Local news: Woodstock
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The Feathers unveils limited-edition festive menus and New Year’s Eve celebration
The Feathers in Woodstock unveils its festive menus and a lively New Year’s Eve celebration, offering seasonal dishes, champagne, live music and a Michelin Key setting perfect for a cosy and luxurious countryside Christmas.
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New pottery painting studio opens at Yarnton Home & Garden
Yarnton Home & Garden has launched the Potting Shed Studio, a new pottery painting experience. Visitors can personalise mugs, vases, and festive items, creating unique keepsakes while enjoying a fun, creative day out for all ages.
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Michael Bublé joins star-studded lineup for debut Blenheim Palace Festival 2026
Michael Bublé has been confirmed as the latest headliner for the inaugural Blenheim Palace Festival in 2026. He joins a high-profile lineup including Katy Perry, Neil Young, Teddy Swims and Pete Tong Ibiza Classics for a spectacular series of open-air concerts at the Oxfordshire UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Blenheim Estate Homes unveil most energy-efficient development yet at Hill Rise
Blenheim Estate Homes has announced the launch Hill Rise, a new low-carbon community in Woodstock featuring up to 180 energy-efficient homes with solar power, heat pumps and EV charging. Designed around nature, the development includes green spaces, allotments and extensive walking routes.
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Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts to headline Blenheim Palace Festival 2026
Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts will headline Blenheim Palace Festival 2026, joined by Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton. They join a high-profile lineup including Katy Perry, Teddy Swims, and Pete Tong for the festival’s debut year.
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The Feathers and Hotel Chocolat bring chocolate-themed haven to Woodstock this Christmas
The Feathers in Woodstock has teamed up with Hotel Chocolat for a festive transformation, offering velvetised hot chocolates, chocolate cocktails, seasonal desserts and cacao-inspired décor.
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New exhibition by local students at SOFO Museum marks 80 years since end of second world war
SOFO Museum presents Letters from Liberation, a moving exhibition of artwork by Abingdon & Witney College students. Marking 80 years since the liberation of Bergen-Belsen, the display offers a powerful young perspective on memory, survival, and Holocaust remembrance.
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Blenheim Palace Festival announces Katy Perry, Teddy Swims and Pete Tong for 2026 debut
Blenheim Palace Festival has revealed the first headliners for its 2026 debut, including Katy Perry, Teddy Swims and Pete Tong. The new five-day event promises world-class music, culture and VIP experiences set against the iconic backdrop of Blenheim Palace.
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Oxfordshire sculptor Will Budgett wins international award at Florence Biennale
Oxfordshire sculptor Will Budgett has won the “Lorenzo il Magnifico” 4th Prize for Sculpture at the Florence Biennale for his light-inspired work Elan. He will next exhibit locally at The Oxfordshire Museum’s gardens in Woodstock this November.
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DogFest returns to Blenheim Palace for an autumn extravaganza
DogFest returns to Blenheim Palace this October with pumpkins, Halloween fun, acoustic music, and plenty of tail-wagging activities. Oxfordshire’s ultimate autumn festival for families and their dogs promises seasonal magic in the palace grounds.
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The Feathers in Woodstock launches new monthly Supper Club series
The Feathers Hotel in Woodstock launches a new monthly Supper Club at its Michelin Guide–recognised restaurant, titled, ‘Cooked Over Coals.’
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Abingdon resident wins Boodles Best Hat Competition at Salon Privé 2025
Abingdon’s Cheryl Prior has won Salon Privé’s 2025 Best Hat competition with a design by Louise Clare Millinery. Her victory capped off an edition of the luxury event that welcomed a record 28,000 visitors to Blenheim Palace.