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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Westgate Oxford launches mental health initiative in partnership with Mind
Westgate Oxford has launched a new mental health initiative with charity Mind, featuring installations around the shopping centre designed to encourage visitors to pause, reflect, and find support, marking World Mental Health Day and a year-long awareness campaign.
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Sephora to open Oxford Westgate store this November
Sephora UK is opening its 12th UK store at Oxford Westgate on 07 November 2025. The launch will feature exclusive brands, in-store beauty services, and Beauty Bonus Card giveaways, making Oxford a new hub for beauty lovers.
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Charity fun day at Westgate marks World Heart Day with family activities and fundraising
Oxford’s Westgate Shopping Centre will host a family fun day on 28 September 2025 for World Heart Day, raising funds for the British Heart Foundation with live music, CPR training, competitions, and prizes from local businesses.
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Shoryu Oxford
Shoryu Oxford brings authentic Hakata tonkotsu ramen to the Westgate Centre – with family-friendly menus, walk-in seating, and delivery options.
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Oxford burger lovers invited to The Beefy Boys’ soft launch with 20% discount
The Beefy Boys are set to open their fifth UK restaurant at Westgate Oxford this October and are inviting local diners to be among the very first through the doors — with a 20% discount to celebrate the launch.
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‘ART and PLAY’ brings bold creativity and joyful interaction to the heart of Westgate Oxford
Whether you’re pausing mid-shop or exploring with little ones, Westgate Oxford’s new installation ART and PLAY — tucked into the open-air space of Leiden Square — doesn’t whisper for your attention. It shouts, joyfully, in bold colours and sweeping shapes.
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Complimentary Oxford shuttle bus service supports British Transplant Games
Oxford Bus Company is offering a free shuttle service to support participants in the British Transplant Games, an Olympic-style event for organ transplant recipients held in Oxford. Running between key venues and Park & Ride sites, the service helps ensure easy and sustainable access.
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Westgate Oxford unveils interactive 3D installation ‘ART and PLAY’ on Leiden Square
Westgate Oxford has unveiled a dynamic new interactive 3D installation on Leiden Square named ‘ART and PLAY’, which aims to transform the traditional shopping experience into an interactive world of imagination.
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Westgate Oxford reveals summer 2025 meet and greet schedule for children’s characters
Westgate Oxford is offering free summer fun for families with a series of character meet and greets featuring Bluey, Paddington™, Gabby’s Dollhouse, and the first-ever appearance of baby pig Evie.
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Beauty giant Sephora set to open at Westgate Oxford in late autumn
The announcement forms part of the brand’s nationwide expansion this year, following the launch of its Liverpool ONE store in May and upcoming sites in Sheffield, Manchester, and Cardiff.
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Famed burger brand The Beefy Boys set to launch Oxford Westgate location
The Beefy Boys, renowned for their award-winning burgers and American-style barbecue, are opening their fifth UK restaurant this September at Westgate Oxford.
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The new Starbucks® store in Westgate Oxford is now open
The new Starbucks® store in Westgate Oxford is now open, and customers are invited to enjoy the new Chocolatey Wafflecone Coffee Frappuccino® blended beverage and Strawberry Wafflecone Crème Frappuccino®.
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New Starbucks® store is set to open in Westgate Oxford
A new Starbucks® store, operated by The Magic Bean Company, is set to open in Westgate Oxford on Friday, 11 August.
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UPDATED: Paperchase at Westgate centre in Oxford is closing
The Paperchase stores at Westgate Shopping Centre in Oxford and Bell Street in Henley-on-Thames could be at risk of closure after their parent company fell into administration.
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An insider’s guide to the best places for alfresco dining in Oxford city centre
If you happen to be wandering through the city’s streets when the sun is out, and you fancy somewhere to escape the hustle, soak up the sun, and have a bite to eat – all at the same time.
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Westgate Centre car park to close at times of congestion
The Westgate Centre car park will be closed when it approaches full capacity to reduce congestion in Oxford city centre in the run-up to Christmas.