Oxfordshire
Properties and events in Oxfordshire
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Abingdon Abbey Buildings
Visit the remaining domestic buildings of the medieval Abingdon Abbey - and experience life in Iron Age Abingdon!
Abingdon Baptist Church and 35 Ock Street
A rare chance to visit these two Grade II listed buildings. The Church dates from the mid-19th century, but the adjacent house, used as the manse until the 1960s, is considerably older.
Abingdon's Lost Railways - Exhibition
Routes and connections by rail - the line that never was and the lost station and branch line, with a working model layout.
Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum
Visit the Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum and learn about this amazing marques history, from where it all began, over 110 years ago to where it is now.
Balliol Historic Collections Centre at St Cross Church
First built in 890, St Cross Church houses Balliol College’s historic collections of books and manuscripts.
Barracks Lane Community Garden
Barracks Lane Community Garden is a beautiful green space at the heart of a vibrant community. It is for everyone to use and enjoy by visiting, booking for a private function or by coming along to one of the many events and activities that are held.
Bartlemas Chapel
Early 14th century chapel built as part of a leper hospital.
Benson - routes and connections
Mapping Benson - old maps of the village and area, and current links. Tours of the war graves, and bell tower. Display of veteran bicycles
BH&O @ 1-3 Ock Street
Visit Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne LLP, an 18th Century, Grade II listed building, home to multiple law firms since the 1850s.
Blanket Hall Historical Walk
Witney Blanket Hall was built in 1721, and for 150 years has been the home of the Company of Witney Blanket Weavers and the principal public hall in the town. The woollen history in Witney is extraordinary, this fantastic walk will help carry you back.
Blavatnik School of Government
Designed by Herzog and de Meuron.
Bodleian Law Library
The largest law library in the United Kingdom, housed in a landmark modern building by Leslie Martin and Colin St John Wilson, completed in 1964 and now listed at Grade II*. Tours: Friday 13 September at 3pm and 5pm; Saturday 14 September at 11am.
Carfax Tower
Stunning views from the famous central Oxford tower.
Christ Church
Founded by Henry VIII in 1546 as a unique joint institution of College and Cathedral, Christ Church has a fascinating history and an array of architecturally impressive buildings for visitors to explore.
City of Oxford Silver Band
Oxford Castle Performances 12pm-12.45pm and 1:15pm-2pm.
Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery
This War Graves cemetery is the final resting place for 741 service men and two women who died in the Great War and the Second World War.
CWGC Tours 2024 - Oxford Botley Cemetery
*Please note this event has been cancelled* Join us for a Commonwealth War Graves Commission tour of Oxford Botley Cemetery.
Divinity School, Old Bodleian Library
*Please note this event has been cancelled* Magnificent gothic architecture with elaborate vaulted ceiling.
Escape the Lab Escape Room: Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (WIN)
WIN is a group of world-leading brain imaging centres in three University of Oxford departments. For Oxford Open Doors we invite you in to play our neuroscience-themed escape room, “Escape the Lab: Rogue Brain Takeover”.
Exeter College
Established in 1314, Exeter College is the fourth oldest college of Oxford University with notable alumni in J. R. R. Tolkien, Richard Burton, Alan Bennett, and William Morris.