Saturday 8th August
The Fox Got You - The Botanic Gardens
Marvel at this extraordinary installation of pictures taken by Françoise Sergy, centred around six common plants used in modern medicine.
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/the-fox-got-you---the-botanic-gardens
Hybrid Rituals & Symbols in Contemporary Culture
Come along and experience this fantastic alternative installation of works by Serena Korda and Dr. Lakra at Modern Art Oxford.
Hands-On Coins Every Saturday
Ever found that old coin in the garden or whilst renovating your house and marvelled at its historical mystery? Pop along to the Ashmolean Museum this Saturday to see, feel and admire an impressive collection of ancient coins from a variety of regions and ages!
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/hands-on-coins-every-saturday
Trail: All Going on a Summer Holiday at Pitt Rivers Museum
Looking for a fun day out for your little ones, packed full of things to do, see, touch and hear? Set your little adventurers free on this fun day out - they’ll certainly be entertained for hours!
Epic Egypt @ River and Rowing Museum
History lovers and adventurous children alike will love this epic exploration through the incredible world of ancient Egypt. Take a trip down the Nile, build your very own pyramid, dress up like an Egyptian Mummy and learn to write your own name in hieroglyphs!
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/epic-egypt--river-and-rowing-museum
Beneath Our Feet Family Gallery Trail
Have you ever wondered how Oxford’s streets looked in medieval times? Take a virtual tour around the Town Hall’s medieval Jewish Cellar and many other captivating sights of Oxford’s ancient past at the Museum of Oxford.
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/beneath-our-feet-family-gallery-trail
250 Reasons for 250 Years
Celebrate 250 years since General John Guise left more than 200 paintings and almost 2000 drawings to Christ Church Picture Gallery with this incredible installation.
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/250-reasons-for-250-years
Oxford Wine Tasting Experience Day - ‘World of Wine’
Do you often sit down to a large glass of claret to relax? Would you like to know more about how to find your perfect wine? This fantastic one day course will see you tasting 15 different wines, including a delicious 3 course meal with wines matched to each dish!https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/oxford-wine-tasting-experience-day---world-of-wine-1435300721-1227
New Theatre Backstage Tour
Love the theatre but always wondered what the view is like from the other side of the curtains? This exciting backstage tour allows you to tread the boards of the prestigious stage at the New Theatre just as many great performers have done before.
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/new-theatre-backstage-tour
Summer Oxford Art Fair
This weekend the beautiful 1 acre gardens at ‘The Fishes’ in North Hinksey is turning into the city’s largest outdoor art gallery. With more than 40 exhibitors selling their wares alongside a delicious BBQ and great live music, it’s sure to be fun for all the family.
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/summer-oxford-art-fair-1434110132-7451
Teddy Bear’s Picnic at Blenheim Palace
Bring your little ones to Blenheim Palace this weekend to enjoy a teddy walkabout and captivating story sessions! There will even be prizes for the best dressed, best named, smallest and tallest bears!
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/teddy-bears-picnic--blenheim-palace
Marie Curie Walk to Remember - Blenheim Palace
Come and join this twilight walk around the picturesque grounds of Blenheim Palace to raise much needed funds to help care for people living with a terminal illness. Swap happy memories and stories with people who know exactly what you’re going through at this marvellous event, or just pop along to show your support. All proceeds go directly to Marie Curie.
Sunday 9th August
Stories on Toast
Fancy doing something different for a fun and lazy Sunday? Pop along to Rochester House, choose the topping for your toast and sit in wonderment whilst you listen to a story that could be about mushrooms and fairy rings, honey and magic handbags, or maybe even one about toast!
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/stories-on-toast
Family Friendly Fun at Pitt Rivers Museum
Kids and adults of all ages will love this afternoon of fun at Pitt Rivers Museum. Choose from activity backpacks, sorting boxes, trails, colouring sheets, craft activities and the story corner!
The Fox Got You - The Botanic Gardens
Marvel at this extraordinary installation of pictures taken by Françoise Sergy, centred around six common plants used in modern medicine.
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/the-fox-got-you---the-botanic-gardens
Kassam Market & Car Boot Sale
Pop along to Kassam this Sunday to browse through cut price trinkets, fantastic furniture and maybe even the odd hidden Ming vase… you never know!
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/kassam-market--car-boot-sale
Hybrid Rituals & Symbols in Contemporary Culture
Come along and experience this fantastic alternative installation of works by Serena Korda and Dr. Lakra at Modern Art Oxford.
Epic Egypt @ River and Rowing Museum
History lovers and adventurous children alike will love this epic exploration through the incredible world of ancient Egypt. Take a trip down the Nile, build your very own pyramid, dress up like an Egyptian Mummy and learn to write your own name in hieroglyphs!
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/epic-egypt--river-and-rowing-museum
Trail: All Going on a Summer Holiday at Pitt Rivers Museum
Looking for a fun day out for your little ones, packed full of things to do, see, touch and hear? Set your little adventurers free on this fun day out - they’ll certainly be entertained for hours!
250 Reasons for 250 Years
Celebrate 250 years since General John Guise left more than 200 paintings and almost 2000 drawings to Christ Church Picture Gallery with this incredible installation.
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/250-reasons-for-250-years
Summer Oxford Art Fair
This weekend the beautiful 1 acre gardens at ‘The Fishes’ in North Hinksey is turning into the city’s largest outdoor art gallery. With more than 40 exhibitors, selling their wares alongside a delicious BBQ and great live music, it’s sure to be fun for all the family.
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/summer-oxford-art-fair-1434110132-7451
Teddy Bear’s Picnic at Blenheim Palace
Bring your little ones to Blenheim Palace this weekend to enjoy a teddy walkabout and captivating story sessions! There will even be prizes for the best dressed, best named, smallest and tallest bears!
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/teddy-bears-picnic--blenheim-palace
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