Jan 31 2023

The Bear Hotel Restaurant

Enjoy the delicious food on offer at The Bear Hotel Restaurant, where nestled in the heart of Oxfordshire, you’ll experience fine dining amidst the historic streets of Woodstock. The restaurant holds two prestigious AA rosettes, awarded for their classic British menu with its seasonal ingredients and fantastic wine list. Whether you’re popping in for breakfast…

Jan 31 2023

The Bear Hotel

If you’re looking for a hotel in Woodstock, The Bear Hotel is a great option. One of the finest four-star hotels in Oxfordshire, this 13th-century coaching inn combines history and culture with luxurious facilities. The Bear Woodstock hotel provides an ideal location for a relaxing, romantic break or a base to explore the surrounding cities…

Jan 31 2023

Wake Up to Woodstock to celebrate 21st Anniversary

Wake up to Woodstock (WUTW) announced its 21st anniversary as a non-profit association of local businesses, with a mission to attract visitors to the market town of Woodstock. WUTW was first conceived by a handful of business owners who felt the need to maintain and increase visitors to the town, at a time when many…

Jan 30 2023

Once Upon a Dinosaur: February Half-Term at Fairytale Farm

Fairytale Farm has announced its most exciting event yet: Once Upon a Dinosaur. Farm owner Nick Laister explains that this event, which will run right through the February half term, is a first for the Farm: “Fairytale Farm is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2023. We wanted to start off the year with something really…

Jan 26 2023

Give the gift of Knoops Chocolate this Valentine’s Day

Knoops, (www.knoops.co.uk), the UK’s cult chocolate drinks brand, has launched the sweetest range of gifts for the most romantic time of the year. Available in-store and online from the 23rd of January, The Knoops Valentine’s Gift Set (£25.00) features Great Taste Award-winning 43% Milk Chocolate Flakes and a tube of Limited-Edition Strawberry Marshmallows to create…

Jan 25 2023

Go-Ahead carries two million passengers at £2 under nationwide fare cap

• National low fares scheme proves popular across Go-Ahead’s bus networks. • Promotional ticket sales reach £4 million in first three weeks of January. • Scheme includes Oxford Bus Company, Thames Travel and Carousel Buses services. Go-Ahead’s bus companies have carried two million passengers at the nationwide promotional fare of £2 since the Government began…

Jan 25 2023

Oxford Castle and Prison Wins Gold at Tourism South East

Oxford Castle & Prison has won Gold for the second year running in the ‘Small Attraction of the Year’ Category at Tourism South East’s annual ‘Beautiful South 2022-23’ Awards. The Castle and Prison faced strong competition from other attractions across the South East, but ultimately took the ‘Gold’ award. Marketing Manager Jonathan Pyke said, “We’re…

Jan 25 2023

Next steps in developing Local Plan 2040 set for cabinet approval

Oxford City Council is preparing to launch a new round of public consultation as the next stage in developing its Local Plan 2040. All local planning authorities need to have an up to date local plan, supported by an evidence base, which sets out how and where homes, jobs and infrastructure will be delivered. At…

Jan 24 2023

Government backs new Oxford to Cambridge Pan Regional Partnership

Proposals for a locally-led Partnership for the Oxford to Cambridge region have been given the green light by government. • Secretary of State Rt Hon Michael Gove MP confirms support for the establishment of an Oxford to Cambridge Pan Regional Partnership. • The endorsement follows a proposal submitted to government by leaders from local councils,…

Jan 19 2023

New Year Clean Sweep at Britain’s Greatest Palace

Natural cleaning products, bristle brushes and old-fashioned elbow grease are being used by a team of conservation cleaners as they embark on the annual New Year deep clean of Blenheim Palace.   Beginning in January, a team of conservation cleaners will be hard at work on the ‘deep clean’– a painstaking procedure that has been…

Jan 18 2023

New Lost Garden Adventure Play a ‘Game-Changer’ for Palace

Blenheim Palace is set to unveil the biggest family-themed attraction in its history later this year with the opening of a brand-new Adventure Play experience. Located within the Oxfordshire UNESCO World Heritage Site’s historic Walled Gardens, ‘The Lost Garden’ is a giant new outdoor adventure play attraction featuring quirky wooden structures, interactive water features, play…

Jan 17 2023

Oxford Bus Company ‘Brand the Bus!’ Competition Winner Announced

SeeSaw scoop mega £50,000 first prize Oxford City Angels and Sobell House Hospice runners-up Record busting 79 good causes entered 2023 competition Oxford Bus Company has confirmed SeeSaw as the winner of the eagerly contested Brand the Bus! 2022/23 competition. The charity provides grief support for children, young people and their families in Oxfordshire. It…

Jan 13 2023

City Sightseeing Oxford Launches Special Offer to help Tourism Industry

City Sightseeing Oxford has announced a big New Year discount to help drive the visitor economy in Oxford. Owned by Oxford Bus Company, City Sightseeing Oxford is offering a 25% discount on its open-top bus tours between Monday to Thursday until 9th February. The offer is designed to help boost Oxford’s visitor economy and encourage…

Jan 12 2023

Announcing a Festival fit for a King: Oxfordshire Artweeks 2023

Oxfordshire Artweeks is the UK’s oldest and biggest open studios and pop-up exhibition event, and the 41st festival, which is in the planning for spring 2023 (May 6th-29th) promises to be fit for a king. As the country’s creatives open their doors to welcome visitors, for free, there’s a wealth of art and intrigue to…

Jan 12 2023

Carey Young : Appearance

Modern Art Oxford announces the largest institutional solo show in the UK by Carey Young (b. 1970, UK/US national, lives and works in London). Focusing on the artist’s multi-layered vision of female identity, the exhibition offers timely new perspectives on power, gender and justice. Featuring three major video works, including the ambitious new commission Appearance (2023), as…

Jan 10 2023

Knoops launches cacao tea for January that tastes like chocolate

Knoops, the UK’s first dedicated chocolate drinks brand, has launched a delicious Cacao Tea (8oz, £2.45) with a unique chocolatey taste and fantastic antioxidant properties The tea has zero calories and is gorgeously fragrant from its preparation – it is made from roasted cacao husk, a natural byproduct of the chocolate-making process. The result, a…

Jan 09 2023

Oxford Bus Company ‘Brand the Bus!’ finalists announced

The public vote for the Oxford Bus Company’s ‘Brand the Bus!’ 2023 competition has now closed and ten good causes have been nominated for the grand finale.   A record busting 79 good causes entered and attracted more than 11,000 unique online votes by the public to be branded on a double-decker bus and receive…

Jan 05 2023

Scramblers reveals 2023 assembly dates with a plethora of themes planned

Scramblers has revealed its 2023 Assembly dates and themes, with Minis, Vintage Velos and more planned Every Assembly will be held in the MT Yard and Main Drive in 2023 between 9am until 12pm This year the club hit its 10,000 member mark, following the launch of paid membership tiers   Scramblers the Bicester Heritage…

Jan 05 2023

Experience Oxfordshire calls on local businesses and residents to “Tell us how it is!” in support of the county’s visitor economy

Experience Oxfordshire has launched three surveys to gather insights from local businesses, residents and the county’s visitors in a major effort to support the county’s visitor economy as it moves into a potentially challenging 2023. As the lead destination management organisation (DMO) for the county, Experience Oxfordshire champions the visitor economy with local and national…

Jan 04 2023

Blenheim Estate Offering Green Christmas Tree Recycling Scheme

Blenheim Estate is inviting people to join a green recycling scheme and drop off their used Christmas Trees once the festive holidays are over.   The Oxfordshire estate will be operating the recycling scheme from Saturday 7th January until Sunday 15th January, there will be drop-off points at the Estate Office between these dates.  …