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11/06/2026

11/06/2026

Just over a month until your delicious trip around the world!... 🌎

Mark your diary now for this year’s Wantage International Food & Drink Festival! 👇

📍 Wantage Market Place
📅 Sunday 5 July 2026
⏰ 11am – 3pm
🎟️ Free to attend, with free children’s activities throughout the day!

Live music and family entertainment in the heart of the town. Discover delicious food and drink from different cultures, enjoy vibrant performances, and soak up the festival atmosphere!

🎶 Live entertainment includes:
🥁 Oxford Samba Band
🤠 Vale and White Horse Line Dancers
💃 Rose Hips Belly Dancing
🎤 Rock Choir
🎵 Vocalize Choir
🥁 Hartbeats – West African Drumming

We’re also delighted to welcome Helen Browning OBE, who will be speaking about organic farming during the event.

There’ll be lots for families and children to enjoy too:

🍪 Decorate your own cookies
🍕 Decorate your own pizza
🎨 Face painting and crafts
🌎 World food trail passport challenge

Whether you’re a foodie, music lover, or simply looking for a great community day out, there’s something for everyone at the Wantage International Food & Drink Festival!

A huge thank you to our sponsors for supporting this event:
💜Wantage House of Spice
💙Serica Silk
💚Elite Ladies Dance

28/05/2026

May half-term isn't over yet! ☀️

Southern Oxfordshire is bursting with fantastic activities to keep you and your family entertained. Whether you are looking for free community events, high-energy outdoor adventures, or great food and music to unwind to, there is something on the menu for everyone.

Check out our 'What's on' calendar to plan the rest of your week - link in bio!

28/05/2026

28/05/2026

More happy guests getting together and making lasting memories at out beautiful barn ✨
Barbara has hit the nail on the head with her description of our spot in South Oxfordshire 👌

📆We've still got some availability in our lodges in June
Why not get away with your favourite people before the chaos that comes with the Summer hols?

www.kingfisherbarn.com

See you soon 😎

28/05/2026

Michael hit the nail on the head here! Great location, wonderful surroundings and even better staff ✨
Visit
www.kingfisherbarn.com
to book your visit!

See you soon 😎

28/05/2026

🌟 Half-Term Fun Starts Here in the South East! 🌟

Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained this May half term? We’ve got you covered with fantastic days out across Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨

🎉 What’s on:
🏃 Free & low-cost family activities – from cricket camps to fun days and outdoor Xplorer adventures
📚 The first-ever Wantage Children’s Books Festival – meet amazing authors and celebrate stories (and it’s FREE!)
🧱 LEGO Mushroom Kingdom workshops – perfect for young builders aged 5–15 🍄
🚜 Big Bale Play – climb, jump and play all day at High Lodge Farm (plus ice cream!) 🍦
🎪 John Lawson’s Circus – jaw-dropping skills, comedy and family-friendly fun under the big top

Whether you're after creative workshops, outdoor adventures or unforgettable family shows, there’s something for every age to enjoy this half term 💫

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11/05/2026

Last chance to register for our Visitor Economy Connect, happening on Wednesday morning!

🕙 10am - 12pm
📍 Hilton Garden Inn Abingdon Oxford

Are you a local hospitality or tourism business in South Oxfordshire or Vale of White Horse, looking to grow your reach and connect with like-minded professionals?

Visitor Economy Connect is a networking and support session focused on the visitor economy, aimed at engaging local hospitality businesses.

We'll be talking about using AI to market your business, reviewing our Southern Oxfordshire project and highlighting our plans for the summer.

Register for your free place now - link in comments!