Thames Travel has launched its newly branded Milton Park buses as part of its partnership with the prestigious science and technology park. It follows the introduction of substantial improvements to… Continue reading Thames travel unveils new Milton park buses livery as part of boost to sustainable transport connectivity
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May Morning plans for online only-event announced
Oxford’s traditional May Morning ceremony will be celebrated online again this year, due to pandemic restrictions. By May 1 it is expected that some lockdown restrictions will have eased, but… Continue reading May Morning plans for online only-event announced
Birmingham Airport Begins Lateral Flow Testing for Employees
As part of its on-going work to protect customers and employees from COVID-19, Birmingham Airport has launched a free of charge rapid testing service for all on-site employees to support… Continue reading Birmingham Airport Begins Lateral Flow Testing for Employees
Oxford City Council provides new funding to help restaurants, cafes and pubs open outdoor seating areas
Oxford City Council has provided new funding to help restaurants, cafes and pubs open outdoor seating areas across the city. On 12 April, the Government will enable hospitality businesses to… Continue reading Oxford City Council provides new funding to help restaurants, cafes and pubs open outdoor seating areas
Sculptor Creates Life-size Churchill Waxwork for new Exhibition at Blenheim Palace
Sculptor Jethro Crabb is creating a life-size waxwork of Winston Churchill as part of a major new exhibition on the wartime leader. Once finished, the figure will take pride of… Continue reading Sculptor Creates Life-size Churchill Waxwork for new Exhibition at Blenheim Palace
Covered Market to mark 250th anniversary since establishment
Oxford’s Covered Market will mark the 250th anniversary since it was established on Sunday (28 March). The Covered Market was conceived when the Oxford Mileways Act was signed into law… Continue reading Covered Market to mark 250th anniversary since establishment
Oxfordshire Artweeks 2021
Oxfordshire Artweeks offers both venues to visit and a virtual festival this May (1st-23rd May 2021) Oxfordshire Artweeks is the UK’s oldest and biggest open studios and pop-up exhibition event,… Continue reading Oxfordshire Artweeks 2021
Experience Oxfordshire announce Pye Homes Ltd as new Ambassador
Experience Oxfordshire, the Destination Management Organisation (DMO) for Oxfordshire, have announced Pye Homes Ltd as their latest Ambassador Partner. This new strategic partnership comes at an important time for the… Continue reading Experience Oxfordshire announce Pye Homes Ltd as new Ambassador
Council opens Culture Fund to help boost city’s cultural projects
Oxford City Council has opened a grant funding pot to help boost the city’s cultural projects. The Culture Fund, which awards grants from £500 to £1,000 to cultural organisations and… Continue reading Council opens Culture Fund to help boost city’s cultural projects
Oxford bus company services ready to support return to school
Oxford Bus Company has announced service updates to support the re-opening of schools in the county. Schools fully reopen on Monday as COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease in the UK.… Continue reading Oxford bus company services ready to support return to school
Oxford Tube service will return to a 7 day operation from Monday 29th March
Experience Oxfordshire and Oxford Official Walking Tours receive the Globally Recognised ‘Safe Travels’ stamp from the World Travel & Tourism Council
Experience Oxfordshire, the Destination Management Organisation (DMO) for Oxfordshire alongside Oxford Official Walking Tours (which are operated by the DMO) have both been issued with the ‘Safe Travels’ stamp form… Continue reading Experience Oxfordshire and Oxford Official Walking Tours receive the Globally Recognised ‘Safe Travels’ stamp from the World Travel & Tourism Council
Didcot Railway Centre Gets Back On Track
In common with other outdoor attractions, Didcot Railway Centre will reopen in mid-April following the Government’s announcement of the roadmap out of lockdown. The resumption of activities will see the… Continue reading Didcot Railway Centre Gets Back On Track
Gold sustainability accreditation for Oxford Brookes Venues
In recognition of its exceptional sustainability standards, Oxford Brookes Venues has been awarded a gold accreditation by the industry’s ECOsmart scheme. The ECOsmart scheme, run by Greengage Solutions, recognises eco-friendly… Continue reading Gold sustainability accreditation for Oxford Brookes Venues
Oxford City Council provides almost £33m of business support grants
Oxford City Council has provided almost £33m to help Oxford’s businesses through the coronavirus pandemic. The City Council has provided 4,734 grants to businesses in the city since the first… Continue reading Oxford City Council provides almost £33m of business support grants
Oxford City Council investing now to help visitor economy rebound after pandemic
Oxford City Council is making investments now to help the city’s visitor economy rebound after the coronavirus pandemic. The new investments include: £50,000 to Experience Oxfordshire to help support… Continue reading Oxford City Council investing now to help visitor economy rebound after pandemic
Blenheim Palace carries out emergency roof repairs as part of Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
A team of conservation contractors is carrying out emergency repair work to fix leaking leadwork on the roof of the Palace with a grant from the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund.… Continue reading Blenheim Palace carries out emergency roof repairs as part of Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
Bletchley Park is sharing new puzzles every week!
Whether you love crosswords or word searches, want to try your hand at some code-making, or to simply relax and unwind with a fascinating podcast, Bletchley Park has you covered.… Continue reading Bletchley Park is sharing new puzzles every week!
Oxford Bus Company and Stagecoach will provide crucial daily links to the new mass COVID-19 vaccination centre at the Kassam Stadium
The revised timetables will provide a direct half-hourly service to the vaccination centre in Grenoble Road, Oxford, via the Oxford Bus Company city3A and Stagecoach 3A services. The services will… Continue reading Oxford Bus Company and Stagecoach will provide crucial daily links to the new mass COVID-19 vaccination centre at the Kassam Stadium
City Council begins project that could see Covered Market transformed for future generations of shoppers
As the jewel in the crown of the city centre, Oxford City Council has begun a project that could see the Covered Market transformed for future generations of shoppers. … Continue reading City Council begins project that could see Covered Market transformed for future generations of shoppers
Experience Oxfordshire Venues attend MeetEngland Virtual 2021
Experience Oxfordshire Venues, operated by the Destination Management Organisation (DMO) for the county, are delighted to announce that they will be attending this year’s virtual MeetEngland event to promote Oxfordshire… Continue reading Experience Oxfordshire Venues attend MeetEngland Virtual 2021