Openings & Closings
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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.
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The Gym Group has opened second 24/7 training space in Oxford
Costing more than £1 million to create, the new gym located next to Aldi and Homebase has opened just in time for those looking to set personal fitness goals for the new year.
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215 Kitchen & Drinks in Oxford is closing in the New Year
215 Kitchen & Drinks in Oxford’s Summertown is closing its doors in the new year following the departure of the restaurant’s chef, Paul Welburn.
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Prospect Pubs & Bars to open fifth site, The Joiners Arms in Bloxham
The new owners are currently undertaking a major refurbishment and extension program on the property, sympathetically restoring it back to its former glory whilst adding to the dining and outdoor areas.
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Oxford’s Kiss Bar is set to reopen this November
Kiss Bar is set to reopen on Friday, 26 November, to be precise. It had announced earlier in the year that it was temporarily closing due to COVID-19.
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Historic Lamb & Flag pub in Oxford is saved from permanent closure
The 408-year-old pub is being taken over by a local Community Interest Company formed by hundreds of local scientists, entrepreneurs, writers, artists and business owners.
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Majestic Wine in Summertown to return to its former Banbury Road location
The structures on the site – a garage and an office block – were demolished in July 2019 to make way for a £15m mixed-use redevelopment, including a 180-bedroom easyHotel.
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Crêpeaffaire is coming to Summertown. Flipping awesome!
The unique and independent quality food and lifestyle brand, Crêpeaffaire serves freshly baked sweet & savoury crêpes, plus fairtrade organic artisan coffee and ice cream shake.