Openings & Closings
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Gusto Italian pulls off ‘Italian Job’ to mark arrival on Oxford’s dining scene
A fleet of classic MINI Coopers took to the streets of Oxford on Friday to deliver the restaurant’s 24-hour proved sourdough pizzas all over the city.
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Gusto Italian sets opening date for its Oxford restaurant
The restaurant, located on the site of the historic Mitre Pub on Oxford’s High Street will open its doors to diners on Thursday, 01 December.
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Gusto Italian to open its new restaurant in Oxford later this year
The new 10,000 sq ft restaurant and bar will open in the historic Mitre Hotel building on Oxford High Street before Christmas, with an expansive downstairs dining room, an upstairs private dining room and a cosy cocktail bar.
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The new David Lloyd Club in Bicester is now open
The new luxury club, located within the new Catalyst Park in South Bicester, officially opened its doors to members on Tuesday, 20 September.
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Popeyes® confirms Oxford opening date
From 17 September, the US icon will bring a taste of New Orleans to Oxford city centre, opening its fifth British site on Queen Street.
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Oxford’s beloved Jam Factory is set to close after 16 years
Despite their best efforts, the team could not reach an agreement with the landlords and will close the doors for the last time on 17 September 2022 with hopes of reopening elsewhere.
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Cornbury Music Festival bids farewell and 2022 festival is last ever
After nearly 20 years, the curtain has come down on the much-loved one-of-a-kind, lovingly crafted open-air party in the beautiful Great Tew Park Estate in the heart of the Cotswolds.
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Carole Bamford’s new pub with rooms The Fox at Oddington to reopen in July
The honey-coloured 16th-century building has been carefully renovated to create six beautiful bedrooms and a large restaurant serving traditional pub dishes made with local produce.
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The Star Inn in Sparsholt to reopen after extensive refurbishment programme
The historic Star Inn in Sparsholt will reopen on Wednesday 15 June after an extensive programme of refurbishment carried out by the team behind Newbury’s Michelin-starred restaurant, The Woodspeen.
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First-ever 500-seater Amphitheatre in Cotswolds to open
The Amphitheatre, situated between Stow-on-the-Wold and Adlestrop, will be home to an exciting new performing arts season from 14 June to 04 September.
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The Bee House flexible workspace in Milton Park official opened
After much anticipation, David Johnston, MP for Wantage and Didcot offically opened the Bee House flexible workspace in Milton Park on World Bee Day (20 May 2022).
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The Levine Building at Trinity College in Oxford has been completed and officially opened
The modern classical building, is a cluster of 4 buildings, each with its own scale, character, and use, and is designed to sit comfortably within the College’s rich built and landscape heritage.
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Gees Restaurant to reopen later this month with new head chef Matt Smith at the helm
The Oxford Collection’s famous Grade ll listed Victorian Glasshouse will reopen during the week commencing 23 May, following a £1 million refurbishment and expansion.
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New exhibition opens to mark centenary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb
In celebration of 100 years since the discovery of the tomb of this young king, the Bodleian Libraries are pleased to announce a special exhibition covering this momentous event in Egypt’s history with fresh eyes.
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Kelmscott Manor to reopen following major refurbishment project
The country home of William Morris, the internationally-renowned craftsman, designer, author, poet, conservationist and socialist, widely regarded as the father of the Arts & Crafts Movement, has been closed since 2019.
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Gees Restaurant & Bar to close temporarily for £1m refurbishment and expansion
The landmark Glasshouse on Oxford’s Banbury Road will close temporarily until May 2022 for a £1 million refurbishment and expansion to become Gees Restaurant, Bar, Gallery & Secret Garden.