Oxfordshire MPs showed their support for the tourism sector this week by visiting businesses in their constituency as part of the extensive English Tourism Programme organised by Experience Oxfordshire, the Destination Management Organisation (DMO) for the county. This year’s English… Continue reading Oxfordshire MP’s Show Support for the Visitor Economy as Part of English Tourism Week
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Make it a Year to Remember at Britain’s Greatest Palace
Blenheim Palace is hosting a series of exciting outdoor events and fun activities this summer. From open air movie nights and knights in shining armour to wilderness camps and flying… Continue reading Make it a Year to Remember at Britain’s Greatest Palace
Bus operators launch new and improved mobile phone app
The Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel have launched a revamped mobile app, to make travel even easier for passengers. New features include being able to track where a… Continue reading Bus operators launch new and improved mobile phone app
Fairytale Farm announces second unicorn event for half-term
Oxfordshire’s Fairytale Farm – located just outside Chipping Norton – will open for the coming school half-term holidays with its second ‘Once upon a Unicorn’ event. The Farm’s manager, Hannah… Continue reading Fairytale Farm announces second unicorn event for half-term
Experience Oxfordshire Celebrates English Tourism Week with Extensive Programme of Promotion and Business Support
English Tourism Week this year is dedicated to showing support for tourism businesses and destinations across the sector as they reopen and start to rebuild. Coordinated by VisitEngland and taking… Continue reading Experience Oxfordshire Celebrates English Tourism Week with Extensive Programme of Promotion and Business Support
Oxford businesses impacted by lockdown urged to apply for discretionary grants
Oxford City Council is urging businesses that have been severely impacted by lockdown closures to apply for the latest round of grants, with several pots of funding closing to applications… Continue reading Oxford businesses impacted by lockdown urged to apply for discretionary grants
Call out to hold events in Broad Street
Between the beginning of July and the end of September a potential wonderful opportunity has arisen to bring some life and colour back into the city centre. As we move… Continue reading Call out to hold events in Broad Street
Blenheim’s New Wild Bee B&Bs Welcome First Guests
Blenheim Estate is celebrating World Bee Day on Thursday, 20th May with news that two of its natural hives have been occupied by wild bee colonies. Earlier in the year… Continue reading Blenheim’s New Wild Bee B&Bs Welcome First Guests
Painting in Coloured Light: The modern stained glass designs of John Piper
Stained glass window at All Saints Church, Farnborough, West Berkshire, featuring symbols of The Resurrection: fishes; tree of life; butterflies. Designed by John Piper and made by Joseph Nuttgens. Photo:… Continue reading Painting in Coloured Light: The modern stained glass designs of John Piper
The River & Rowing Museum reopening in a burst of colour 20 May 2021
The River & Rowing Museum welcomes back visitors from Thursday 20 May with a celebratory burst of colour: a sublime new John Piper display and the original artwork and stories… Continue reading The River & Rowing Museum reopening in a burst of colour 20 May 2021
Bus operators ready to welcome more passengers back on-board
Historic Oxford law firm becomes employee owned
OXFORD BUS COMPANY INCREASE AIRLINE SERVICES TO HEATHROW AIRPORT
The Oxford Bus Company has announced it will increase the frequency of its Airline coach service to Heathrow Airport from Monday. It coincides with the news of the UK’s travel… Continue reading OXFORD BUS COMPANY INCREASE AIRLINE SERVICES TO HEATHROW AIRPORT
OXFORD BUS COMPANY LAUNCHES ANNUAL BRAND THE BUS COMPETITION FOR 2022
Competition for a good cause to be decked out on a bus returns for fourth year 2021attracted 7,165public votes for 23 entrants Competition helps local charities and good causes raise awareness… Continue reading OXFORD BUS COMPANY LAUNCHES ANNUAL BRAND THE BUS COMPETITION FOR 2022
‘Britain’s Greatest Palace’ Re-opens to Visitors
Blenheim Palace is set to open its doors to visitors again from Monday, 17th May. Widely regarded as a masterpiece of 18th century Baroque architecture, ‘Britain’s Greatest Palace’ houses… Continue reading ‘Britain’s Greatest Palace’ Re-opens to Visitors
Secret Early Days of Bletchley Park revealed in new exhibition
Visitors will be able to chart the arrival of the first Codebreakers at Bletchley Park in a new exhibition opening on Monday 17 May, when the Buckinghamshire museum hopes to… Continue reading Secret Early Days of Bletchley Park revealed in new exhibition
#ConnectWithNature this Mental Health Awareness Week
Oxford City Council is marking Mental Health Awareness Week by encouraging residents to #ConnectWithNature. Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) is a national campaign hosted by the Mental Health Foundation that… Continue reading #ConnectWithNature this Mental Health Awareness Week
Oxford Bus Company and City Sightseeing Introduce New All-Female Tourism Management Team
Oxford Bus Company and its sister company City Sightseeing have created a revamped tourism management team across both companies to help drive the visitor economy. The trio of Jane Marshall,… Continue reading Oxford Bus Company and City Sightseeing Introduce New All-Female Tourism Management Team
Oxford Official Walking Tours Launch New Website
Oxford Official Walking Tours, operated by Experience Oxfordshire the Destination Management Organisation (DMO) for Oxfordshire, are thrilled to announce the launch of their new website www.oxfordoffocialwalkingtours.org. With updated tours and an easy booking platform the website is designed to enhance the user experience… Continue reading Oxford Official Walking Tours Launch New Website
Blenheim Estate Invites Tenders For Long Term Partnership on Arable Land
The Blenheim Estate in Oxfordshire is inviting farmers to tender for c.1,100 acres (445ha) of arable farmland as it implements its ground-breaking land strategy. Successful farmers will be offered lengthy… Continue reading Blenheim Estate Invites Tenders For Long Term Partnership on Arable Land
Furlough Courses Allow Blenheim Staff to Flourish in Lockdown
Blenheim has been supporting its furloughed staff and those having to work from home by funding online training courses of their choice. The aim of the courses, which include everything… Continue reading Furlough Courses Allow Blenheim Staff to Flourish in Lockdown