Oxfordshire

Properties and events in Oxfordshire

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“Henley Masonic Lodge – a rare opportunity to explore this historic building, seldom open to the public.”

Thames Lodge, 61 Reading Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1AB
In person
Pre-booking not required

RTTV Lodge 9697 welcomes visitors for Heritage Open Days — a rare chance to explore the historic Henley Masonic Lodge, usually closed to the public. Discover its history, traditions, and community role. More info: www.rttv9697.com

Alliance Française d'Oxford

30 Polstead Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6TN
In person
Pre-booking not required

Come and test your French level for free!

Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum

Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum, Drayton St. Leonard, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 7BG
In person
Pre-booking not required

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.

AudaTours Oxford Audio Tour: Behind the Gown

Folly Bridge, Oxford OX1, UK, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4LB
Online & In person
Book on day

Oxford Audio Tour: Behind the Gown follows 17 stops from Folly Bridge to Oxford Castle, tracing the boatyard, wharf, market, brewery yard and shopfronts that kept the city’s colleges supplied.

Balliol Historic Collections Centre at Cross Church

St Cross Church, St Cross Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3UH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit St Cross Church and discover the surprising range of material created by children in Balliol College's Historic Collections.

Behind the scenes at this well-loved rural theatre with a fascinating history!

Chipping Norton Theatre Ltd, 2 Spring Street, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5NL
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Peek behind the scenes at one of the busiest, best-loved small theatres in the country. Originally created in the style of an Edwardian music-hall for the Salvation Army, The Theatre Chipping Norton has been a successful theatre for over fifty years.

Blavatnik School of Government

Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, 120 Walton Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6GG
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visitors are invited to explore the Blavatnik School of Government building through self-guided tours between 10:00 and 15:00 on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September.

Bodleian Libraries - Discovery Stations

Bodleian Library, Broad Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3BG
In person
Pre-booking not required

Come along and chat with the volunteers at the Imaging Services and Conversation Stations

Bodleian Libraries - Printing in the Old Bodleian's Schola Musicae

University of Oxford, Bodleian Library, Broad Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3BG
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join the printing team in the old Bodleian’s printing press workshop and learn about historical printing methods from the time of Gutenberg, before having a go at making your own keepsake to take home, using an old, hand-operated printing press.

Bodleian Libraries - Tours and Show and Tells

Bodleian Library, Broad Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3BG
In person
Pre-booking required

Explore different tours and Show & Tell events at the Bodleian Libraries.

Bodleian Libraries - Victorian Printing and Family make and take

Bodleian Library, Broad Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3BG
In person
Pre-booking not required

Victorian Printing: Have a go at using our Victorian printing press to make your very own printed keepsake to take home. Family Make and Take: Drop-in and get creative with some fun, creative family crafts to take home.

Bodleian Libraries - Wonder of Birds

Bodleian Library, Broad Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3BG
In person
Pre-booking not required

Come along and explore the world of birds through illustration, dance and song using inspiration from the Bodleian's 'Wonder of Birds' exhibitions.

Bodleian Libraries – The Divinity School

Bodleian Library, Broad Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3BG
In person
Pre-booking not required

Explore inside the stunning Divinity School, the University of Oxford’s oldest purpose-built teaching and examination room. It is also a location made famous from featuring in the Harry Potter film series.

Carfax Tower

Carfax Tower, Queen Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1ET
In person
Pre-booking not required

You can enjoy an amazing view of the Oxford skyline when you visit our 12th-century tower, a remnant of what used to be the official city church of Oxford.

Castle Mound

Oxford Castle & Prison, 44-46 Oxford Castle, New Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1AY
In person
Pre-booking not required

Climb the mound of the 11th-century motte-and-bailey castle with its 13th-century well chamber. The view from the top is fabulous!

Chapel of Remembrance, Christ Church Cathedral

Christ Church Cathedral, St Aldates, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1DP
In person
Pre-booking required

The Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum will be running a tour of the Chapel of Remembrance

Chapel of St. Bartholomew

Chapel of St. Bartholomew, off Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 2AJ
In person
Pre-booking not required

14th century stone chapel

Chastleton House & Gardens Open Day

Chastleton House, Chastleton, Moreton-in-Marsh, Oxfordshire, GL56 0SU
In person
Pre-booking not required

Chastleton is opening its house and gardens for free for Heritage Open Days 2026.

Christian Science Church, Oxford

First Church of Christ Scientist, 36A St. Giles, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3LD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit our modern Church and Reading Room set in a quiet, pleasing, courtyard garden.

Corpus Christi College

Merton Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4JF
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visitors to Corpus Christi, a College founded in 1517, will be able to visit the magnificent Tudor Dining Hall, and the beautiful Chapel, Cloisters and Gardens.