Local news: Woodstock
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Salon Privé introduces second Best of Show award as Concours enters a new era
Salon Privé will introduce a second Best of Show trophy for the first time in its 21-year history when the prestigious concours returns to Blenheim Palace this September, alongside the competition’s first-ever electric entrant and new classes celebrating modern collector cars.
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Unique Ferrari 365 GTC/4 will make Blenheim Palace debut at Salon Privé 2026
A rare Ferrari 365 GTC/4, one of only three examples originally finished in Verde Blenheim, will make its first appearance at Blenheim Palace during Salon Privé 2026 – joining a world-class line-up of collector cars at Oxfordshire’s prestigious automotive event this September.
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Salon Privé expands Concours line-up with new supercars and hypercars classes for 2026
Salon Privé has announced the addition of dedicated supercars and hypercars Concours Classes as the prestigious event returns to the grounds of Blenheim Palace this September. The move reflects the rising status of modern performance icons within collector car culture.
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Six rare Lotus Essex Esprit Turbos to unite at Blenheim Palace for landmark Salon Privé display
Six Lotus Essex Esprit Turbos will be reunited at Blenheim Palace during Salon Privé 2026, forming what is believed to be the largest-ever gathering of the rare 1980s model.
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Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum to host first-ever flower show this July
Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock will host its first-ever flower show this July, combining floral art, military history and remembrance through installations inspired by its collections and new Lee Miller exhibition.
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Legendary 1935 Duesenberg SJ Gurney Nutting Speedster to make rare UK appearance at Salon Privé 2026
A one-off 1935 Duesenberg SJ Gurney Nutting Speedster once commissioned by Indian royalty will make its first public appearance at Salon Privé 2026 at Blenheim Palace, marking one of the most significant classic car showcases in the UK this year.
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Blenheim Palace to host third annual Sustainable Fashion Show for Sustainable Fashion Week 2026
Cherwell Collective will return to Blenheim Palace this September for the third annual Sustainable Fashion Show, celebrating sustainable fashion, emerging designers and circular creativity.
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Salon Privé to return to Blenheim Palace in 2026 with expanded five-day luxury automotive showcase
Salon Privé will return to Blenheim Palace in September with its most ambitious edition yet, featuring an expanded five-day programme of classic cars, supercars, luxury brands and lifestyle experiences.
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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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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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Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum to showcase county’s military story in 50 objects
A new exhibition at Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum will explore the county’s military heritage through 50 objects, from Roman Britain and Waterloo to D-Day and the Second World War.
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The Killingworth Castle secures 37th place in Top 50 Gastropubs in the UK for 2026
The Killingworth Castle has been named among the UK’s Top 50 Gastropubs for 2026, climbing 42 places to number 37. The accolade adds to a growing list of awards for the historic Oxfordshire pub under new head chef Rob Mason.