Looking for something to do in Oxford this weekend? Well, you truly are spoilt for choice this Saturday and Sunday! With wine tasting, storyboard creation, orienteering, a car boot sale, live music and even Shakespeare at the theatre (well, his play!), plus many more great activities, Oxford is certainly the place to be! For more details, head on over to our website: https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events
Saturday 17th October
Jail Break at Oxford Castle
Perfect for team building, family days out or fun between friends, Jail Break at Oxford Castle is sure to be great fun for all! The game centres around 10-15 players solving a puzzle to unlock a room and escape the jail!
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/jail-break--oxford-castle-unlocked
Backstage Tour at the New Theatre
If you’re a theatre buff or history lover you’ll absolutely love this opportunity to experience the view from the other side of the curtain and tread the boards of Oxford’s oldest theatre!
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/new-theatre-backstage-tour
Whispers of Future Past at The Botanic Gardens
Indulge in a magical exhibition by Helen Simpson; explore highly observed and sensitive pictures of plants which will take you beyond the descriptive and provoke mental imagery of other places, forms and times.
The Tempest at Oxford Playhouse
Enjoy Shakespeare’s masterpiece played by an exquisite cast at the Oxford Playhouse! Widely considered to be Shakespeare’s final play, The Tempest will have you on the end of your seat throughout!
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/the-tempest-at-oxford-playhouse
Stomp at the New Theatre
Using everyday items including paint cans, brooms and bin lids, Stomp will have you tapping your feet and clapping your hands whilst you marvel at the energetic dancers accompanying this incredibly entertaining show!
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/stomp-at-the-new-theatre
Try Orienteering at Wittenham Clumps
Suitable for all ages and abilities, this walk (or run!) is a great introduction to orienteering. Run by the Thames Valley Orienteering Club, this fun day out will take you on routes ranging from 1-5Km through the Oxfordshire countryside, taking in the beautiful scenery whilst learning a new and valuable skill!
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/try-orienteering--wittenham-clumps
Oxford Wine Tasting Experience Day - ‘World of Wine’
Join the World of Wine experts in an afternoon of wine tasting tuition, followed by a delicious lunch and matched wines! Just make sure you’ve got a taxi booked to get you home!
Graphic Novel Workshop
During this intensive day course you’ll learn how to create storyboards, develop layout, refine characters and much much more! Suitable for all abilities and ages 16+, this fun course will certainly nurture your creativity!
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/graphic-novel-workshop
No Other Way: Oxfordshire and the Spanish Civil War 1936-39
Do you have an interest in history and specifically local history? Join local historians Liz Woolley and Valery Rose this Saturday as they talk about their new book about Oxfordshire’s involvement in the Spanish Civil War.
Story Cube at the Ashmolean Museum
Looking for something fun and creative for the whole family to enjoy this Saturday? Pop along to the Ashmolean Museum and join in ‘The Big Draw’ and draw an exciting story of your own!
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/story-cube--ashmolean-museum
Sunday 18th October
Kassam Market & Car Boot Sale
The holidays are just around the corner and you might just find a loved one’s Christmas present at Kassam this Sunday!
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/kassam-market--car-boot-sale
Dave McCabe and the Ramifications
The former Zutons frontman is introducing his exciting new solo project at the O2 Academy in Oxford this Sunday!
