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Things to do in and around Oxford: events, days out and family activities, with the practical details.
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Oxford Remembrance Sunday 2026: St Giles', 8 November
Oxford's Remembrance service is at the St Giles' war memorial on Sunday 8 November. Last year: parade from 10am, service 10.45am, St Giles' shut to 2pm.
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Santa in Oxford 2026: Castle Grotto and Steam Train Dates
Where to meet Father Christmas near Oxford in 2026: Didcot's Steam Into Christmas from 5 December, Chinnor Santa trains from £24.50, the castle's bear workshop.
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Oxford Christmas Lights Switch-On 2026: 13 to 15 November
Oxford switches on its Christmas lights with the free Light Festival, 13 to 15 November 2026. First events listed, last year's programme and what is to come.
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Christ Church Oxford at Christmas 2026: Days It Is Closed
Christ Church shuts from midday on 24 December, all Christmas Day and from 11.30am on 17 December. Winter hours, ticket prices and the £10 residents' card.
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Oxford Half 2026: roads shut from 9am on Saturday
The Oxford Half runs on Sunday 11 October. Mansfield Road shuts from 9am on the Saturday, the race starts at 9.30am, and every entry has already sold out.
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Oxford Fireworks 2026: 7 Nov, and no bonfire again
Oxford Round Table's display is at South Park on Saturday 7 November. Gates 4.30pm, a low-noise display at 6.30pm, the main one at 7.15pm, adults £13.
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Oxford Christmas Market 2026: 21 Nov to 31 Dec
Broad Street's market runs from Saturday 21 November to 31 December. Free entry, a carousel, and stalls open to 8pm Thursday to Saturday. Hours in full.
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Oxford Panto 2026: Snow White, 20 Nov to 3 Jan
Oxford Playhouse's Snow White runs from 20 November to 3 January across 69 performances. The cheapest nights, the access dates and the booking fees.
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Things to do in Oxford: cheaper tickets until 1 September
Four of Oxford's best museums are free all year, and Christ Church and the Story Museum are on reduced summer prices until 1 September. Checked 10 August 2026.