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City Sightseeing Oxford and Black Oxford Untold Stories marks Black History Month
City Sightseeing Oxford celebrates Black History Month with guided tours led by historian Pamela Roberts, exploring the stories of black scholars who shaped Oxford’s history. Tours take place on 10 and 18 October, departing from Broad Street.
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Everything you need to know about the Oxford Half 2025
The Oxford Half Marathon returns on 12 October 2025 with a brand-new route, 13,000 runners, and live entertainment along the course. From road closures to race timings, here’s your complete guide to Oxford’s biggest running event of the year.
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Milton Park’s Signal Yard serves up its next course with three new Oxfordshire eateries
Milton Park’s Signal Yard adds three popular Oxfordshire independents — 1885 Burgers, Chor Muang Thai, and Planted Plates — to its 2026 lineup, bringing local flavours, green spaces, and community dining experiences to the county’s highly anticipated new destination hub.
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Millets Farm named among the UK’s best pumpkin patches for 2025
Millets Farm Centre has been named one of the UK’s best pumpkin patches for 2025, ranking joint second in a national survey. The Oxfordshire favourite scored highly for affordability, popularity, and social media buzz as pumpkin picking season begins.
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Ninebarrow to perform at Stowe School this November
Award-winning Dorset folk duo Ninebarrow bring their spellbinding harmonies to Stowe School, Buckinghamshire, this November. Known for songs rooted in the landscape and lore of the British Isles, Jon Whitley and Jay LaBouchardiere promise an evening of lyrical storytelling and musical warmth.
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Shan Shui Bicester Village unveils new brand and elevated dining experience
Shan Shui Bicester Village unveils a glamorous brand refresh, new menu, and lifestyle range inspired by vintage Shanghai. Expect bold flavours, elegant cocktails, and artisanal retail products — a celebration of Asian heritage reimagined for today’s discerning diners.
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Celebrate Halloween with Flight Club’s Spooky Brunch Special
Celebrate Halloween at Flight Club Oxford’s Spooky Brunch Weekender, with bottomless pizza, prosecco, cocktails, and Social Darts. Running 31 October to 02 November, it’s the perfect mix of food, fun, and frightful festivities.
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Ultramarine: Paul Drayton’s debut novel brings medieval music and alchemy to life
Paul Drayton, acclaimed pianist and composer, turns novelist with Ultramarine, a tale of ambition, alchemy and music in medieval England. To be released 28 October 2025, the book follows Oswin, a chorister whose gift leads him into a world of wonder, danger and startling revelations.
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Works by Hester Finch and Deborah K Lerner on show at DEPOT Oxford 2025
Hannah Payne Art showcased paintings by Hester Finch and Deborah K Lerner at DEPOT Oxford 2025. The exhibition highlighted two distinct yet complementary practices exploring form, identity, and the expressive possibilities of paint.
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The Ivy Oxford Brasserie launches sweet twist on its iconic Shepherd’s Pie
This October, The Ivy Oxford Brasserie has unveiled a playful twist on its most iconic dish with the launch of the Shepherd’s Pie Dessert — a sweet reimagining of the restaurant’s beloved classic, complete with chocolate, carrot cake and candied rosemary.
