Eat
REVIEW: The Market Tavern in Bampton’s elevated classic pub grub is going down a storm in the former Fleur De Lys, with an AA rosette to show for it!
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News that French restaurant Fleur De Lys in Bampton was being closed and converted into classic village pub The Market Tavern EXCLUSIVE: Sneak...
Classical
Join Oxford Opera’s Youth Company and take centre stage at the Sheldonian in their ‘Kids go Classical’ Concert!
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The hype behind the 'Kids Go Classical' concert at Oxford's Sheldonian is already revving up with an evening of some of the best...
Eat
REVIEW: New Mr Wang Hot Pot in Gloucester Green is not only DIY, but great value for money and huge fun. It wins on novelty factor alone!
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Regardless of the complexity and myriad of culinary choices we have in Oxfordshire, novelty is still a hard thing to come by.
So news...
cafe
REVIEW: Proof Social Bakehouse in Kennington is an inspiring venture, everything made on site – the best cakes, pastries and bread reigning supreme. Check it out!
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Proof Social Bakehouse was teeming when we arrived mid-morning, despite its unlikely location on an industrial estate in Kennington, its new mezzanine level...
Five of the Best
WHAT TO BOOK NOW! Our unmissable autumn round-up of big shows, plays, music, art, comedy, festivals and family-friendly events coming to Oxfordshire
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As the autumn entertainment season kicks off around Oxfordshire, we bring you our guide of what to see, do and book now!
American Candy,...
Art
‘Paul Joyce: Remembrances of War’ exhibition brings the famous artist’s striking WW2 paintings to Woodstock’s Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum
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"I think I must be one of the last artists born during WW2 still painting the conflict as a subject," famous artist Paul...
Competitions
COMPETITION GIVEAWAY: We have 10 pairs of tickets for Thame Food Festival up for grabs. Enter now and find out more here!
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Thame Food Festival is returning this September with a weekend packed full of culinary events, family fun, big names and foodie flair. And...
Eat
REVIEW: ‘Some of the most authentic and heart-warming Middle-Eastern food in Oxfordshire’ The Cinnamon Stick in Middle Barton still hits the spot!
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Anticipation building, stomachs audibly rumbling despite the thickness of the walls at The Cinnamon Stick in Middle Barton near Chipping Norton, we were...
See
‘Think love story, political drama and family saga’ The Party Girls brings the story of the Mitford sisters alive at Oxford Playhouse
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The notoriety of the Mitford sisters continues unbounded, the myths and anecdotes surrounding their extraordinary lives continually swirling in the ether. But trying...
Do
REVIEW: Alex James’ ‘Britpop Classical’ triumphs at Big Feastival. An epic, high voltage weekend of magic, music and mayhem as 2026 Early Bird tickets released
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We did 42,000 steps on Saturday alone at Big Feastival - which was mainly Faithless' fault, but also featured an unhealthy addiction to...