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    Discover... Christmas Markets

    Discover... Christmas Markets

    Get your calendar ready, because this festive season is jam-packed with Christmas Markets. Little, large and everything in between, we're sure you'll find something to spend your chocolate money on in your local area. From festive crafts to foodie delights, there's enough to keep you busy leading up to the big day in Oxford and beyond. Victorian Christmas Market From November 19th-21st, expect yuletide stalls fully stocked and decked out in traditional style and all traders w
    Christmas At Blenheim

    Christmas At Blenheim

    Oxfordshire's own palace is bringing you a cornucopia of family activities, merging traditional and modern visuals and storytelling. From light shows to markets, clue solving and eating, there's something for everyone this Christmas at Blenheim Palace. Illuminated Light Trail You and the family can see the grounds of Blenheim like never before with gorgeous illuminations, colourful scenery and dazzling displays. The Story Of The Nutcracker Discover the story of The Nutcracker
    What's New In December

    What's New In December

    It's not just winter wonderlands, turkeys and paper hats this Christmas. There's a whole host of new and exciting adventures to be had in and around Oxford - plus big news for 2022 and beyond! A New Train Station? The big big news this month is the amazing Oxford Station announcement. The £69m project has been submitted to Oxford City Council. Fingers crossed, Network Rail's plan includes a fifth platform on the western side of the station and a full length canopy. We need th
    Oxford Christmas Lights is Back!

    Oxford Christmas Lights is Back!

    Oxford's hugely popular Light Festival returns this year with a strong community focus. The big lights, street celebration, extravagant performances and immersive art make a return, but with more pockets of community projects for you to enjoy. OXFORD LIGHTS FESTIVAL IS A FREE EVENT - ON NOVEMBER 19-21. The Festival will kick off off with the Christmas Lights switch-on on in the City Centre on November 19th. The main event: Large-scale illumination sure to amaze City Centre r
    The Museum Of Oxford Reopens

    The Museum Of Oxford Reopens

    The Museum of Oxford reopened this month to a stunning new space which has tripled in size. After a £2.8 million makeover over two years, the Museum is once again open to everyone who wants to learn about the history of Oxford and its people. Displays, artefacts and modern technologies do a great job of showcasing Oxford through the ages. Visitors will love the more immersive experience, with those fondly remembering the Oxford Story interactive ride. The Museum is set to enj
    Happy Birthday, Oxford Castle!

    Happy Birthday, Oxford Castle!

    It's time to dust off our party hats because the infamous Oxford Castle is turning 950 this month! So many years... can you imagine the memories it has? All those years acting as a castle, a prison, a place to stay... if walls could talk. To celebrate such a big milestone, the Oxford Preservation Trust and the Oxford Castle Committee (and more) will be holding a free event! To commemorate this anniversary there will be a son et lumière show where there will be a stunning proj
    Bonfire Night In Oxfordshire

    Bonfire Night In Oxfordshire

    Bonfire Night is back with a bang! After a two year hiatus, the quirky British tradition of Guy Fawkes Night is alive and well, bringing communities together all over the county. So, whether it’s a big pile of fire or a snazzy fireworks display, take a look at what’s happening nearby. Oxford Roundtable Fireworks - South Park Perhaps the most popular of Oxford’s fireworks events are the festivities at South Park. There will be whole festive village complete with fun fair and f
    New + Reopening This October

    New + Reopening This October

    Welcome to the first monthly round up from us on what’s new in and around Oxford. This month there’s lots of new openings and re-openings as we head in to the festive season. So, grab your pumpkin spice latte, pull up your thermal socks and have a read of where to go and what to do in Oxford this October: OLE + STEEN REOPENS We couldn’t believe how much love there was on social media this week about Ole + Steen re-opening for the first time since 2020. We’ve sure been missing
    13 Things To Do At Halloween

    13 Things To Do At Halloween

    It’s that time of year again where we get the chance to dress up and celebrate all things terrifying - and a great excuse to down pumpkin spice lattes! That’s right, Halloween is ready for you and we’ve collected 13 spooky activities for ghouls great and small. The Ashmolean Museum The Ashmolean are offering an alternative to the traditional jump scares this year by teaching you how to draw horror characters of Manga. The Oxford Castle + Prison Already famed for being one of
    Who's ready for Brunch?

    Who's ready for Brunch?

    There's a strong argument to be made for brunch being better than dinner. It's breakfast but fancier, fuller, later and there's booze involved. Plus you get to put a poached egg on anything you want. Seriously, what's not to love? To help you celebrate National Brunch Weekend, we've put together a quick go-to list of lush atmospheric brunches in Oxford. The Ivy Oxford Brasserie The Vaults & Garden All Bar One Gee's Handle Bar Cafe & Kitchen Oxford Brunch Bar #discoveroxford
    Welcome to Oxford!

    Welcome to Oxford!

    It's here! We're live!! We're super excited to finally launch our website! And what better time to do it than on International Tourism Day? Discover Oxford is a fresh and engaging new digital magazine with curated directory and a special focus on the cooler, trendier, more modern side of Oxford. Like many Oxfordians, I'm not from here but I've now lived in Oxford long enough to be a local - or a sort of local? Either way, this is where I live and I love exploring as if I've j

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