Art
New ‘Gilded Cage’ sculpture by famous artist Ai Weiwei arrives at Blenheim Palace to address refugee crisis
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The Blenheim Art Foundation today has unveiled a monumental interactive 25 ft sculpture on the South Lawn by famous Chinese artist Ai Weiwei...
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“We just can’t find any staff!” Oxfordshire’s hospitality industry reaches crisis point with pubs and restaurants having to close
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There is a chronic shortage of chefs and front of house staff in Oxfordshire, with the situation worsening by the day.
"In the 18...
Review
REVIEW: BLINDNESS: “An enthralling experience” at Oxford Playhouse or a nightmare on Beaumont Street?
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Finally, the Oxford Playhouse is open again! And to welcome us back they have something a little different in store - a fully...
Bar & Drinks
EXCLUSIVE: Pop up Pit Kitchen opens on the Cornwell Estate near Chipping Norton in The Cotswolds
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Come July 2 and you can enjoy dinner and lunch with a view at new outdoor pop up restaurant and bar Pit Kitchen...
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WHERE’S NEW? The TOP 25+ Oxfordshire pubs, cafes and restaurants which opened during lockdown!
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Five Little Pigs, Wallingford. Only opened this week, thanks to a £50,000 local kickstarter campaign. Named after former Wallingford resident Agatha Christie’s 1942...
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“Shaun Evans is a lovely man and a dream to work with” Graduate actor stars in Endeavour Series 8 and Touching The Void at Oxford Playhouse
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Despite the pandemic, it's been a busy year for actor Angus Yellowlees. Not only did he star in Series 8 of the new...
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Tap Social opens new canalside bars at Lock 29 in Banbury with indoor and outside seating
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Anyone venturing down to Lock 29 in Banbury, the town's recently regenerated canalside food, entertainment and shopping hub, will find Tap Social's newest...
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EXCLUSIVE look at the newly refurbished King’s Arms, Woodstock which reopened this week with a smart new image and menu
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When The King’s Arms in Woodstock closed last year, locals were concerned that the popular pub might shut for good, but after a...
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The socially distanced dining at The Perch in Oxford is so expert you can scarcely tell the difference, and perfect for veggies and vegans
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While there are some great plant based restaurants and cafes popping up in Oxfordshire, few have a beer garden of The Perch's calibre.
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REVIEW: “The Hooley is undoubtedly the hot ticket of the summer” Giffords is back with a bang!
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It was always going to be a bittersweet moment, that glorious drive through the Cotswolds to Giffords Circus HQ where its infamous big...













