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SUMMARY:With these Hands: Crafting a Shared Humanity
DESCRIPTION:With these Hands is a co-produced gallery trail created by a multicultural team of volunteers who share an interest in the hand-crafted.\n  \nThrough the objects chosen and the stories told\, you are invited to learn more about the way we craft and make in different cultures. Objects and storytelling enabling us to engage in shared experiences\, emotions and ideas. \n  \n\nObjects tell human stories\nThey speak of hardship and dignity\, of celebration\, and resistance \n  \nThe trail has nine stops around the Museum galleries\, with five of the nine stops on the ground floor\, three on the first floor and one on the second floor. We encourage visitors to use the trail map\, starting on the first floor\, moving up to the second floor and then finishing on the ground floor. \nThis trail was created as part of Multaka-Oxford. Our co-curators went on a journey together working closely with the museum collections and teams of experts. They have all thought deeply about the stories their chosen objects inspired.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/with-these-hands-crafting-a-shared-humanity/
LOCATION:Pitt Rivers Museum\, S Parks Rd\, Oxford
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SUMMARY:ROMAN OXFORDSHIRE COINS DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION:6 Dec 2025 – 29 Nov 2026  \nGallery 7 \nAdmission is FREE \n\nCoinage remains one of the best represented and most recognisable elements of Roman material culture. \nThis display will showcase a selection of Roman coins in the Ashmolean collection that were found in Oxfordshire and tell the story of the region from the Roman conquest in 43 CE to the end of Roman Britain\, around 410 CE. \nSome of the coins reflect everyday life through trade\, soldiers’ pay\, or the collection of taxes. Others tell us about Britain’s position in the empire or served as offerings people made to the gods. \nDiscover a group of Iron Age gold staters buried in a flint nodule around the time of the Roman invasion\, known as the Henley Hoard\, and various Roman coins from Claudius I to the end of Roman Britain. These historic finds were discovered in local towns and villages\, such as Cowley\, Dorchester\, Asthall\, Horton\, Shiplake and Childrey\, and add to the evidence for coin use and circulation in Roman Oxfordshire. \n \nMap (detail) accompanying the Roman Oxfordshire coins display in the Money Gallery \n\n  \nRoman coins were an important means of communication. They were carried across the empire in purses\, spreading images and messages central to Roman society: religion\, politics\, the Imperial family\, or the empire’s prosperity. As with modern money\, most Roman coins also had more straightforward messages\, showing exactly who held power. \nThese coins are not always beautiful objects\, but each is a small\, powerful voice connecting us to the people of Roman Oxfordshire and their place in the wider Roman world. \nHeader image: Obverse and reverse detail of silver coin of Carausius © Ashmolean Museum \n\nFound anything locally? \nSince 1997\, the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) has recorded more than 360\,000 Roman coins from England and Wales\, including nearly 15\,000 from Oxfordshire. \nIf you think you may have found a Roman coin\, it’s important to have it properly recorded. Contact your local Finds Liaison Officer at the PAS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSELECTED OBJECTS ON DISPLAY\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSilver coin of Carausius\n\n\n\n\nSilver coin of Roman Emperor Carausius\, found at Shiplake\, with a wolf and the twins Romulus and Remus on the reverse\, 286–293 CE © Ashmolean Museum \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCopper coin of Nero\n\n\n\n\nCopper coin depicting Nero\, found at Dorchester on Thames\, 65 CE © Ashmolean Museum \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHenley Hoard \n \n\n\n\n\nHenley Hoard \n\nHenley Hoard\n\n\n\n\nComplete local Iron Age coin hoard of 32 gold staters buried in a flintstone nodule\, found in Henley-on-Thames\, 55–45 BCE © Ashmolean Museum \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSilver coin of Arcadius\n\n\n\n\nSilver coin of Roman Emperor Arcadius\, found at Horton\, 392–394 CE © Ashmolean Museum \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNext slide\nPrevious slide
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/roman-oxfordshire-coins-display/
LOCATION:Ashmolean Museum\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 2PH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101
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SUMMARY:Song of Myself (Display)
DESCRIPTION:Song of Myself\, 1995\, Tom Phillips RA (1937–2022)\, wire\, 360 x 180 cm.\nCredit: Estate of Tom Phillips CBE RA \nTom Phillips described Song of Myself as “an attempt to list the various identities that go to make a single artistic life”. The work borrows its title from a poem in Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman. Its beginning is based on the confessional Anglo-Saxon poem\, The Seafarer\, which Phillips first came across as an undergraduate at St Catherine’s College\, Oxford. \nWithin the work\, the alert reader will find further references\, direct or cryptic\, to Homer\, Plato\, Dante\, Cervantes\, Shakespeare\, Marvell\, Conrad\, R. L. Stevenson; to the music of Wagner and Robert Schumann; and to the films of Alfred Hitchcock and Orson Welles. The text is littered with echoes of Phillips’s own artistic preoccupations: as a painter\, calligrapher\, user of stencils and maker of books. \nPhillips first made a pencil drawing of the text\, then worked with the fabricator Leo Verryt to realise the work in wire\, as a hanging poem. Other versions of the text exist\, one in a series of paintings called Curriculum Vitae (No XX\, 1992)\, and another in Self Portrait in Silver (2004). Phillips writes: “The unity of the piece in which letters are tortured into cooperation hopes to reflect an overall homogeneity in the spirit of its maker”. \nThe Bodleian Libraries also has the Tom Phillips archive in our collection.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/song-of-myself-display/
LOCATION:Weston Library\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 3BG\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817
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SUMMARY:IN BLOOM
DESCRIPTION:★ ★ ★ ★\n“This rip-roaring history of botanical adventurers disturbs and delights”\nThe Guardian \n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Consistently illuminating”\nThe Observer \n\n\n\n\n“There’s much to savour”\nThe Telegraph \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Bloom exhibition – open until 16 Aug 2026\n\n\n\n\nWhat do we really know about the plants and flowers in our gardens and window boxes? \nBeyond their beauty\, many have hidden histories – tales of exploration\, obsession\, and knowledge. \nThis major new exhibition takes visitors on a journey from Oxford to the farthest corners of the world and back\, uncovering the global stories behind some of Britain’s most beloved blooms – from roses and tulips to camellias and peonies. \nFeaturing over 100 artworks and objects\, including drawings\, paintings\, rare prints\, and ceramics\, In Bloom explores our changing relationship with the natural world. \nFrom the fascinating stories of curiosity and ingenuity of early plant explorers to the networks that shaped global trade\, this exhibition reveals how the pursuit of exotic plants transformed landscapes\, economies\, and cultures\, leaving a legacy that still shapes our world today. \n\nIn Bloom is the first Ashmolean exhibition to consider sustainability from conception to delivery. Find out more \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSELECTED ARTWORKS IN THE EXHIBITION\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibition catalogue \nExplore the story of how plants and flowers shaped our world in the lavishly illustrated exhibition catalogue. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibition audio guide \nEnjoy the show’s highlights with the audio guide narrated by BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Arit Anderson. Choose your ticket and add to your booking. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEXHIBITION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\nTimed tickets are in operation. Visitors are recommended to book tickets in advance to guarantee entry. \nA booking fee of £2 applies on telephone bookings and booking amendments\, to help support the Museum and cover Box Office costs.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/in-bloom-2/
LOCATION:Ashmolean Museum\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 2PH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:SOMA SUROVI JANNAT
DESCRIPTION:CLIMATE CULTURE CARE\n\n\n\n\nFREE EXHIBITION –  opens 28 Mar 2026\nGallery 8 \n\nThis is the fifth in the Ashmolean NOW exhibition series\, where contemporary artists are invited to create new work inspired by the Ashmolean’s historical collections. \n\nThis exhibition showcases the work of Bangladeshi artist Soma Surovi Jannat\, who draws inspiration from the Sundarbans\, the largest mangrove forest in the world\, and the Ashmolean collections to address the climate crisis. \nHer art reflects on environmental issues and the interconnectedness of nature and humanity\, especially in Bangladesh\, where the Sundarbans\, faces threats from climate change. In her paintings and drawings\, capturing urgent global and environmental issues\, Surovi critiques the link between natural disasters and social inequalities. \n \nDetail from Between the Sea and the Sky\, Who Holds the Ground? 30ft-scroll by Soma Surovi Jannat and the exhibition poster image \n\n  \nAs the first Bangladeshi artist-in-residence at the Ashmolean\, this exhibition marks Surovi’s debut solo show in the UK and also the first solo exhibition of a Bangladesh-based artist in a museum in the UK. \nThis exhibition will focus on Surovi’s new works and include Ashmolean objects that inspired some of her imagined landscapes. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBetween the Sea and the Sky\, Who Holds the Ground? (sections)\, 30-ft scroll\, Soma Surovi Jannat\, 2024-25\, archival ink pen on paper\, acrylic colour\, gold & silver leaf \n\nAbout 40 objects will be on display\, including various works on paper\, a 30-foot-long scroll\, and an ephemeral drawing which she will be completing on the gallery’s wall. \n \nWhere every leaf holds a tale (2 of 8 paintings)\, Soma Surovi Jannat\, 2023\, archival ink pen on paper\, acrylic colour\, gold & silver leaf \n\n  \nHeader image details are taken from: ‘Where every leaf holds a tale’\, and ‘Between the Sea and the Sky\, Who Holds the Ground?’ artworks. All header image details and works by the artist are © Soma Surovi Jannat
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/soma-surovi-jannat/
LOCATION:Ashmolean Museum\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 2PH\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261130T170000
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SUMMARY:Oxford Cooking Experience
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin us in Oxford for a hands-on cooking fun where you’ll whip up delicious dishes with new friends!\n\n\n\nOxford Cooking Experience\nGet ready for a hands-on culinary adventure right in the heart of Oxford! Join us in person to explore new recipes\, sharpen your cooking skills\, and have a blast with fellow food lovers. Whether you’re a kitchen newbie or a seasoned chef\, this experience is packed with fun\, flavor\, and plenty of laughs. Don’t miss out on a tasty day filled with great food and good vibes!
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/oxford-cooking-experience/
LOCATION:Oxon
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SUMMARY:COLONIAL VIEWS OF INDIA
DESCRIPTION:FREE EXHIBITION\n\n\n\n\nOpens 11 Apr 2026 \nGallery 29 \nAdmission is FREE \n\nThis is the first exhibtion to focus on photographs and negatives in the Ashmolean\, and as such features previously unseen photographs of India by Colonel Eugene Clutterbuck Impey (1830–1904). \nA member of the East India Company\, Impey arrived in India in 1851 and took part in military actions during the Indian Uprising of 1857. After the British Crown took control in 1858 following the Uprising\, he worked as a political agent until returning to Britain in 1878. \n  \n \nStereoscopic image of a tiger with tripod shadow\, Colonel Eugene Impey\, 1858-1865\, albumen photographic print on paper © Ashmolean Museum \n\n  \nImpey’s photographs reflect British imperial interests\, showcasing portraits of colonial officers and Indians\, as well as staged scenes of daily life\, clothing\, religious sites\, animals\, and landscapes. \nThese images often reinforced stereotypes with the aim to justify colonial efforts. Photography\, which gained popularity after its debut in 1839\, was used to highlight cultural differences. From the mid-1800s British officials documented various social groups in India\, often categorising people by ethnicity. \nThe Impey collection includes 247 glass negatives preserved at the Ashmolean. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSELECTED PHOTOGRAPHS ON DISPLAY\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeated girl\n\n\n\n\n 1858-1865 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nQutub tower\n\n\n\n\n 1858-1865 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaharaja Takhat Singh of Jodphur\n\n\n\n\n1858-1865 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFour Rajputs with jezails and swords\n\n\n\n\n 1858-1865 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSnake charmer\n\n\n\n\n 1858-1865 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSmall temple and rope bridge in hilly landscape\n\n\n\n\n 1858-1865 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNext slide\nPrevious slide
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/colonial-views-of-india/
LOCATION:Ashmolean Museum\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 2PH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270104
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SUMMARY:Wonder of Birds
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by The Book of Birds by Jackie Morris and Robert Macfarlane\, Wonder of Birds celebrates the splendour of the birds around us at the same time as recognising the steep decline in bird populations across our skies in recent decades. \nFollowing the ‘Seven Wonders’ of birds – nest\, egg\, beak\, song\, feather\, flight\, migration – this exhibition pairs the words and art from The Book of Birds with Oxford ornithological research and Bodleian collections to explore the beauty and mystery of these extraordinary creatures. \nHighlights include John Gould’s Birds of Great Britain\, John James Audubon’s Birds of America\, and never-before-displayed glass-plate negatives from naturalist Emma Louisa Turner. \nThe exhibition will also include a sound environment created by sound artist and nature beatboxer Jason Singh\, as well as a collaboration with the artist Daniel & Clara. \nCelebrate the wondrous creativity birds have always inspired in us from small acts of observation to soaring images of flight. \nImage: White-Tailed Eagle\, 2020 © Jackie Morris \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCuratorial acknowledgements\n“Wonder of Birds” with Jackie Morris and Robert Macfarlane\, curated by Antonia Harrison. Based on The Book of Birds by Jackie Morris and Robert Macfarlane. In association with Hamish Hamilton/Penguin Books.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/wonder-of-birds/
LOCATION:Weston Library\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 3BG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260808T153000
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SUMMARY:Diffuser Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and creative workshop where you create your own car freshener! Elevate your senses one scent at a time 🙂 \n\n\n\n\nWelcome to Making your own Reed Diffuser workshop! Join for a fun and interactive event at Bicester Candles & Crafts. Learn how to create your own custom scent using high-quality essential oils and materials. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process\, sharing tips and tricks along the way. This is a great opportunity to unleash your creativity and make a unique diffuser that suits your taste. Don’t miss out on this exciting workshop – sign up now! \nDuring the course you will first choose your diffuser vessel. We will then go on a journey of creating your favrouite scent before blending it with a vegan base. \nAt the end of the course you will have a a reed diffuser and 150ml of your own scent to take home with you. \nYou can enjoy one of our freshly brewed bean to cup coffees while browsing our shop. As a particpant of this workshop you will also receive 10% of any purchases in-store. \nThe overall experience should last about 1hr.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/diffuser-making-workshop-5/
LOCATION:Bicester Candles & Crafts\, Station Road\, Bletchingdon\, OX5 3BQ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T230000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260719T030000
DTSTAMP:20260619T083034
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SUMMARY:Juke Box Summer of Love
DESCRIPTION:Age Restrictions: 18+ \n\nCurfew 3am
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/juke-box-summer-of-love/
LOCATION:O2 Academy Oxford\, 190 Cowley Rd\, Oxford\, Oxon\, OX4 1UE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260629T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260824T223000
DTSTAMP:20260619T083034
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SUMMARY:The Phantom of the Opera (1925) Silent Film
DESCRIPTION:The Phantom of the Opera (1925) Silent Film with live improvised organ accompaniment by David Bednall \n\n\n\n\nThe Phantom of the Opera (1925) follows Christine Daaé\, a young singer at the Paris Opera House who becomes the obsession of a mysterious masked figure dwelling beneath the theatre. Known only as the Phantom\, the disfigured genius manipulates events from the shadows—coaching Christine’s voice\, terrorizing the new opera managers\, and committing murder to advance her career. When Christine discovers his true identity\, she becomes trapped between fear and compassion\, while her suitor Raoul races to save her. As the Phantom’s desperation grows\, the opera house descends into chaos\, leading to a dramatic final confrontation in the catacombs below Paris. \nDavid Bednall is published by Choral Music Publishing\, Oxford University Press\, Boosey and Hawkes\, Faber\, and Novello. He is Choral Director of Clifton Cathedral\, Musical Director of Bristol Bach Choir\, Bristol Chamber Choir and Chew Valley Choral Society\, alongside an extensive freelance career. He was previously Organ Scholar at The Queen’s College\, Oxford\, and then at Gloucester Cathedral\, Assistant Organist at Wells Cathedral\, Sub Organist at Bristol Cathedral and has improvised on live radio\, and performed extensively in the UK and abroad\, including at Notre-Dame de Paris – and even was stunt organist on Dr Who! His compositions are widely performed\, recorded\, and broadcast on BBC Radio and Classic FM. David’s St Mark Passion was commissioned for the BBC Singers in 2025.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/the-phantom-of-the-opera-1925-silent-film/
LOCATION:Magdalen College\, High Street\, Oxford\, Select a State:\, OX1 4AU\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T083034
CREATED:20260518T112353Z
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SUMMARY:Candle Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us in our beautiful studio with a fun\, relaxed environment where you can create and commune. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in our beautiful studio with a fun\, relaxed environment where you can create and commune. Our team has over 4 years of candle-making and manufacturing experience\, and we look forward to sharing our expertise and hosting you soon! \nWhat to Expect: You will choose your favorite vessel from our assortment of options and test scents and oils to create your blend before being led through each step of the candle-pouring process by one of our staff members. \nAfter pouring\, you can check out our retail shop with more candles and a beautiful selection of intentional home and wellness goods\, apparel etc. all at 10% OFF as a gift for being a workshop guest! While enjoying a freshly group coffe. Each workshop is about 40 min to an hour long. Your candles will be ready within TWO hours from your pour time or at your convenience any day there after! \nWhat You’ll Get: A beautiful hand-poured candle with a custom blended fragrance — adorned with a topper (if you wish!)\, maybe crystals\, dried flowers\, or even an all-natural mica powder for a little added sparkle.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/candle-making-workshop-24/
LOCATION:Bicester Candles & Crafts\, Station Road\, Bletchingdon\, OX5 3BQ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T163000
DTSTAMP:20260619T083034
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SUMMARY:BOTANICAL DESIGN EMBROIDERY WORKSHOPS
DESCRIPTION:Fri 3 Jul and Sat 4 Jul 2026\, 10.30am–4pm\n\n\n\n\nAt the Museum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTwo-day practical sessions in the Ashmolean Learning Studio \nTickets are £225 for the workshops spanning over two days. Booking is essential \nTickets coming soon \n\nWith Nicola Jarvis\, embroiderer and illustrator \n  \nThis workshop will explore the art of botanical drawing/painting combined with embroidery. \nIt will focus on one of the founding objects from the Ashmolean collection\, the ‘Tradescant’s Orchard 1620-29’ manuscript attributed to John Tradescant The Elder\, which is currently on display in the In Bloom: How Plants Changed the World exhibition. \nThis class is designed to guide attendees in the painting and stitching elements of a composition inspired by the ‘Flanders Cherry’  illustration. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n \nFlanders Cherry’ illustration from Tradescant’s Orchard\, 1620-29\, watercolour and ink on paper © Bodleian Libraries \n\n\n\n\n\n \nExample embroidery design by Nicola Jarvis\, taking inspiration from the Flanders Cherry’ illustration in Tradescant’s Orchard \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nDay 1 – create a painting of ‘Flanders Cherry’ on cloth\, learning how to mix and shade using fabric paints to complete the illustration. \nDay 2 – learn the techniques required to complete the embroidery: \n\nConstruct a three-dimensional cherry fruit by wrapping thread on a round\, wooden bead\nCreate a raised leaf form by working with wire couched around the outline and along the veins\nUtilise a range of surface stitches to enhance the wings and shell of a butterfly\, caterpillar and snail respectively\n\nParticipants will receive enough tuition to be able to complete the embroidery at home\, the kit supplied to them will contain all necessary materials. \nThis event is part of our Shaped by Nature season of events. \n\nBOOKING\nTwo-day practical sessions in the Ashmolean Learning Studio \nTickets are £225 for the workshops spanning over two days \nTickets coming soon \nIf you have any questions\, please email us at publicprogrammes@ashmus.ox.ac.uk
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/botanical-design-embroidery-workshops/
LOCATION:Ashmolean Museum\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 2PH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Pets & their People
DESCRIPTION:  11 March – 27 September 2026 \n ST Lee Gallery\, Weston Library \n Free admission\, no ticket required \nAbout the exhibition\nWe have been domesticating animals for over ten thousand years. But why do we want tame wolves in our homes or wild cats on our laps? \nThis exhibition explores the relationship between humans and their pets – or pets and their humans. \nPets & their People draws on depictions of pets in stories\, imagery and poetry in the Bodleian’s collection – from one of the earliest recorded depictions of an assistance dog for the blind to a rare copy of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland that has never been displayed in the UK before. The exhibition asks how the special bond between owners and their pets has evolved over time\, and what that evolution tells us about who we really are. \nAre we taming our pets\, or are they bring us back to our wild roots? \nCurators\nCharles Foster\, Fellow of Exeter College and bestselling author of Being a Beast \nAcknowledgements\nPets & their People is made possible with generous support from the John S Cohen Foundation.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/pets-their-people/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Weston Library\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 3BG\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T170000
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SUMMARY:Family Bushcraft Saturday (July)
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to survive and thrive at Hill End! Our fun monthly sessions change with the seasons. \n\n\n\n\nLearn how to select and use natural materials to live sustainably in the woods. Activities might include: \n\nForaging\nCamp cooking of breads\nStews\, grills etc (including stone-age ‘no pot’ methods)\nFire lighting methods and fire management\nWoodwork; making tools such as butter knives\, mallets\, and pot hangers\nTracking and trapping\nShelter building\nKnots\, basketry\, and cordage
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/family-bushcraft-saturday-july/
LOCATION:Hill End Outdoor Education Centre
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T170000
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SUMMARY:Brokenness and repair exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\nThe Glass Tank\, Oxford Brookes University\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nMonday\, 26 January 2026 to Friday\, 6 February 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\n9am – 5pm\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n0\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInspired by the sublime beauty of techniques of visual repair across cultures\, these works invite reflection on brokenness and why it matters. \nIn recent years\, the traditional Japanese technique of repairing broken pottery using lacquer\, often embellished with gold or other precious metals\, known as ‘kintsugi’ has fascinated and inspired not only contemporary artists\, but also pscyhologists\, philosophers\, scientists and archaeologists. But the idea of caring for something that is broken and finding beauty in its imperfection resonates much more widely. Whether we are living with the painful yet precious memories of loss\, or trying to reassemble places of belonging from the remnants of abandoned buildings\, brokenness and repair speak to our fundamental ways of being in the world. \nThrough sculpture\, sound\, images\, and pottery\, this exhibition creates a space of dialogue between Japanese aesthetics of brokenness and repair and those of other cultures. Each piece invites visitors to reflect on the complex\, sometimes challenging beauty of brokenness\, and the care and attention involved in repair. \nThe exhibition includes original works from Rob Simpkins\, Katie Taylor\, Johanna Tulloch\, Dan O’Brien\, Natasha Durie\, Juliet Eccles\, and Rachel Barbaresi\, as well as kintsugi pieces by Iku Nishikawa (Oxford Kintsugi). \nAll are invited to join us to meet the artists and organisers over wine and refreshments. \nThis exhibition and reception was made possible through the generous support of the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation. \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nhttps://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/…\nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brokennes… \ndobrien@brookes.ac.uk
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/brokenness-and-repair-exhibition/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Oxford Brookes University\, Oxford Brookes University\, Headington\, Oxfordshire\, OX3 0BP
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DTSTAMP:20260619T083034
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SUMMARY:Recycled Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Venue\, Timing and Cost\n\nVenue:\n\nThame Museum\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nSaturday\, 7 February 2026 to Friday\, 20 March 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\nDuring opening hours Wed. Fri. Sat. 10am-4pm; Sun. 1pm-4pm-\n\n\n\nCost:\n\nFree admission\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis exhibition has been created by the talented art students of Lord Williams School Thame. Exhibition Gallery Thame Museum \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nYvonne Maxwell\, publicity@thamemuseum.org. \nThame Museum\, 79 High Street Thame\, OX93AE\nwww.thamemuseum.oirg
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/recycled-extravaganza/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Thame Museum\, 79 High Street Thame\, Oxfordshire\, OX93AE\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T170000
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SUMMARY:Sensory-friendly Family Day (4 July)
DESCRIPTION:Science-inspired family fun at the Science Oxford Centre \n\n\n\n\nVisit the Science Oxford Centre for our Sensory-Friendly Family Day\, designed to better accommodate and support families who experience autism and/or have other additional needs. \nExplore\, discover and play in the Exploration Zone\, where children and grown-ups alike have fun experimenting with interactive exhibits; create and test flying designs at the Air Table\, build a giant magnetic ball run\, and make fun animations. \nPick up an Explorer Backpack and see what wildlife you can spot on our outdoor nature trails. Make a splash at the outdoor Water Lab and experiment with floating and sinking\, fast or slow flow and interchangeable accessories. \nSuitable for ages 3+ (all ages welcome). Under 3s free; \nPre-booking essential. All visitors to the Centre require a ticket. \n—————————————————————————————– \nSensory Friendly \nWhat we do to support you during your visit: \n\nA reduced number of tickets gives everyone more space.\nLoud exhibits are signposted.\nHand-dryers are switched off and replaced with hand towels.\nEar defenders are available on request.\nLighting is switched to a dimmer setting.\nA display will show clearly how much time is remaining in your session.\n\nDuring your visit\, we please ask that everyone respects the space and needs of others\, so that everyone can enjoy their time at the Science Oxford Centre in a way that is comfortable for them. If you require use of a quiet space during your visit\, please ask a member of staff for assistance. \nBefore your visit\, we recommend viewing or downloading our Family Day Visit – Visual Story\, to help familiarise you and your family with the site ahead of your arrival. \nYou can also find our virtual 360 tour and other accessible resources here. \n—————————————————————————————– \nWhat is included in your ticket: \n\nTwo-hour timeslot in the Exploration Zone\nAccess to the woodland\, Water Lab and outdoor areas from 10am–5pm (last entry 4.30pm). We recommend to bring a change of clothes for the outdoor Water Lab.\nParking (limited availability on a first come first serve basis. See visiting and travel information here)\n\nWhat is NOT included \n\nEntry to Club\n\nEvent information \nExploration Zone Sessions \n10am-12pm \n12.30pm-2.30pm \n3pm – 5pm \n—————————————————————————————– \nThe Science Oxford Centre Visitor Café \nEmira’s Kitchen Open from 10am – 4pm with hot and cold drinks\, light lunches\, snacks and cakes. Families are also welcome to bring their own food and refreshments to eat at our lunch tables. \n—————————————————————————————– \nAdditional Support \nIf you’re a visitor with a disability and you need a carer\, personal assistant\, or essential companion\, free carer tickets are available to book to help you with access during the visit. \nYou may be asked to provide ID when you arrive for the list of these ID documents and how to book your ticket see our accessibility information. \n—————————————————————————————– \nPrices\, terms of booking/refunds policy \n£8.50 per person (includes Eventbrite booking fee). Free tickets available for Under 3s and Carers. (see FAQs Carer Tickets on scienceoxford.com for criteria details. \nMaximum size of a Family Day order is 10x tickets. For orders above 10\, please contact us at events@scienceoxford.com to enquire about a Group Booking. \nScience Oxford Centre visiting information and FAQs please visit here. \nFor information on our refund policy and event terms and conditions visit here. \n—————————————————————————————– \nImportant notice: Centre works & parking \nDue to the ongoing site improvement works\, you may notice some changes to the area immediately outside the centre and access to the woodland and trails. There are temporary diversions in place directing parking (please use all available bays). There is also unrestricted free parking on Quarry Road. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we complete these necessary improvements. \nIf you have any queries\, please contact us via events@scienceoxford.com or 01865 810000.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/sensory-friendly-family-day-4-july/
LOCATION:Science Oxford Centre\, Douglas Downes Cl\, Quarry Rd\, Headington\, Oxford\, OX3 8SB\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Mindful Dragon: A day of Meditation and Qigong with Mimi Kuo Deemer
DESCRIPTION:A day of qigong practice\, guided meditation and dharma reflections with Mimi Kuo Deemer \n\n\n\n\nSaturday 4th July 2026\, 10.00am – 5.00pm UK time\, in person and online \nWe are very happy to welcome Mimi Kuo-Deemer to lead this day of qigong and meditation for Oxford Insight Meditation. \nWhen qigong’s powerful\, spiraling dragon forms meet the transformative potential of mindfulness\, magic can happen. Join Mimi for a daylong retreat exploring these two forces as one direct\, embodied experience. \nThrough gentle yet deeply strengthening practices\, Mimi will share her love of qigong dragons forms. She will also share insights through dharma talks and guided meditation. Most importantly\, it will be fun! Get ready to swim through the seas and soar through the skies breathing clouds (did you know that Chinese dragons don’t breathe fire\, they breathe clouds?). \nTogether\, we will hone the qualities bestowed by dragons: confidence and kindness\, resilience and resourcefulness\, protection from harmful thoughts and emotions\, and the ability to transform difficulties into wisdom and insight. \nAll levels of experience\, shapes\, colors\, identities and interests are welcome and encouraged to join. Come play\, explore and awaken your mindful dragon-like possibilities! \nThe day will include periods of qigong\, guided meditation and dharma teachings. The day will be primarily in silence. We ask that you commit to staying for the full day. \nMimi Kuo-Deemer\, MA\, is an author and teacher of meditation\, qigong\, and internal martial arts (6th generation lineage holder in Baguazhang). She has received authorisation to teach Insight Meditation from Martin Aylward\, with whom she has co-led retreats. Her teachings draw inspiration from nature\, the Dao\, and the wisdom of Buddha Dharma. She lives in the Oxfordshire countryside with her husband\, their dog\, three cats\, 8 chickens and 60\,000 bees. For more information see https://www.mkdeemer.com \nDana: In the spirit of generosity\, our teachers offer their teaching freely. We invite you to make a ‘dana‘ donation to support Mimi in continuing to offer the teachings in this way. There will be an opportunity to offer dana on the day if you are participating in person. You can also make donations directly to Mimi via these links: \nStripe: https://donate.stripe.com/fZeeVFa5ccaRa88001 \nPayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/mimizoomclasses \nVenmo: @Miranda-Kuo-Deemer \nPlease note we are unable to process donations for our teachers through Eventbrite. \nBooking fee: The fee for online participation is £5/£3/£0 (freely given) and for in person participation £15/£5/£0 (freely given). The fee covers general running costs of the online and in person retreats\, including Zoom costs\, Eventbrite fees\, hall hire and teachers’ travel + accommodation expenses. Our teachers receive no payment from the booking fee\, instead you will be invited to offer a donation to the teacher in the ancient tradition of dana. \nWe invite you to pay the full rate if you are reasonably able to do so\, as this supports the continuation of our retreats. We also offer lower rate tickets to those who are unemployed\, full-time students\, on a low income\, or are otherwise finding it difficult to meet the full cost. To ensure that these days are accessible to everyone. we also offer freely given tickets for which there is no fee. \nCancellation and refunds: Please let us know as soon as possible if you need to cancel your place on a retreat – otherwise\, someone else may be turned away unnecessarily. Please contact oxfordinsightmeditation@gmail.com to let us know that you can’t be there. We offer refunds up to 24 hours before the retreat. Please see instructions for how to claim a refund here \nRecording: A recording will be made and shared with participants after the event. \nFor those participating online: \nZoom link: This will be emailed to those who have registered\, shortly after registration. It will be emailed again one week before the retreat\, 24hrs before the retreat and 1 hour before the retreat begins. Please check your junk mail if you have not received these emails. \nFor those participating in person: \nPlease arrive for registration between 9.15 and 9.45am. \nVenue: St Margarets Institute\, 30 Polstead Rd\, Oxford OX2 6TN \nThe hall is wheelchair accessible and has an accessible toilet. There are two disabled parking bays directly outside the venue. Please contact us if you need any support on the day to enable you to attend. \nSee here for a map of the location and for public transport travel information. Please allow plenty of time to travel so that you can arrive at the hall between 9.15 and 9.45 for registration. \nParking: there is no street parking in the area without a permit\, except for two disabled parking bays\, which are immediately outside the venue. As parking close to the venue is very limited please use the Pear Tree Park and Ride service on the north side of the city and catch the #300 bus to the Canterbury Road stop. It is then a short walk (5-10mins) to the venue. Please leave plenty of time for your journey. \nWhat to bring: The hall is heated\, but uncarpeted\, and some windows will be open for ventilation\, so please bring warm clothing and blankets\, and a mat or rug\, plus meditation stool or cushions if you wish to sit on the floor. We will ask you to remove your outdoor shoes when in the hall\, so you may also wish to bring slippers or warm socks. There are chairs available\, you may wish to bring a cushion or two for padding. \nLunch: will be held in silence. We invite you to bring your own vegan or vegetarian packed lunch. A selection of teas\, herbal drinks and plant milk will be provided. There is also a fridge where you can store your lunch. \nAll are welcome: We are committed to creating an inclusive retreat space. We welcome people irrespective of religious or political beliefs\, ethnicity\, class\, sexuality\, gender\, age\, ability and culture. \nContact: Please get in touch if you have any questions or need to cancel\, or change your booking at oxfordinsightmeditation@gmail.com
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/the-mindful-dragon-a-day-of-meditation-and-qigong-with-mimi-kuo-deemer/
LOCATION:St Margaret’s Institute\, 30 Polstead Road\, Oxford\, OX2 6TN
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T123000
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SUMMARY:Alice's Wonderland Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Help Alice find the White Rabbit in a fun gallery-based game. Get the answer right at each museum object to move your figure on the board game and unlock the next question. Answering all the questions leads to finding the white rabbit and a sticker! \nYou can also pick up a paper Alice trail and discover more objects in the Museum linked to Alice’s story and it’s author\, including Lewis Carroll’s own photography equipment (available all day). \nSuitable for ages 6+
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/alices-wonderland-adventures/
LOCATION:History of Science Museum\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T153000
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SUMMARY:Osborne Gordon\, Spring 1857\, photographed by Lewis Carroll  Talk  Alice's Day Talks and Film
DESCRIPTION:About the talks\nAdventure into Wonderland with Oxford’s annual celebration of all things Alice on Alice’s Day. \nAs 2026 marks 150 years since the publication of ‘The Snark’\, the Weston Library will be hosting a series of talks themed around Nonsense Poetry from the Lewis Carroll Society\, as well as a special screening of the 2023 film The Hunting of the Snark by Simon DaVison. \nFind out more about our Alice’s Day celebrations at the Weston Library\, or browse the full programme for 2026. \nLewis Carroll’s ‘Useful and Instructive’ limericks\nMark Davies\, Lewis Carroll Society | 10.45 – 11.25 \nFour limericks by Lewis Carroll which were recently discovered by the speaker are unusual and revealing because they relate to real people (such as the ‘raw Don’ above). The Oxford acquaintances in question were tactfully unidentified\, so it was a riddle of sorts to deduce that one of them has particularly intimate Wonderland associations. Carroll had first experimented with the humorous five-line format in a family magazine he produced as a boy\, even before Edward Lear popularised the concept. \n“Say ‘How D’Ye Do?’ and Shake Hands”\nMatt Crandall\, Disney Alice collector and author | 11.30 – 12.10 \nHow Lewis Carroll’s verses helped Walt Disney sell Alice in Wonderland. On the 75th anniversary of Walt Disney’s animated film\, an exploration of the songs inspired by verse and text from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass\, and their importance to the film’s marketing and merchandise. \nLewis Carroll\, Darwin\, and The Hunting of the Snark\nStephen Thetford\, Lewis Carroll Society | 12.15 – 12.55 \nStarting with a copy of The Annotated Snark in 1974\, the speaker has spent years discovering the historical and scientific background to Lewis Carroll’s wonderful ‘nonsense’ poem. The motley crew going on a Snark hunt mimic the Pickwickian comic gentlemen of Dickens\, sailing on a quest that parodies Darwin’s The Voyage of the Beagle. Carroll’s illustrator\, Henry Holiday\, was an experienced science artist who could caricature Victorian explorations such as the survey of the world’s oceans by HMS Challenger. Together they created a masterpiece. \nThe Hunting of the Snark: a 2023 film by Simon DaVison\n13.45 – 15.30 | Film duration 90 minutes\, rated PG \n‘The Hunting of the Snark’ is a feature film based on Lewis Carroll’s follow-up to the Alice books. Set on a tropical island\, it is a brilliant\, wonderland mix of nonsense\, twisted logic and surreal adventure. It also has at its core a powerful and emotional quest – the human search for meaning and an understanding of the universe. What is the Snark? Why is it always so elusive? The film stars Ramon Tikaram (‘Kaos’\, ‘Game of Thrones’) and Corinne Furman (‘Fisherman’s Friends’). \nFilm screening includes introduction and Q&A with the director\, Simon DaVison. \nEvent information\n\nThese activities take place in person in the Sir Victor Blank Lecture Theatre at the Weston Library.\nThe Weston Library is wheelchair accessible. Find out more about accessibility at our site.\nPlease note: only bottled water is permitted in the lecture theatre. No food or other drinks are allowed.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/osborne-gordon-spring-1857-photographed-by-lewis-carroll-talk-alices-day-talks-and-film/
LOCATION:Weston Library\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 3BG\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T130000
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SUMMARY:Out of the Deep
DESCRIPTION:Join us for family-friendly specimen handling and explore the underwater world of marine reptiles. Suitable for all ages. \n*Except 27 December.\nPlease note Out of the Deep will not be running on Saturday 7 March and Saturday 4 April. \n\nAccessibility information\n\n\n\n\nWheelchair accessible?\nYes\n\n\nHearing loops?\nNo\n\n\nSeating?\nYes\n\n\nRefreshments?\nNo\n\n\nFlashing lights?\nNo\n\n\nLoud noises?\nNo
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/out-of-the-deep/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Oxford University Museum of Natural History\, Parks Road\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 3PW\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T150000
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SUMMARY:Alice's Day
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nAdventure into Wonderland with Oxford’s annual celebration of all things Alice. \nAt the Weston Library we’ll be hosting storytelling with Lucy Walters\, as well as creative crafts and our famous flamingo croquet! \nSuitable for all ages. Free and no ticket required – just drop in! \nPlease note: childcare is not provided and all under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. \nWe’ll also be hosting a series of Alice’s Day talks in the lecture theatre\, with speakers from the Lewis Carroll Society. \nMore information\n\n\nThis event takes place in person in Blackwell Hall at the Weston Library. How to get here.\nThe Weston Library is wheelchair accessible. More about accessibility at our site.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/alices-day/
LOCATION:Weston Library\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 3BG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T163000
DTSTAMP:20260619T083034
CREATED:20260220T135527Z
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SUMMARY:New Work 2026 at the West Ox Arts Gallery in Bampton
DESCRIPTION:Venue\, Timing and Cost\n\nVenue:\n\nWest Ox Arts Gallery\, Bampton.\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nSaturday\, 14 February 2026 to Saturday\, 14 March 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\nTues to Sat 11.30 – 4.30\, Sun 2 – 4\, Mondays closed\n\n\n\nCost:\n\nfree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWest Ox Arts is delighted to present New Work 26\, an exhibition celebrating the breadth and diversity of work created by its members. Taking place from 14 February to 14 March 2026\, the exhibition will be held at the WOA Gallery\, a distinctive and well-established venue in the heart of Bampton\, Oxfordshire.\nVisitors are invited to explore an inspiring range of contemporary art and craft\, including painting\, sculpture\, glass\, jewellery\, textiles\, wood\, and wirework. The exhibition reflects the richness of artistic practice within the West Ox Arts community and offers something to engage every visitor.\nHighlights include:\n* Meet the artists – Learn about their inspirations\, creative processes\, and the stories behind the work.\n* Discover new talent – Find emerging and established artists\, uncover unique pieces\, or simply enjoy the pleasure of artistic exploration.\n* Support local creativity – Your visit helps sustain and encourage the region’s vibrant artistic community.\nArtists interested in exhibiting in our member exhibitions are warmly invited to enquire about West Ox Arts membership. For further information\, please contact:
gallery@westoxarts.com\nWe look forward to welcoming you to the gallery. \nVisitor Information\n* Free entry\n* Opening Times:\n* Tuesday–Saturday: 11:30am – 4:30pm\n* Sunday: 2:00pm – 4:00pm\n* Monday: Closed\n* WOA Gallery\,Market Square. Bampton\, Oxfordshire. OX18 2JH \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nEmail: gallery@westoxarts.com\nWebsite: www.westoxarts.com\nInstagram: @westoxarts\nFacebook: WestOxArts \nTelephone: 01993 850137 \n\n 
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/new-work-2026-at-the-west-ox-arts-gallery-in-bampton/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Ox Arts Gallery\, Bampton\, Market Sq\, OX18 2JH
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SUMMARY:Venus & Adonis
DESCRIPTION:Directed by Sir Greg Doran \nPuppets designed and created by Lyndie Wright \n  \nFormer Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company and renowned Shakespearean\, Greg Doran\, revives his celebrated production of Venus & Adonis\, Shakespeare’s great narrative poem. \n  \nAnimated by a team of world-class puppeteers\, this unique production blends comedy\, tragedy and Shakespeare’s incredible poetry to bring the famous story of Venus and her obsession with the handsome Adonis thrillingly to life in a rich\, immersive theatrical experience. \n  \nDrawing inspiration from the bewitching artistry of Japanese Bunraku puppets and the Jacobean Court Masque\, this spellbinding production tells the story using marionettes\, rod\, shadow and table-top puppets. \n  \nThis is an exclusive and rare opportunity to witness\, close at hand\, this powerful erotically-charged story of unrequited love.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/venus-adonis-2/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, 11-12 Beaumont St\, Oxford\, OX1 2LW
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SUMMARY:Venus & Adonis
DESCRIPTION:Directed by Sir Greg Doran \nPuppets designed and created by Lyndie Wright \n  \nFormer Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company and renowned Shakespearean\, Greg Doran\, revives his celebrated production of Venus & Adonis\, Shakespeare’s great narrative poem. \n  \nAnimated by a team of world-class puppeteers\, this unique production blends comedy\, tragedy and Shakespeare’s incredible poetry to bring the famous story of Venus and her obsession with the handsome Adonis thrillingly to life in a rich\, immersive theatrical experience. \n  \nDrawing inspiration from the bewitching artistry of Japanese Bunraku puppets and the Jacobean Court Masque\, this spellbinding production tells the story using marionettes\, rod\, shadow and table-top puppets. \n  \nThis is an exclusive and rare opportunity to witness\, close at hand\, this powerful erotically-charged story of unrequited love.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/venus-adonis/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, 11-12 Beaumont St\, Oxford\, OX1 2LW
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SUMMARY:The Rhythm of Life
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £19.50*\nInterval\nYes\nVenue\nOxford Playhouse\n\n\n\nTravel from Oz to Seville\, step onto 42nd Street\, tumble down the rabbit hole\, and raise the barricade — all in one exhilarating evening. \nJoin Oxford Operatic Society (OXOPS) this July as they present The Rhythm of Life\, a staged concert with heart\, humour and high-energy performances. This fast-paced production brings together beloved classics and contemporary favourites in a joyful tribute to the stage. \nFrom the timeless wit of Gilbert & Sullivan to the soaring drama of Andrew Lloyd Webber\, the golden age of Rodgers & Hammerstein to modern West End and Broadway hits\, there is something here for every generation of theatre fan. Featuring music from Wicked\, Les Misérables\, Chicago\, Beauty and the Beast\, Company and more\, the programme is packed with iconic songs that have defined musical theatre for decades. \nAnd this year makes it even more special. \nAs OXOPS celebrates its 80th anniversary\, we’re marking eight decades of bringing musical theatre to Oxford. Since 1946\, we’ve been staging ambitious productions\, building a vibrant community of performers\, and sharing the joy of live theatre with audiences across the city. The Rhythm of Life is both a celebration of the genre and a tribute to the company’s extraordinary legacy. \nWhether you’re a lifelong musical theatre devotee or just looking for a genuinely uplifting night out\, join us for an evening packed with music\, movement\, and moments you’ll be humming long after the curtain falls.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/the-rhythm-of-life/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, 11-12 Beaumont St\, Oxford\, OX1 2LW
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SUMMARY:Pets & their People
DESCRIPTION:  11 March – 27 September 2026 \n ST Lee Gallery\, Weston Library \n Free admission\, no ticket required \nAbout the exhibition\nWe have been domesticating animals for over ten thousand years. But why do we want tame wolves in our homes or wild cats on our laps? \nThis exhibition explores the relationship between humans and their pets – or pets and their humans. \nPets & their People draws on depictions of pets in stories\, imagery and poetry in the Bodleian’s collection – from one of the earliest recorded depictions of an assistance dog for the blind to a rare copy of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland that has never been displayed in the UK before. The exhibition asks how the special bond between owners and their pets has evolved over time\, and what that evolution tells us about who we really are. \nAre we taming our pets\, or are they bring us back to our wild roots? \nCurators\nCharles Foster\, Fellow of Exeter College and bestselling author of Being a Beast \nAcknowledgements\nPets & their People is made possible with generous support from the John S Cohen Foundation.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/pets-their-people/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Weston Library\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 3BG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Brokenness and repair exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\nThe Glass Tank\, Oxford Brookes University\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nMonday\, 26 January 2026 to Friday\, 6 February 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\n9am – 5pm\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n0\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInspired by the sublime beauty of techniques of visual repair across cultures\, these works invite reflection on brokenness and why it matters. \nIn recent years\, the traditional Japanese technique of repairing broken pottery using lacquer\, often embellished with gold or other precious metals\, known as ‘kintsugi’ has fascinated and inspired not only contemporary artists\, but also pscyhologists\, philosophers\, scientists and archaeologists. But the idea of caring for something that is broken and finding beauty in its imperfection resonates much more widely. Whether we are living with the painful yet precious memories of loss\, or trying to reassemble places of belonging from the remnants of abandoned buildings\, brokenness and repair speak to our fundamental ways of being in the world. \nThrough sculpture\, sound\, images\, and pottery\, this exhibition creates a space of dialogue between Japanese aesthetics of brokenness and repair and those of other cultures. Each piece invites visitors to reflect on the complex\, sometimes challenging beauty of brokenness\, and the care and attention involved in repair. \nThe exhibition includes original works from Rob Simpkins\, Katie Taylor\, Johanna Tulloch\, Dan O’Brien\, Natasha Durie\, Juliet Eccles\, and Rachel Barbaresi\, as well as kintsugi pieces by Iku Nishikawa (Oxford Kintsugi). \nAll are invited to join us to meet the artists and organisers over wine and refreshments. \nThis exhibition and reception was made possible through the generous support of the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation. \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nhttps://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/…\nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brokennes… \ndobrien@brookes.ac.uk
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/brokenness-and-repair-exhibition/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Oxford Brookes University\, Oxford Brookes University\, Headington\, Oxfordshire\, OX3 0BP
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SUMMARY:Recycled Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Venue\, Timing and Cost\n\nVenue:\n\nThame Museum\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nSaturday\, 7 February 2026 to Friday\, 20 March 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\nDuring opening hours Wed. Fri. Sat. 10am-4pm; Sun. 1pm-4pm-\n\n\n\nCost:\n\nFree admission\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis exhibition has been created by the talented art students of Lord Williams School Thame. Exhibition Gallery Thame Museum \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nYvonne Maxwell\, publicity@thamemuseum.org. \nThame Museum\, 79 High Street Thame\, OX93AE\nwww.thamemuseum.oirg
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/recycled-extravaganza/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Thame Museum\, 79 High Street Thame\, Oxfordshire\, OX93AE\, United Kingdom
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