What's On in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds

The Oxfordshire Cotswolds' year is packed with events, ranging from the renowned Blenheim Palace Flower Show and Cornbury Festival to quirky events like the Bampton Shirt Race and the Pooh Sticks World Championships.

There are many arts and literature festivals like the Burford Literary Festival and Chipping Norton Literary Festival, as well as a packed events calendar featuring music, exhibitions and theatrical productions.

You’ll find plenty of inspiration to help you make the most of your stay, whether you’re planning your visit around a particular festival or just looking to see what’s on when you’re here.

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Chipping Norton Music Festival

A two-week Festival of music, speech and drama.
Free Warden Guided Walks

Cotswold Voluntary Wardens offer guided walks across the Cotswolds National Landscape from various locations around the Cotswolds. Many walks do not require booking just turn up on the day at the advertised meeting location. All walks by the Voluntary Wardens are FREE OF CHARGE however donations are welcome and help us to take care of the countryside.
1. 1 Oct 202231 Dec 2023
Spring Calligraphy Workshop with Mellor & Rose

Modern calligraphy is fun to learn and relaxing to practice. Join Mellor & Rose on Sunday March 12th from 10am - 1pm at Daylesford Organic in the Cotswolds on their Modern Calligraphy Workshop get started with this mindful, creative pastime and art form.
Chipping Norton Literary Festival

ChipLitFest (27-30 April 2023) is Chipping Norton's annual celebration of books, with author talks, book launches, writers' workshops and a thrilling children's festival all taking place throughout the town. Speaker highlights for this year include David Baddiel, Adam Henson, Greg Jenner, Marina Hyde, and Meg Rosoff.
1. 27 Apr 202330 Apr 2023
What's On in the wider Cotswolds

Discover more wonderful events and activities across the wider Cotswolds

St Oswald's Church at Widford (photo Helena Sylvester)

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What's On in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds

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Don't Miss

Be inspired to visit the Oxfordshire Cotswolds

Made Here

Accommodation in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds

Oxfordshire Pubs