Tourism News & Updates
- 6th August 2015
Our wonderful city has laid on a great mix of fun activities and relaxing treats yet again this weekend! There’s lots to choose from including several art exhibitions, a wonderful wine tasting afternoon, a backstage tour of the theatre and even a teddy bears picnic! Whether you’re looking for a grown up activity, a family fun day out or just something for a lazy day, we’re sure there’s something for everyone going on this weekend in Oxford! For more details, head on over to our website: https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events
- 1st August 2015
It’s that time again - the weekend is here and there’s lots of activities to keep you and your family amused! This Saturday and Sunday Oxford has lots to offer; from provoking art installations, a jousting tournament, a bubble show and even the chance to explore ancient Egypt! There’s certainly something for everyone, all you’ve got to decide is which events you’re going to head to!
For more details, head on over to our website: https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events
- 25th July 2015
Ahh, the weekend! We’ve got another fun filled couple of days lined up in Oxford with delights such as picture installations, a toy fair, a classic car show and a whole host of children oriented activities, amongst many others! For more details, head on over to our website:
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events
We bring together a list of the free events happening across Oxford during the school summer holidays.
- 24th July 2015
Warmer weather, bright leafy trees and blooming flowers can only mean one thing - summer is here! What better way to celebrate than to pop down to one of your lovely local pubs to enjoy a spot of lunch amongst the beautiful Oxfordshire scenery? Whether you fancy treating yourself whilst the children are away at summer camp or you’re planning a family lunch one afternoon to kick start the holidays, we’ve got it all covered with our list of 5 recommended summer pub lunches around Abingdon!
- 17th July 2015
Another week has passed and that can only mean one thing! It’s the weekend and time for you to explore and enjoy all that our beautiful city has to offer! From stories and buttery toast to an afternoon picnic and a day filled with orienteering, there’s something for everyone in this week’s ‘What’s on in Oxford this weekend?’ For more details, head on over to our website: https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events
- 2nd July 2015
You’re never short of a thing or two to do in Oxford, but in case you were wondering what the hottest things in town were this weekend, take a look at our list of what-not-to-miss! There are things for the whole family, from a celebration of Alice in Wonderland, to a street festival, plus a whole lot more – Oxford’s got it all! For more details, head on over to our website: https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events
- 18th May 2015
Punting is a fantastic way to explore the River Thames and view Oxford from a different vantage point. It’s also great for providing entertainment to the locals who, from the sidelines, quietly watch a slightly inebriated visitor attempt it for the first time!
- 15th May 2015
The term ‘punting’ comes from the latin term ‘ponto’, meaning a flat-bottomed boat. Usually, punting takes place upon narrow boats which are square at both ends and propelled by a long pole (think Venetian gondolas, though technically those are propelled with an oar, not a pole!) and often chauffeured. We’ve compiled 10 of the best reasons you should give this quintessentially English activity a try…
- 8th May 2015
Salters Steamers operate an Abingdon to Oxford scheduled boat service 7 days a week between 23rd May and 13th September (weather permitting)....