An unmissable day out for any car enthusiast, the ninth annual 'GROWLER' event.  This is your chance to join in the clubs biggest annual gathering of Jaguar XKs.  The car display which will be located on the grass in...

Saturday 19th of May 2012
Chiltern Centre Jubilee Fun Day at Fawley Hill Steam Railway

The event is being organised by the Free Masons of Berks, Bucks and Oxfordshire and will include Bands, Morris Dancing, Vintage Rolls Royce Cars, Fair, Food, WWII Vehicles & Crafts. £15.00 per adult, Under 12's free....

Sunday 20th of May 2012
Eights Week at Isis River

The races take place over four raucous days on the Isis (as the River Thames is known locally), when rowers' friends, parents and tutors head down to the river to cheer on their team. The stretch of riverside south of Christ...

Tuesday 22nd of May 2012
Jubilee Churches Festival

After the great success of our Cotswold Churches Festival in May 2011, where more than 110 churches of every denomination and from five different Diocese became involved with our celebration of church life across the Cotswold region,...

Friday 25th of May 2012
Oxfringe at Oxford

Annual series of literary, theatrical comic, artistic and musical events, packed with comedy, cabaret, magic, music, drama and dance and literary shows – check out Programme for full details!

Wednesday 30th of May 2012
Bath International Music Fest

Inaugurated in 1948, Bath International Music Festival has an illustrious artistic history and has long been a well-established event of international reputation. It takes place annually over twelve days in late May/early June,...

Wednesday 30th of May 2012
English Music Festival

The English Music Festival celebrates Britain’s rich musical heritage by showcasing the brilliance, innovation and beauty of English music. A five day celebaration of the finest classical music written by English composers over...

Friday 1st of June 2012
Garsington Opera at Wormsley Estate

Garsington Opera runs for a short summer season and produces opera of the highest professional quality in a setting of extraordinary beauty. It has championed rarely performed works of artistic interest and high musical quality as...

Saturday 2nd of June 2012

To mark 60 years of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, Blenheim Palace is hosting three days of fun packed celebrations. Enjoy Diamond Jubilee celebrations including Children's Characters Rupert the Bear, Noddy and Big Ears on 3rd,...

Saturday 2nd of June 2012
Abingdon Queen Jubilee

The Town Council is planning a number of exciting events to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in June 2012.  The four-days of activities commences on the afternoon of Saturday 2 June and finishes on Tuesday 4 June 2012....

Saturday 2nd of June 2012

The nature of the event, and all the YFC stands for is a real and honest celebration of all things rural, and in these challenging days more and more people are aware of farming, food production, green issues etc.and we hope to spread...

Sunday 3rd of June 2012
Cheese Rolling at Cooper's Hill

The Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake is an annual event held on the Spring Bank Holiday at Cooper's Hill, near Stroud. It is traditionally by and for the people who live in the local village of Brockworth, but now people...

Monday 4th of June 2012
Tetbury Woolsack Races

The races have no greater aim than for individuals and teams to demonstrate their strength and fitness by racing whilst carrying a sack of wool – up and down a hill that reaches a gradient of 1 in 4. Around this the town...

Monday 4th of June 2012
Oxford Castle Flower & Gardening Festival

Bringing a flurry of activity and flourishing colour to the Oxford city centre, Oxford Castle Flower & Gardening Festival is a free festival filled to the brim with markets, talks, demonstrations, workshops in addition to some...

Saturday 9th of June 2012

The setting of Blenheim Palace is the most scenic triathlon with a safe environment as all roads are closed. So come along and watch sports men and women taking part in the second largest triathlon in the UK.

The 2,400...

Saturday 9th of June 2012
 Banbury & District Show 2012

The fourth Banbury & District Show will again fill Spiceball Park with a day of fun and entertainment for all the family.  This year’s event will be held on Sunday 10th June, commencing at 10.30am. Banbury Town Council...

Sunday 10th of June 2012
Cheltenham Science Festival

Preview The Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2012, with topics ranging from medicine to technology, economic recovery to energy and the role of science in our ever regenerating society. The programme will feature a mix of cutting edge...

Tuesday 12th of June 2012
Cheltenham Food and Drink Festival

Welcome to the Festival that has quickly become loved by not only the local people but visitors from outside of the Cotswolds where we all enjoy meeting food producers, brewers, winemakers and chefs dedicated to fostering, preserving...

Friday 15th of June 2012
Sherston Fest Beer and Cider Festival

The night of Friday, June 15, is being held in association with the BBC Introducing stage, which is designed to showcase the best of emerging music talent. On June 16, there will be more of a mellow feel with acoustic sessions. The...

Friday 15th of June 2012

A 'National Event' with TOP and ELITE Morris Sides from all over the country including the National Youth Federation Side. Morris Parade; Competition for the Evesham 'Stick'; Beer Festival, Vale Cider and great local...

Friday 15th of June 2012
Three Counties Show

The Region’s Premier Agricultural Show offering excellent entertainment for all the family and showcasing the best of British food, farming and rural life.

Do you want a fun day out in the Worcestershire countryside with...

Friday 15th of June 2012

Enjoy the great music, wild dancing, performers, wacky stalls and rides for kids – a great occasion for all ages. Dancers, drummers, street entertainers and a huge parade with over 400 people taking part will transform Woodstock...

Saturday 16th of June 2012

For a fun-filled and action-packed weekend, come to The Banbury Rally!  There’s something here for everyone, whether you’re a steam fanatic, or if you are just looking for a great day out with the family. ...

Saturday 23rd of June 2012
Kemerton Country Show and Fair

2012’s Show has all the attractions of last year - fair rides, a fun dog show, puppet shows, falconry and heavy horse displays, classic car display and traditional country dancing and games. In addition HMS Kemerton have chosen...

Saturday 23rd of June 2012

Henley Royal Regatta is undoubtedly the best known regatta in the world and is both one of the highlights of the summer sporting calendar and the social season. It attracts thousands of visitors...

Wednesday 27th of June 2012

The Cornbury Festival is one-of-a-kind: an eclectic and eccentric musical carnival - a dynamic summer festival disguised as a country fayre - a lovingly crafted, top notch, very English open air party, tailor-made for the whole family...

Friday 29th of June 2012
The Cotswold Show - Cirencester Park

Spectacular main arena events, country pursuits, ancient crafts, children's entertainment, festival of music and more than 200 trade stalls - it all adds up to an action packed, family day out.  And don't forget dogs can...

Saturday 30th of June 2012

Few events can rival the intensity, drama and spectacle on offer at the world's greatest airshow. The Air Tattoo, one of the UK's premier outdoor events, returns this summer with an extravaganza of entertainment for all the...

Saturday 7th of July 2012

This year is the 150th anniversary of the first telling of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and we're planning some exciting new special events including a wacky Caucus Race (see panel right) and Tea with Alice, an...

Saturday 7th of July 2012
Giant Chess and Croquet

Unleash your imagination and step between the leaves of Lewis Carroll’s books by taking time out for a bit of free fun with a game of croquet or giant chess, reinacting some of your favourite scenes! Make like Alice and move at...

Saturday 7th of July 2012

Blenheim Palace and West Oxfordshire  are a part of 'London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay Route on July 9th.

West Oxfordshire residents will be able to welcome the Olympic flame in Woodstock and Blenheim Palace and share in...

Monday 9th of July 2012
Gatcombe Horse Trials

Gatcombe Park. Set in the heart of the Cotswolds Gatcombe regularly hosts international riders from all over the world for both the Spring Land Rover Novice and Intermediate competitions and the Autumn Whatley Manor Hotel...

Friday 13th of July 2012
South Cotswold Beer Festival

100% Charity Fundraising event organised by Yate and District Rotary Club. Held at the Rugby Ground, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol. They’re just in the process of putting this year’s Beer Festival site together, and should...

Friday 13th of July 2012
Tewkesbury Medieval Festival

Tewkesbury Medieval Festival includes a huge re-enactment of the Battle of Tewkesbury, featuring around 2000 warriors, including knights in full armour, gunners, with cannon and hand guns, archers, with the traditional English Longbow...

Saturday 14th of July 2012
Thames Traditional Boat Rally

The Thames Traditional Boat Rally is, simply put, a huge 2-day display of the very finest-looking traditional boats one can see. It was the dream, back in 1977, of a few keen boaters. Most of these were members of the River Thames...

Saturday 14th of July 2012

The fifteenth Charlbury Beer Festival will be held at Charlbury Cricket Club (three minutes' walk from Charlbury station) on Saturday 14 July 2012. As always, all money raised will go directly to good causes, and this year there...

Saturday 14th of July 2012

The fabulous Battle Proms Concert is back for 2012! - Don’t forget that annual pass holders get an additional £2 discount – visit www.battleproms.com...

Saturday 14th of July 2012

10th and 11th July 2010

Rally is a festival of steam, vintage & veteran transport with entertainment for all the family. Crafts, trade stands, children's entertainment, protected animals, live bands, a traditional fun...

Saturday 14th of July 2012

This years Mini and VW takes place during the summer where fans will head to the beautiful Park here at Blenheim Palace, for a joint event organised by Andrew Greenwood. Mini and VW shows are a new and growing concept. The show is a...

Sunday 15th of July 2012
Archaeology Day at Oxford Castle Unlocked
Discover more about Oxford’s hidden history on Archaeology Day! Enjoy displays & engaging educational activities for all ages, family fun, and activities brought to you by Oxford Preservation Trust....
Sunday 15th of July 2012
Art in Action

Inspired by the simple principle that people are fascinated when artists and craftsmen openly demonstrate their skills and discuss their work, Art in Action was born. Approximately 25,000 visitors come over four days to learn, buy and...

Thursday 19th of July 2012

Do come along to the Show in 2012 or even print off an exhibit form and come and join our happy gang.  We look forward to another tremendous weekend in 2012.

21st AND 22nd  JULY 2012.

The show is open both days...

Saturday 21st of July 2012

The Goring & Streatley Regatta's aim is to get as many crews onto the water who want to compete and there are three different classes so that complete beginners through...

Saturday 21st of July 2012
Comedy of Errors - The Cotswold Arcadians

Is there life for the Arcadians after the doom-laden 'Scottish Play'? Most certainly, yes! One of Shakespeare's earliest works, The Comedy of Errors is next year's production. By setting the play in Ephesus, known to...

Monday 23rd of July 2012
Warwick Folk Festival

A weekend folk festival of the very best in traditional and contemporary folk arts. Year on year, our visitors tell us that Warwick Folk Festival has one of the best festival sites around; we're very proud of this reputation, and...

Thursday 26th of July 2012
The Cornerstone Annual Beer and Music Festival

It's back! The massively popular café bar @ Cornerstone beer fest returns. Come along and sample some delicious guest beers in our ground floor bar, move out to the town square for a spot of sun, and listen to some great...

Friday 27th of July 2012

The Rally of the Giants, The UK's number one classic American car show, is moving to the magnificent grounds of Blenheim Palace.  Entry to the RoG is free to Pre50AAC members for their first car when pre-booked before 9th...

Sunday 29th of July 2012
Live Music Festival at Chalgrove

The Chalgrove Live Music Festival will take place from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th August 2012 in aid of Help for Heroes. The festival is held in a 20 acre field on Mill Lane on the outskirts of the Oxfordshire village. Location: The...

Friday 3rd of August 2012

A spectacular battle will take place at Blenheim Palace with a mighty jousting tournament on the South Lawn featuring "The Knights of Royal England". The battle will strike in deadly earnest and the Knights, as in medieval...

Friday 3rd of August 2012
Hartpury Eventing and Horse Trials

Eventing receives its roots from the military and during its first years the sport was so aptly named "The Militaire". Eventing was first introduced at the Olympic Games in Stockholm, Sweden in 1912. The purpose of the sport...

Thursday 9th of August 2012
Fairport's Cropredy Convention

Organised by Fairport Convention itself, this outdoor extravaganza has been held annually since the 1970s so the audience includes children (and even grandchildren) of festival-goers who've been coming back year after year. There...

Thursday 9th of August 2012
Monday 28th of May 2012

Gareth Gates and Zoe Birkett star in the legendary musical - an all new production in the UK for Summer, 2012! The legendary musical is back, one of the most revered celebratory shows of all time, featuring a host of stunning hits including Aquarius, Hair, Let The Sunshine In and many, many more. The message in Hair remains as potent as it ever was, in a world which stands still in terms of...



Saturday 2nd of June 2012

To mark 60 years of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, Blenheim Palace is hosting three days of fun packed celebrations. Enjoy Diamond Jubilee...



Wednesday 6th of June 2012

At the Ashmolean Museum. Our India galleries are the theme for afternoon craft activities, stories, and object handling. All sessions run from 1 – 4pm. Cost: Free,...

Splash Saturdays See, Play and Learn at the Ashmolean



Friday 8th of June 2012

Inspired by a true story, Peter Shaffer’s unique psychological thriller explores the...

London Classic Theatre present Equus



Friday 25th of May 2012

Arts at the Old Fire Station along with a Group of Oxford Players present Henry IV. Running...

A Group of Oxford Players present an RSC Open Stages Event  Henry IV



Tuesday 22nd of May 2012

When I write I can shake off all my cares. My sorrow disappears, my spirits are revived! But, and that's a big question...



Saturday 2nd of June 2012

Beethoven’s Triple Concerto is tailor-made for the ‘in-house’ talents of the Philomusica as Music Director Marios Papadopoulos is joined by the Orchestra...



Thursday 24th of May 2012

In terms of dry mass, ants and humans are the dominant animals on land. Ants and humans are...



Wednesday 30th of May 2012

Following the huge success of Michael Bochmann’s history of the violin at the same...

Alice McVeigh at St. Leonards Church
Splash Saturdays See, Play and Learn at the Ashmolean
Wednesday 6th of June 2012

At the Ashmolean Museum. Our India galleries are the theme for afternoon craft activities, stories, and object handling. All sessions run from 1 – 4pm. Cost: Free, donations are very...



Wednesday 6th of June 2012

The Orchestra of St John's prides itself in being different from other orchestras -...



Saturday 16th of June 2012

Benson Choral Society was established in 1949 in Benson and now has a membership drawn...

Benson Choral Society Summer Concert



Thursday 24th of May 2012

Fairport are a fixture here because they love Cornerstone! Celebrating its 45th...

Fairport Acoustic Convention



Saturday 26th of May 2012

Meet the Opera Dudes - code names Posh & Bricks - two highly talented singing agents...

Opera Dudes - License to Trill