New Chief Executive announced for Oxford City Council Caroline Green has been named as the new Chief Executive at Oxford City Council to succeed Gordon Mitchell who is due… Continue reading New Chief Executive announced for Oxford City Council
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Extended Season for Christmas at Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace and Sony Music, the co-producers of Christmas at Blenheim Palace, are delighted to announce that due to popular demand, the Illuminated Trail will be extended to include new… Continue reading Extended Season for Christmas at Blenheim Palace
Christmas Lights Bus returns by popular demand
Oxford Bus Company today announced its ‘Christmas Lights Bus’ will return this month to further spread some festive cheer. It follows the success of the Oxford Lights Festival last month,… Continue reading Christmas Lights Bus returns by popular demand
Oxford City Council, Experience Oxfordshire, Independent Oxford and The Oxford Times refresh campaign to support retailers this Christmas
Oxford City Council, Experience Oxfordshire, Independent Oxford and The Oxford Times have refreshed their campaign to support retailers this Christmas. The four organisations have been working together to promote businesses… Continue reading Oxford City Council, Experience Oxfordshire, Independent Oxford and The Oxford Times refresh campaign to support retailers this Christmas
Oxford University’s museums and Bodleian Library to reopen to the public
1 December, Oxford – Oxford University’s museums are reopening to the public this week as Oxfordshire moves into Tier 2 lockdown restrictions. The Ashmolean Museum, Pitt Rivers Museum, History of Science Museum, and the… Continue reading Oxford University’s museums and Bodleian Library to reopen to the public
Oxford Bus Company increases Airline services to support students returning home for Christmas
The Oxford Bus Company will reinstate its Airline coach service to Gatwick Airport from Sunday and operate more services to Heathrow Airport. It is increasing the number of journeys between… Continue reading Oxford Bus Company increases Airline services to support students returning home for Christmas
New coaches take to the road, a Christmas treat for Oxford Tube passengers
Passengers on the Oxford Tube are set to enjoy the latest in passenger comfort and convenience as the wheels are due to start turning on Stagecoach’s £13 million investment into… Continue reading New coaches take to the road, a Christmas treat for Oxford Tube passengers
Fairytale Farm has been named as England’s fastest-growing farm attraction
Fairytale Farm has been named as England’s fastest-growing farm attraction, according to the Annual Survey of Visits to Visitor Attractions, just published by Visit England (1). The results from this… Continue reading Fairytale Farm has been named as England’s fastest-growing farm attraction
Santa Set to “Steam Into Christmas” at Railway Centre
Staff and volunteers at Didcot Railway Centre are working hard to prepare for a very special visitor when the Covid-secure site is able to re-open in December. Father Christmas himself… Continue reading Santa Set to “Steam Into Christmas” at Railway Centre
Virtual Oxbridge Meet Up – Focuses On Positive Future for Conferences and Events
The first-ever virtual meeting of event professionals from Cambridge and the University of Oxford has just taken place – with representatives from 60 venues, including Colleges, Museums, Libraries and hotels… Continue reading Virtual Oxbridge Meet Up – Focuses On Positive Future for Conferences and Events
Oxfordshire business leaders urge Chancellor to review decision to end Tax Free Shopping
Experience Oxfordshire Press Release Oxfordshire business leaders urge Chancellor to review decision to end Tax Free Shopping Experience Oxfordshire, the Destination Management Organisation (DMO), for the county are urging the… Continue reading Oxfordshire business leaders urge Chancellor to review decision to end Tax Free Shopping
Bicester Hotel and Spa Welcomes New Chef
Bicester Hotel & Spa are delighted to welcome their new award-winning, Head Chef, Michael Carr. He will be running the kitchen in Bicester Hotel & Spa while introducing us to… Continue reading Bicester Hotel and Spa Welcomes New Chef
More than 20,000 visitors enjoy open-top bus tour of Oxford
More than 20,000 visitors to Oxford have enjoyed a tour of the city via City Sightseeing Oxford’s open-top bus service since it re-opened in July. The attraction has played a… Continue reading More than 20,000 visitors enjoy open-top bus tour of Oxford
Pre Covid-19 Tourism Figures show Challenge Ahead for Oxfordshire’s Visitor Economy
Experience Oxfordshire Press Release For immediate release: 28/10/2020 Pre Covid-19 Tourism Figures show Challenge Ahead for Oxfordshire’s Visitor Economy Experience Oxfordshire, the Destination Management Organisation (DMO) for the county, have… Continue reading Pre Covid-19 Tourism Figures show Challenge Ahead for Oxfordshire’s Visitor Economy
Experience Oxfordshire Announce Additional Investment for England Originals Project
The England’s Historic Cities consortium has secured new investment from Visit England. England’s Historic Cities, which includes Experience Oxfordshire, has secured further investment from the Discover England Fund for their… Continue reading Experience Oxfordshire Announce Additional Investment for England Originals Project
ENJOY A CHRISTMAS FEAST WITH A SRI-LANKAN TWIST AT STREET FOOD RESTAURANT & BAR, THE COCONUT TREE
Pioneering Sri Lankan street food restaurant group The Coconut Tree will be giving the traditional ‘Christmas menu’ a south Asian twist this winter. The independent boutique operators are front-runners in… Continue reading ENJOY A CHRISTMAS FEAST WITH A SRI-LANKAN TWIST AT STREET FOOD RESTAURANT & BAR, THE COCONUT TREE
Oxford Official Walking Tours Launch New Ghost Tour
Oxford Official Walking Tours are delighted to announce the launch of a new Ghost Tour – just in time for Halloween! As the nights draw in it is the perfect… Continue reading Oxford Official Walking Tours Launch New Ghost Tour
Stagecoach Improve Banbury Bus Service to the Horton Hospital
From Monday 12th October, changes to bus services in Banbury will see improved links to new developments and the main employment sites at the Wildmere Industrial Estate, Horton Hospital and… Continue reading Stagecoach Improve Banbury Bus Service to the Horton Hospital
Make Magical Memories This Christmas at Bletchley Park’s Vintage 1940s Grotto
Christmas may be a little different this year, but the man in red will be taking up a very special residence at Bletchley Park’s Vintage Grotto to bring festive cheer… Continue reading Make Magical Memories This Christmas at Bletchley Park’s Vintage 1940s Grotto
Hook Norton Brewery opens historic Oxfordshire coaching inn with rooms, The Crown Inn at Benson
The Crown Inn at Benson, a characterful 17th century, Grade II-listed timber-framed coaching inn, is due to re-open its doors on Friday 2nd October 2020, following a major refurbishment. Located… Continue reading Hook Norton Brewery opens historic Oxfordshire coaching inn with rooms, The Crown Inn at Benson
Oxford Bus Company has the Golden Touch at keeping the fleet in top condition
The Oxford Bus Company has been awarded a National Express ‘Golden Spanner’ award after excelling in an annual engineering audit – for the second year in a row. External inspectors… Continue reading Oxford Bus Company has the Golden Touch at keeping the fleet in top condition