore this 21-acre living museum with trains dating from Victorian times to the 1960s. \n\n\n\nSteam trains will operate on at least one of the centre’s two demonstration lines\, allowing you to take unlimited rides. On many days\, the second line will be running too and may feature a pioneering diesel railcar\, a heritage diesel locomotive or a small branchline steam engine. Check the Locomotive Roster to see what will be running on the date of your visit. \n\n\n\n\nStroll around the 1932 Engine Shed housing our unique collection of operational and cosmetically-restored locomotives. Find 5900 Hinderton Hall\, climb onto the footplate and listen to Archie\, the driver\, and Stan\, the fireman\, prepare their loco! Listen out for the sounds of a working engine shed and see if you can hear Stan fetch his supplies from Jonah\, the storeman.\n\n\n\nVisit the carriage and wagon display of restored rolling stock from Victorian times to the 1940s\, including the VIP Saloon reputed to have been used by General Eisenhower during the preparations for D-Day and later used in the GWR Royal Train\, and our restoration workshops\n\n\n\nMarvel at Brunel’s Broad Gauge railway\, locomotives\, coaches and transfer shed and don’t miss a section of his not entirely successful ‘Atmospheric Railway’\n\n\n\nGet hands-on in The Signalling Centre where you can find out how trains have been controlled through the ages.  The Swindon Panel is demonstrated on certain specified dates.\n\n\n\nDescend into a shelter built to keep Didcot’s enginemen safe in WWII and experience an air raid\n\n\n\nImmerse yourself in the huge and varied collection of fascinating\, smaller items in the Museum. \n\n\n\nDiscover some GWR road vehicles in the Road Transport Hangar.\n\n\n\n\nChildren can also make tracks to the outdoor play area or dress up as a station master. You can relax over lunch or enjoy a snack in the refreshment rooms\, and don’t forget to pick up a souvenir in the gift shop. The modern trains running past the centre complete the picture and mean you can experience over 180 years of railway progress in just one day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nAdmission for 2 people with Tea & Cake – £48.00 (£53.00 with Gift Aid) \n\n\n\nAdult Admission – £18.50 (£20.50 with Gift Aid)Senior Admission (65+) – £16.50 (£19.00 with Gift Aid)Child Admission (3 to 15) – £11.00 (£13.00 with Gift Aid)                  Child Under 3 Admission – Free \n\n\n\nFamily of 4 Admission (2 Adults and 2 Children) – £55.00 (£61.00 with Gift Aid)Family of 5 Admission (2 Adults and 3 Children) – £65.00 (£72.00 with Gift Aid)                  Carer Admission – £0.00Visitors may be asked to provide reasonable proof of carer status on the day of arrival. \n\n\n\nAdmission prices are inclusive of all regular attractions including free train rides on running days. \n\n\n\nChild prices apply to children aged 3 to 15 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood to know\n\n\n\n\nDidcot Railway Centre will be open at 10.30am\, with the last entries at 2.30pm.\n\n\n\nYou are welcome to stay until close at 4.00pm.\n\n\n\nPlease have your original e-ticket ready to show the staff. \n\n\n\nPlease also bring your membership card if you’re a member or your carer’s ID if you have booked a carer’s ticket.\n\n\n\nOn arrival at Didcot Parkway Station\, please show your ticket to GWR staff\, who will let you through the barrier. Walk through the subway and straight ahead into the original steam age subway that leads to the centre.\n\n\n\nHead up the stairs to the Railway centre entrance.\n\n\n\nOn arrival\, please show your tickets and collect a Site Guide.\n\n\n\nWe suggest you alight from the train at the centre’s Oxford Road station at the far end of the site and explore the centre. You can walk back through the centre\, return on a later train or change trains and travel back on the Branch Line.\n\n\n\nYou can step across the tracks around the centre\, but do not cross the fences onto the demonstration lines. You can only do this at the Museum — never on other railways.\n\n\n\nPlease do not climb down into\, or jump across\, the inspection pits.\n\n\n\nChildren must be supervised at all times.\n\n\n\nPlease listen to the briefings from staff\, and please do ask questions.\n\n\n\nWell-behaved dogs on leads are very welcome.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/didcot-railway-centre-steam-days-3/2026-09-05/ LOCATION:Didcot Railway Centre\, Didcot Parkway\, Didcot\, Oxfordshire\, OX11 7NJ CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Didcot-Railway-Centre-Steam-Days.webp GEO:51.6110399;-1.2430554 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 7NJ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Didcot Parkway:geo:-1.2430554,51.6110399 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T130000 DTSTAMP:20250906T011223Z CREATED:20220909T202152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T011223Z UID:10011379-1788597000-1788613200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Woodstock Farmers’ Market on 1st Saturdays DESCRIPTION:Woodstock Farmers’ Market\, Oxfordshire\n\n\n\nWoodstock Farmers’ Market\, Oxfordshire\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Woodstock Farmers’ Market\n\n\n\nWoodstock Farmers’ Market offers a wide range of fresh local produce available in this beautiful town. Come along to this popular Oxfordshire market for your fresh\, local\, seasonal produce. \n\n\n\nThe market is held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 8.30am to 1.00pm on Market Square in Woodstock. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/woodstock-farmers-market-on-1st-saturdays/2026-09-05/ LOCATION:Market Place\, Woodstock\, Market Place\, Woodstock\, Oxfordshire\, OX20 1SL CATEGORIES:Farmers Markets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/woodstock-farmers-market-oxfordshire-01-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.8476152;-1.3561789 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Market Place Woodstock Market Place Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1SL;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Market Place:geo:-1.3561789,51.8476152 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T130000 DTSTAMP:20250906T012405Z CREATED:20220909T092732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T012405Z UID:10007941-1788602400-1788613200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market DESCRIPTION:East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market\n\n\n\nThe East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market is a small\, friendly local market with plenty of fresh food\, delicious sweet and savoury takeaways\, dried foods\, and a plant-based café. The market also features stalls non-food stalls selling antiques\, scarves and shawls\, non-plastic household goods\, and makeup\, plus cleaners and detergents. \n\n\n\nThe majority of the producers are from within 30 miles of Oxford. \n\n\n\nThe market began in August 2006 with just six stalls\, and it has since grown into a local institution. Today\, regular stalls include: \n\n\n\n\nMighty Pie Co – artisan traditional hand made meat & vegetarian flat & raised pies made from local ingredients\n\n\n\nCrudges Cheese – a range of cheeses hand made by ethical & sustainable cheese makers known personally to award-winning Crudges\n\n\n\nWillowbrook Farm – free-range chicken\, lamb\, beef\, organic eggs & local honey\n\n\n\nNatural Bread – handcrafted speciality breads\n\n\n\nMrs B’s Antiques – antique jewellery & vintage household goods\n\n\n\nJericho Coffee Traders – premium coffee roasted in Jericho & served from a vivid turquoise tuk-tuk\n\n\n\nJason’s Book Box – second-hand books\n\n\n\nSandy Lane Farm – seasonal\, fresh\, local organic fruit & veg\, lamb & pork\n\n\n\nSESI Food & Detergent Filling Station – refilling empty containers for fairtrade\, organic dried foods; household detergents & hair-care products\n\n\n\n\nThe market also has a cafe which runs each week selling delicious breakfasts\, lunches\, cakes and fair-trade teas and coffee. This is a lovely place to meet up and take a break from shopping. \n\n\n\nThe market is wheelchair accessible both inside and outside. \n\n\n\nThe East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market is a non-profit making organisation (a Society for the Benefit of the Community). It is run by a committee and a group of volunteers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting there\n\n\n\nThe market takes place every Saturday from 10.00am to 1.00pm at East Oxford Primary School. Head down Cowley Road until you reach Tesco – the school borders on the car park directly behind it. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/east-oxford-farmers-community-market/2026-09-05/ LOCATION:East Oxford Primary School\, Union Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX4 1JP CATEGORIES:Farmers Markets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/east-oxford-farmers-and-community-market-1600x900.webp GEO:51.7489315;-1.2354767 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=East Oxford Primary School Union Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1JP;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Union Street:geo:-1.2354767,51.7489315 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T150000 DTSTAMP:20250906T013156Z CREATED:20220909T112439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T013156Z UID:10006572-1788602400-1788620400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Botley Farmers’ Market\, Oxford DESCRIPTION:Botley Farmers’ Market\, Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Botley Farmers’ Market\n\n\n\nBotley Farmers’ Market\, in Botley\, just outside Oxford\, takes place every Saturday from 10.00am to 3.00pm. The market is located in the brand new West Way Square\, and you can pick up all your locally sourced produce and food. \n\n\n\nEditorial update\n\n\n\nWe have unconfirmed reports that the Botley Farmer’s Market is permanently closed. If that’s wrong\, you can suggest an edit via our contact page. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/botley-farmers-market-oxford/2026-09-05/ LOCATION:West Way Square\, Botley Oxford\, West Way Square\, Botley\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire CATEGORIES:Farmers Markets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/botley-farmers-market-oxford-01-1600x900-1.webp GEO:51.7512417;-1.2977342 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=West Way Square Botley Oxford West Way Square Botley Oxford Oxfordshire;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=West Way Square\, Botley:geo:-1.2977342,51.7512417 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T123000 DTSTAMP:20260729T003437Z CREATED:20260610T141835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T003437Z UID:10012927-1788606000-1788611400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Museum of Oxford Walks: The Lost Streets of St Ebbes DESCRIPTION:Museum of Oxford Walks: The Lost Streets of St Ebbes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford Walks: The Lost Streets of St Ebbes\n\n\n\nOnce a thriving residential area for a working-class community in the heart of Oxford\, the so-called ‘slums’ of St Ebbe’s were designated for demolition after the Second World War. Today\, it is hard to imagine that these buildings and this community ever existed. \n\n\n\nThis 90-minute circular walking tour will bring the lost buildings\, streets and people of St Ebbe’s to life. On the walk\, you will discover the fragments that still remain of a district which once housed thousands\, along with the stories of the people who lived\, loved\, drank\, ate\, worked and shopped there. \n\n\n\nGuided by Maurice East\, local Oxford resident and historian\, you will see the lost streets\, alleyways\, yards and homes come alive amidst the present-day monoliths of the Westgate shopping centre and Speedwell House. \n\n\n\nJoin a tour of the Lost Streets of St Ebbe’s to discover why this community grew\, how it thrived\, and why it was so brutally destroyed. \n\n\n\nAs part of the tour\, you will see: The Wharf House Pub\, one of the last remaining buildings from the historic residential district\, Speedwell Street and the plans to modernise Oxford by clearing a ‘slum’\, three surviving 17th century cottages – and more historic locations that will be brought to life on this walk. \n\n\n\nAccessibility and further information: \n\n\n\nMeeting point: Museum of Oxford shop (located inside the Oxford Town Hall). Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of the walk and check in at the Museum Shop with our friendly front of house team.  \n\n\n\nThe walk lasts 1.5 hours. \n\n\n\nThe itinerary includes cobbled streets\, uneven surfaces and narrow pavements. Please email museum@oxford.gov.uk if you would like to discuss any access requirements ahead of booking a walk.  \n\n\n\nPlease note that this walk is recommended for ages 16+.   \n\n\n\nTickets cost £15 and are available to purchase online or at the Museum shop.  \n\n\n\nYour ticket also gives you access to the MOX galleries on the day of the walk\, at any time during opening hours. \n\n\n\nEvent tickets are non-refundable if you choose to cancel your booking.  \n\n\n\nA refund will only be issued if the event is cancelled or if there is a significant change to the advertised programme. \n\n\n\nMeet Your Tour Guide: Maurice East \n\n\n\nMaurice East is a local historian who was born and raised in Oxford. He interprets the social history of the city through the lens of growing up as a ‘townie’ and shines a spotlight on stories far off the usual tourist trail. His main area of research is the history of car making at Cowley and how the arrival of industry\, cars and blue collar workers changed Oxford forever in the early twentieth century. \n\n\n\nAccess at the Museum \n\n\n\nThe Museum is accessible for wheelchair users\, buggies and baby carriers. There is step-free\, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum\, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift and lift to the basement level. Accessible toilets are available in the Museum (close to Museum Makers) and in the Town Hall on the ground floor\, before entering the Museum. \n\n\n\nPlease contact the Museum team if you’d like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements. Further access information can be found on our website: https://museumofoxford.org/plan-your-visit/access \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\n£15.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 25 July and Saturday 05 September 2026 at 11.00am \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 30 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/museum-of-oxford-walks-the-lost-streets-of-st-ebbes/2026-09-05/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Museum-of-Oxford-Walks-The-Lost-Shops-of-Oxford.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T130000 DTSTAMP:20260501T095905Z CREATED:20250803T001217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T095905Z UID:10012440-1788606000-1788613200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Out of the Deep DESCRIPTION:Out of the Deep\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Out of the Deep\n\n\n\nEvery Saturday\, families can drop in to the Museum of the History of Science for Out of the Deep\, a hands-on session exploring the fascinating world of marine reptiles. \n\n\n\nBetween 11.00am and 1.00pm\, visitors of all ages can handle real specimens and learn more about creatures that once lived beneath the waves. \n\n\n\nThe event is free and requires no booking. Please note there are no sessions on 04 April (Easter weekend) or 26 December. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFree event \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nEvery Saturday at 11.00am\, except 27 December 2026 \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\nSuitable for all ages. \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nFree event. No booking required. \n\n\n\nAccessibility information: \n\n\n\n\nWheelchair accessible? – Yes\n\n\n\nHearing loops? – No\n\n\n\nSeating? – Yes\n\n\n\nRefreshments? – No\n\n\n\nFlashing lights? – No\n\n\n\nLoud noises? – No URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/out-of-the-deep/2026-09-05/ LOCATION:Oxford University Museum of Natural History\, Parks Road\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire CATEGORIES:Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Out-of-the-Deep.webp GEO:51.7586144;-1.2567354 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford University Museum of Natural History Parks Road Oxford Oxfordshire;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Parks Road:geo:-1.2567354,51.7586144 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T183000 DTSTAMP:20250906T013800Z CREATED:20230630T204621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T013800Z UID:10011416-1788633000-1788633000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Saturday Night Comedy at The Glee Club\, Oxford DESCRIPTION:Saturday Night Comedy at The Glee Club\, Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Saturday Night Comedy at The Glee Club\, Oxford\n\n\n\nTreat yourself to a Saturday night of award-winning comedy at The Glee Club in Oxford with four superb stand-up comedians that will keep you laughing until Monday. \n\n\n\nLineup:Visit the Glee Club Oxford website for the Saturday Night Comedy lineup. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nPrices:Full price – £19.00 + booking feeStudent price – £12.00 + booking fee (dated ID required) \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a booking fee of £2.00 \n\n\n\nMinimum age: 18+This event is for over 18s only. No refunds will be issued for under 18s. All under 25s may require government-issued photo ID to gain entry. \n\n\n\nDoors open:6.30pm \n\n\n\nLast entry:7.15pm \n\n\n\nSeating: Unallocated seatingIf booked wheelchair accessible seating please email access@glee.co.uk with your requirements. \n\n\n\nVisit the event website for more information URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/saturday-night-comedy-at-the-glee-club-oxford/2026-09-05/ LOCATION:The Glee Club\, Oxford\, The Bullingdon\, 162 Cowley Road\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX4 1UE CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/the-glee-club-oxford-02-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.7473372;-1.2359662 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Glee Club Oxford The Bullingdon 162 Cowley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1UE;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Bullingdon\, 162 Cowley Road:geo:-1.2359662,51.7473372 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T193000 DTSTAMP:20260521T194209Z CREATED:20260521T191715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T194209Z UID:10012578-1788636600-1788636600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Michael Spicer - Hope All's Well DESCRIPTION:Michael Spicer – Hope All’s Well\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Michael Spicer – Hope All’s Well \n\n\n\nMichael Spicer\, the online sensation who brought you the award-winning viral hit The Room Next Door\, brings another hilarious and brilliantly entertaining satirical stage show packed with sketches\, short films and stories about why we’re witnessing such a gigantic political and global sh*tshow\, featuring characters from his BBC Radio 4 show No Room as well as some old friends too. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the trailer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n★★★★  \n\n\n\nThe Guardian \n\n\n\n\n\n★★★★  \n\n\n\nDaily Mail \n\n\n\n\n\n“Huge comedy talent.”  \n\n\n\nRadio Times \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\n£13.00 to £28.00   \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 05 September 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 50 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n16+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance: \n\n\n\nThis show contains strong language. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oxford Playhouse\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse and its Burton Taylor Studio present and produce several live performances and feature a rich array of British and international dramas\, family entertainment\, contemporary dance and music\, student and amateur shows\, comedy\, lectures and poetry. \n\n\n\nThe Playhouse not only produces and tours its own theatrical productions\, but it also fosters creativity through its Artists in Residence program and the Playhouse Plays Out series\, which brings unique events to various locations across the county. \n\n\n\nThe theatre’s Participation Team engages over 15\,000 individuals annually\, offering an extensive range of activities\, including post-show discussions\, workshops\, work experience opportunities\, holiday programs\, a youth theatre\, and a company for young performers. \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse stands dedicated to its mission of being a Playhouse for all\, striving to ignite inspiration and bring about transformative experiences through its commitment to creativity on its stages\, within its community and online. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about Oxford Playhouse\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/michael-spicer-hope-alls-well/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Variety ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Michael-Spicer.webp GEO:51.7550368;-1.2605435 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford Playhouse Beaumont Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2LW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Beaumont Street:geo:-1.2605435,51.7550368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T213000 DTSTAMP:20260508T060424Z CREATED:20260504T122958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T060424Z UID:10012477-1788636600-1788643800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Enter THE CASTLE with Jon Ronson - Mystery\, Crime & Unmoored Men DESCRIPTION:Enter THE CASTLE with Jon Ronson – Mystery\, Crime & Unmoored Men\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Enter THE CASTLE with Jon Ronson – Mystery\, Crime & Unmoored Men \n\n\n\nAfter three decades investigating the strange edges of human behaviour – from public shamings\, psychopaths\, to modern moral panics – Jon Ronson’s latest true story turns unexpectedly close to home. \n\n\n\nWhen his son is lured to a mysterious castle deep in the forests of New England\, Jon finds himself on a darkly comic\, perilous quest to uncover what was really happening inside its walls.  \n\n\n\nThe Castle\, Jon’s first book in 11 years\, is his most personal\, revealing and gripping journey yet—a twisting tale of unmoored men\, lost purpose and the absurd\, frightening ways it can all go wrong. Does a world of disinhibition\, where seemingly anything goes\, lie ahead of us? \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Enter THE CASTLE with Jon Ronson – Mystery\, Crime & Unmoored Men\n\n\n\nIn this brand new live show\, Jon brings the book’s extraordinary stories to life on stage with astonishing footage and online clips\, including jaw-dropping material that has long since vanished from the internet. \n\n\n\nYou’ll also get a first look at what’s coming in the next season of Things Fell Apart\, and of course\, the chance to put your questions directly to Jon. Funny\, unsettling\, and unforgettable. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £36.74 to £103.43 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 05 September 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 50 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n14+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout New Theatre Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nThere 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nOn 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. \n\n\n\nThere 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. \n\n\n\nThere 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. \n\n\n\nSee important information about Getting there and Access here \n\n\n\nSee other shows at this venue URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/enter-the-castle-with-jon-ronson-mystery-crime-unmoored-men/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Variety ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Enter-THE-CASTLE-with-Jon-Ronson-Mystery-Crime-Unmoored-Men.webp GEO:51.7539238;-1.2606005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=New Theatre Oxford 24-26 George Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2AG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=24-26 George Street:geo:-1.2606005,51.7539238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T235959 DTSTAMP:20260606T152404Z CREATED:20250910T155422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T152404Z UID:10012827-1788652800-1788739199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Didcot Railway Centre Steam Days DESCRIPTION:Didcot Railway Centre Steam Days\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Didcot Railway Centre Steam Days\n\n\n\nTravel back in time to the golden age of the Great Western Railway and savour the sights\, sounds and smells of steam as you explore this 21-acre living museum with trains dating from Victorian times to the 1960s. \n\n\n\nSteam trains will operate on at least one of the centre’s two demonstration lines\, allowing you to take unlimited rides. On many days\, the second line will be running too and may feature a pioneering diesel railcar\, a heritage diesel locomotive or a small branchline steam engine. Check the Locomotive Roster to see what will be running on the date of your visit. \n\n\n\n\nStroll around the 1932 Engine Shed housing our unique collection of operational and cosmetically-restored locomotives. Find 5900 Hinderton Hall\, climb onto the footplate and listen to Archie\, the driver\, and Stan\, the fireman\, prepare their loco! Listen out for the sounds of a working engine shed and see if you can hear Stan fetch his supplies from Jonah\, the storeman.\n\n\n\nVisit the carriage and wagon display of restored rolling stock from Victorian times to the 1940s\, including the VIP Saloon reputed to have been used by General Eisenhower during the preparations for D-Day and later used in the GWR Royal Train\, and our restoration workshops\n\n\n\nMarvel at Brunel’s Broad Gauge railway\, locomotives\, coaches and transfer shed and don’t miss a section of his not entirely successful ‘Atmospheric Railway’\n\n\n\nGet hands-on in The Signalling Centre where you can find out how trains have been controlled through the ages.  The Swindon Panel is demonstrated on certain specified dates.\n\n\n\nDescend into a shelter built to keep Didcot’s enginemen safe in WWII and experience an air raid\n\n\n\nImmerse yourself in the huge and varied collection of fascinating\, smaller items in the Museum. \n\n\n\nDiscover some GWR road vehicles in the Road Transport Hangar.\n\n\n\n\nChildren can also make tracks to the outdoor play area or dress up as a station master. You can relax over lunch or enjoy a snack in the refreshment rooms\, and don’t forget to pick up a souvenir in the gift shop. The modern trains running past the centre complete the picture and mean you can experience over 180 years of railway progress in just one day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nAdmission for 2 people with Tea & Cake – £48.00 (£53.00 with Gift Aid) \n\n\n\nAdult Admission – £18.50 (£20.50 with Gift Aid)Senior Admission (65+) – £16.50 (£19.00 with Gift Aid)Child Admission (3 to 15) – £11.00 (£13.00 with Gift Aid)                  Child Under 3 Admission – Free \n\n\n\nFamily of 4 Admission (2 Adults and 2 Children) – £55.00 (£61.00 with Gift Aid)Family of 5 Admission (2 Adults and 3 Children) – £65.00 (£72.00 with Gift Aid)                  Carer Admission – £0.00Visitors may be asked to provide reasonable proof of carer status on the day of arrival. \n\n\n\nAdmission prices are inclusive of all regular attractions including free train rides on running days. \n\n\n\nChild prices apply to children aged 3 to 15 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood to know\n\n\n\n\nDidcot Railway Centre will be open at 10.30am\, with the last entries at 2.30pm.\n\n\n\nYou are welcome to stay until close at 4.00pm.\n\n\n\nPlease have your original e-ticket ready to show the staff. \n\n\n\nPlease also bring your membership card if you’re a member or your carer’s ID if you have booked a carer’s ticket.\n\n\n\nOn arrival at Didcot Parkway Station\, please show your ticket to GWR staff\, who will let you through the barrier. Walk through the subway and straight ahead into the original steam age subway that leads to the centre.\n\n\n\nHead up the stairs to the Railway centre entrance.\n\n\n\nOn arrival\, please show your tickets and collect a Site Guide.\n\n\n\nWe suggest you alight from the train at the centre’s Oxford Road station at the far end of the site and explore the centre. You can walk back through the centre\, return on a later train or change trains and travel back on the Branch Line.\n\n\n\nYou can step across the tracks around the centre\, but do not cross the fences onto the demonstration lines. You can only do this at the Museum — never on other railways.\n\n\n\nPlease do not climb down into\, or jump across\, the inspection pits.\n\n\n\nChildren must be supervised at all times.\n\n\n\nPlease listen to the briefings from staff\, and please do ask questions.\n\n\n\nWell-behaved dogs on leads are very welcome.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/didcot-railway-centre-steam-days-3/2026-09-06/ LOCATION:Didcot Railway Centre\, Didcot Parkway\, Didcot\, Oxfordshire\, OX11 7NJ CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Didcot-Railway-Centre-Steam-Days.webp GEO:51.6110399;-1.2430554 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 7NJ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Didcot Parkway:geo:-1.2430554,51.6110399 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T120000 DTSTAMP:20250906T012139Z CREATED:20220909T134508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T012139Z UID:10008987-1788688800-1788696000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Wolvercote Community Market DESCRIPTION:Wolvercote Community Market\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Wolvercote Community Market\n\n\n\nEstablished in 2002\, Wolvercote Community Market is the longest running Farmers’ Market in Oxford\, and one of three in the North Oxford area. The market aims to provide the community with locally-produced great tasting food. \n\n\n\nThe Sunday market serves the community and visitors by providing fresh\, affordable and ethically sourced food as well as a place to meet\, eat and socialise with friends and neighbours. It also provides a free marketplace for local producers and crafts people. \n\n\n\nRegular stallholders bring fresh fruit and veg\, locally reared meat\, sustainably sourced fish\, artisan bread\, cheese and milk. Other traders produce fantastic cakes\, jams\, chutneys\, pasta\, chocolates and even plants and soaps. \n\n\n\nThe market has an amazing range of freshly made dishes from diverse food regions – Japanese\, Middle-Eastern\, Asian\, and the Mediterranean. There’s also a cafe that serves coffee\, tea\, cakes\, and a ‘Full Wolvercote’ breakfast. \n\n\n\nThe market is open every Sunday from 10.00am to noon at The White Hart Community Pub in Godstow Road\, Lower Wolvercote. \n\n\n\nThere is a Repair Café and bike clinic on the 2nd Sunday of each monthBring along your broken small electrical item\, and a trained volunteer will try to fix it for you and save it from the landfill. They also have volunteer mechanics to provide tune-ups and repairs\, and to offer advice to get your cycles rolling smoothly. \n\n\n\nIf you’re arriving by bicycle\, there are plenty of bike racks and a regular bike. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/wolvercote-community-market/2026-09-06/ LOCATION:The White Hart Wolvercote\, 126 Godstow Road\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX2 8PQ CATEGORIES:Farmers Markets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/wolvercote-sunday-market-1600x900.webp GEO:51.7837991;-1.2931625 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The White Hart Wolvercote 126 Godstow Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 8PQ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=126 Godstow Road:geo:-1.2931625,51.7837991 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T140000 DTSTAMP:20240116T170731Z CREATED:20220909T120824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T170731Z UID:10007440-1788688800-1788703200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:South Oxford Farmers and Community Market DESCRIPTION:South Oxford Farmers and Community Market\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the South Oxford Farmers and Community Market\n\n\n\nThe South Oxford Farmers and Community Market is a weekly market selling local\, seasonal food and non-food goods. \n\n\n\n‘Local’ means produced within a 30-mile radius of Oxford and ‘produced’ means containing a significant quantity of local ingredients and labour although locality rules do not necessarily apply to ethical enterprises such as Fairtrade or similar organisations. \n\n\n\nThe market also supports the resale of locally-sourced second-hand products such as books and clothing. \n\n\n\nThe market is held every Sunday from 10.00am to noon in the courtyard of the South Oxford Community Centre on Lake Street. \n\n\n\nWeekly/regular vendors include: \n\n\n\n\nNatural Bread Company\n\n\n\nClays Organic Vegetables\n\n\n\nBrill Organic Vegetables\n\n\n\nEadles of Beckley\n\n\n\nSofacoma Wholefoods\n\n\n\nCelia’s Bakery\n\n\n\nFAI Eggs\n\n\n\nRaffaele Pepe\n\n\n\nJericho Coffee Traders\n\n\n\n\nThe South Oxford Farmers and Community Market is an initiative of the Low Carbon South Oxford (LCSO) Community Action Group\, and it is run by a small group of dedicated volunteers – all residents of South Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/south-oxford-farmers-and-community-market/2026-09-06/ LOCATION:South Oxford Community Centre\, Lake Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 4RP CATEGORIES:Farmers Markets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/south-oxford-farmers-and-community-market-1600x900.webp GEO:51.7393714;-1.2556906 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=South Oxford Community Centre Lake Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4RP;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Lake Street:geo:-1.2556906,51.7393714 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T140000 DTSTAMP:20250906T004943Z CREATED:20220909T140106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T004943Z UID:10007177-1788688800-1788703200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Summertown Farmers Market DESCRIPTION:Summertown Farmers Market\, Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Summertown Farmers Market\n\n\n\nSummertown Farmers Market is a community market that aims to bring new generation farmers market to the high street. \n\n\n\nThe market hosts a wide range of fresh local and organic producers and street food vendors and a few non-food treats traders. \n\n\n\nThe market is one of two in the North Oxford area\, and it runs outside Summertown’s shopping parade. It is not operated for profit\, but rather it is operated to serve the community of Oxford. \n\n\n\nThe market is open every Sunday from 10.00am to 2.00pm. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/summertown-farmers-market/2026-09-06/ LOCATION:Summertown Shopping Parade\, Banbury Road\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX2 7DY CATEGORIES:Farmers Markets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/summertown-farmers-market-oxford-1920x1080.webp GEO:51.7778921;-1.2652376 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Summertown Shopping Parade Banbury Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7DY;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Banbury Road:geo:-1.2652376,51.7778921 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T160000 DTSTAMP:20260728T114652Z CREATED:20260606T132311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T114652Z UID:10012793-1788692400-1788710400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Rare Plant Fair at Adwell House DESCRIPTION:Rare Plant Fair at Adwell House\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Rare Plant Fair at Adwell House\n\n\n\nSet on gently sloping ground below the Chiltern Hills\, Adwell House & Gardens is a historic private estate shaped over generations. Its name is thought to derive from the Saxon “Eadda’s Well”\, a reference to the natural springs that still feed the gardens today. \n\n\n\nVisitors are first greeted by a sweeping herbaceous border running alongside the drive\, before moving through a sequence of formal and informal garden spaces. The walled garden is a highlight\, combining structured herbaceous planting with roses and a notable collection of salvias. \n\n\n\nMature trees frame expansive lawns\, while a water garden — fed by natural springs — remains one of the estate’s defining features. The Parish Church sits within the grounds\, adding to the sense of a landscape shaped by centuries of use. \n\n\n\nThis year’s Rare Plant Fair brings together specialist growers and nurseries\, offering visitors the chance to buy unusual and collectable plants directly from experts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights & Plant Focus\n\n\n\nA celebration of specialist horticulture\, with a strong emphasis on unusual perennials and seasonal planting inspiration. The estate’s own planting style — particularly its renowned salvia collection — provides a fitting backdrop for the fair. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood & Drink\n\n\n\nA curated selection of street food and refreshments will be available throughout the day: \n\n\n\n\nPizza from The Wheatsheaf Kitchen\n\n\n\nIndian cuisine by Naan and Sizzle\n\n\n\nGourmet hot dogs by Jane Varney Catering\n\n\n\nCoffee from Emily’s Coffee\n\n\n\nBar service from The Tipsy Rover\n\n\n\nIce cream from Gino’s Ice Cream\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupporting a Good Cause\n\n\n\nAll proceeds from the fair will be donated to Perennial\, which supports people working in horticulture and their families during times of need. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy your tickets on arrival at the gate – no need to prebook! \n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\n\nBuy your tickets on arrival at the gate – no need to prebook!\n\n\n\nTickets cost £8 per adult and includes the Fair and Gardens.\n\n\n\nChildren under 16 enter for free.\n\n\n\nThere is ample parking is available in adjacent fields\, with signage directing arrivals. Blue badge parking is provided on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\n\n\nA one-way traffic system operates through Adwell village to ease congestion.\n\n\n\nThe majority of formal garden areas are accessible to wheelchairs and mobility scooters\, though some gravel paths and steeper sections remain.\n\n\n\nWell-controlled dogs on short leads are allowed in the Gardens and Fair. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/rare-plant-fair-at-adwell-house/ LOCATION:Adwell House & Estate\, Adwell\, Thame\, Oxfordshire\, OX9 7DQ CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/adwell-house-sundial-01-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.746997;-0.974188 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Adwell House & Estate Adwell Thame Oxfordshire OX9 7DQ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Adwell:geo:-0.974188,51.746997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260907T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T235959 DTSTAMP:20251128T143709Z CREATED:20251128T143403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T143709Z UID:10004290-1788739200-1788911999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:St Giles’ Fair 2026 DESCRIPTION:St Giles’ Fair at Oxford City Centre\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout St Giles’ Fair 2026\n\n\n\nSt Giles’ Fair 2026 will take place on Monday 07 and Tuesday 08 September\, from 11.00am to 11.00pm on both days. \n\n\n\nSt Giles’ Fair is one of the greatest and most prestigious in the country. The fair dates back to 1625 when it was a parish festival to celebrate the feast of the patron saint\, St Giles\, and is held on the Monday and Tuesday following the first Sunday after St Giles’ Day (01 September). \n\n\n\nIn the 18th century\, it was a toy fair\, and then in the early 19th century\, it was a general children’s fair. The funfair grew during mid and late Victorian times when improved means of transport meant that large numbers of people could be brought into the city to attend the festivities. It was also when the forerunners of today’s rides were first developed following advances in mechanical engineering. \n\n\n\nNow run by Oxford City Council\, the St Giles’ fair is probably the largest of its kind in Europe taking up all of St Giles’ even Magdalen Street by Elliston and Cavell’s right up to and beyond the War Memorial\, at the meeting of the Woodstock and Banbury roads. \n\n\n\nThe street is closed to traffic on the two days in September for this traditional fair. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVideo montage\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\n\n\n\nWhen is the St Giles’ Fair in 2026?In 2025\, the St Giles’ Fair will take place on Monday 07 and Tuesday 08 September\, from 11.00am to 11.00pm on both days. The fair normally takes place on the first Monday and Tuesday after the first Sunday after St Giles’ Day (01 September). \n\n\n\nHow much does the St Giles fair cost?Attending the fair is free\, but the rides and amusements have their own individual costs. There will also be a plethora of street food\, snacks and treats on sale. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nClick to expand URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/st-giles-fair/ LOCATION:St Giles’\, Oxford\, St Giles’\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 3JP CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/st-giles-fair-oxford-01-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.7564781;-1.2596692 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St Giles’ Oxford St Giles’ Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3JP;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=St Giles’:geo:-1.2596692,51.7564781 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T133000 DTSTAMP:20250906T001935Z CREATED:20250504T203659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T001935Z UID:10011274-1788856200-1788874200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Thame Local Produce Market DESCRIPTION:Thame Local Produce Market\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Thame Local Produce Market\n\n\n\nThame’s monthly local produce markets at the Upper High Street Car Park runs on the second Tuesday of each month with local farmers and producers selling all they have grown or made. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/thame-local-produce-market-3/2026-09-08/ LOCATION:Thame Town Centre\, Thame\, Oxfordshire\, OX9 3DP CATEGORIES:Farmers Markets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/thame-farmers-market-01-1600x900-1.webp GEO:51.7484915;-0.9819692 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T144500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T154500 DTSTAMP:20260326T093719Z CREATED:20260326T093407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T093719Z UID:10012324-1788878700-1788882300@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Gardens In Bloom: Tours of Trinity College DESCRIPTION:Gardens In Bloom: Tours of Trinity College\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Gardens In Bloom: Tours of Trinity College\n\n\n\nAn informal walk around Trinity’s famous gardens\, focusing on recent developments which have updated the historic gardens and adopted more sustainable practices. \n\n\n\nHead Gardener Kate Burtonwood and her team will share the restoration of the lawns and impactful 120m border\, while touring around the college’s open spaces and private gardens. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nStandard – £10.00 \n\n\n\nTickets including optional cream tea – £18.50 \n\n\n\nA fee of £1.50 per transaction applies to bookings for this event across all channels – website\, phone and in-person bookings at the Box Office. The fee is waived for Oxford Playhouse members. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 28 April\, Tuesday 07 July\, Tuesday 08 September and Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 2.45pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour\, without an interval \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nAdd an optional cream tea snack with home-baked scones in the café! Please check times carefully when booking\, as the cream tea will take place at 2.00pm\, before the advertised tour start time. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/gardens-in-bloom-tours-of-trinity-college/2026-09-08/ LOCATION:Trinity College Gardens\, Oxford\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3BH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Gardens-In-Bloom-Tours-of-Trinity-College.webp GEO:51.7543894;-1.2567075 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Trinity College Gardens Oxford Broad Street Oxford OX1 3BH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Broad Street:geo:-1.2567075,51.7543894 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T190000 DTSTAMP:20260526T163723Z CREATED:20260526T125939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T163723Z UID:10012647-1788894000-1788894000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Holy Holy: The Final Tour DESCRIPTION:Holy Holy: The Final Tour \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Holy Holy: The Final Tour \n\n\n\nHoly Holy are the authentic sound of David Bowie starring drummer Woody Woodmansey from Bowie’s legendary backing band Spiders From Mars\, and Bowie’s long-time friend Tony Visconti. \n\n\n\nPerforming Bowie compositions from 1970 through to his final album Blackstar\, Woodmansey and Visconti are joined on stage by Heaven 17’s Glenn Gregory (lead vocals)\, Paul Cuddeford and James Stevenson (guitars)\, Visconti’s daughter Jessica Lee Morgan (12-string guitar and sax) and Janette Mason (piano/keys). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\n£48.85 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 08 September 2026 at 7.00pm \n\n\n\nCurfew: \n\n\n\n11.00pm \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n\nOver 8s only.\n\n\n\nUnder 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18.\n\n\n\nUnder 25s require ID to purchase alcohol.\n\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nO2 Academy \n\n\n\nSecurity – bag policy: \n\n\n\nLarge 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. \n\n\n\nTicket limits: \n\n\n\nPlease note that there is a ticket limit of 12 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout O2 Academy Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nSince 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. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/holy-holy-the-final-tour/ LOCATION:O2 Academy Oxford\, 190 Cowley Road\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX4 1UE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Holy-Holy-The-Final-Tour.webp GEO:51.7468634;-1.2345014 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=O2 Academy Oxford 190 Cowley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1UE United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=190 Cowley Road:geo:-1.2345014,51.7468634 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T193000 DTSTAMP:20260508T060526Z CREATED:20260504T130403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T060526Z UID:10011695-1788895800-1788895800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:My Royal Life: An Audience with Lucy Worsley DESCRIPTION:My Royal Life: An Audience with Lucy Worsley\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout My Royal Life: An Audience with Lucy Worsley\n\n\n\nStep into a glittering royal world with Lucy Worsley\, beloved historian and bestselling author\, who spent twenty years working as Chief Curator in some of Britain’s most marvellous palaces. \n\n\n\nLucy wants to take you behind the scenes and into the history of the royal residences she came to know so well\, from Hampton Court’s Haunted Gallery\, to the gilded apartments of Kensington Palace. Along the way\, we’ll meet some of Britain’s best-known queens and kings\, and find out what Lucy really thinks of them. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n My Royal Life: An Audience with Lucy Worsley\n\n\n\nWith her trademark warmth and scholarly sparkle\, this evening will lift the lid on royal life over the centuries\, introducing you to its pageantry and – sometimes – its pain. Prepare to be entertained\, enlightened\, and thoroughly charmed as Lucy reveals the secrets\, stories\, and splendours of Britain’s royal past. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £46.54 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 08 September 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\nThis show has an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n14+ \n\n\n\nUnder 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nEach paid ticket includes a copy of the book ‘Queens & Kings: An Unusually Personal History’. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout New Theatre Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nThere 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nOn 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. \n\n\n\nThere 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. \n\n\n\nThere 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. \n\n\n\nSee important information about Getting there and Access here \n\n\n\nSee other shows at this venue URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/my-royal-life-an-audience-with-lucy-worsley/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/MyRoyalLifeAnAudienceWithLucyWorsley_Prod_1920x1080.webp GEO:51.7539238;-1.2606005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=New Theatre Oxford 24-26 George Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2AG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=24-26 George Street:geo:-1.2606005,51.7539238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T220000 DTSTAMP:20260714T121413Z CREATED:20260714T121226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T121413Z UID:10013025-1788897600-1788904800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Sustainable Fashion Show at Blenheim Palace DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Fashion Show\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Sustainable Fashion Show at Blenheim Palace\n\n\n\nBlenheim Palace is proud to host the Sustainable Fashion Show by Cherwell Collective on Tuesday 29 September. \n\n\n\nNow in its third year\, the show forms part of Sustainable Fashion Week 2026 and continues to champion ethical\, circular fashion practices. \n\n\n\nMade to celebrate the innovation of emerging and local designers\, the show removes barriers to entry and supports participants with production\, models\, and coordination\, creating a rare opportunity for sustainable talent to present their work on a world-class stage. \n\n\n\nSet against the iconic backdrop of the Orangery\, guests can expect a dynamic runway featuring over 10 designers and more than 70 unique looks. Each collection embraces sustainability through the use of rescued\, upcycled and pre-loved materials. Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of style and sustainability. \n\n\n\nA pre-show VIP reception will include professional photography\, complimentary drinks and canapés\, networking with designers\, local dignitaries\, and distinguished guests\, and live music. VIP and general admission tickets are available now. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nGeneral Admission – £26.25Student – £16.00  \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 29 September 2026 at 8.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nThe Orangery \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nNo dogs allowed URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/the-sustainable-fashion-show-at-blenheim-palace/ LOCATION:Blenheim Palace\, Woodstock\, Blenheim Park\, Woodstock\, Oxfordshire\, OX20 1PP CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Sustainable-Fashion-Show-at-Blenheim-Palace.webp GEO:51.8463865;-1.3622664 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Blenheim Palace Woodstock Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PP;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Blenheim Park:geo:-1.3622664,51.8463865 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR