Rock, jazz, folk, choral, hip-hop, indie, gospel, country, classical, dance and more: we've got something for everyone. Join the celebrations of the seventh Witney Music Festival on Saturday 27th April, where the variety of musicians playing at our festival kick off event on The Leys will be as wide as the stage. Saturday 27^th April will herald the opening of Witney Music Festival 2013 at a brand new outdoor event.

The first Witney Festival of Food and Drink is taking place on Saturday, May 18th, 2013 and hosted in and around the iconic 13th century medieval church of St. Mary’s on Church Green in the heart of the flourishing market town of Witney.A great day out! Make your way around the variety of stalls showcasing all the amazing abundance, variety and quality of food and drink produced right here on our doorstep. 

Neil Phillips, The Wine Tipster, “makes wine make sense” in a smooth-talking, entertaining, lively and informative way. At this wine tasting event, tantalise your taste buds with a selection of exciting wines in a light hearted journey around the world of wine and find out what’s in and what’s not! Neil will offer tips on what you should be buying and where. Does food and wine matching really matter? Neil has extensive experience as a speaker, interviewer, MC, voice-over artist and presenter of wine and food.

The Great Hall will be adorned with grand Christmas trees decorated in candles, baubles, lanterns in traditional reds, greens and golds associated with a Victorian Christmas. Dickensian scenes will be brought to life with ‘Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe' windows for Victorian passers-by to peer into from the blistering winter outside.

As the autumn season draws in, and our thoughts turn to Halloween tricks and treats, Blenheim Palace offers the perfect family day out this October, with Halloween entertainment from 27th October - 4th November.  (more details to follow).

Join in the first ever Blenheim Palace Half Marathon, starting in the Great Court where this magnificent route takes in the beautiful parkland landscape of the Blenheim Palace estate and surrounding villages.

Woodstock has become the UK's ultimate boutique literary festival - and the first major event of Britain's autumn literary season.

Alternating each day between Blenheim Palace and the historic town of Woodstock, the Fesitval offers beautiful settings.  Its venues range from ancient hotels, Inns and townhouses to the majestic interiors of Blenheim Palace.  Blenheim Palace boasts the most magnificent festival backdrop in England.

On Saturday the cross-country, which is the pivotal part of the whole competition takes place over big solid fences and water jumps across the River Glyme on a timed course which runs around the stunning Parkland of the Palace grounds.

This year all the vehicle shows will be held across the August Bank Holiday weekend creating the ultimate 'Festival of Transport'.

A trip to Blenheim Palace this summer offers the perfect day out for families. For the summer holiday period 24th July - 31st August, special costumed entertainment will bring history to life.

Collectors from all over the UK and many parts of continental Europe gather to celebrate in a laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere; to admire, to dream, to buy, to sell.

Every summer thousands of concert-goers pack up a picnic, stock up on fizz and join the party in the stunning grounds of Blenheim Palace for the Battle Proms Concert.

The 2013 Blenheim Palace Flower Show will take place within the stunning setting of Blenheim Park.

You will certainly enjoy Shakespeare in the Park. There’ll be no time for snoozing in this fast-paced evening of all the very best bits from the Bard: lovers, villains, kings and clowns, join some of Shakespeare’s favourite characters for a picnic in the park.

Blenheim Palace provides an iconic setting for this unbeatably scenic triathlon, with a safe environment on roads entirely closed to traffic. Spectators can enjoy a great day out with the event taking place within the stunning surroundings of Blenheim Palace.

Step back in time to the 17th Century and see the English Civil War come to life with the largest historical re-enactment group in Europe, The Sealed Knot Society.

Blenheim Palace will provide a magnificent backdrop whilst you enjoy a host of entertainment all day from 11am onwards including falconry displays and have-a-go at archery.

Blenheim Palace will provide a magnificent backdrop whilst you enjoy a host of entertainment all day from 11am onwards including falconry displays and have-a-go at archery.

After a year of thought, planning and fund-raising the Abingdon Passion Play is now only weeks away.

March sees the Abingdon Head of the River 2000m rowing race upstream on the River Thames.  400 competitors from across the UK visit Abingdon for this annual event on the river.  All boats sizes and all classes race in four divisions through the day starting at 9:30 – 16:00.  Come and watch the racing  and entertainment along the river bank, ample parking and hot and cold local refreshments available all day (Rye Meadow, by Abingdon town bridge).  Take in the atmosphere of the great sport and enjoy historic Abingdon over a picnic by the river.

The Boutique Craft Fair is dedicated to working with talented artisans to promote and sell their handmade crafts throughout Oxfordshire and The Cotswolds. Each Boutique Craft Fair is held in a unique stunning venue, and all crafts available have been lovingly handmade by artisans. Next Craft Fair: Saturday 22nd September 2012 at The Corn Exchange in Faringdon, Oxfordshire.

French Market in Abingdon from 10am - 4pm. A variety of goods including... Bread and Patisserie, Pancakes, Cheese from France, Provencal Soaps, Leather Hand Bags, Olives from Provence, Jewellery, Saucisson & Pâté from Normandy, Wooden Toys, Basketwork.

French Market in Woodstock from 10am - 4pm. A variety of goods including... Bread and Patisserie, Pancakes, Cheese from France, Provencal Soaps, Leather Hand Bags, Olives from Provence, Jewellery, Saucisson & Pâté from Normandy, Wooden Toys, Basketwork

Witney Motor Show is organised by Witney Motor Club and has being going since 1966. The show welcomes exhibits from the motor trade, ranging from main dealers and independent garages to motorcycle dealers. The show also attracts many car clubs and individuals displaying thier pride and joy.

Thursday July 26th 2012
At Henry Box Playing Fields 18.00 - 21.00Hrs

Local producers, Cooking demonstrations and farming display. Adam Henson, Director of the Cotswold Farm Park said: "The Cotswold Farm Park has passion in British Farming at its core. The North Cotswold Food and Farming Festival is a great way to promote both farming and local food producers - many of whom are either diversified farmers or source their ingredients locally. This event gives people from both near and far the opportunity to learn a bit more about the countryside and sample some of the great delights on offer".