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First successful harvest at pioneering mushroom farm on Blenheim Estate

The first gourmet mushrooms – including Blue Grey, Golden, Pink and King Oyster and Lion’s Mane – have been harvested…

Blenheim Palace launches all-new Family Treasures extended tour

From 12th July, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Blenheim Palace will feature a unique new visitor route into the Private Apartments, extending…

Free family fun with favourite characters at Westgate Oxford this summer

Westgate Oxford is hosting a series of meet and greets with some of your favourite characters this summer including Gabby’s…

Blenheim Palace welcomes Oxfordshire Hospital School’s inspiring art exhibition

Blenheim Palace is proud to be hosting a new exhibition in the Long Library, showcasing artwork created by the students…

Blenheim Palace unveils nature challenge for young explorers

Blenheim Palace will be buzzing with excitement this summer as it launches its first-ever ‘Bee on the Lookout’ Eco Count,…

Blenheim Palace launches Pip and Posy drawing competition to celebrate Children’s Art Week

To celebrate Children’s Art Week, Blenheim Palace has announced the launch of a Pip and Posy themed drawing competition, inspiring…

New Director of the University of Oxford Museum of Natural History

The University of Oxford is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Gavin J. Svenson as the new Director of…

Suzanne Treister: Prophetic Dreaming Exhibition: 4 October 2025 – 12 April 2026

This autumn, Modern Art Oxford presents Prophetic Dreaming, the first major UK institutional retrospective by pioneering digital and para-disciplinary artist…

Darwin Escapes heads to DogFest at Blenheim Palace in search of Britain’s next top pooch

Darwin Escapes is heading to DogFest at Blenheim Palace in search of the perfect pooch to become the ‘Dog Face…

Exceptional students celebrated at Rycotewood Furniture Awards ceremony

The next generation of furniture designers and makers were celebrated at the Rycotewood Furniture Awards, held at City of Oxford…

Blenheim showcases commercial portfolio and welcomes first business into new spaces in Park View, Woodstock

From converted barns suitable for office spaces to newly constructed units, Blenheim Estate Homes has a selection of diverse properties…

Activate Learning and Puy du Fou sign Memorandum of Understanding

Two award-winning organisations, Activate Learning and Puy du Fou, have formed a working partnership aiming to provide new training and…

Blenheim Palace welcomes significant Victories tapestry back after decade-long conservation

This week, Blenheim Palace welcomes back the last of the Victories series tapestries from conservation. Following a decade-long process working…

Pye Homes announces first suppliers for Welborne Garden Village

Pye Homes has announced the first wave of suppliers who will be working with the housebuilder on both the interior…

VisitEngland’s annual attractions survey shows growth slows in visits to attractions

VisitEngland has today, 18 June, published its 2024 Annual Survey of Visits to Visitor Attractions showing that visits to attractions…

First cohort of Activate Business School’s trailblazing leadership programme with University of Oxford graduates

The first cohort of Activate Business School’s Determined to Lead Oxford programme graduated at a special ceremony held at City…

Sephora UK Set to Cast its Spell on Oxford with New Westgate Oxford Store Opening Late Autumn 2025

Beauty fans, mark your calendars! Sephora UK announces their 5th store opening for 2025, bringing its signature stripes to Oxford…

Final Call for Applications for Oxford Cultural Leaders Programme

Applications for the renowned Oxford Cultural Leaders (OCL) residential leadership programme will close on Monday 16 June 2025. Cultural professionals…

City of Oxford College to welcome local community to Adult Education and Careers Fair on Thursday 26 June

City of Oxford College and University Centre is inviting job seekers and adults who are looking to learn new skills…

Blenheim Palace awarded grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to conserve paintings of national interest

Blenheim Palace has announced a £250,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to support the urgent conservation of two…

The 20th Annual Battle Proms at Blenheim Palace will be a Vintage Spectacular!

This year the Battle Proms are going to be bigger and better than ever, so pack a picnic, chill the…