14th Nov - 21st Dec 25
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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The guide below shows our calendar of events in Oxfordshire. Whether you're local or visiting the area, find what's happening near you by clicking the Map View button.
Number of results: 24
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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…
Sporting Event
Henley On Thames
Christmas
Woodstock
There's No Place Like Blenheim Palace – The Iconic Light Trail is Back for 2025
Outdoor Event / Activities
Hart Street, Henley on Thames
Have fun (re-)discovering Henley on Thames, 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 finding out about this lovely Thames town. Curious…
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
Childrens Events
Gillott's Lane, Henley-on-Thames
Active Reality delivers immersive, adventure-driven VR experiences for all ages, designed to bring people together through fun, memorable, and engaging gameplay. With a focus on social connection and light physical activity, Active Reality…
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.
Exhibition
Bodleian Libraries, Oxford
What makes a treasure? Is it age, rarity, beauty – or something else?
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.
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,…
Christmas
Henley On Thames
Santa cruises will feature a well renowned family entertainer, Bertie Slippers and Santa Claus himself.
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…
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…
Christmas
Reading
Families and friends return year after year to soak up the festive atmosphere. Unbelievable £22 Unlimited Ride Wristbands where you can have unlimited riding for 4 hours and for £5 extra you can add Ice Skating.
Christmas
Didcot
Steam into Christmas and help Santa find his missing reindeer!
Sporting Events
Shiplake, Henley On Thames
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…
Christmas
Chipping Norton
Step into a world of festive wonder as Fairytale Farm transforms into a sparkling Christmas Fairytale this winter!
Travel back to Victorian London, inspired by Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, and follow your Christmas Passport through a series…
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.
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.
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