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Experience Oxfordshire Oxfordshire is a wonderful place to visit! Experience Oxfordshire is the official Destination Management Organisation (DMO) for Oxfordshire.

With amazing architecture and history, a city of dreaming spires, beautiful villages, traditional market towns and hidden outdoor treasures there is so much to explore. We are the trading arm of the parent charity, the Experience Oxfordshire Charitable Trust, and are a not-for-profit partnership organisation that is committed to the promotion, management and development of Oxfordshire as a great destination to live, work, visit and do business.

🎃 Half Term fun in Oxfordshire! 🍂Looking for things to keep the whole family entertained this half term? From spooky adv...
09/10/2026

🎃 Half Term fun in Oxfordshire! 🍂

Looking for things to keep the whole family entertained this half term? From spooky adventures and pumpkin-filled days to fascinating museums, films and family-friendly food, there’s plenty happening across Oxfordshire. 👻✨

Here are a few ideas for your half-term plans:

🌿 Waterperry Gardens – Explore beautiful gardens, woodland walks and family-friendly activities.

🧠 IF Oxford – Discover science, technology and big ideas through fun events and activities.

🦕 Museum of Natural History – Get up close to dinosaurs, fossils and fascinating natural history.

🎬 Curzon Oxford – Catch the latest films and family favourites on the big screen.

🎃 Didcot Railway Centre – Pumpkin Express – Hop aboard a steam train for a spooky pumpkin-filled adventure.

🏛️ Museum of Oxford – Discover the stories, people and history behind the city.

👻 Stowe House – Howl-O-Ween Half Term – Enjoy spooky Halloween-themed fun in the stunning Stowe House.

🦖 Museum of Natural History – Discover incredible collections and learn more about the natural world.

⛪ University Church of St Mary the Virgin – Explore one of Oxford’s most historic churches and enjoy spectacular city views.

🍔 The Beefy Boys – Tuck into award-winning burgers for a family-friendly meal.

🎭 Sheldonian Theatre – Step inside one of Oxford’s most iconic buildings and discover its fascinating history.

Whether you’re looking for something educational, adventurous, spooky or simply delicious, there’s plenty to discover this half term! 🍁

Waterperry Gardens
IF Oxford the Science and Ideas Festival Museum of Natural History, University of Oxford Curzon Oxford Didcot Railway Centre Museum of Oxford Stowe House
Museum of Natural History, University of Oxford University Church of St Mary the Virgin, Oxford The Beefy Boys Sheldonian Theatre, University of Oxford

Your Oxford adventure starts here! ✨Join us and explore Oxford on foot this weekend on an award-winning Oxford Official ...
09/10/2026

Your Oxford adventure starts here! ✨

Join us and explore Oxford on foot this weekend on an award-winning Oxford Official Walking Tour.

🎓 Oxford University & City Tour
📅 Sat & Sun | 🕐 10:30am, 11:30am, 1pm, 2pm

📖 C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien Tour
📅 Sat | 🕐 11:30am

🎥 Oxford On Screen Tour
📅 Sun | 🕐 11:30am

👻 Oxford Ghost Tour
📅 Sat | 🕐 6pm

Oxford OfficiaI Walking Tours

🎡 Step back in time at one of Oxfordshire’s oldest fairs! ✨The much-loved Michaelmas Fair returns to Banbury this Octobe...
08/10/2026

🎡 Step back in time at one of Oxfordshire’s oldest fairs! ✨

The much-loved Michaelmas Fair returns to Banbury this October, bringing the town centre to life with the sights, sounds and excitement of a traditional fair. 🎠🎪

Dating back centuries, this annual celebration is a chance to experience a much-loved part of Banbury’s history while enjoying all the fun of the fair. 🏛️

📅 14–17 October
📍 Banbury Town Centre

Gather your family and friends and head to Banbury for a few days of traditional fairground fun! 🎡

Banbury Town Council

🏁 Ever wondered what it’s like to wake up just metres from the Silverstone track? 👀At Escapade Silverstone, motorsport i...
07/10/2026

🏁 Ever wondered what it’s like to wake up just metres from the Silverstone track? 👀

At Escapade Silverstone, motorsport is quite literally on your doorstep. 🏎️

Located within Silverstone Circuit, its Trackside Residences put you right in the heart of the action, with some just 11 metres from the circuit edge and balconies overlooking the track. 🚦✨

And when you’re ready to slow things down, there’s a 15m indoor pool, Finnish sauna, track-facing gym and The Gallery restaurant and bar to enjoy. 🏊‍♂️🍽️

Whether you’re visiting for the racing or simply looking for a stay with a difference, this is life on the fast lane. 🏁

Escapade Silverstone

🧠✨ How curious are you?This October, Oxford becomes a playground for big ideas as IF Oxford returns with 100+ events and...
07/10/2026

🧠✨ How curious are you?

This October, Oxford becomes a playground for big ideas as IF Oxford returns with 100+ events and activities exploring science, technology, creativity and culture. 🔬🎨

From getting hands-on with experiments and exploring the world of AI to mind-bending illusions, fascinating talks, family activities and creative workshops, there’s plenty to discover. 👀

📅 until 31 October
🎟️ Mix of free, Pay What You Decide, and chargeable events.

Whether you’re a science enthusiast, a curious mind or simply looking for something different to do this autumn, there’s an IF Oxford event for you.

IF Oxford the Science and Ideas Festival

Did you know one of the world's most successful sporting clubs is right here in Oxfordshire?Welcome to Leander Club in H...
06/10/2026

Did you know one of the world's most successful sporting clubs is right here in Oxfordshire?

Welcome to Leander Club in Henley-on-Thames - the home of Olympic rowing champions since 1818. 🚣‍♂️

With an incredible 159 Olympic and Paralympic medals, including 62 golds, Leander has played a huge part in British rowing history. 🥇

But there's more to Leander than what happens on the water - set beside the River Thames and the famous Henley Royal Regatta course, the club is also open for:

🛏️ Boutique riverside stays
🍽️ Dining, right on the water's edge
🎉 Private events and celebrations

A true Oxfordshire sporting institution, with a stay and a setting to match. 🌊✨

Leander Club

🍽️✨ Make yourself at home at Cosy Club OxfordRight in the heart of Oxford, Cosy Club is the perfect spot to pause during...
06/10/2026

🍽️✨ Make yourself at home at Cosy Club Oxford

Right in the heart of Oxford, Cosy Club is the perfect spot to pause during a day in the city - whether you’re after a leisurely brunch, relaxed lunch, dinner or cocktails with friends. 🥂

With its distinctive vintage-inspired interiors, all-day menu and welcoming atmosphere, there’s plenty to enjoy from morning through to late. 🍳🍸

📍 20 Cornmarket Street, Oxford

The Cosy Club

🍸 Did you know the World’s Best Contemporary London Dry Gin is made right here in Oxfordshire? 👀Meet Sky Wave Gin - a mu...
06/10/2026

🍸 Did you know the World’s Best Contemporary London Dry Gin is made right here in Oxfordshire? 👀

Meet Sky Wave Gin - a multi-award-winning craft distillery based at Bicester Heritage, creating small-batch spirits inspired by the ‘Spirit of Oxfordshire’. ✨

Their award-winning Signature London Dry Gin combines 13 botanicals from around the world with natural mineral water from Blenheim Palace, creating a smooth, citrusy and subtly spicy finish. 🌿🍊

And it’s not just about the gin… you can visit the distillery, enjoy a cocktail masterclass or experience a gin tasting for yourself. 🍸

Fancy discovering one of Oxfordshire’s award-winning hidden gems?

Sky Wave Gin

🐾🚗 Oxfordshire adventures, with a little extra flexibility…Looking for a base that lets you explore beyond Oxford? Stay ...
05/10/2026

🐾🚗 Oxfordshire adventures, with a little extra flexibility…

Looking for a base that lets you explore beyond Oxford? Stay at Hilton Garden Inn Abingdon Oxford, just a short distance from the city and only a mile from the historic market town of Abingdon. ✨

Spend the day exploring Oxford’s famous sights, then head back to Abingdon to discover its riverside setting, historic Abbey grounds and charming town centre. 🏛️🌿

And with pet-friendly rooms and EV charging on-site, you don’t have to leave the four-legged family member — or the electric car — behind! 🐶🔋

A convenient base for discovering more of Oxfordshire. 💙

🛏️ Sundays just got a whole lot more exciting! ✨Fancy turning your Sunday into a mini getaway? Mollie’s Oxfordshire is i...
05/10/2026

🛏️ Sundays just got a whole lot more exciting! ✨

Fancy turning your Sunday into a mini getaway? Mollie’s Oxfordshire is inviting you to slow down, settle in, and enjoy a Sunday Sleepover. 🌙

Swap your boring Sunday for Burgers, Bed and Breakfast - the perfect way to round off the weekend. 🍸🍽️

Whatever your plans, make your next Sunday one to remember.

🎟️ Discover the Sunday Sleepover at Mollie’s and book your stay.

Mollie's Motel & Diner

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