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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/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Oxford Brookes University\, Oxford Brookes University\, Headington\, Oxfordshire\, OX3 0BP
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SUMMARY:Alan Howard Ceramics
DESCRIPTION:Venue\, Timing and Cost\n\nVenue:\n\nWolfson College\, Oxford\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nWednesday\, 14 January 2026 to Sunday\, 26 April 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\n9am – 7pm\n\n\n\nCost:\n\nFree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlan Howard Ceramics on display in the Old Lodge. \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nLuisa Summers\nluisa.summers@wolfson.ox.ac.uk
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/alan-howard-ceramics/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Wolfson College\, Linton Road\, OX2 6UD
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SUMMARY:The Architectures of Infestation by Abingdon & Witney College
DESCRIPTION:Venue\, Timing and Cost\n\nVenue:\n\nThe Turrill Sculpture Garden\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nSaturday\, 7 March 2026 to Saturday\, 25 April 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\nMon\, Fri – 9.30 – 5.00pm Tues\, Thurs 9.30 – 6.30pm Sat 9.30 – 4.00pm Closed Wed\, Sun\n\n\n\nCost:\n\nFree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA striking new exhibition in the Turrill Sculpture Garden\, showcasing large scale sculptural works by Creative Futures (Level 1) and Foundation Art & Design students from Abingdon & Witney College.\nBringing together oversized insect sculptures and hand built ceramic watchtowers\, the exhibition explores themes of surveillance\, scale\, and the uneasy relationship between humans\, creatures\, and the structures we build.\nLevel 1 students took inspiration from bugs and specimens at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History\, enlarging tiny organisms into bold\, three foot long forms using wire\, modroc\, plaster\, and paint. These monumental insects playfully challenge our perceptions of the creepy crawly world.\nFoundation students created ceramic watchtowers inspired by the panopticon\, examining how architecture can control\, observe\, and influence behaviour. Their towers range from architectural to abstract\, each acting as a quiet sentinel within the garden.\nTogether\, these works transform the garden into a lively and thought provoking landscape—where creatures seem to roam and watchtowers hold their ground. Architectures of Infestation invites visitors to explore\, imagine\, and rethink the boundaries between the natural and the built. \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nKatherine Shock Sculpture Co-ordintor 07922205946. kshock1@gmail.com
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/the-architectures-of-infestation-by-abingdon-witney-college/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:The Turrill Sculpture Garden\, Behind Summertown Library\, South Parade\, Summertown\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX2 7JN\, United Kingdom
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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/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Thame Museum\, 79 High Street Thame\, Oxfordshire\, OX93AE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Care for Your Classics (April 2026 – 2-Day Course)
DESCRIPTION:A 2 day course in essential maintenance\, keeping your classic in good condition and preventing premature wear and cost. \n\n\n\n\nEssential maintenance\, keeping your classic in good condition and prevent premature wear and cost. Learning what needs to be checked and replenished. How to check\, how often to check and how to replenish. Did you know brake fluid and antifreeze age? If left the brakes may let you down or the antifreeze may cause engine damage! \nThis 2-day weekend course is ideal for those with some knowledge of their vehicle components and inspection standards who want to build their confidence and experience. \nThis practical session will cover: \n\nOil and Filter Change – using the correct oil and filter types\nCoolant – different types of antifreeze\, how to drain and refill\, and confirming thermostat operation\nBrake Fluid – checking levels and understanding hygroscopic properties\nGearbox Oil – checking levels and understanding types of oil\nDifferential Oil – checking levels and types of oil\nSpark Plugs – removal and replacement\, checking the gap\, and cleaning\nPlug Leads – inspection and what to do if you forget the firing order\nContact Breaker – cleaning\, replacing\, and setting the gap\nIgnition Timing – how to check correctly\nValve Clearance (Pushrod Engines) – how to check and adjust\nDistributor Cap & Rotor Arm – inspecting for track lines and testing the rotor arm\nBrakes – removing and refitting brake pads and brake shoes\nFuel Filter – fitting and replacing an inline fuel filter\nChoke & Throttle Operation – ensuring smooth function\nIdle Speed – how to make proper adjustments\n\nLocation: Bicester Heritage site (Oxfordshire) – OX26 5HA \nDuration: 2 Day – 10:00am start on the Saturday. \nTutors: Expert Tutors from the Restoration Industry \nTotal cost: £300 including booking\, admin\, equipment\, tools etc \n“I thought the delivery of the course was very good – even the most simple questions were welcomed and the tutor was obviously very experienced. I liked the small number of course attendees which helped ensure everyone got individual attention – I thought the course was good value” \n“The course was more than worth the money and time. Richard was extremely approachable and was happy to answer any questions that any of us had. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. I was very sad to leave. I’d do it all again” \n“A great course\, with a perfect participant to lecturer ratio and covering exactly what was stated. The duration was perfect and pace good\, with an excellent balance of theory and practical work.”
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/care-for-your-classics-april-2026-2-day-course/
LOCATION:Heritage Skills Academy\, Buckingham Road\, Bicester\, OX27 8AL
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SUMMARY:Flyaway Katie
DESCRIPTION:Flyaway Katie is an inspiring flight of fancy about the power of imagination based on the popular children’s book by Polly Dunbar with music by Tom Gray of Gomez. \nKatie is all alone and feeling grey. The birds in the picture on her wall look so colourful-if only Katie could be as bright as them\, who knows what might happen? The show is bursting with colour\, movement and surprises\, with puppets of varying scales acting the story. \nBy the makers of Shoe Baby\, Penguin and Arthur’s Dream Boat. \nFor ages 2-7 \n\nStay and Play\nJoin us for Stay and Play in the drama studio from 12pm – 2pm. This free drop-in session is relaxed and gives audiences the opportunity to be playful\, creative and explore the themes of the show further. There are always lots of fun craft activities\, reading corners and chances to dress up! \n\n\n\n\nFlyaway Katie\n18 April 2026 – 11:00 am\n18 April 2026 – 2:00 pm\nTicketsAdult: £12\nChild: £8\nUnder 2s go free \nLinksLong Nose Puppets
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/flyaway-katie/2026-04-18/1/
LOCATION:North Wall Arts Centre\, S Parade\, Summertown\, Oxford\, OX2 7JN
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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/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Oxford University Museum of Natural History\, Parks Road\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 3PW\, United Kingdom
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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/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Ox Arts Gallery\, Bampton\, Market Sq\, OX18 2JH
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SUMMARY:Flyaway Katie
DESCRIPTION:Flyaway Katie is an inspiring flight of fancy about the power of imagination based on the popular children’s book by Polly Dunbar with music by Tom Gray of Gomez. \nKatie is all alone and feeling grey. The birds in the picture on her wall look so colourful-if only Katie could be as bright as them\, who knows what might happen? The show is bursting with colour\, movement and surprises\, with puppets of varying scales acting the story. \nBy the makers of Shoe Baby\, Penguin and Arthur’s Dream Boat. \nFor ages 2-7 \n\nStay and Play\nJoin us for Stay and Play in the drama studio from 12pm – 2pm. This free drop-in session is relaxed and gives audiences the opportunity to be playful\, creative and explore the themes of the show further. There are always lots of fun craft activities\, reading corners and chances to dress up! \n\n\n\n\nFlyaway Katie\n18 April 2026 – 11:00 am\n18 April 2026 – 2:00 pm\nTicketsAdult: £12\nChild: £8\nUnder 2s go free \nLinksLong Nose Puppets
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/flyaway-katie/2026-04-18/2/
LOCATION:North Wall Arts Centre\, S Parade\, Summertown\, Oxford\, OX2 7JN
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260418T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260418T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105536
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SUMMARY:Nirvana UK
DESCRIPTION:Nirvana tribute band Nirvana UK strive to be as close to the real deal as possible. Including the same instruments\, effect boxes and pre amp Nirvana used to ensure they re-create the distinctive Nirvana sound. \nNirvana UK’s sets include the whole spectrum of Nirvana’s live and studio catalogue. So if you like Nirvana\, or just want to re live your youth\, come as you are and check them out…. you wont be disappointed.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/nirvana-uk/
LOCATION:O2 Academy Oxford\, 190 Cowley Rd\, Oxford\, Oxon\, OX4 1UE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260418T230000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T030000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105536
CREATED:20260212T120102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T120102Z
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SUMMARY:Jeskee x Olympus Present Ruze & Tre Reynolds
DESCRIPTION:OxfordO2 Academy Oxford\nSaturday Doors: 23:00 \nDan Luxa\, Jed Rivett \n\n\n\n\n\nCurfew 3am
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/jeskee-x-olympus-present-ruze-tre-reynolds/
LOCATION:O2 Academy Oxford\, 190 Cowley Rd\, Oxford\, Oxon\, OX4 1UE\, 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/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Weston Library\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 3BG\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T170000
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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/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Oxford Brookes University\, Oxford Brookes University\, Headington\, Oxfordshire\, OX3 0BP
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105536
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SUMMARY:Alan Howard Ceramics
DESCRIPTION:Venue\, Timing and Cost\n\nVenue:\n\nWolfson College\, Oxford\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nWednesday\, 14 January 2026 to Sunday\, 26 April 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\n9am – 7pm\n\n\n\nCost:\n\nFree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlan Howard Ceramics on display in the Old Lodge. \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nLuisa Summers\nluisa.summers@wolfson.ox.ac.uk
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/alan-howard-ceramics/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Wolfson College\, Linton Road\, OX2 6UD
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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/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Thame Museum\, 79 High Street Thame\, Oxfordshire\, OX93AE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T130000
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SUMMARY:Visible Mending Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Visible Mending Workshop\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: £40 \nMembers £32  \nAbout the Workshop\nLearn the art of visible mending with Rosie Leech and repair your own jumper with wool in a contrasting colour. This is a beautiful way to bring new life to old clothes\, turning a rip or hole into a feature. Please note that this workshop is for wool repair only. \nBYOJ (Bring Your Own Jumper)\nParticipants in this workshop will need to bring their own woolly jumper\, hat or socks (with holes) for mending. Coloured darning wool\, needles and darning mushrooms will be provided and you will be shown how to repair holes by creating beautiful patterns using the techniques of darning. \nAbout Rosie\nRosie Leech is a clothes restorer and illustrator living in Oxford. She has been sewing since the age of six and took up darning several years ago\, when her favourite yellow jumper went into holes. She now darns as a freelancer\, using traditional woven darns for holes\, Swiss darning for worn areas and boro and sashika for cotton clothing. She mostly works with visible repairs\, making a feature out of the mends themselves.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/visible-mending-workshop/
LOCATION:Oxford University Museum of Natural History\, Parks Road\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 3PW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T163000
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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/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Ox Arts Gallery\, Bampton\, Market Sq\, OX18 2JH
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260421
DTSTAMP:20260404T105536
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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/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:Weston Library\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 3BG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260420T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260420T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105536
CREATED:20260130T155321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T155321Z
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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/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:Oxford Brookes University\, Oxford Brookes University\, Headington\, Oxfordshire\, OX3 0BP
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260420T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260420T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105536
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SUMMARY:Alan Howard Ceramics
DESCRIPTION:Venue\, Timing and Cost\n\nVenue:\n\nWolfson College\, Oxford\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nWednesday\, 14 January 2026 to Sunday\, 26 April 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\n9am – 7pm\n\n\n\nCost:\n\nFree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlan Howard Ceramics on display in the Old Lodge. \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nLuisa Summers\nluisa.summers@wolfson.ox.ac.uk
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/alan-howard-ceramics/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:Wolfson College\, Linton Road\, OX2 6UD
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260420T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260420T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105536
CREATED:20260313T154305Z
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SUMMARY:The Architectures of Infestation by Abingdon & Witney College
DESCRIPTION:Venue\, Timing and Cost\n\nVenue:\n\nThe Turrill Sculpture Garden\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nSaturday\, 7 March 2026 to Saturday\, 25 April 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\nMon\, Fri – 9.30 – 5.00pm Tues\, Thurs 9.30 – 6.30pm Sat 9.30 – 4.00pm Closed Wed\, Sun\n\n\n\nCost:\n\nFree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA striking new exhibition in the Turrill Sculpture Garden\, showcasing large scale sculptural works by Creative Futures (Level 1) and Foundation Art & Design students from Abingdon & Witney College.\nBringing together oversized insect sculptures and hand built ceramic watchtowers\, the exhibition explores themes of surveillance\, scale\, and the uneasy relationship between humans\, creatures\, and the structures we build.\nLevel 1 students took inspiration from bugs and specimens at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History\, enlarging tiny organisms into bold\, three foot long forms using wire\, modroc\, plaster\, and paint. These monumental insects playfully challenge our perceptions of the creepy crawly world.\nFoundation students created ceramic watchtowers inspired by the panopticon\, examining how architecture can control\, observe\, and influence behaviour. Their towers range from architectural to abstract\, each acting as a quiet sentinel within the garden.\nTogether\, these works transform the garden into a lively and thought provoking landscape—where creatures seem to roam and watchtowers hold their ground. Architectures of Infestation invites visitors to explore\, imagine\, and rethink the boundaries between the natural and the built. \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nKatherine Shock Sculpture Co-ordintor 07922205946. kshock1@gmail.com
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/the-architectures-of-infestation-by-abingdon-witney-college/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:The Turrill Sculpture Garden\, Behind Summertown Library\, South Parade\, Summertown\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX2 7JN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260420T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260420T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105536
CREATED:20260220T132433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T133234Z
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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/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:Thame Museum\, 79 High Street Thame\, Oxfordshire\, OX93AE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260420T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260420T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105536
CREATED:20260220T135527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T135558Z
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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/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:Ox Arts Gallery\, Bampton\, Market Sq\, OX18 2JH
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260420T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260420T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105536
CREATED:20260125T133304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T133304Z
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SUMMARY:Choral Vespers
DESCRIPTION:A service of Choral Vespers sung in the beautiful chapel of Merton College. All welcome.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/choral-vespers/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:Merton College Chapel\, Merton Street\, Oxford\, Select a State:\, OX1 4JD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260420T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260420T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105536
CREATED:20260125T114439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T114439Z
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SUMMARY:Open mic nigh
DESCRIPTION:Open Mic Night\, Open to all ages and abilities. House guitar provided (Keys can be provided too).
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/open-mic-nigh/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:Kazbar\, 27 Cowley Road\, Oxford\, OX4 1HP
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260420T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260420T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105536
CREATED:20260213T173915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T173915Z
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SUMMARY:Poker Night
DESCRIPTION:Poker Night at The Cape Of Good Hope\nA night packed full of no risk poker and free to enter \nOrganised by redtooth poker league players register for free and play for points with a chance to win awesome prizes. \nPrizes include chances to play in regional finals and depending on placement in these finals you could be one of the lucky 100 to fly and play in Vegas with all expenses covered by redtooth. \nbook a table in advance incase of large turnout \n  \nPlease check venue event page for any changes or cancelations
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/poker-night/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:The Cape Of Good Hope\, Iffley Road\, Oxford\, OX4 1EA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTSTAMP:20260404T105536
CREATED:20260223T113531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T113531Z
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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/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Weston Library\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 3BG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTSTAMP:20260404T105536
CREATED:20260130T142209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T142209Z
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SUMMARY:Helena Clews: From Seascape to Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Helena’s paintings explore colour\, line and texture\, drawing inspiration from the sea\, light\, and natural beauty of Devon. This exhibition presents a new collection that brings together the familiar landscapes of Oxfordshire with the dramatic coastline of Devon – returning her work to where her artistic journey first began. \nHelena Clews is a former pupil of St Edward’s School and studied Fine Art at Manchester Metropolitan University. She was awarded the Ken Billany Prize in 2007. She went on to complete an MA in Fine Art at Central Saint Martins before leaving her North London studio to fulfil a long-held dream of moving to Devon to paint by the sea. Helena has exhibited widely across the UK and her work is held in many private collections. \n\nExhibition Opening\nTuesday 21 April 6-8pm\nPlease join us for drinks to celebrate the opening of this exhibition\nFree event / no booking required \n\n\n\n\nHelena Clews: From Seascape to Landscape\nTicketsFree entry \nExtra information  \nOpening hours: Mon – Sat 10am – 4pm\nClosed: Sun and Bank Holidays
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/helena-clews-from-seascape-to-landscape/
LOCATION:North Wall Arts Centre\, S Parade\, Summertown\, Oxford\, OX2 7JN
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105536
CREATED:20260130T155321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T155321Z
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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/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Oxford Brookes University\, Oxford Brookes University\, Headington\, Oxfordshire\, OX3 0BP
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105536
CREATED:20260220T152449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T152449Z
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SUMMARY:Alan Howard Ceramics
DESCRIPTION:Venue\, Timing and Cost\n\nVenue:\n\nWolfson College\, Oxford\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nWednesday\, 14 January 2026 to Sunday\, 26 April 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\n9am – 7pm\n\n\n\nCost:\n\nFree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlan Howard Ceramics on display in the Old Lodge. \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nLuisa Summers\nluisa.summers@wolfson.ox.ac.uk
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/alan-howard-ceramics/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Wolfson College\, Linton Road\, OX2 6UD
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