Feb 28 2019

March Round-Up

There’s lots going on in Oxfordshire this March from theatre, to tap-takeovers, to festivals and new museum exhibitions. Plus, treat Mum this Mother’s Day with some exciting events on Sunday 31st.     Good to Know: Visit Cotswold Wildlife Park to see a beautiful display of flowering tulips! In particular, look out for 1000 striking bright pink…

Feb 21 2019

“I was Dancing in My Seat!” Kinky Boots Comes to New Theatre Oxford

When a world-famous musical fresh from London’s West End visits Oxford, of course Experience Oxfordshire went to see the show! Kinky Boots is at New Theatre Oxford until Saturday 23rd February. When Charlie Price (Joel Harper-Jackson, who recently starred in the The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time UK tour) is struggling…

Feb 14 2019

England Originals Welcome Training to Take Place on 13th March 2019, a Valuable Opportunity for Oxford Businesses

Experience Oxfordshire is calling on Oxford businesses to get involved in a £1.6m Discover England Fund* project by England Originals from England Historic Cities, to attract more international visitors to the city. For the very first time Oxford along with 14 of England’s top ranked historic cities and the City of London, have come together…

Feb 11 2019

Tried and Tested: Didcot Railway Centre

When you’re stuck for inspiration this February half-term, we have the best place to go: Didcot Railway Centre. A fun attraction for the whole family, Didcot Railway Centre is a day-out not to be missed.  As a cure for a grey February weekend, we went along to visit the attraction – and loved it. Who?…

Feb 11 2019

Experience Oxfordshire Publishes 2019 Visitor Guide

Experience Oxfordshire have launched their 2019 Visitor Guide with more pages of content to inspire visitors than ever before. Speaking about the new Visitor Guide, Hayley Beer-Gamage, Chief Executive of Experience Oxfordshire commented: “The 2019 Visitor Guide showcases some of the many things there are to see and do across Oxfordshire and the city of…

Feb 08 2019

Experience Oxfordshire Named Destination Marketing Organisation of the Year at UKinbound’s Awards for Excellence

UKinbound, the trade association that represents nearly 400 of the UK’s top tourism businesses, awarded Experience Oxfordshire the accolade of Destination Marketing Organisation of the Year at its Awards for Excellence event last night. The award was presented in front of over 250 tourism and hospitality professionals at the annual Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner,…

Feb 05 2019

Birmingham Airport Become Experience Oxfordshire Ambassadors

Experience Oxfordshire, the Destination Management Organisation for Oxfordshire, is delighted to announce Birmingham Airport as the latest addition to the Ambassador collection. This strategic partnership will focus on drawing incoming visitors to Oxfordshire; the airport is situated just north of the county with rapid rail and motorway links, making it an ideal gateway for visitors…

Feb 04 2019

Oxford Official Walking Tours Celebrates the International Day of the Tour Guide with Free Walking Tours of Oxford for Locals

On 21st February 2019, four free 1-hour walking tours of Oxford will be laid on for residents by Oxford Official Walking Tours, to celebrate the International Day of the Tour Guide. Two free tours are available at 10:30am and two at 1:30pm. They will depart from the Oxford Visitor Information Centre on Broad Street and…

Feb 01 2019

Seven Top Picks for Oxfordshire Art This February

This February we are recommending seven very different exhibitions to whet your arty appetite: from the nineteenth century paintings to contemporary bling sculpture fresh from America there’s interest, colour and entertainment to keep you enjoying the landscape and contemplating the world, away from the wintry weather. There’s the traditional in the opulent State Rooms of…

Feb 01 2019

February Round-Up

With Valentine’s Day and half-term around the corner, Oxfordshire is ready to welcome you with some great activities and offers for everyone to enjoy. Enjoy a romantic Valentine’s event, or share quality time with your family with some fun spring activities.       Good to Know: Treat the family to a day out this…

Feb 01 2019

Experience Oxfordshire Host Winter Networking Event at New Theatre Oxford

On 29th January Experience Oxfordshire welcomed Partners to their winter networking event at the New Theatre, Oxford. Showcasing the venue to Experience Oxfordshire Partners, the team at the New Theatre welcomed guests to the Ambassador’s Lounge, before an exclusive behind the scenes guided tour of the art-deco theatre’s backstage areas and conference facilities, all followed…