Oxfordshire
Properties and events in Oxfordshire
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Nuffield Place
Nuffield Place reveals the surprisingly down-to-earth lives of William Morris, later Lord Nuffield and founder of the Morris Motor Company, and his wife, Elizabeth.
From the Garden of Eden to Paradise, a journey in stained glass
St Mary's Church, Henley-on-Thames. Explore our beautiful stained glass and take a journey from the Garden of Eden to Paradise. There will be activities for children and self-guided tours and talks for all. Open every day from 10am to 4pm.
Greys Court
Greys Court, is an intimate family home and peaceful estate set in the rolling Chiltern Hills. It has been modified over the centuries, creating a patchwork of medieval, Tudor, Georgian, Victorian and 20th century influences inside and out.
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.
Witney and District Museum - Family History Day
A chance to view some of our rarely seen records and get help with researching your family tree!
St Mary's Church, Chalgrove
A short video about the medieval wall paintings will be shown every half hour. Guided tours of the paintings and other heritage in the church available as required.
CWGC Tours 2024 - Oxford Botley Cemetery
Join us for a Commonwealth War Graves Commission tour of Oxford Botley Cemetery.
Reducing Bus Heights to fit under Oxford Railway Bridge
Double-decker buses often came to grief under the Oxford Railway Bridge. The talk will explain why the first buses were high and describe later bus designs reducing their height. Participants will have no access to the the rest of the museum.
Talk "The Ups and Downs in the development of the Bicycle"
How did a volcanic eruption trigger the invention of the first bicycle? The talk will describe its development during the 19th century referring to Historic Cycles on display. Participants will not have access to the Bus or Morris Motors museums.
Wheatley Windmill
A fully restored stone tower windmill dating from at least 1760. Sails will be run subject to weather. Additionally, a unique nineteenth century portable mill will be demonstrated to produce flour. Oxford Silver Band performance Refreshments
Henley Masonic Centre Thames Lodge
Thames Lodge - incorporating Henley Masonic Centre Come and see the inside of our remarkable building, the Henley Masonic Centre- Thames Lodge, which has not normally been open to the public since our establishment in 1881. No need to just walk by!
Roads, Footpaths and the Thames Navigation Through Abingdon
We aim to show, using the Charity's archives how important the town was in relation to the Thames navigation as a trade route.
Henley's Quaker Heritage - Whatever the weather from frost fairs to global warming
Saturday 14th September from 2 - 5 p.m. Henley Meeting House will be open for a special exhibition for visitors to look around; some 17th century activities will be available in the garden and our ancient burial ground.
The Old Ticket Office, Culham
2024 marks the 180th anniversary of the Old Ticket Office opening. We are very pleased to announce that Entikera Ltd. will be opening the Old Ticket Office as part of the National Heritage Open Days scheme to help celebrate this occasion.
St Martin's Church, Sandford St Martin OX7
Historic church, listed Grade II*, with interesting features in rural setting