All events are free of charge unless indicated. Donations are gratefully received at some events where cash collections can be made, or you can donate online (above).
Download the summary programme
There are some printed copies of the summary programme available at Wytham Stores, The Post Box and St Peter’s Church. These are intended for those who do not have access to the internet to download a copy. Please tell friends and neighbours who may need one.
Please note that children must be accompanied by a responsible adult to all events
Shuttle Bus Events marked * will have a shuttle bus available by pre-booking only.
Tickets are £3 per return trip. Sorry, no concessions.
For FAI Wytham Farm Events, please call Jane Wilkinson: 07541 080 370
For Wytham Woods Shakespeare, please call Andrew Sciantonas: 07704 742 112
For the Shakespeare event we have added an extra picking-up point in Wytham Village itself for any local residents who need a lift up the hill for £1 return. Wait outside the White Hart Wytham car park entrance.
Please leave a message with your name and number, the event and the number of seats required. Your message will be returned to confirm as soon as possible.
| DATE (June) | Time | Activity | Venue | Notes |
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| ALL WEEK | Treasure Hunt Download and identify pictures of ‘Entrances and Gateways’ Just for fun. | View here | ||
| ALL WEEK | Colour Trail Follow the Colour Trail turning our streets into a blaze of colour. Details | Download Colour Trail map | ||
| SAT 19 | 12-5pm | Fun on the Farm*. Children's activities, tractor rides, live music, art and craft exhibition, refreshments. Details | Wytham Farm (FAI) | Map walking/driving |
| 8pm (2pm cancelled) | Midsummer Night's Dream* by Oxlip Theatre Company. | Wytham Woods | Tickets £12 adults, £7 children Details and Tickets |
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| 8pm | Virtual Music Night Live stream of local musicians to watch from the comfort of your home. Ran & Kelly, Ewan Bleach, Ben Avison and James Hockley. More info | Zoom Link Here(opens 7.30) | ||
| SUN 20 | 10-2pm | Food Fest Wolvercote. Extended market with more stalls, live music and children’s activities | White Hart, Wolvercote | Details |
| 10am | Festival Service Revd Viv Edwards (Wolvercote Baptist Church) preaching. | St Peter's Church | ||
| 12-5pm | Art and Craft Exhibition* The exhibition continues on Sunday 20th from 12 noon until 5pm. Drinks reception cancelled. | Wytham Farm (FIA) | Details | |
| 2-4.30pm | WHS Summer Show A colourful display of summer flowers, fruit and much more. Refreshments. Please take entries to the VH between 9-10am. | Wolvercote Village Hall | Entry Form must be submitted by midnight Friday 18th Classes Regulations Entry Form |
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| 7.30pm | Midsummer Night's Dream* by Oxlip Theatre Company. | Wytham Woods | Tickets £12 adults, £7 children Details and Tickets |
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| MON 21 | 3-5pm | Monday Lunch Club Tea Party (members only) | White Hart, Wolvercote | |
| 7.30pm | Wolvercote in colour before 1950: a collection compiled by Wolvercote Local History Society | Zoom link | Watch again Passcode is U$?aBHg4 | |
| THU 24 | 2.00pm | Port Meadow Walk with renowned botanist Dr Alison McDonald. Fascinating insights into plants, habitats and history. | Meet at the Bathing Place | Meet at Bathing Place (south of the car park) More Details |
| 7.30pm | Poetry and Music Evening Poems from local poets on the Colour theme with musical interludes. Refreshments available. | Wolvercote Village Hall | Wolvercote Village Hall Garden or live stream if the weather is unsuitable Update here on Monday, including the Livestream link if needed |
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| FRI 25 | 4-10pm | Fish and Ships Sea Shanty evening. Children's activities from 4pm. Sea shanties from 8pm. Special festival fish supper all evening from 4pm. Dressing up with a nautical theme is encouraged! | White Hart, Wolvercote | |
| SAT 26 | 12.30pm | Morris Dancing | Lower Green | |
| 1.30pm | Children's Parade CANCELLED | Lower Green | You can still make 'hayslings' for the haystacks on Wolvercote Green, and the Wolvercote Morris will be dancing at St Peter's at 2 pm. | |
| 2-4pm | St Peter’s Festival Raffle and Plant Fair MANY SUPERB RAFFLE PRIZES -- SEE DETAILS LOCALLY GROWN BEDDING PLANTS AND MORE All proceeds to mental health charity Oxfordshire Mind. The Raffle will be drawn at 4pm. | St Peter's Church | Details | |
| 4-6.30pm 7-10pm | Young Peoples Club Open Evening POSTPONED until 18th September | Wolvercote YPC | Details | |
| SUN 27 | 3-5pm | Picnic for Carl and Katy POSTPONED to 25th July. | Goose Green, Wolvercote | Drop-in for the picnic to say farewell and/or then 5-8 pm at the White Hart for a drink. |
| 7.30pm | Quiz Night POSTPONED Festival-themed rounds based around ‘Colour’. All devised by The Plough’s own Tim Caitlin. Booking advised. Call The Plough - 01865 556969. | The Plough | POSTPONED until September, date TBA |