REOCCURRING EVENTS: 

(during Covid restrictions please check to see if operating and what restrictions maybe in place)

Venues may require you to pre-book tickets to their open days

Hook Norton Brewery * Hook Norton, OX15 5NY * BREWERY TOURS RUN EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK * https://www.hooky.co.uk/visit-us/book-a-brewery-tour/* Brewery tours start from the Visitors Centre and last approx 2 hours, progress around the brewery where you'll see our original steam engine, learn about our history and how we make our range of delicious beers. After a tour of the stables, if they are in residence you'll be able to see our lovely Shire Horses who still deliver beer to our local pubs in the traditional way. Upon completion of the tour, it's into our Barm Cellar bar for a beer tasting.

Hook Norton Brewery * Hook Norton, OX15 5NY * OPEN TAP – FREE BEER TASTING & MEET THE BREWER * https://www.hooky.co.uk/hook-norton-events/all-hooky-events/* 2ND WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH * Come and join us to try new crafty ales, traditional Hooky beers and meet the brewers. 5pm – 8pm. Free entry. Free samples of your first three beers.

Broughton Castle * Broughton, OX15 5EB * 3.5 miles * http://www.broughtoncastle.com/ * 2pm-5pm Every Sunday from April to September , Every Wednesday from April to September , Every Bank Holiday Monday from April to September , Any time for booked parties and groups by prior arrangement. * Broughton Castle is a moated and fortified manor house near Banbury in North Oxfordshire. Set in parkland and built of the rich local Hornton ironstone, it was selected by Simon Jenkins as one of only twenty to be awarded five stars in his book England’s Thousand Best Houses.

Hook Norton Brewery * Hook Norton, OX15 5NY * Brewery Steam Engine * https://www.facebook.com/pg/hooknortonbrewery/posts/*First Saturday of every month  the brewery steam engine is run!

Hook Norton Brewery * Hook Norton, OX15 5NY * BREWERY MUSEUM * https://www.hooky.co.uk/visit-us/brewery-museum/ * OPENING HOURS: MONDAY – SATURDAY 09.30AM TO 4.30PM. FREE ENTRY* * LOCATED IN THE ORIGINAL MALT HOUSE BUILDINGS OUR BREWERY AND VILLAGE MUSEUM HOUSES SOME OF THE OLD EQUIPMENT THAT HAS BEEN USED OVER THE YEARS AT HOOK NORTON, ALONGSIDE MANY FASCINATING RECORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE ERA.

The Theatre Chipping Norton * 2 Spring St, Chipping Norton OX7 5NL * http://chippingnortontheatre.com/whats-on* A feisty, ambitious theatre, cinema and arts centre.

Hook Norton Brewery * Hook Norton, OX15 5NY * MALTHOUSE KITCHEN * https://www.hooky.co.uk/visit-us/malthouse-kitchen/ * Open from 09.00 – 17.00 Monday to Saturday and 10.00 to 16.00 Sunday * They have converted the original maltings building into a cafe and kitchen serving homemade, locally sourced hot and cold dishes as well as tea, coffee, soft drinks and of course beer! If you fancy a quiet catch up over coffee, a lazy lunch or afternoon tea pop in!

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ONE OFF EVENTS:

(during Covid restrictions please check to see if operating and what restrictions maybe in place)

Venues may require you to pre-book tickets to their open days

Chipping Norton * Chipping Norton OX7 5NJ * CHIPPING NORTON MUSIC FESTIVAL * https://www.cnmf.org.uk/current-festival/current* 22nd March * The Festival, as always, features local talent of all ages performing a variety of music, speech and drama. An A4 timetable with dates and times will be published nearer the time. See website. SOUTH NEWINGTON OCCASIONAL SINGERS may be performing in the "SENIOR CHOIR" section

Chipping Norton * Chipping Norton OX7 5NJ * CHIPPING NORTON LITERARY FESTIVAL * https://www.chiplitfest.com/* April * The Festival, is described as "the best little Literary festival in Britain" - talks, workshops, famous authors, journalists and agents etc

Oxfordshire Arts Week * 2nd-25th May * Local area - North Oxfordshire 7-29th May * There are lots more open in the area if you wish to go further afield see https://www.artweeks.org/

Daylesford House * Daylesford, Kingham, GL56 0YG  * Open Garden for NGS, https://www.ngs.org.uk/find-a-garden/garden/18449/ * (see website)  *13 Miles * Magnificent C18 landscape grounds created 1790 for Warren Hastings, greatly restored and enhanced by present owners. Lakeside and woodland walks within natural wild flower meadows. Large walled garden planted formally, centred around orchid, peach and working glasshouses. Trellised rose garden. Collection of citrus within period orangery. Secret garden with pavilion and formal pools. Very large garden with substantial distances to be walked.

hatsNorth Oxfordshire Arts Week  * To see whats open in the area and if you wish to go further afield see https://www.artweeks.org/festival/map e * The Oxfordshire Artweeks Festival offers a wide variety of media; painting, photography, textiles, sculpture, ceramics, furniture, glass, mosaics, jewellery, and much more and this is a fantastic opportunity to meet the artists, to talk about their work, watch demonstrations and sometimes, there's the chance to try your hand and have a go yourself. Entry to all these exhibitions is free

Daylesford Farmshop & Cafe (organic farm) * Kingham, GL56 0YG * MON – WED 8am – 5pm, THU – SAT 8am – 8pm, SUN 10am – 4pm * Summer Festival 9th June * 13 Miles Visit https://daylesford.com/events/ for lots more ideas of events & workshops

Barton Abbey * Steeple Barton, OX25 4QS * 7 Miles *  https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/1371/barton-abbey * 15 acre garden with views from house (not open) across sweeping lawns and picturesque lake. Walled garden with colourful herbaceous borders, separated by established yew hedges and espalier fruit, contrasts with more informal woodland garden paths with vistas of specimen trees and meadows. Working glasshouses and fine display of fruit and vegetables.

South Newington * Village Open Gardens in aid of Katharine House Hospice- These wonderful private gardens will be open by appointment  - Please see details at https://www.khh.org.uk/Event/south-newington-open-gardens

Broughton Grange * Broughton, OX15 5DS * Open Garden for NGS, https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/18449/broughton-grange * 3.5 miles * An impressive 25 acres of gardens and light woodland in an attractive Oxfordshire setting. The centrepiece is a large terraced walled garden created by Tom Stuart-Smith in 2001. Vision has been used to blend the gardens into the countryside. Good early displays of bulbs followed by outstanding herbaceous planting in summer. Formal and informal areas combine to make this a special site incl newly laid arboretum with many ongoing projects

Warmington Gardens * Warmington  * Open Garden for NGS, https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/17907/warmington-gardens * The gardens in this group are: 3 Court Close, The Manor House, Springfield House, 1 The Wheelwrights, Greenways, 2 Chapel Street, The Orchard, Gourdon, Lantern House Warmington is a charming historic village, mentioned in the Doomsday Book, situated at the north-east edge of the Cotswolds in a designated AONB. There is a large village green with a pond overlooked by an Elizabethan Manor House. There are other historic buildings including St Michael's Church, The Plough Inn and Springfield House all dating from the C16 or before. There is a mixed and varied selection of gardens to enjoy during your visit to Warmington. These include the formal knot gardens and topiary of The Manor House, cottage and courtyard gardens, terraced gardens on the slopes of Warmington Hill and orchards containing local varieties of apple trees. Some gardens will be selling home-grown plants. WC at village hall, along with delicious home-made cakes, and hot and cold drinks.

Chipping Town Festival * Town Centre, Chipping Norton * 8 Miles * https://www.facebook.com/chippingnortontownfestival/

Stonesfield 50th Folk Dance Weekend * Stonesfield Village Hall, Field Close, Stonesfield, Oxfordshire OX29 8EF * 12 Miles * June http://www.stonesfieldfolkdance.danceorg.uk/stonesfield-folk-dance-weekend/

Banbury & District Show * Spiceball Park, Banbury * June  * 8 Miles * (to be advised)

Shutford Summer Fesival * The Manor House Park * Village Festival, OX15 6PG * June* http://www.shutfordvillage.com/shutford-festival-2022.html

South Newington * ALSO OPEN OVER THE HOLIDAY will be JUST PLANTS - The Close, High Street, South Newington - Locally Grown Garden Plants

Bloxham Steam Fair (Banbury Rally) Show *  June * Bloxham * 2.5 miles https://www.bloxhamrally.com/tickets

Music at the Crossroads & Village Fayre * Hook Norton Brewery, Hook Norton, OX15 5NY *  July  * 5 miles * http://www.hookymusic.co.uk/

Broughton Castle Sportive * Broughton, OX15 5EB * 3.5 miles * http://www.broughtoncastle.com/ * Charity Bike Ride - June  * Stay with us and may be do a charity bike ride four different routes 100, 50, 20 & 5.5 miles through the cotswolds see there website https://www.broughtoncastlesportive.co.uk/

Broughton Grange * Broughton, OX15 5DS * Open Garden for NGS, https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/61/broughton-castle * see website * 3.5 miles * An impressive 25 acres of gardens and light woodland in an attractive Oxfordshire setting. The centrepiece is a large terraced walled garden created by Tom Stuart-Smith in 2001. Vision has been used to blend the gardens into the countryside. Good early displays of bulbs followed by outstanding herbaceous planting in summer. Formal and informal areas combine to make this a special site incl newly laid arboretum with many ongoing projects.

Silverstone Circuit * Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8TN * 20 Miles *  events all year -  see here for info http://www.silverstone.co.uk/events/

Broughton Castle * Broughton, OX15 5EB * 3.5 miles * http://www.broughtoncastle.com/ * Open Garden for NGS June?  * Broughton Castle is a moated and fortified manor house near Banbury in North Oxfordshire. Set in parkland and built of the rich local Hornton ironstone, it was selected by Simon Jenkins as one of only twenty to be awarded five stars in his book England’s Thousand Best Houses.

Sibford Gardens * Sibford Gower * Open Garden for NGS, https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/17792/sibford-gardens * June  * The gardens in this group were (see website): Home Close, Coppers, Carter's Yard, The Long House,  In two charming small villages of Sibford Gower and Sibford Ferris, off the beaten track with thatched stone cottages, four contrasting gardens ranging from an early C20 Arts and Crafts house (not open) and garden, to varied cottage gardens bursting with bloom, interesting planting and some unusual plants.

The Big Festival (Alex Jame's farm) * Kingham, GL56 0YG * August * 13 Miles * https://bigfeastival.com/

South Newington * The South Newington Flower and Produce Show with Village Fete * 1st August 1.30-4.30pm  * Walking Distance * Stalls and BBQ will be open from 1.30pm Official opening of the show/exhibits marque - 1.30pm

Fairport Convention * Music Festival * Cropredy, OX17 1PJ * August * 10 Miles * http://www.fairportconvention.com/

Banbury Food Fair, & Flower/Produce Show * Market Place, Banbury * August  * 8 Miles *

Rollright Stones * 8 Miles * http://www.rollrightstones.co.uk/stones * The Stones are open to the public daily all the year round including being available to night-time stargazers. The entry charge is £1 for adults and 50p for children aged 7-16. When there is not a warden on duty, please put your money in the honesty box found by the gate leading to the King’s Men.

Sponsored Ride + Stride for Churches  * Including South Newington, Churches across Oxfordshire are open with refreshments (some that are often closed to the public), see beautiful countryside, get some exercise and have fun with the family! Ride+Stride is a sponsored bike ride or walk in which people all over England walk or cycle between churches, exploring and enjoying the countryside. * September* https://ohct.org.uk/ride-and-stride/

Chipping Norton Mop Fair * Town Centre, Chipping Norton * 3 nights September 4pm-10pm (to be confirmed)* 8 Miles *

Banbury Canal Day * Canal side and Banbury Town Centre, Banbury * October? see website * 8 Miles * https://banbury.gov.uk/event/banbury-canal-festival/

Banbury Mop Fair * Town Centre, Banbury * 3 nights October 4pm-10pm (to be confirmed)* 8 Miles *

Banbury Christmas :Lights Switch on & Market * Town Hall, Banbury * 27th November 12-6pm * 8 Miles *

OTHER EVENTS/DAYS OUT/THINGS TO DO:

South Newington * Church * see the newly conserved "Doom Painting" and the nationally famous wall paints . * Go to our Video Gallery page to see them, a good website showing the paintings etc: BritainExpress.com page

Banbury Antiques Market * Market Place, Banbury * Held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday and 2nd Saturday every Month - 9am - 4pm. * Browse through a variety of antique and collectable items from jewellery to militaria, from clocks to collectables - and pick up a bargain!

Banbury Museum * Spiceball Park, Banbury * Monday - Saturday 10am – 5pm, Museum Shop: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8.45am – 5.15pm, Wednesday 10am – 5.15pm, Saturday 10am - 5pm * 8 Miles * http://www.banburymuseum.org/ *

Great Tew Village * Great Tew, OX7 4DB * 3 miles * Constructed by 19th century landscape gardener, John Loudon, as part of an extensive park overlooking the Worton Valley, Great Tew is often referred to as a ‘picture book’ village because of its charming thatched cottages and gabled roofs, mullioned windows and colourful gardens. - Location for Soho Farmhouse popular with lots of celebrities, Posh & Becks own a home here!

National Archery * Kidlington, Oxford Rd, Oxfordshire, Cotswolds, OX5 2QG * 10 Miles * National Archery is by far the UK and Ireland's largest Archery provider and the ultimate choice for a remarkable day to remember! Master the ancient art of Archery as you hone your Robin Hood-like skills on spectacular shooting ranges located across the nation! Possessing innate, competitive, adrenaline-filled thrills - Archery is the perfect activity for those of all ages and athletic abilities, making it the tailor-made event for any occasion! * https://nationalarchery.co.uk/en/venue/oVenue-11017_oVenAct-11

The Big Shoot * Enstone Airfield, Enstone, Oxfordshire, Cotswolds, OX7 4NS * 4.25 miles * The Big Shoot is the UK and Ireland's largest Clay Pigeon Shooting network and strives to provide you with an unbelievable shooting experience! It doesn't matter whether you're a regular shooter looking to hone in them pre-existing deadeye skills or a newcomer looking to experience the thrills of cracking clays - everyone can enjoy the hilariously fun and competitive thrills that Clay Pigeon Shooting provides! * https://thebigshoot.co.uk/en/venue/oVenue-10641_oVenAct-5

Great Tew, OX7 4DB * 3 miles * Constructed by 19th century landscape gardener, John Loudon, as part of an extensive park overlooking the Worton Valley, Great Tew is often referred to as a ‘picture book’ village because of its charming thatched cottages and gabled roofs, mullioned windows and colourful gardens. - Location for Soho Farmhouse popular with lots of celebrities, Posh & Becks own a home here!

Spiceball Country Park * Banbury, Between the Oxford canal and the river Cherwell * 9 Miles *

Banbury Peoples Park * Bath Road, Banbury OX16 0TU * 8 Miles *

St Marys Church * Horse Fair, Banbury OX16 0AA * 8 Miles *

Oxford Canal Walks * https://portal.oxfordshire.gov.uk/content/publicnet/council_services/environment_planning/countryside/walks_rides/Oxford-Canal-Leaflet.pdf * 6-7 Miles to Aynho road layby *

British Motor Museum * Banbury Rd. Glaydon, CV35 0BJ * https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/plan-your-visit , Museum is open daily 10am - 5pm* 11 Miles

Waterfoul Santuary & Childrens Farm * Wiggington Heath, OX15 4LQ * https://www.waterfowlsanctuary.co.uk/* 2 Miles

Fairytale Farm * Oxford Road (A44)
Southcombe Chipping Norton OX7 5QH * open 10am to 5pm every day * http://www.fairytalefarm.co.uk/ * 6 Miles

Stowe * Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 5EQ * open Garden, café, shop and Parlour rooms 10:00 – 16:00, Park Dawn to dusk * https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stowe#Opening%20times * 19 Miles * The scale and beauty of Stowe have attracted visitors for over 300 years. Picture-perfect views, winding paths, lakeside walks and temples create a timeless landscape, reflecting the changing seasons. Full of hidden meaning, the gardens were created as an earthly paradise and still cast their spell today.

Charlcote Park * Wellesbourne, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV35 9ER * 19 Miles * 10.30-4pm* https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/charlecote-park

Stow Flea Market * Edwards Hall, The Square, Stow on the Wold, GL54 1AF * 19 Miles * 10am-4pm see for dates (Saturday & Sundays) https://www.facebook.com/Stow-Flea-Market-and-Collectors-Fair-223996384338330/events?key=events *

Kifsgate Court * Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6LN * 19 Miles * open mostly all days Thursday & Friday see website * http://www.kiftsgate.co.uk/opening-times/ * Kiftsgate Court Gardens are spectacularly set on the edge of the Cotswold escarpment.

Upton House & Gardens * near Banbury, OX15 6HT * 11 Miles * National trust - open throughout the year see their website - https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/upton-house-and-gardens

Farnborough Hall * Farnborough, near Banbury, Warwickshire, OX17 1DU * 13 Miles * Honey-coloured stone house with exquisite plasterwork and fine landscaped garden - open throughout the year see their website https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/farnborough-hall

Sulgrave Manor & Gardens * near Banbury, OX17 2SD * 13 Miles * Sulgrave Manor is a Tudor and Georgian house built by direct ancestors of George Washington, the first President of the United States - open throughout the year see their website http://www.sulgravemanor.org.uk/

Blenheim Palace * Woodstock, OX20 1PP * 11 Miles * http://www.blenheimpalace.com/
For events visit website

National Gardens Scheme  https://www.ngs.org.uk/find-a-garden/