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Cotswold Farm Park’s Pumpkin Patch promises spooky trails and seasonal treats this Autumn
Cotswold Farm Park’s Pumpkin Patch returns this October with pumpkin picking, spooky trails, animal encounters and family fun, alongside evening events featuring live music and local food.
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Christ Church celebrates 500 years of music with landmark festival
Christ Church celebrates its 500th anniversary this autumn with a landmark music festival featuring concerts, recitals, and special events. Highlights include Haydn’s The Creation, Walton’s Façade, and performances by world-class ensembles and distinguished Christ Church alumni.
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Oxford Half marathon unveils new route with Mansfield Road start and finish
The Oxford Half marathon will introduce a redesigned route this year, featuring a Mansfield Road start and finish, extended loops in Summertown and Banbury Road, and new logistics aimed at easing congestion for runners, spectators, and Oxford businesses.
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Paddy Summerfield’s first photography retrospective opens at the Bodleian
The Bodleian Libraries will present The Camera Helps, a retrospective of photographer Paddy Summerfield from 11 October to 30 November 2025. The exhibition will highlight published and unseen works, capturing his deeply personal explorations of family, memory, and Oxford life.
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Namaste Village opens its sixth restaurant in Oxford’s historic Castle Quarter
Namaste Village has opened its sixth restaurant in Oxford’s Castle Quarter, serving vegetarian and vegan Indian cuisine alongside cocktails, chai, and lassi. The group also brings its Dosa on the Wall initiative, offering free meals to those in need.
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Leys Pools & Leisure Centre hosts free Splash and Play Weekend for families
Leys Pools & Leisure Centre is launching its first Splash and Play Weekend on 20 to 21 September, with free swimming, soft play, and family activities. The event is open to all, offering a chance to explore the centre’s facilities at no cost.
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Cotswold Farm Park launches new cabins with autumn booking offer
Cotswold Farm Park Holidays has unveiled two new cabins, Ash and Oak, offering a cosy countryside escape in the Cotswolds. Bookings made by 30 September enjoy a 25 per cent autumn discount, with unlimited Farm Park entry and seasonal activities included.
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Waterperry Opera Festival celebrates record-breaking season ahead of 2026 launch
Waterperry Opera Festival welcomed a record 7,700 audience members in 2025, with Don Giovanni and Semele setting new milestones. With over half of visitors new to Waterperry, the Festival looks ahead to announcing its 2026 programme this autumn.
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Flight Club to bring fire engine tour and prizes to Oxford this October
Flight Club’s 10th anniversary fire engine tour will stop in Oxford on 21 October, with giveaways in Westgate and a charity darts tournament in the evening. The event will support 21 charities, including Oxford’s Yellow Submarine.
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Oxford musician among nominees in Youth Music Awards 2025
Oxford musician Rebecca Tunley has been nominated for the Inspirational Music Leader award at the 2025 Youth Music Awards, recognising her dedication to supporting learning-disabled young people and grassroots music projects.
