Summer News
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99 days to go until Supertri Blenheim Palace 2026 triathlon
Supertri Blenheim Palace returns on 06 to 07 June 2026, bringing 7,000 athletes and elite Pro Series racing to the UK’s largest triathlon at the iconic UNESCO-listed Oxfordshire venue.
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Jessie J revealed as fourth and final Party in the Paddock headliner
Jessie J will headline Party in the Paddock at Newbury Racecourse on 15 August, completing the 2026 summer music raceday line up.
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Henley Festival unveils spectacular 2026 line up for five summer nights
Henley Festival has revealed its 2026 line-up, with Boy George & Culture Club, Sugababes, Lulu and Alex James’ Britpop Classical headlining five black-tie summer nights on the iconic Floating Stage from 8 to 12 July.
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Headline chefs revealed for Blenheim Palace Food Festival 2026
Blenheim Palace Food Festival has revealed an impressive chef line-up for 2026, featuring Raymond Blanc OBE, Sabrina Ghayour and Matt Tebbutt. The Summer Bank Holiday event promises world-class cuisine, entertainment and family-friendly fun.
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Blenheim Palace Food Festival returns for Summer Bank Holiday 2026
The Blenheim Palace Food Festival returns for the Summer Bank Holiday weekend in May 2026, featuring global street food, artisan stalls, live entertainment and Raymond Blanc headlining the Festival Kitchen in a three-day celebration for all the family.
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Waterperry Opera announces 2026 mainstage productions and creative teams
Waterperry Opera Festival’s 2026 season will feature new English-language productions of Puccini’s La Bohème and Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love, led by acclaimed creative teams and rising opera stars. Full programme details will be announced in January.
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Waterperry Opera Festival unveils La Bohème and The Elixir of Love for 2026
Waterperry Opera Festival will headline La Bohème and The Elixir of Love at its 2026 festival. Performed in English and led by acclaimed creative teams, the productions continue the festival’s mission to deliver imaginative, accessible opera in Waterperry’s iconic gardens.
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O2 Academy Oxford to host Summer in Nashville’s Country Roadshow
Oxford welcomes a taste of Nashville this December as the Country Roadshow arrives at the O2 Academy. Expect tribute acts, line dancing, competitions, and more – with the first 100 guests receiving a free cowboy hat.
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O2 Academy Oxford to host Summer in Nashville’s Country Roadshow
Oxford welcomes a taste of Nashville this December as the Country Roadshow arrives at the O2 Academy. Expect tribute acts, line dancing, competitions, and more – with the first 100 guests receiving a free cowboy hat.
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The Plough Shiplake to host summer Hestia Festival fundraiser for local community
The third annual Hestia Festival takes place on Saturday 30 August at The Plough Shiplake in Henley-on-Thames. Set in the award-winning Hestia Garden, this free community event offers live music, family activities, games, and fundraising in a welcoming summer atmosphere.
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Graven Hill launches summer 2025 offers with exclusive homebuyer incentives
Graven Hill, one of the UK’s most innovative housing developments, has unveiled its Summer 2025 offers, featuring exclusive incentives such as savings up to £30,000, stamp duty and legal fees paid, mortgage contributions, and part exchange options.
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Luke Jerram’s Helios sculpture comes to Basildon Park near Reading this summer
This August, Basildon Park in Berkshire welcomes Helios, a stunning solar-inspired sculpture by acclaimed artist Luke Jerram. Presented by the National Trust, this immersive art installation invites visitors to walk beneath a radiant model of the sun, scaled 1:200 million and enhanced with a captivating soundscape.
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Oxford Bus Company launches ‘Bus Together’ reduced group ticket for summer holiday travel
Oxford Bus Company has relaunched its Bus Together summer promotion, offering cheaper travel across Oxfordshire for families and friends. Groups of up to five can travel all day for just £15 using the mobile app and promo code SUMMERHOLS15.
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Oxford Explorer’s Passport Trail: A fun adventure for kids in Oxford this summer
Families visiting Oxford this summer can take part in City Sightseeing Oxford hop-on, hop-off bus tour’s new Explorer’s Passport Trail, a fun, interactive way for children aged 2 to 8 to explore iconic city landmarks.
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Templars Square Shopping Centre announces free summer events for families
Templars Square Shopping Centre has launched a vibrant summer programme packed with free, family-friendly events and community-focused initiatives. Highlights include a visit from Bluey, a returning classic car display, and the Templeton’s Road Trip Trail for children.
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A curious and curiouser six-course journey at Six by Nico this summer
Six by Nico is inviting guests on a fantastical six-course culinary adventure with its new Mad Hatters tasting menu – inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – that blends nostalgia, creativity, and fine dining with playful dishes like edible timepieces and “Drink Me” elixirs.