Summer News
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Immerse yourself in books at Wolvercote Literary Festival this June
Book lovers, aspiring writers and young storytellers are invited to enjoy a free day of talks, workshops and author events at Wolvercote Literary Festival this June
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Oxfordshire fire crews launch water safety campaign amid hot weather
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to stay safe around rivers, lakes and coastal waters during the hot weather, warning of cold water shock, hidden hazards and dangerous currents.
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Residents urged to check water quality before swimming at Wolvercote Mill Stream this Bank Holiday
Oxford residents planning to swim or paddle at Wolvercote Mill Stream this Bank Holiday are being urged to check water quality alerts first, as the popular north Oxford bathing spot remains officially rated “poor”.
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100 days to go as Big Feastival 2026 expands line up with DJs, dining experiences and family entertainment
The August Bank Holiday festival will feature headline performances from Basement Jaxx, The Streets and Bastille, alongside new additions including DJ Spoony, Seb Fontaine, Tall Paul and Simon Pegg, plus a packed programme of food, comedy and family entertainment.
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One month to go as Forest Live returns to Westonbirt Arboretum for its 25th anniversary
Forest Live returns to Westonbirt Arboretum next month for its 25th anniversary, bringing a week of live music to one of the UK’s most iconic woodland settings, alongside daytime access to its world-renowned tree collections and family trails.
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Vintage Beetles and Campervans to return to Stonor Park in VW Car Rally event
Stonor Park’s popular VW Car Rally is returning on Sunday 31 May, bringing classic Beetles, Campervans and vintage Volkswagens to the Oxfordshire estate for a family-friendly day of live music, street food and automotive nostalgia.
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Cotswolds Distillery launches The Hidden Still bar and new Cotswolds Wild Spritz this May
Cotswolds Distillery has announced the launch of The Hidden Still, a new seasonal cocktail bar experience opening in Stourton this May, alongside the release of a Cotswolds-exclusive aperitivo, Wild Spritz. The new evening venue will run Friday and Saturday nights through the summer.
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Hinksey Outdoor Pool to reopen on 16 May after £200k upgrade
Hinksey Outdoor Pool reopens on 16 May after a £200k investment to improve energy efficiency and enhance the swimming experience.
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Hampton Court Palace Festival prepares to return with star-studded 2026 lineup
Hampton Court Palace Festival will return this June with a major line-up featuring David Gray, OMD, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and more.
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Flight Club Oxford unveils floral summer terraces ahead of seasonal launch
Flight Club Oxford has unveiled its newly transformed Summer Terraces. The high-energy Oxford venue has reimagined its outdoor space as a floral, sun-drenched social setting, combining cocktails, weekend brunch and its signature Social Darts experience for the peak alfresco season.
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Lee Miller: A Woman at War to open at Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum this summer
A new exhibition at Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum explores Lee Miller’s wartime photography, from Oxford to Europe’s front lines, highlighting her role as a pioneering female photojournalist during World War II.
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Oxford Official Walking Tours expands programme for spring and summer
Oxford Official Walking Tours is increasing its summer schedule, offering more city, film and literary tours as visitor numbers rise.
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Newbury Racecourse ticket savings pass £200k ahead of summer music series
Fans have saved more than £200,000 on tickets for Newbury Racecourse’s summer music racedays ahead of the Super Early Bird deadline.
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Heavenly Desserts introduces Japanese-inspired seasonal trio for spring and summer
Heavenly Desserts has unveiled a limited seasonal trio inspired by Japanese flavours, combining honey toast, matcha and mango in a spring menu designed to reflect lighter indulgence and changing consumer preferences.
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Big Feastival adds Mimi Webb, Simon Rogan, Joel Dommett and many more to 2026 lineup
Big Feastival has added Mimi Webb, Simon Rogan, Joel Dommett and many more to its 2026 lineup, joining headline acts for the August bank holiday event in the Cotswolds.
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Zizzi launches new spring-summer menu with 15+ dishes and limited-time 30% offer
Zizzi has launched a spring-summer menu featuring more than 15 new dishes, seasonal ingredients and tropical desserts, alongside a limited-time 30% food offer.