Retail and Leisure
Discover Retail & Leisure businesses in Oxford and just beyond, from independent shops and high-street brands to shopping destinations, leisure venues, new openings and sector developments.
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Major changes at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons as closure prompts leadership moves
Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons will close for 18 months in January 2026, with executive head chef Luke Selby departing and Raymond Blanc stepping back into a new role as Founder and Lifetime Ambassador.
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Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons announces landmark redevelopment and temporary closure
Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons will close in January 2026 for a landmark redevelopment, reopening in summer 2027 with enhanced accommodation, reimagined gardens, and a renewed dining experience.
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Abingdon resident wins Boodles Best Hat Competition at Salon Privé 2025
Abingdon’s Cheryl Prior has won Salon Privé’s 2025 Best Hat competition with a design by Louise Clare Millinery. Her victory capped off an edition of the luxury event that welcomed a record 28,000 visitors to Blenheim Palace.
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Salon Privé confirms 2026 return after record-breaking anniversary edition
Salon Privé will return to Blenheim Palace from 02 to 06 September 2026, following its largest-ever weekend in 20 years. This year’s edition drew more than 28,000 guests, celebrated global car debuts, and showcased world-class concours winners.
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Salon Privé 2025 Highlights: Celebrating 20 years of style, speed and elegance at Blenheim Palace
Explore the excitement of Salon Privé 2025 at Blenheim Palace with our highlights series. From opening-day supercars and Concours class winners to the Best in Show and pre- and post-war parades, experience the pinnacle of automotive luxury.
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Salon Privé 2025 Day 5 highlights: Supercar Sunday and Grand Finale
Discover the highlights from Salon Privé Supercar Sunday 2025 at Blenheim Palace – from dazzling displays by 22 car clubs and a vibrant SCC supercar parade, to concours winners judged by Richard Hammond, this thrilling finale captured passion, heritage, and motoring excellence.
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Salon Privé 2025 Day 4 highlights: Concours de Vente and Club Trophy winners parade
Salon Privé 2025 dazzled with the Concours de Vente and Club Trophy winners parades, where rare classics, supercars and hypercars took centre stage. The highlight was the 1933 Invicta S Type, crowned overall winner of the prestigious Club Trophy.
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Salon Privé 2025 Day 4 highlights: Celebrating Car Clubs
Supercar Saturday at Salon Privé 2025 brought together over 1,000 cars from the UK’s leading clubs, record-breaking gatherings, and the Concours de Vente parade. A celebration of camaraderie, heritage and performance on Blenheim Palace’s spectacular North Lawn.
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Salon Privé 2025 Day 3 Highlights: Supercars at Ladies’ Day
Salon Privé 2025 Day 3 saw supercars take centre stage as the ultimate accessories for Ladies’ Day at Blenheim Palace. Highlights included the Bugatti Veyron Anniversary Display, Apollo Capital Hypercar Collective, and the spectacular Five Zeros Display.
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Salon Privé 2025 Day 3 highlights: Ladies’ Day by Boodles
Salon Privé 2025 Ladies’ Day by Boodles blended style and performance with the Bugatti Veyron Anniversary Display, hypercar showcases, and the glamour of the Best Hat Competition.
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Salon Privé 2025 Day 2 highlights: 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Spezial Roadster wins Best of Show
The pinnacle of Salon Privé 2025’s 20th Anniversary celebration, the coveted Best of Show title was awarded at Blenheim Palace, crowning the most exceptional entry from a world-class Concours line-up of rare and historic motor cars.
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Salon Privé 2025 Day 2 highlights: Concours crowns class winners at Blenheim Palace
Day 2 of Salon Privé 2025 at Blenheim Palace celebrated the 20th Anniversary Concours d’Elégance with the announcement of 12 class winners. From pre-war icons to post-war thoroughbreds and modern masterpieces, the judging revealed a world-class lineup ahead of the coveted Best in Show.
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Mollie’s launches limited-time student deals for September
Mollie’s is helping students and parents this September with discounted stays, free coffee and limited-edition milkshakes at its Oxfordshire location, bringing comfort, affordability and a stylish start to the academic year.
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Salon Privé 2025 Day 1 highlights: Class of 1950s racing Ferraris at the concours
Salon Privé 2025 celebrated its 20th anniversary at Blenheim Palace with a dazzling display of five iconic 1950s Ferraris, from early competition berlinettas to the legendary 250 Testa Rossa. A rare glimpse into Ferrari’s golden racing era.
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Salon Privé 2025 Day 1 highlights: Concours d’Elégance parade
Day One of Salon Privé 2025 at Blenheim Palace featured a spectacular Concours d’Elégance parade. Pre-war icons, post-war classics, and modern masterpieces glided across the lawns, captured against the stunning backdrop of Blenheim Palace.
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Salon Privé 2025 Day 1 highlights: Grand unveilings kick off 20th anniversary at Blenheim Palace
Salon Privé 2025 opened in style with its 20th anniversary celebration, featuring global debuts from RML, Thornley Kelham and Electrogenic, alongside standout showcases from McLaren and Clive Sutton. A spectacular start to the five-day luxury automotive event at Blenheim Palace.