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Charming restaurant and bar in a stunning location hidden at the top of a hill overlooking the Chiltern Beechwoods. read more... |
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Contemporary pub housed in a listed building dating back 400 years with the original flagstone floors, beams and fireplaces. read more... |
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| New Theatre Oxford, George St, Oxford OX1, 01865 320760
There has been a theatre on the corner of George Street for almost 170 years. The first theatre built in 1836 was known commonly as the ‘Vic’, and later as the ‘Theatre Royale’ after the company that played there. In 1972 the theatre was bought by the provincial theatre chain Howard and Wyndham, and in 1977 Apollo Leisure took over the lease of the theatre renaming it ‘The Apollo.’ Apollo Leisure were bought out by SFX in 1999, followed by Clear Channel Entertainment in 2001. Following a refurbishment in 2003 the theatre reverted back to the name New Theatre, with Clear Channel Entertainment's theatre division becoming Live Nation two years later. Audiences at the theatre can once again see leading opera and ballet companies, from Welsh National Opera to the English National Ballet, contemporary dance, hit musicals like Chicago and Guys and Dolls, and of course sell-out pop concerts. The venue’s current capacity is 1,800 and the building is not listed. The New Theatre has public bars, where visitors can enjoy pre-theatre and interval drinks. The bars a typically open one hour prior to show time.
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| OFS Studio Theatre, 40 George St, Oxford OX1, 01865 297 170
The OFS Studio Theatre is managed by Live Nation and is sister venue to the New Theatre Oxford. The OFS Studio consists of a studio theatre, a new dressing room block, and a nightclub. The theatre seats 169 in raked seating and 'end on' stage and is unlike any other venue of its size; with balcony levels, a flown lighting grid and metrodeck staging it lends itself well to various staging applications. The infamous spiral staircase takes the company beneath the Studio to five newly refurbished dressing rooms and Green Room. There is a kiosk available in the Foyer, selling sweets, soft drinks, wine and beer & popcorn. Friday night tickets can gain you free entry into the OFS Club. The OFS Studio runs a complete calendar of performances.
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| Days Out & Sightseeing, .,
These imaginative cultural experiences showcase the very best in culture, art and history the UK has to offer. The sophisticated range of cultural gift ideas offer the perfect option for anyone who appreciates the finer things in life and includes leisurely Thames cruises, cultural sightseeing tours and London theatre breaks. Enjoy a tour of Kensington Palace, the former home of Princess Diana, followed by a leisurely afternoon tea, or enjoy an Orient Express day trip with a glamorous lunch onboard this famous train. To find out more please click on the banner below.
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| Adventure Balloons, Hartley Wintney, 01252 844222 Fly up to 300ft across the South East of England in a balloon. Flights last around an hour and distance covered is anything between two to twenty miles, depending on the wind! Adventure balloons are based in Hampshire, but flights can be taken across the South East in Hampshire, Surrey, Oxfordshire, Kent, Berkshire and Sussex. |
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| Hook Norton Brewery, Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, 01608 730384 Family brewery established 150 year and only one of 32 independent family run breweries, and the only brewery to be driven by steam. The brewery runs a brewery tour that lasts about two hours and consists of a guided trip around the brewery, the museum and the village museum, followed by beer sampling. |
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| The Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway, Chinnor, Oxfordshire OX39, 01844 353535 Take a journey on a steam train from Chinnor station along seven miles of our standard gauge railway track on the old Great Western Branch line and take in the views and the history of the area. The railway opens for passenger services in March until Hallowe’en. Near By: The Sir Charles Napier Pub & Restaurant - click here for more information
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| Walking Tours of Oxford, Oxford, 01865 252200 The Oxford Tourist Information Centre offers a selection of official guided walking tours of Oxford, taking in famous sites, lanes and passages. Separate tours include those of the University and City, an Inspector Morse Tour, Family Tour, Pub Tour and many more. Tours generally last two hours and cover one to two miles. |
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| The Oxford Ghost Trail, Oxford, 07941 041811 Walk the Oxford Ghost Trail every Friday and Saturday evening. A costumed professional actor guides visitors through the streets of old Oxford, divulging entertaining historical information . The guide, Bill Spectre (distinctively dressed as a Victorian undertaker) leaves Oxford Castle Unlocked at 6.30pm, or the Tourist Information Centre at Broad Street at 7pm, with tours lasting 1¾ and 1½ hours, depending on where you walkers join the tour. |
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| Oxford River Cruises, Oxford, 0845 2269396 For something different why not go on one of a range of boat trips, sightseeing tours and dining cruises on the River Thames, on an Edwardian style boat. The River Experience Sightseeing Trip is a fifty minute cruise, with a complimentary glass of wine. The Lunchtime Picnic cruise combines sightseeing with a gourmet picnic lunch. The Sunset Picnic leaves the mooring at 6pm. |
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| Absolute Touring, Oxford to the Cotswolds, 01865 302964 Day small-group guided tours of the Cotswolds, transported in a people carrier. The journey through the Cotswolds stops at some of the Cotswolds most beautiful town and villages. The journey starts out from Oxford, then first stop Burford (the gateway to the Cotswolds). Through the lanes to Bourton-on-the-Water (Little Venice of the Cotswolds). Upper and Lower Slaughter (Clusters of honey-coloured Cotswold stone buildings). Stow-on-the-Wold (17th century wool town with a hill-top location on the Fosse Way). Broadway (Home of the world famous Lygon Arms and Broadway Tower). Chipping Campden (14th century wool town). Chipping Norton (The highest town in Oxfordshire), and then returning to Oxford. The tours run Sundays, Wednesday and Friday, 9.30am-5.30pm. |
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| Salters Steamers, Folly Bridge, Oxford, Oxfordshire, 01865 243421 A family run business that was established in 1858, Salters offers a wide range of river experiences from short cruises to the hiring of punts to individuals. They also run special cruises that include jazz cruises. Short trips include cruising from Oxford to Windsor, Abingdon, Marlow, Henley and Reading. Punts, day-boats and other small craft are available for those looking to go it alone, or there is a chauffeured punt service. The official season is generally May to September. |
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| Modern Art Oxford, Oxford, Oxfordshire, 01865 722733 Largest gallery in the South East devoted to contemporary art. Exhibitions display various types of art including paintings, photography and sculpture. |
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| Didcot Railway Centre, Didcot, Oxfordshire, 01235 817200 Unique collection of Great Western Steam engines, wagons, over 40 coaches, railway buildings and small relics, including signalling equipment, a transfer shed and Didcot Halt. There is a quiz for children and Thomas the Tank visits at different times of the year. Adults can take a Railway Experience Day at set times throughout the year, and Steam Days are spread through the year where visitors can ride on the steam locomotive. |
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| Oxford Playhouse, Oxford, Oxfordshire, 01865 305305
The Oxford Playhouse was founded in the 1920s and is today a vibrant presenting theatre. In its repertory years’ the theatre saw the likes of Sir John Gielgud, Dame Judi Dench and Sir Ian McKellen, perform on its stage. The Oxford Playhouse is now a key date on the national touring circuit, staging drama, dance, music, music theatre and children's theatre, and they are taking an active role in producing, launching and commissioning new work.
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| Salters Steamers, Oxon, Berks, Surrey, 01865 243421 Enjoy a leisurely boat ride on the Upper-Thames on a short or longer trip. During the summer scheduled trips operate from Oxford, Abingdon, Wallingford, Reading, Henley, Marlow, Windsor, Maidenhead and Staines. In Oxford visitors are also able to hire punts, day-boats and other small craft. |
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| Traditional Afternoon Tea in a Luxury Hotel, All Over the South East,
For something a little different why not treat yourself to a traditional afternoon tea in the lounge of a luxury hotel, with possibly even a glass of champagne! See our Afternoon Tea section under Eating Out, or click here , choose the county of your choice and find a hotel in a county suitable for you. |
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| The Burton Taylor Studio, Oxford, 01865 305305
The Burton Taylor Studio is a small 50-seater studio theatre situated at the top of two flights of stairs, around the corner from Oxford Playhouse. During each eight-week University term, it plays host to a wide variety of student productions. Outside of term time, it stages professional work from the best small-scale touring companies.
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