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Oxford Castle Art’s & Craft’s Market
Fridays and Saturdays
From 11am
Oxford Castle Market Square

The Market has a variety of stalls with local traders selling unique handmade goods from jewellery, sculpture and original paintings and prints to hand knitted items, silk scarves and more. Whatever the occasion, you are sure to find something different at Oxford Castle Art & Craft Market!
Contact the Market Co-ordinator for further details: ocl@topgroup.co.uk / 01865 201657
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O3 Imprint
10th July - 8th August
O3 Gallery



Following the success of our Winter 2009 show, members of the Oxfordshire Printmakers Cooperative have been invited to show work again in the O3 Gallery this summer. O3 IMPRINT displays works by a selection of Oxfordshire printmakers, using various techniques.

www.o3gallery.co.uk
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Summer Night Concerts
Until Sunday 1st August
Oxford Castle Gardens
Tickets: from £12, buy online
(Concessions Available & Group Discounts), or call See Tickets 0844 871 8804.
Seating is available for all but not numbered and allocated on a first-come basis.
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This July Oxford Castle will host a series of open air Summer Night Concerts in its beautiful gardens. Crossing musical genres the Summer Night Concerts feature a range of internationally adored names and celebrated local bands with performances from the kings of swing
King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys, rock ‘n’ roll legends Chris Beck and the Valentine Vagabonds and ska heroes TooT N’Skamen to name but a few. Read More below.
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Frank Sinatra Tribute Night -
feat: Atila Huseyin & The Colors Big Band

Wednesday 28th July 2010
Oxford Castle Gardens
Tickets: from £12, buy online or call See Tickets 0844 871 8804.


Featuring a wide selection of Frank Sinatra's classic songs, Oxford Castle invites you to sit back, relax and enjoy authentic sounding renditions of some of the finest and most memorable big band and swing songs from the last century.

Listen here - www.atila.co.uk

Entry: Site is open from 5.30pm for picnics and pre-concert dinners at Malmaison, concerts start at 7.30pm.

Seating is available for all concerts, but is not numbered and is allocated on a first-come basis.
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Take That 2
Thursday 29th July 2010
Oxford Castle Gardens
Tickets: from £12, buy online or call See Tickets 0844 871 8804


Take That 2 are without doubt the closest that many of us will ever get to the dream that is Take That. Under the same management as Take That, Take That 2’s show features all of the dance routines that we know and love, as well as live band pyrotechnics and several fabulous costume changes – a night not to be missed!

Listen here - www.ScottJordan.co.uk/Take-That-2

Entry: Site is open from 5.30pm for picnics and pre-concert dinners at Malmaison, concerts start at 7.30pm.

Seating is available for all concerts, but is not numbered and is allocated on a first-come basis.
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3 Bonzo's & A Piano + Very Special Guests
Friday 30th July 2010
Oxford Castle Gardens
Tickets: from £15, buy online or call See Tickets 0844 871 8804


Catch them while you can! The brilliant Bonzos originally broke up in 1969, in 2006 they reformed for a series of London shows and a UK tour; however a tour planned for late 2008 was cancelled when the band split yet again. As each went their separate ways, Rodney, Roger and Sam decided to get together with Dave to continue the fun... in the form of Three Bonzos and a Piano!

Listen here - www.threebonzosandapiano.co.uk

Entry: Site is open from 5.30pm for picnics and pre-concert dinners at Malmaison, concerts start at 7.30pm.

Seating is available for all concerts, but is not numbered and is allocated on a first-come basis.
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Imagine... The Beatles
Saturday 31st July
Oxford Castle Gardens
Tickets: from £12, buy online or call See Tickets 0844 871 8804


Musically, no detail is overlooked to re-create the true sound and excitement of The Beatles, with every song performed totally live and in its original key.It is as close to the real thing as you can "Imagine"... Close your eyes, could it really be them? Complete with outfits that range from the early Cavern days through to Beatlemania and beyond.

Listen here - www.imaginethebeatles.co.uk


Entry:
Site is open from 5.30pm for picnics and pre-concert dinners at Malmaison, concerts start at 7.30pm.

Seating is available for all concerts, but is not numbered and is allocated on a first-come basis.
 
 

 
Prison Rules!
Sunday 1st August
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Oxford Castle Gardens
Tickets: £12, buy online or call See Tickets 0844 871 8804


Sunday 1st August sees Oxford Castle host a mini music festival, OXFORD BIG BANDS DAY. Join us from 4pm for an afternoon of bunting, beers, a bbq, and two stages with music from some of Oxford's best bands and hottest young musicians including Charly Coombes (formerly of Supergrass) and The New Breed, and rising stars such as The Scholars, and Spring Offensive, going acoustic for the first time!

With appearances from, but not in this particular order: THE LONG INSIDERS / SPRING OFFENSIVE / UTE / CHARLY COOMBES & THE NEW BREED / LES CLOCHARDS / MESSAGE TO BEARS / JOE ALLEN / SAMUEL ZASADA / AIDEN CANADAY / ADAM BARNES / THE SCHOLARS / REBECCA NEALE.

Entry: Site is open from 5.30pm for picnics and pre-concert dinners at Malmaison, concerts start at 7.30pm.

Seating is available for all concerts, but is not numbered and is allocated on a first-come basis.

 
 

 
Meet the Medieval Master Falconer and his Birds of Prey
29 & 30 July
Oxford Castle Unlocked
11.00am - 4.00pm
Free event



Get a thrilling close up encounter with wild nature and learn how these amazing creatures were used in the medieval times. All visitors will have the opportunity to handle these incredible birds..

www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk
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‘Open Mic’ Performances
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday in August
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Oxford Castle Market Square
FREE


The Market Square will be alive between 6pm and 9pm every Tuesday to Saturday throughout August with Open Mic’ Performances from some of the hottest local talent. Pull up a pew, soak up the atmosphere, or try to spot Oxford’s next big thing!
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Knight School
7 & 8 August
Oxford Castle Unlocked
11.00am - 4.00pm
Free with Castle admission (or £5.00 per child for Knight School only)


Try on armour, enjoy a sword fighting lesson or become a mini warrior and join our medieval English Army.

www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk
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The Sullivan Opera Company & The National Festival Orchestra
presents ‘The Yeomen of the Guard’

Monday 30th August until Sunday 5th September Evening
Performances: 7.30pm; Matinee Performance: Saturday 4th September, 2.30pm
Oxford Castle Gardens
Tickets: from £22 buy online or call 01422323252.

The highly acclaimed professional Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company present a week-long run of “The Yeomen of the Guard” with Oxford Castle as its dramatic backdrop. Set in the Tower of London, “The Yeomen of the Guard” is the closest that Gilbert & Sullivan came to Grand Opera and many believe that the musical score is Sullivan’s finest. A cast to match the splendour of the occasion has been assembled including some of Britain’s finest G&S performers.

Tickets: First four rows: £44.00 (including glass of Buck’s Fizz and programme), Middle five rows: £30.00, Rear four rows: £22.00. (Groups bookings of 10+ have 10% discount) Accommodation packages including a ticket to the show, various sightseeing and “fun entertainment” are available upon request. Book online at www.wegottickets.com/GandS or call 01422323252.
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Summer Show by Rona
14th August - 12th September
O3 Gallery


A Summer Exhibition of painting by Rona.

www.o3gallery.co.uk
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Oxford Open Doors
11th - 12th September.
Oxford Castle Unlocked
Time: TBC

Daytime family activities in the Castleyard including children’s workshops and hands-on activities as part of this city-wide festival.

www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk
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Oxford Castle Food & Wine Festival
Friday 17th, Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th September
10am – 5pm
Oxford Castle Market Square and Oxford Castle Gardens
FREE

Oxford Castle Food & Wine Festival Promotional brings a variety of stalls selling wonderful local produce and unusual foods to the castle grounds. There will be live cooking demonstrations, tasters from all of the Restaurants and Bars on the complex, and a variety of foodie, family entertainment.
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Ghost Fest
1st - 31st October

Ghost Fest sets out to uncover the dark secrets that lie within the grounds of Oxford Castle. Join the likes of Most Haunted’s parapsychologist Dr Ciaran O’Keeffe and many others. Are you brave enough to join us?

www.ghostfest.co.uk
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Halloween Horrors
23rd - 31st October.
Oxford Castle Unlocked
Time: TBC

Half Term family fun with the Oxford Castle Witch and spooky trails

www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk
   
 

 
Oxford Castle Wine & Beer Market
Monday 25th October until Sunday 14th November
Oxford Castle Market Square & The Swan and Castle
FREE


Oxford Castle Wine and Beer Market kicks off with a special delivery of the beer... by horse and cart on the 25th October. Tasting starts from the Wednesday 27th as CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) have their launch party; taste locally produced wine, organic and unusual beers as well as popular brands, and familiar favourites. Keep your ears open for radio competitions, where you could meet the brewer. Also why not try your hand at Conkers in the CAMRA conkers tournament!
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Oxford Castle  - Unlocked:  Spooky Tours
Friday 26 and Saturday 27 November 2010
5pm – 10pm
Tickets for Spooky Tours: £7.75 adults, £5.50 children, £6.50 concs.

Discover the sinister side of the castle and its residents held here by delving into the darker side of its history. Take an exclusive spooky tour of Oxford Castle Unlocked, running until 10pm. Christmas tours running daily until 23 December.

www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk
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Oxford Christmas Market
Friday 26 November – Sunday 12 December 2010
Thursday to Saturday, 10am to 8pm – Sunday to Wednesday, 10am to 6pm.

Nothing is more special at Christmas than a traditional German Market.  Come and sample the mulled wine and gingerbread and to add to the festive atmosphere, school choirs and brass bands will perform.

www.oxfordchristmasmarket.co.uk
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Oxford Castle Christmas Grotto and Children’s Winter Wonderland
Friday 26 November – Wednesday 22 December 2010
10am to 6pm.

Oxford Castle Gardens will twinkle with a Christmas Grotto and a Children’s Winter Wonderland with art work by local children on display.

www.oxfordcastle.com
   
 

 
A Cotswold Scene
27th November - 9th January
O3 Gallery


A Cotswold Scene displays the winning entries and runners up of an exciting photography competition launched to celebrate the Cotswolds. The competition is the idea of local landscape photographer Sarah Howard, supported by the Cotswolds Conservation Board and Blueprint Imaging of Witney. Sarah, who established Image Seen last year to offer one to one and group workshops in the area, has lived in the Cotswolds for much of her life and has a particular affinity with the region. She is especially keen to promote its photographic potential; “Photography has seen a surge in popularity recently and with spring approaching there’s no better time than now to get out there with your camera, make use of its wonderful creative potential, and engage with our lovely surroundings”, April 2010..

www.o3gallery.co.uk
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New Year Eve at Oxford Castle
Friday 31st December
Oxford Castle

This New Years Eve why not spend it with us at Oxford Castle!
 

 
Malmaison

3 Tenners Offer
Malmaison, Oxford Castle
Lunch - Monday to Friday, Dinner - Monday to Thursday


After the huge success of Two thousand and Wine Malmaison has come back for a highly anticipated encore. Have a night at the hotel brasserie with Malmaison's 3 Tenners - three great food and drink deals so that you can play lunch or dinner your way: one note, two notes or three notes!

One Note £10 for two tasty courses per person (without wine)
Two Notes £20 for two people
Three Notes £30 for a two course meal with wine for two people

Download your 3 Tenners voucher here
Terms and Conditions apply
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The Swan & Castle

Good Morning Oxford!

The Swan & Castle, Oxford Castle
7am – 9am daily

Make the most of your mornings at Oxford Castle with an early morning meeting or a quick caffeine hit with friends at The Swan & Castle. Whether it takes a full-English or fresh fruit salad with yoghurt to start your day, The Swan & Castle’s special promotional offer of a cup of PG tips tea or Lavazza coffee for just 49p makes mornings worth waking up for!
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The Living Room

Get that Friday Feeling!
Every Friday

Enjoy our fantastic Signature Hour offer all night long every Friday, with cocktail at just £4.50. Live music from 8.30 followed by a DJ until 2am, your weekend starts at The Living Room!
www.thelivingroom.co.uk
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Oxford Castle Unlocked

Castle and Prison Tours
Open everyday from 10.00am (last tour 4.20pm)

For the first time in 1000 years, the secrets of Oxford Castle have been Unlocked revealing episodes of violence, executions, great escapes, betrayal and even romance. Walk through these ancient buildings and experience the stories that connect the real people to these extraordinary events.
01865 260 666
www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk
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