Westgate Oxford News
Browse news and stories about Westgate Oxford – a major retail and leisure destination in Oxford city centre, featuring a mix of shops, restaurants, entertainment venues, and rooftop dining spaces.
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David Clulow opens new flagship eyewear store at Westgate Oxford
Eyewear retailer David Clulow has opened a redesigned flagship store at Westgate Oxford, featuring luxury eyewear brands, advanced eye testing facilities and an experience-led optical retail concept.
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Westgate Oxford to bring Jabberwocky to life for Alice’s Day festivities
Westgate Oxford will celebrate Alice’s Day on Saturday 04 July with live performances of Jabberwocky, roaming characters, and themed installations in partnership with The Story Museum.
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Global fashion brand Bershka to open first Oxfordshire store at Westgate Oxford
Global fashion brand Bershka is set to open its first Oxfordshire store at Westgate Oxford later this year, taking over a prominent Upper Ground floor unit formerly occupied by River Island.
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Westgate Oxford kicks off 2026 World Cup celebrations with family-friendly football events and screenings
Westgate Oxford is celebrating the 2026 World Cup with free family activities, football challenges, crafting clubs, prize giveaways and live match screenings across its venues.
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Westgate Oxford appoints Clare Martin as new Centre Director
Westgate Oxford has appointed Clare Martin as its new Centre Director. Having been part of the centre’s leadership team since 2018, she now takes on the role with a focus on retail, dining, leisure and strengthening community partnerships across Oxford.
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Westgate Oxford launches free Shaun the Sheep trail for families this May
Westgate Oxford is bringing Shaun the Sheep to the city this May with a free augmented reality trail, creative workshops and family activities during half term.
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LEGO store with immersive retail experience opened at Westgate Oxford
The LEGO Group has opened a new store in Oxford’s Westgate shopping centre, featuring immersive retail experiences, interactive play areas and exclusive LEGO sets.
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Eye health specialist David Clulow to open new store at Westgate Oxford this spring
Eye health specialist David Clulow is set to open a new store at Westgate Oxford this spring, bringing an enhanced eye care and retail experience featuring advanced testing facilities, designer eyewear and smart lens technology.
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Westgate Oxford launches rooftop rewards weekend with dining offers
Westgate Oxford launches its summer season with rooftop dining deals, live music and exclusive offers across a three-day PLUS+ Rewards Weekend this May.
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Shaun the Sheep AR trail to bring family fun to Westgate Oxford this May
Shaun the Sheep arrives at Westgate Oxford this May with a free augmented reality trail, interactive challenges and half-term activities designed to offer families an engaging and creative day out.
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Westgate Oxford to host free book giveaway ahead of World Book Night
Westgate Oxford will host a free book giveaway with Oxford Westgate Library ahead of World Book Night, offering titles for all ages alongside family activities to promote reading, community engagement and awareness of local library services.
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Westgate Oxford hosts young talent for Made in Oxfordshire competition
Westgate Oxford has just honoured this year’s winners of its industry-led challenge, ‘Made in Oxfordshire’, which sees three local schools invited to compete in a ‘Dragons’ Den’-style pitch.
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Westgate Oxford launches free Easter family events with character visits
Westgate Oxford is offering free Easter meet-and-greets, craft sessions and themed family trails with popular children’s characters this holiday season.
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EV chargepoint operator RAW Charging and Landsec launch £24.5m EV charging rollout
RAW Charging and Landsec are launching a £24.5 million electric vehicle charging network across 28 retail and leisure destinations, including Bluewater, where the UK’s largest destination charging hub will open.
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Westgate Oxford unveils free half-term family event programme
Westgate Oxford is hosting a week of free half-term fun, including an Alice in Wonderland trail, craft sessions, story times and interactive play on Leiden Square for families to enjoy.
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Horse racing icon Rachael Blackmore to meet fans at Westgate Oxford
Racing legend Rachael Blackmore will visit Westgate Oxford this Saturday, meeting fans and showcasing what’s new for Ladies Day at The Cheltenham Festival 2026 as part of a nationwide roadshow celebrating inclusivity in sport.