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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LEGO Group to open first Oxford store at Westgate Oxford next spring
The LEGO Group is opening its first Oxford store at Westgate Oxford next spring, offering immersive play experiences, exclusive sets and hands-on fun for fans of all ages. Recruitment for Brick Specialists begins in the new year.
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Last tickets remaining for free festive character visits at Westgate Oxford
Westgate Oxford has limited free tickets left for its festive character meet and greets, including The Grinch and The Snowman™ & The Snowdog. December also brings choir performances, late-night shopping, gift-wrapping, dining experiences and fun festive activities across the centre.
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Festive family fun comes to Westgate Oxford this December
Westgate Oxford is hosting free festive character meet-and-greets, live choirs, and a Wonderland-themed trail this December. Families can meet favourites like Pingu and The Grinch, enjoy Christmas shopping, and explore seasonal menus and rooftop igloos.
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Flight Club Oxford launches Winter Paradise terrace for the festive season
Flight Club Oxford opens its Winter Paradise terrace on 12 November, alongside a festive cocktail and snack menu. December also brings the Festive Brunch Social, featuring prosecco, bottomless pizza paddles, Christmas tunes and an hour of Social Darts.
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Westgate Oxford to champion accessibility for Purple Tuesday 2025
Westgate Oxford will mark Purple Tuesday on 04 November with a day dedicated to accessibility awareness, charity partnerships, and visitor feedback – reaffirming its commitment to inclusivity with quiet hours, stoma-friendly facilities, and new initiatives such as the SignLive BSL service.
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Westgate Oxford hosts family fun this half term
Westgate Oxford is bringing family fun this half term with a new Alice in Wonderland-themed trail, Halloween crafts, and the centre’s first-ever dogwalk. Enjoy free, family-friendly activities, creative workshops, and surprises for both kids and pets.
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Westgate Oxford launches Alice in Wonderland trail and family activities
Westgate Oxford is hosting a week of free half-term fun with a new Alice in Wonderland trail, Halloween crafts, and the centre’s first-ever ‘dogwalk’ for pets and owners.
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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.