Located in the Great Court the Blenheim Palace festive market

Blenheim Palace Christmas Market

14th Nov - 21st Dec 25

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A destination full of amazing architecture, charming market towns, rolling countryside, history, and heritage. Discover what's on in Oxfordshire today and this weekend, from food fairs to trips down the river Thames, walking tours that dive into the stories and history of the area, and a host of family-friendly events that will get everyone out and about and keep them entertained. Our easy-to-use interactive calendar will help you find out what's on, whether you're visiting Oxfordshire or local to the county, you're bound to find something to suit you. 

If you're looking for what's on in Oxfordshire on a rainy day, the city of Oxford is steeped in cultural magnificence and is never short of arts events with an eclectic mix of museums throughout the county offering themed exhibitions for a variety of interests. Explore the city on foot or by bus and dive into its rich history and heritage.

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  1. Treasured

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Bodleian Libraries, Oxford

    What makes a treasure? Is it age, rarity, beauty – or something else?

    Dates

    From:
    6 June 2025to1 Feb 2026
  2. New Year's Eve Gala Dinner at Danesfield House Hotel

    Type

    Type:

    New Year

    Marlow

    Celebrate in style with a fabulous evening of exquisite food, live music, dancing and fireworks.

    Ring in 2026 with an unforgettable night of fine dining, live entertainment, and spectacular fireworks in a luxurious setting.

    Dates

    From:
    31 Dec 2025
  3. Blueprints of Power exhibition at Blenheim Palace

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Woodstock

    A new exhibition - Blueprints of Power - comes to Blenheim Palace in 2025 and shines a light on Sir John Vanbrugh’s taking visitors on an immersive visual experience through his early life and theatrics as playwright all the way to his high-stakes…

    Venue

    Blenheim Palace, West Oxfordshire

    Dates

    From:
    14 Feb 2026to10 Apr 2026Open 10:30 - 16:45
  4. Steam into Christmas

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas

    Didcot

    Steam into Christmas and help Santa find his missing reindeer!

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2025to23 Dec 2025
  5. Henley Living Advent Calendar

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    Type:

    Show / Display

    Henley

    The Henley Living Advent runs every evening from Dec 1st to 24th. Like a children’s Advent Calendar, a different window or door is opened at 6:15pm promptly each evening and a 20 minute performance is given to the audience assembled.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Dec 2025to24 Dec 2025Open 18:15 -
  6. Christmas at Blenheim Palace

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas

    Woodstock

    There's No Place Like Blenheim Palace – The Iconic Light Trail is Back for 2025

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2025to3 Jan 2026Open 10:00 - 20:30
  7. Marlow Dragon Boat Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Sporting Events

    Shiplake, Henley On Thames

    Dates

    From:
    16 June 2026
  8. Curious About Oxford (Colleges)

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    Type:

    Walking

    High Street, Oxford

    Have fun (re-)discovering Oxford, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a fun and affordable way to get some fresh air, whilst exploring this historic city. Curious About Oxford visits not…

    Dates

    From:
    1 July 2025to31 Mar 2026Open 09:00 - 18:00
  9. Graeme Hall – The Dog Father

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    Type:

    Talks

    Banbury

    Join Graham Hall as the UK’s best dog trainer and Sunday Times Best Selling author regales you with tales at the bar about his life, career and all things dogs! This is the perfect and unique Christmas present for the dog lover in your life.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Jan 2026Open 19:00 - 21:30
  10. Santa Steam Specials at Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas

    Station Road, Chinnor

    Come and join us for a Festive train ride and meet Santa on one of our Steam Specials that is on in during December.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Dec 2025to14 Dec 2025
    From:
    19 Dec 2025to22 Dec 2025
  11. Hobbs of Henley Santa Cruise

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas

    Henley On Thames

    Santa cruises will feature a well renowned family entertainer, Bertie Slippers and Santa Claus himself.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    From:
    21 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    From:
    22 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    From:
    23 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
  12. City of Oxford Walking Tour

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Broad Street, Oxford

    Discover the vibrant history of the oldest university in the English-speaking world on the only official University of Oxford walking tour. Learn how Oxford grew from a small market town to become the city of dreaming spires.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Feb 2025to2 Jan 2026Open 11:00 - 17:00
  13. A Christmas Carol at Didcot Railway Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Participatory Event

    Didcot

    Join us on 16th or 17th December for an exclusive performance of 'A Christmas Carol' performed by Gerald Dickens.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Dec 2025to17 Dec 2025
  14. The Great Skate at Blenheim Palace

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas

    Woodstock

    Make memories that last a lifetime at Blenheim Palace’s spectacular, covered ice rink. Gather with family and friends at the heart of the stunning Great Court and glide into Christmas.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2025to3 Jan 2026
  15. Find Santas Reindeer

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas

    Waterperry

    Help Santa find his missing Reindeer who are lost all around the gardens! £4.50 per child with a prize.

    Children must be accompanied by an adult for whom the normal garden entrance fee applies.

    Open 10am until 5pm daily no pre-booking required…

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2025to24 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
  16. Kingston Bagpuize Snowdrop & Plant Fair

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    Type:

    Shopping

    Abingdon

    Kingston Bagpuize House Snowdrop & Plant Fair takes place on Sunday 22nd February 26. Offering a great opportunity to see the snowdrops around the grounds, explore the house (only open for two days in February) as well as picking up a bulb or two…

    Dates

    From:
    22 Feb 2026
  17. Thames Traditional Boat Festival

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    Type:

    Sporting Event

    Henley On Thames

    Dates

    From:
    18 July 2026to20 July 2026
  18. Henley Christmas Market

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas

    Henley-on-Thames

    The Henley Christmas Market returns to Market Place this year hosted by Henley Town Council.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Dec 2025to14 Dec 2025
  19. Creation Presents the Nutcracker

    Type

    Type:

    Performing Arts

    Summertown, Oxford

    This Christmas, Creation Theatre brings a brand-new theatrical take on The Nutcracker — adapted from the original E.T.A. Hoffmann tale and filled with wonder, mischief, and festive adventure.
    Step into a world of twinkling lights, ticking clocks,…

    Dates

    From:
    29 Nov 2025to3 Jan 2026Open 19:30 - 20:30
  20. Winter Warmers at Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Chinnor

    Join the trains at either Chinnor or Princes Risborough stations and then sit back, relax and enjoy the winter panorama alongside the Chiltern Hills

    Dates

    From:
    28 Dec 2025to29 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026
    From:
    4 Jan 2026