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June and the sun is shining! Wow are we in for a real summer?
Our cover this month is adorned by our favourite Oxford shop, University of Oxford Shop in High Street. Packed full of goodies for the whole family and friends, this is THE shop for souvenirs of Oxford. Immerse yourself in the history and tradition of Oxford and come away with something special to remind you of your time in our beautiful city. Once again we’ve got a great line up of reviews to indulge you. Further up High Street, we focus on Antiques on High, an Aladdin’s Cave featuring twenty five dealers offering huge amounts of experience across a wide range of areas including silver and jewellery, books and music and much more. Also featured this month: City Sightseeing, Flowers@Oxford (an immense flower festival this summer at Lady Margaret Hall), The Royal Oxford Hotel, Aziz Express, and the luxurious and relaxing Westwood Hotel. There’s also our second Roots feature and your usual listings and other features. Enjoy June and don’t forget the suncream!
Richard Rosser Editor, Living In Oxford Magazine
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Reviews in this issue of Living In Oxford...
Lead Article: University of Oxford Shop
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"I love the leather satchels - they are beautifully made, as is the pottery, which looks wonderful - the Aston line for everyday use, and the Hazeldean range for special occasions."
Flowers @ Oxford
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“Florists are a competitive bunch, and there will be ample opportunity for them to exercise this with the myriad competitions that will be taking place during the weekend”
Westwood Hotel
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“The decor is chic and modern and the bed comfortable, with lovely heavy curtains; it was very peaceful at night and I slept like a log!”
• City Sightseeing
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• Antiques On High
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• Royal Oxford Hotel
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• Aziz Express
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University of Oxford Shop
Reviewed by Matt Wright Friday 9th May
It was Oxfordshire Art Week when I visited the UOS. The walls were covered in original local artwork, ranging from £30 prints (Mavis Burley street scenes are particularly popular) to £500 originals. I asked Chloe, the bubbly sales assistant, about the most popular items. "Postcards (3 for £1), mugs decorated with the emblems of all the Oxford Colleges (tankards for £18), and hoodies - all always in demand." Particularly busy times of year? "Holidays & half-terms get very hectic, but different items have their own cycles - for example, we can't keep enough official degree frames (£50 A4-size) in stock during the graduation months of May/June." And new lines for Summer 2014? "We're excited about our new children's range, ethically sourced (as are all our clothing lines), and featuring characters from Alice in Wonderland. The Lewis Carroll connection is particularly strong for Oxford - we have a raffle on Alice's Day (5th July), with special offers, and staff dressing up accordingly..." At this point, Chloe breaks off to make it crystal clear that she will not be dressing as Alice herself this year, although some staff members might... Your own favourite lines ? "I love the leather satchels - they are beautifully made, as is the pottery, which looks wonderful - the Aston line for everyday use, and the Hazeldean range for special occasions." Items unique to UOS? "Most of the items we sell are exclusive to us. For example, you cannot find the Cityscape design anywhere else - one of our most popular ranges, with the iconic Oxford skyline appearing on mugs, tea towels, umbrellas...etc. Oh, and our glassware , which depicts well-known Oxford landmarks, is bespoke and locally-sourced." There is some beautiful stock here, but how affordable is it? "We stock everything from postcards to original artwork, so there is something for everyone. Holders of a Bodleian Library Card qualify for a 10% discount on most items, and we regularly run 3 for 2 offers during the summer, on a wide range of products.” How can I be sure it's genuine? "Look for the round UOS emblem. Other shops sell licensed products using the shield image, but we are the only shop authorized to use the University's belted crest emblem on ALL products, which makes much of what we sell exclusive. So, if you want an authentic (usually British) souvenir of a very British University, UOS is the only place to visit. 106 High St, Oxford OX1 4BW Tel: 01865 247414 Web: www.oushop.com www.inoxford.com
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Your guide to your City Our New Approved Reviews For the past 12 years In Oxford Magazine has been bringing your great listings and reviews, but from January 2014 the new Living In Oxford brings you even more. Each month our team of official reviewers will be reviewing some of the best restaurants, hotels, shops, events, attractions and local services and these will all be included in our Living In Top 250 (all consumer facing businesses).
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MEET SOME OF THE LIVING IN REVIEWERS Ian Francis
Principal at City of Oxford College Ian lives with his family in Cumnor and has worked in Oxford for ten years. He loves the buzz of a historic city which has retained its independent businesses and retailers, combined with the natural beauty of the Oxfordshire countryside. A perfect location for running, eating out and exploration.
Top 250: The Bear & Ragged Staff
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Matt Wright
Freelance Copywriter As a person‌ glass half-full (though it doesn't stay that way for long if it's a good red), foodlover (balanced by exercise-endurer), with literary aspirations (even if it's only a newspaper column).
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Lucy Parr
Oxford Town Hall Sales Executive Lives in Cowley and loves the cultural diversity and buzz of the East Side of the city. A passion for travel and exploring new places goes hand-inhand with a love of food and trying all types of cuisine and different eating places. My motto: live to eat, not eat to live
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Donald Sloan
Head of the Oxford School of Hospitality Management
Donald joined Oxford Brookes University in 1997, and prior to becoming Head of School his posts included Deputy Head, Undergraduate Director and Senior Lecturer. He is also the founder and Chair of Oxford Gastronomica, Oxford Brookes University's centre for the study of food, drink and culture.
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Oxfordshire Events Blenheim Palace
Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PP. T: 0800 849 6500. Web: www.blenheimpalace.com
Gifford’s Circus
Thursday 12th – Monday 16th June: The famous family-run vintage circus will be entertaining circus-goers with their all new show ‘The Thunders’. For further information please visit our website www.blenheimpalace.com
The Blenheim Palace Flower Show
Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd June: Featuring over 250 floral and gardens exhibitors, a Grand Floral Marquee with industry judges, ten garden landscapes, and lots more including food, refreshments and family activities. For further information please visit our website www.blenheimpalace.com
Live Wimbledon coverage in the Pleasure Gardens
Monday 23rd June – Sunday 6th July: Enjoy live Wimbledon coverage in the serene setting of the Pleasure Gardens. With Pimms, Strawberries and cream, and a sizzling BBQ it’s the perfect summer day out. For further information please visit our website www.blenheimpalace.com
Science Oxford
Oxford Centre for Innovation, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1BY. T: 01865 810000. Web: www.scienceoxford.com
Oxford Festival of Nature
Friday 6th June: Science Oxford will be at the Oxford Festival of Nature with activities for all the family. Come and have a look through our solar telescope (weather permitting!) FREE. Sunnymead and Cutteslowe Parks, Oxford (11am onwards)
The future of the universe
Saturday 7th June: Take a mind-bending journey into space with US presidential science advisor and physicist Jim Gates. Does our universe have a future? Could other universes exist? What is string theory? Join Jim and guests to discover the latest insights on the nature of our universe. Tickets £8 per person/ £5 concessions. 7pm, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford, OX26GG
The Old Fire Station
40 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AQ. Tel: 01865 263980. Web: www.oldfirestation.org.uk
Alexander the Great: A Folk Operetta
Thursday 12th June: An audio-visual odyssey with live music by Huck & The Xander Band. Inspired by the ground-breaking concert films of the 1980s, the show takes its cues from Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Tom Waits. Channelling classic literature and mythology through a postmodern view of the South, the operetta explores countryfolk and jazz-blues in a raucous and outrageous rites of passage, exploring youth, sex, drugs, gods and monsters. Tickets: £10/£8 from Tickets Oxford – www.ticketsoxford.com / 01865 305305 or on the door.
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Waterperry Gardens
Nr Wheatley, Oxford, OX33 1JZ. Open: 10am – 5pm. Tel: 01844 339254. Web: www.waterperrygardens.co.uk
Fathers Day
Sunday 15th June: With free entry for Dads to the gardens and a special Fathers Day menu in the Teashop, including a selection of local beers there’s nowhere better to take Dad on his special day. 10am – 5.30pm
Giffords Circus
19th – 23rd June: Please see www.giffordscircus.com for more information.
Opera Anywhere
27th June – The Mikado, 6pm 28th June – Pirates Of Penzance, 6pm: New to Waterperry for 2014 - Enjoy two unique performances in the amphitheatre. Booking essential doors open 5pm.
Rare Plant Fair
Sunday 29th June: The chance to browse stalls manned by experts specialising in both rare and traditional plants, in the beautiful setting of Waterperry Gardens. £6.50 which includes entrance to the ornamental gardens. 10am to 4pm Waterperry estate open until 5.30pm.
Oxfordshire Restaurant Awards 2014 www.oxfordshirerestaurantawards.com
November 2014: After the success of the Awards in 2011 to 2013, we are looking forward to a new home for the 2014 Awards. At the time of going to press, this venue is to be confirmed. The Awards have certainly captured the imagination of the local restaurant community and this year’s Awards promise to be bigger, brighter and even more prestigious than before. So why not enter, grab a ticket and join in the fun
Oxford Inspires
15-16 Broad Street Oxford OX1 3AS. Tel: 01865 252885. Web: www.oxfordinspires.org Experience Oxfordshire is pleased to promote the many wonderful cultural events, shows, exhibitions and festivals that take place across the city and county. Special highlight themes this year include ‘Year of Radical Thinking’ and ‘Remembering the Great War in Oxfordshire’ and in June, we have discovered some fantastic new music venues, choirs and festivals. Information on arts and events: www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.org/whats-on
Jericho Singers
14th June: Jericho Singers at Jericho Tavern. Known for their Boatyard folk songs and also a great mix of Rock, Pop, African and Jazz, you will have a great night at the choir’s summer concert in June. www.jerichosingers.com
Tandem Festival
Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd June: A pan-European festival with an ecotwist, is a new festival presenting a variety of folk, jazz, afro-beat, gypsy, and experimental music. There will also be exciting workshops, inspirational speakers and great documentaries, not to mention Disco Soup. It’s all happening at Hill End on the Eynsham Road, just outside Oxford. www.tandemfestival.com
ALSO Festival
Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd June: Small and perfectly formed, Also Festival brings together science, art and psychology in a beautiful lakeside setting, close to Compton Verney. Get up close and personal to the biggest minds and freshest ideas, swing dance under the stars and sip a brand new cocktail or craft ale while watching the sun go down on the longest day. www.also-festival.com
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Oxfordshire Events The Oxfordshire Museum
Park Street, Woodstock, OX20 1SN. T: 01993 811456. Web: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/oxfordshiremuseum
InternationalGardenPhotographeroftheYearExhibition
Saturday 7th June to Sunday 13th July: Over 50 stunning photographs themed around Wildflower and Wildlife categories from this prestigious competition.
Summer Saturdays at the Museum - How Did Our Gardens Grow Sex, Lies and Putrefaction
Saturday 7th June: Oxford Botanic Gardens Director Timothy Walker has chosen pollination as the subject of his talk.
Joseph Paxton's Great Stove
Saturday 28th June : Oxford Botanic Gardens Director Timothy Walker has chosen pollination as the subject of his talk.
Oxford Castle Unlocked
44-46 Oxford Castle, Oxford, OX1 1AY. Tel: 01865 260666 Web: www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk
The Canterbury Tales
Tuesday 24th June - Saturday 5th July: From Tuesday 24th to Saturday 5th July, Oxford Theatre Guild will present The Canterbury Tales, directed by Janet Bolam and performed in our historic castleyard. The famous tales, written by Geoffrey Chaucer, follow a group of pilgrims as they travel together to the shrine of Sir Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral, competing in a story-telling contest throughout the journey. A group discount applies to this performance. Book seven tickets and get one free. Please call our group bookings team on 0845 070 6255 to book this option.
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Flowers @ Oxford
August 22 – 24, 2014, at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University During three fun and inspiring days, stars of the floristry and flower arranging worlds will converge upon Lady Margaret Hall (LMH), Oxford, for a celebration of all things floral. Co-produced by Judith Blacklock who has a flower school in London and Europe’s leading floral publication, Fleur Créatif, Flowers@Oxford follows the resounding success of Flowers@Chicheley in 2011 – and is set to be even more outstanding. Every tower, quad and corner of the college and its grounds – on the banks of the River Cherwell - will be decorated with stunning blooms, showcasing the very best of international floral design. In the Byzantine-style chapel, there will be an awe-inspiring array of over 1,000 roses; while Jonathan Moseley – of BBC2’s The Big Allotment Challenge and florist in residence at Chatsworth – will be giving Eleanor Lodge a floral makeover, which is sure to be a talking point. For those curious to see how designers achieve such splendour, they will find answers in the Tesco Theatre of Floral Discovery and the Viking Cruises Demonstration Marquee. Here, acclaimed international florists will share tips and secrets and demonstrate their exciting and fresh ideas, incorporating new techniques and the latest floral accessories. Florists are a competitive bunch, and there will be ample opportunity for them to exercise this with the myriad competitions that will be taking place during the weekend. Flowers@Oxford is excited to be staging the Turner Prize of the flower world, in which entrants are encouraged to set the scene for a dinner party to be attended by a renowned artist, who themselves challenged the way we think about art. Other classes include Catching Dreams and Inspired by Sculpture. In a celebration of the very best of home-grown talent, the Wedding Marquee will feature bridal work by top and up-and-coming British designers using gorgeous UK-grown flowers. British blooms have been the proverbial bridesmaid of the cut-flower industry for too long, and this tent aims to show the wonderful variety and quality of flowers that are available. Furthermore, not only will the marquee be a place to inspire brides-to-be and their families with impressive ideas, but a wonderful opportunity for florists to show off their talent and skills. Anyone who is inspired to have a go themselves will have the opportunity to take part in fun and informative workshops led by the many acclaimed designers who will be attending, including Gregor Lersch, Robert Koene and Per Benjamin (available at extra cost). There will be tempting stalls selling an array of floral-related and unusual items – including art, clothing and hand-made jewellery. There will also be several stunning locations to enjoy delicious food and drink, whether you prefer a light snack in the grounds or a leisurely lunch in the spectacular dining hall.
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Oxfordshire Kids Cornerstone Arts Centre
25 Station Road, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 7NE. Booking: 01235 515144. Web: www.cornerstone-arts.org
A Real Fairy Story
Sunday 1st June: Have you ever seen a fairy? Mrs Buttersnap needs to photograph one for her book. So with an assortment of gadgets and the help of her cat she sets out to do so. Join her on a journey into a realm full of wonder and shadow puppetry. With a sprinkling of comedy and the power of the imagination you can enter fairyland! Time: 2pm Tickets: £8, £6 (concs) Ages 3-7 and adults. Places limited so book early.
Yummm!
Sunday 8th June: Seating the audience around the performance area (the ‘dinner table’) this is a celebration of food seen through children’s eyes. Tables can dance, plates spin, and utensils are interwoven into the quirky meal time rituals. Performances are followed by short play activity for audiences on stage where children get their own utensils to play with. Chomp, chomp, chomp! Time: 11am for under 4's & 2pm for 4's and over Tickets: £8, £6 (concs) Places limited to 60 children per performance so please book early.
Jacqueline du Pré Music Building St Hilda's College, Cowley Place, Oxford, OX4 1DY. Tel: 01865 286660. Web: www.st-hildas.ox.ac.uk/jdp
Jdp Cushion Concerts: Family Prom
Sunday 15th June: Our annual Family Prom presents Mark Hooper and Emma Boor's 'Grow Show' with puppetry and live music! Secure your places by booking in advance. Time: 11am
Stagecoach Theatre Arts Oxford
Tel: Maya Sprigg 01869 278600. Web: www.stagecoach.co.uk/oxford Email: oxford@stagecoach.co.uk We provide quality part-time training in the performing arts for children aged 4-18yrs. Our aim is to nurture and develop young potential through singing, acting and dance classes in Oxford, stretching young imaginations and building confidence. We provide the right combination of learning and performing, with opportunities for all ages. Open every weekend during term time and workshops during the school holidays, come join the fun!
Create Holiday Club at Oxford Montessori Schools
Tel: 01865 358210. Web: www.oxfordmontessori.co.uk/create Email: create@oxfordmontessori.co.uk For children aged 3 to 16. Create Club is different from traditional activity holiday camps. Active, great fun and full of adventure and the emphasis is on creative activities - arts, crafts, drama, dance, singing, music, sports and bushcraft and getting kids into the countryside. It’s educative too with special ‘history alive’ days during most holidays. Also Create staff are trained and qualified teachers. It’s a good mix and gives things a professionalism appreciated by many parents. Joining us for Create is also a great way to learn more about our Montessori schools, the nursery, primary and even senior school environments on offer.
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Blackwell's Walking tours take place throughout the year. Tickets are available from our ground floor till point and cost ÂŁ8 or ÂŁ7 concessions. Blackwell's Bookshop, 48-51 Broad Street, Oxford. Telephone: 01865 333623 All tours depart from the foyer area in the main entrance
The Literary Tour Tuesdays at 2pm and Thursdays at 11am Join the literary tour and discover where authors such as Graham Greene and Dorothy L Sayers lived and learned.
The Inklings Tour Wednesdays at 11.45am A must for fans of J.R.R.Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. Visit their favourite haunts in Oxford.
The Historic Oxford Tour Fridays at 2pm Join us on this wonderful tour through historic Oxford and take in the beauty that lies within the City walls.
Oxfordshire Attractions City Sightseeing Bus Tours
Oxford Railway Station, Park End Street, OX1 1HS. Tel: 01865 790522. Web: www.citysightseeingoxford.com
Our award winning one hour tour takes you on a fascinating journey around both the famous University colleges and the historic buildings of the city itself. Hop on and off at any of our nineteen bus stops around the town. All buses have live guides or recorded commentary in up to thirteen languages. Tours operate all day every day except Christmas/Boxing and New years day. Tickets valid on Red and Green Buses.
Oxford Castle Quarter
43 Oxford Castle, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1AY. Tel: 01865 20165. Web: www.oxfordcastle.com Oxford's oldest new quarter, once home to the infamous Oxford Prison and now home to an exciting hub of restaurants and the gorgeous Malmaison Boutique Hotel. The Castle also has an exciting visitor attraction 'Oxford Castle Unlocked,' where the secrets of the castle have been unlocked. For art lovers there is the O3 Gallery, with exhibitions all year round.
Carfax Tower
Junction of St Aldates and High Street, Oxford OX1 4AZ. Tel: 01865 792653. Open: 10.00 to 3pm. Admission: £2.20, Children £1.10.
In 1818 St Martin’s church was rebuilt complete with tower. However, the church, apart from its tower, was demolished in 1896. The tower is all that remains today. Two ‘quarter boys’ who hit the bells at every quarter hour adorn the east facade of the church clock. Climb up 99 steps to get a sweeping view of Oxford’s spires. Open 10am-3pm, Admission £2.30, Children £1.20.
St Michael at the North Gate Cornmarket Street, Oxford, OX1 3EY. Tel: 01865 240940. Web: www.smng.org.uk
St Michael at the North Gate is the oldest Church Tower in Oxford and is definitely worth a visit! There’s also a treasury of silver and bronze dating back to the 1600s and you can also see a copy of the church accounts dating back hundreds of years. Open: 10.30am-5pm (10.30am-4pm in Winter). Admission: Adults and Concessions £2.50, Students £2.00, Children £1.30, Family ticket £7.00
Tourist Information Centre
15-16 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AS.Tel: 01865 252037. Email: owtours@visitoxfordshire.org Web: visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com The Tourist information Centre staff provide an extensive range of services to help make your stay enjoyable and memorable. We offer a wide range of guides, maps, souvenirs and local produce. We also can guide you to the best Oxfordshire has to offer. We are also the home of Official Guided Walking Tours, the best way to explore Oxford on foot. See in store or get in contact with us by Tel: 01865 252037 Email: wtours@oxford.gov.uk
Modern Art Oxford
30 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP. Tel: 01865 722733. Web: www.modernartoxford.org.uk Founded in 1965, Modern Art Oxford is the South East's leading Gallery for the presentation of modern and contemporary visual art. Our programme includes exhibitions by artists from all over the world. Funded primarily by Arts Council England, all of our exhibitions are free for visitors. You can also relax in our café, purchase unique gifts in the shop, and participate in our vibrant events programme which includes talks, discussions, contemporary music and film nights.
Cherwell Boathouse - Punting
Bardwell Road, Oxford, OX2 6ST (1 mile from the town centre). Tel: 01865 515978. Web: www.cherwellboathouse.co.uk Enjoy the quintessential Oxford experience punting on the River Cherwell. With over 70 hand built punts, boats and canoes. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon in a beautiful tranquil environment on the river.
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University Church of St. Mary the Virgin High Street, Oxford OX1 4BJ. Tel: 01865 279111. Web: www.university-church.ox.ac.uk
St Mary's is situated at the historic heart of the City and University of Oxford. Thought to be the oldest university building in the world, the Tower was built in 1280, and the University’s reference library was added in 1320. It is worth the climb of 124 steps to make it to the top to enjoy fine uninterrupted views across Oxford and the surrounding countryside. Open: 9am to 5pm (July and August 9am-6pm). Tower Admission: Adult £3, Children (under 16) £2.50.
Didcot Railway Centre
Didcot, Oxon, OX11 7NJ. Tel: 01235 817200. Web: www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk Home of the Great Western Society and its unique collection of Great Western Railway steam engines, coaches, wagons, buildings and small relics and a recreation of Brunel's broad gauge railway. Saturday/Sunday 7/8 June: D Day 70th Anniversary Commemoration. Steamdays all weekends in June.
Buscot Park & The Faringdon Collection Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 8BU. Tel: 01367 240932. (Information Line). Web: www.buscotpark.com
Family home of Lord Faringdon, who looks after the property on behalf of the National Trust, together with the family collection of pictures, furniture, ceramics and objets d'art, known as the Faringdon Collection. Includes Burne-Jones's famous series, The legend of the Briar Rose.The enchanting gardens contain the spectacular Water Garden designed by Harold Peto in 1904 for the first Lord Faringdon. See website for more details www.buscotpark.com
Oxford Official Guided Walking Tours
15-16 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AS.Tel: 01865 252037. Email: owtours@visitoxfordshire.org Web: visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com
What better way to discover our beautiful city than on foot? The Official Guided Walking Tours are a fascinating and entertaining way to explore and learn about this unique city, its history, University, famous people and odd traditions. Oxford Official Guided Walking Tours cover a wide range of topics from an introduction to the city and its University to Inspector Morse, Harry Potter, J.R.R. Tolkien and more.
Crocodiles of the World
Burford Road, Brize Norton, Oxfordshire OX18 3NX. Tel: 01993 846353. Web: www.crocodilesoftheworld.co.uk We're the UK's only crocodile zoo with over 80 crocodiles and 12 different species. We're open weekly on Sundays between 9.00am and 4.30pm. We also have guided tours running every Saturday afternoon and other selected days, and are open for group visits and private tours.
Wychwood Brewery
Eagle Maltings, The Crofts, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 4DP. Tel: 01993 890 800. Web: www.wychwood.co.uk Hand-crafted fine beers and organic ales from the famous Oxfordshire brewer. Wychwood Brewery is an English brewery founded by Paddy Glenny in 1983, and located in the town of Witney, Oxfordshire in the United Kingdom. It is owned by Refresh UK, a subsidiary of Marstons plc.
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The useful guide also gives you discounts on shops and restaurants and free entry into some sites. Tickets available from: Tour Drivers, Street Sales Staff, Oxford Railway Station, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Carfax Tower, Four Pillars Hotels, Oxford Tourist, Information Office, Randolph Hotel, Cotswold Lodge Hotel, Najar’s Place, YHA, St Michaels at the Northgate.
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✓ THE best way to discover Oxford easily & quickly
✓ A wide variety of languages available
✓ Historic & interesting comments with anecdotes about Oxford ✓ You are free to hop on and off when you want ✓ Tickets are valid 24h or 48h - very useful
✓ New views of main sites & colleges in Oxford
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City Sightseeing
Reviewed by Claire Suteau 12th March 2014
Yesterday, I had the chance to rediscover Oxford thanks to City Sightseeing. I had been in Oxford for a month on a secondment and always wanted to go on top of one of the lovely red buses! So on my last full day in Oxford, I went to Oxford train station to book my ticket and start my long awaited adventure. I already knew a lot about Oxford but the tour gave me views I would never see on foot and so much information about your beautiful city. There are so many fascinating sites in Oxford but knowing more about them was fantastic and what better way to do it in the glorious spring sunshine! After nearly four weeks of constant rain, I was very lucky! I sat on the top deck and chose to hear about Oxford in my own language, French, which was ‘parfait’! I followed the 9 mile tour on the map and did it twice it was so enjoyable. On the first route I stayed on board for the whole journey, listening to the historic facts and amusing comments and anecdotes about the different statues, colleges and wonderful buildings. The fifty minute tour passed very quickly. The tour guide made the whole experience fun, informative and very relaxing. For my second tour, I chose three stops to get off at, recommended to me by Jo in the City Sightseeing shop at the station. There are twenty stops in total. The first was on St Aldates to discover the majestic Christ Church and also to go to Alice’s shop where Alice, from Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, used to buy sweets. Next was stop fourteen in the heart of the city to visit The Bodleian Library and New College to see where Harry Potter was filmed. My last stop was The Ashmolean Museum, a great place for lovers of art! The Oxford City Sightseeing tour is the best way to discover and know more about Oxford and it’s great value because you can have a 24 hour or 48 hour ticket to keep jumping on and off! I wish I had hopped on earlier in my stay!
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June events at Blenheim Palace Whether you are looking for a day full of fun family entertainment, special events or an experience infused with history and the great outdoors, Blenheim Palace has it all. June is a beautiful time of year to visit, with the Park in full bloom and an abundance of wildlife, it is the perfect place to dine alfresco and enjoy a picnic or one of the delicious sizzling BBQ options available in the Pleasure Gardens. There is plenty for everyone to enjoy this month with a range of exciting events and exhibitions, including Gifford’s Circus from 12th – 16th June, the much anticipated return of the Flower Show from 20th – 22nd June, The Queen’ Beasts Exhibition from 1st May – 30th June and Live Wimbledon coverage and feature films in the Pleasure Gardens from 23rd June – 6th July. This year the Flower Show will feature over 250 floral and gardens exhibitors, a Grand Floral Marquee with industry judges, ten garden landscapes, and lots more including food and refreshments and family activities. There will also be appearances from green fingered celebrities including Monty Don, Joe Swift, Francis Tophill, Charlie Dimmock and Tommy Walsh, who will be giving advice on how to create the perfect garden. For sporting fans and film buffs alike there will be live Wimbledon coverage on a large screen in the serene setting of the Pleasure Gardens from 23rd June – 6th July, with feature films being screened on the players down day on 29th June, including day time screenings Frozen and Ratatouille, and evening screenings of Grease and the Rocky Horror Picture Show, (separate admission applies in the evening, please visit our website for details). Buy one day, get 12 months free, so you can keep coming back to explore all that there is on offer throughout 2014! For further information or to book tickets visit the website.
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The Good, The Bad &
The Ugly for June 2014 Each month we will provide the good folk of Oxfordshire with some invaluable advice about the world of fruit and veg. To reinforce our stunning pearls of wisdom we have sectioned this regular feature into THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY, plus some great nutritional advice from the lovely Helen! What more could you ask for? ‘Sun?’ We're greengrocers, not miracle workers. Have a nice month.
THE GOOD - Strawberries English juicy strawberries go hand-inhand. Rectory Farm's strawberries with their succulent sweetness and firm texture are the perfect treat for a sunny day or a fresh fruit salad! Available from the end of May, make sure you speak to us about getting your supplies in. Enjoy this most summery of fruits, ideal for a wide range of recipes from meringue to cheesecakes, ice cream and granita. Did you know? There is a museum in Belgium just for strawberries!
THE BAD -
THE UGLY -
Carrots are substandard at the moment – we've had a word. Bananas are causing a few problems (not getting arrested or anything, just not nice).
Cavolo Nero – Black cabbage, called Cavolo Nero in Italy, it's a staple in Tuscan country cooking. Our local black cabbage is wonderful when added to soups and stews…but its season is ending, so maybe not so wonderful!
Carrots
Black Cabbage
Weather Permitting
Rectory Farm – All soft fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries will be great in June. Good for eating and cooking!
Tel: 01865 792060
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About Roots
We like to think we're good old fashioned greengrocers with big cabbage sized hearts and the truth is‌. We are! Whatever your needs, we're here to help. With many of the area's leading restaurants, colleges and schools amongst our incRrootible customer list, it's no wonder we walk around all day with smiles on our faces, not to mention our lovely green t-shirts. Roots, nice young men you'd like to take home for Sunday lunch
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Start to think about locally grown lettuces from our supplier, Gibbons. Cos is a tasty, succulent lettuce. It's believed to be the oldest cultivated lettuce. Lollo Bionda holds well in summer heat and in the cold for its refreshing taste. Lollo Rosso is tender yet with a crisp texture. And finally our Oakleaf, 100 times more delicious that anything you ever bought (ever ever ever!). All of these will be available in mid June! If you've got time to watch this completely random video then you've got too much time on your hands! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfBVJAB8rEQ
Nutritional Advice with Helen Money
An average strawberry has just 2 kcals, is high in antioxidants which help prevent free radical damage in the body and a bowlful provides over 100% of the amount of vitamin C we need in a day. (Vitamin C is good for the immune system and collagen in the skin)www.helenmoneynutrition.com
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Oxfordshire Theatre Oxford Playhouse
Oxford Playhouse 11 - 12 Beaumont Street Oxford OX1 2LW. Box Office: 01865 305305. Web: www.oxfordplayhouse.com
Catch-22
Tuesday 10th - Saturday 14th June: The brilliant Northern Stage brings to life one of the twentieth century’s greatest literary works, Catch-22. In the closing months of World War II, US Army Air Forces’ Captain John Yossarian is trapped in a seemingly unwinnable situation – an absurd world of an inescapable war. Stalked and thwarted in a frantic situation he can’t control, Yossarian is trapped by Catch-22.
Cape Wrath
Thursday 26th - Saturday 28th June: Third Angel presents a story of family, of fellow travellers, of whisky and chocolate, of the longest bus journey in Britain. A sell out at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2013, Cape Wrath is heartfelt, moving and funny. A compellingly intimate journey to the edge of the island, without leaving your minibus seat.
The North Wall Arts Centre
South Parade, Oxford, OX2 7JN. Booking: 01865 319450. Web: www.thenorthwall.org
The Epic Adventure of Nhamo
Tuesday 3th – Wednesday 4th June: Nhamo, a dashing young goatherd, stumbles upon a mysterious Narrator who has just hours to complete his masterpiece: the ultimate African TV drama. All that’s missing is a hero and Nhamo fits the bill - if he can defeat his arch nemesis, woo the girl of his dreams, and learn his lines. By midnight…Tickets: £13.00 Concession: £11.00 Times: 8pm
Emily Brown and The Thing
Saturday 21st June: Exciting original music, physical storytelling and lots of comedy combine to create a fantastic adventure based on the hugely popular book by Cressida Cowell (author of How to Train your Dragon) and Neal Layton, from the company that brought you The Gruffalo. Tickets: £7.00 Time: 11am & 2pm
Cornerstone Arts Centre
Osney Lock Boathouse, Osney Lock, Bridge Street, Oxford, OX2 0AX. Box Office: 01865 244 806. Web: www.musicatoxford.com
Julie Madly Deeply
Friday 13th June: This show is a cheeky homage, a tribute and an affectionate nod to the great star of stage and screen Julie Andrews. It takes us through her life and her musical and acting career, interspersed with musical numbers, including Mary Poppins, My Fair Lady, The Sound of Music. You'll hear anecdotes and stories, from Julie losing her famous singing voice through illness to her Hollywood life and starry acquaintances. Time: 8pm Tickets: £15.50, £14 (concs)
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School: Sauce For The Goose
Friday 27th June: This French farce was created by Feydeau and is choc full of preening characters full of sexual frustration. Lucienne is being pursued by the married Pontagnac, who’s astounded to discover that she is already married to his friend Valentin. She’s sworn to be faithful to Valentin as long as he remains so to her, so when an old ‘indiscretion’ of her husband’s arrives from Germany with her other half in tow it looks like there might be an ‘out’ for Lucienne. When everyone ends up at the Hotel Ultimus, where the guests include an old army doctor and his deaf wife, beds are swapped, infidelities discovered and everyone’s goose is cooked good and proper. Hilarious! Time: 8pm Tickets: £14.50, £13 (concs), £10 (under 16s) Ages 12+
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Fallowfields Restaurant is located only 20 minutes from Oxford. This elegant country house is a small, independently owned, providing fine British dining. Head Chef Matt Weedon and his team use wonderful fresh produce, much of it grown or reared on its own farm. The restaurant faces south, overlooking a croquet lawn, and offers the perfect ambience at any time of day to enjoy a relaxing, peaceful and unrushed lunch or dinner. In the summer months, food and drinks can be taken on the terrace, with its uninterrupted view of the Ridgeway. The well-stocked bar, offers plenty of variety with a wide range of single malt whiskeys, five different gins and locally brewed bottled beer and ten different wines by the glass.
Open Mon-Sun noon- 2.30pm, 7pm-10pm
Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor, OX13 5BH stay@fallowfields.com www.fallowfields.com Tel: 01865 820416
Oxfordshire Cinema June Film Releases Select highlights of films on in Oxford and Oxfordshire over this month. Please see inoxford.com for more details and trailers. Tweet us what you think of this months releases @inoxford
22 Jump Street After making their way through high school (twice), big changes are in store for officers Schmidt and Jenko when they go deep undercover at a local college. But when Jenko meets a kindred spirit on the football team, and Schmidt infiltrates the bohemian art major scene, they begin to question their partnership. Now they don't have to just crack the case - they have to figure out if they can have a mature relationship. If these two overgrown adolescents can grow from freshmen into real men, college might be the best thing that ever happened to them.
Edge of Tomorrow Lt. Col. Bill Cage (Cruise) is an officer who has never seen a day of combat when he is unceremoniously dropped into what amounts to a suicide mission. Killed within minutes, Cage now finds himself inexplicably thrown into a time loop—forcing him to live out the same brutal combat over and over, fighting and dying again…and again.
How to Train Your Dragon 2 The thrilling second chapter of the epic "How to Train Your Dragon" trilogy returns to the fantastical world of the heroic Viking Hiccup and his faithful dragon Toothless. The inseparable duo must protect the peace – and save the future of men and dragons from the power-hungry Drago.
X-Men: Days of Future Past The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods in "X-Men: Days of Future Past." The beloved characters from the original "X-Men" film trilogy join forces with their younger selves from "X-Men: First Class," in an epic battle that must change the past – to save our future.
A Million Ways to Die in the West After Albert backs out of a gunfight, his fickle girlfriend leaves him for another man. When a mysterious and beautiful woman rides into town, she helps him find his courage and they begin to fall in love. But when her husband, a notorious outlaw, arrives seeking revenge, the farmer must put his newfound courage to the test.
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Oxfordshire Music Oxford Philomusica
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, Egrove Park, Oxford OX1 5NY. Tel: 01865 980 980. Web: www.oxfordphil.com E-mail: info@oxfordphil.com
The Soloists at Chipping Norton
Saturday 7th June : Mozart String Quartet No. 14 in G major, K. 387, ‘Spring’, Dvořák String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96, ‘American’, The Soloists of Oxford Philomusica. The Soloists bring two of classical music’s finest string quartets to Chipping Norton. First, Mozart’s ‘Spring’ Quartet which, as part of a collection dedicated to Haydn, prompted the great master to declare Mozart as the finest composer in the world. Dvořák’s ravishingly beautiful ‘American’, inspired by his sojourn to the States, will close the evening. Chipping Norton Theatre, 7.45pm Tickets £16 £14 Box Office 01608 642 350 www.chippingnortontheatre.com
Summer Baroque
Saturday 28th June : Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, Vivaldi Cello Concerto in A minor, The Four Seasons. The Soloists of Oxford Philomusica. The all-strings third concerto from Bach’s collection of invigorating masterpieces makes way for two works by Vivaldi, the great Venetian master. The first, a cello concerto, is followed by Vivaldi’s best-loved quartet of seasonal representations. Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm Tickets £30 £22 £15 £10
Cornerstone Arts Centre
Osney Lock Boathouse, Osney Lock, Bridge Street, Oxford, OX2 0AX. Box Office: 01865 244 806. Web: www.musicatoxford.com
The Paperboys
Friday 13th June: Formed by Mexican-born Tom Landa in Canada in the mid 90’s, they recorded their first CD, bought a van for $500 and set off to tour across Canada. Since then they’ve produced 7 albums, toured north America and Europe, appeared on TV and in films written movie scores and won one of Canada’s version of The Gammy’s, the Juno Award. Tom uses his Mexican heritage and adds Afro-Mexiacan grooves, with lrical fiddle and flute and infectious horns. This quote just about sums it up: ‘A mix of Eagles-laced alt-country, Tower of Power horns and gospel choirs, reminiscent of early Elton John and Van Morrison’ Americana UK Time: 8pm Tickets: £14.50, £13 (concs)
Jazz Reeds Incorporated
Saturday 21st June: The band is made up from some great players - Julian Marc Stringle, Alvin himself and Mike Wills on various saxophones and clarinets, supported by Rod Kelly on piano, Charlie Stratford on drums and John Rees Jones on bass. The music is mainly ‘The Great American Song Book’, mixed with some original mainstream/swing jazz numbers. It’ll get your toes tapping and your shoulders swinging and the sound will be great in our lovely auditorium. Time: 8pm Tickets: £14.50, £13 (concs)
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Oxford Philomusica Saturday 14 June , Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 27 Bruckner Symphony No. 7 Marios Papadopoulos piano/conductor 01865 980 980 www.oxfordphil.com
Oxford Coffee Concerts
One of the top ten things to do in the UK (Observer) Nominated for the Royal Philharmonic Society Awards 2012. Every Sunday Morning at 11:15am. In the Wonderful Holywell Music Room ( Oldest Concert Hall in Europe) Coffee Served before and after the concert at the Kings Arms and Vaults Cafe.
8 June: Fournier Piano Trio Chiao- Ying Chang (piano), Sulki Yu (violin) Pei- Jee Ng (cello), Mendelssohn Piano Trio no.1, Mendelssohn Piano Trio no.2 15 June: Bartosz Woroch (violin), Robert Thompson (piano) John Cage 6 Melodies, Beethoven “Kreutzer” Sonata op.47, Elgar Chanson de Matin and Chanson de Nuits” 22 June: Carducci String Quartet Matthew Denton (violin), Michelle Fleming (violin), Eoin Schmidt-Martin (viola) Emma Denton (cello), Haydn String Quartet op.33 no.2, Shostakovich String Quartet no.11 29 June: Heath String Quartet Oliver Heath (violin), Cerys Jones (violin) Gary Pomeroy (viola), Christopher Murray (cello), Beethoven String Quartet op.18 no.5, Beethoven String Quartet op.132. £11 adults, £10 full time students, senior citizens and under 16s Free admission to children ages 5 -10 accompanied by an adult (under 5s not permitted entry) Tickets Available at the door or from Oxford Playhouse Tel: 01865 305305 Web: www.coffeeconcerts.com
Jacqueline du Pré Music Building
St Hilda's College, Cowley Place, Oxford, OX4 1DY. Tel: 01865 286660. Web: www.st-hildas.ox.ac.uk/jdp
Cavaleri Quartet
Friday 20th June: MOZART Quartet in D minor K.421. JANÁČEK Quartet no.2, ‘Intimate Letters’. BEETHOVEN Quartet no.1 in F major Op.59, ‘Razumovsky’. The Cavaleri Quartet was awarded the 2012-2013 Radcliffe Chamber Music Residency at Oxford University’s Faculty of Music, and marks its JdP debut with an intriguing selection of pieces which were notably influenced by their dedicatees. The programme opens with Mozart’s quartet in D minor – one of six quartets dedicated to his friend Haydn – and Janáček’s ‘Intimate Letters’, inspired by the composer’s long friendship with Kamila Stösslová and said to be his ‘manifesto on love’. Beethoven’s ‘Razumovsky’ Quartets – named after the Russian ambassador to Vienna, who commissioned them – are particularly noted for the complex and brilliant writing for all players in the ensemble. Time: 8pm Tickets: Gallery £20 / Stalls £15 / Students £5
Moving Music Concert
Monday 30th June : Concert for people with dementia and their families, friends and carers. Please reserve your places and disabled parking in advance and pay on the door. Tickets: £5 to include refreshments. Carers free. Time: 10:30am and 1:30pm
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Oxfordshire Music Music At Oxford
Osney Lock Boathouse, Osney Lock, Bridge Street, Oxford, OX2 0AX. Box Office: 01865 244 806. Web: www.musicatoxford.com
Katona Twins (guitar duo)
Friday 6th June: Critically acclaimed by the Daily Telegraph as ‘the classical world’s best known guitar duo’, Peter and Zoltán Katona's performances effortlessly transfer from classical works, into more popular musical genres. We last saw these wonderful musicians as long ago as 2007 when we presented them to a packed house at the Holywell Music Room. This Sheldonian concert marks their move in the last few years from emerging talent to major artists with their wide repertoire spanning from Bach and Mozart to Piazzolla’s tango music to their arrangements of pop classics. Concert ends: c. 9.30pm Tickets £42 £28 £18 £10 (Students £5 off | Under 18s ½ price) Box Office 01865 244806 | www.musicatoxford.com Book in person at The Oxford Playhouse Venue: Sheldonian Theatre
Benjamin Grosvenor (piano) & Endellion String Quartet
Friday 6th June: Haydn String Quartet op. 76 no. 1, Mendelssohn Andante & Rondo Capriccioso in E op. 14, Schubert Impromptu in G flat op. 90 no. 3, Gounod/Liszt Valse de Faust and Brahms Piano Quintet in F minor op. 34. The Endellion is a quartet of the first rank: precision, clarity of articulation, and beauty of sound characterise both the individual playing and the stimulating interplay of the four team-mates. Now entering their 35th concert season together, they are joined by Benjamin Grosvenor. He brings the exquisite technique and ingenious flair for tonal colour which have made him one of the most sought-after young pianists in the world, to this rewarding programme. Concert ends: c 9.30pm Tickets £42 £28 £18 £10 (Students £5 off | Under 18s ½ price) Box Office 01865 244806 | www.musicatoxford.com Book in person at The Oxford Playhouse Venue: Sheldonian Theatre
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The Old Fire Station
40 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AQ. Tel: 01865 263980. Web: www.oldfirestation.org.uk
The Listening Room
Tuesday 24th June: The Listening Room is an opportunity for local musicians to play in a professional and intimate space and a chance for audiences to hear an eclectic range from the local scene and beyond. Every month The Listening Room presents two to three emerging bands/artists from the local music scene and further afield, creating a platform to build connections between audiences, performers, and the wider community. Tickets: £7 from Tickets Oxford – www.ticketsoxford.com / 01865 305305 or on the door. Time: 8pm (Doors 7.30pm).
Orchestra of St John’s Email: orchestra@osj.org.uk Web: www.osj.org.uk
OSJ Proms at the Ashmolean
Wednesday 18th June: Sophie Pullen: Soprano. OSJ Young Performers’ Ensemble from the Royal Academy of Music. Mendelssohn: String Symphony, Rachmaninov: Sing Not To Me, Beautiful Maiden, Rachmaninov: Vocalise, Strauss: Morgen!, Mendelssohn: Octet in E-flat major. Doors open at 6.30pm Venue: Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, OX1 2PH Ticket prices: £25 Chair / £10 bring your own cushion Booking phone: 0845 680 1926 In Person: Blackwell’s Music, 53 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BQ Oxford Playhouse – www.TicketsOxford.com – 01865 305305
OSJ Proms at the Ashmolean
Sunday 3rd August: A programme of folk songs and jazz. Derek Paravicini Jazz Quartet, Derek Paravicini: Piano, Hannah Davey: Singer, Ben Holder: Violin, Ollie Howell: Drums. OSJ Ashmolean Voices. Doors open at 6.30pm Venue: Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, OX1 2PH Ticket prices: £25 Chair / £10 bring your own cushion Booking phone: 0845 680 1926 In Person: Blackwell’s Music, 53 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BQ Oxford Playhouse – www.TicketsOxford.com – 01865 305305
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Oxfordshire Art & Antiques Rachel Ducker Wire Sculpture Tel: 01865 311418. M: 07855 751756. Web: www.rachelducker.co.uk
Rachel specialises in sculptured wire figures concentrating on the expressive & emotional dynamics of human nature. Handcrafted from annealed steel wire, galvanised & black. Coloured enamelled copper wire hair. From 30cm to lifesize. Price determined by size and complexity of the piece. Please call to find out more about viewing Rachel’s work.
University of Oxford Shop 106 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BW. Tel: 01865 247414. Web: www.oushop.com
Watercolour, Acrylic, Photography and Prints of views around the City. Artists displayed include Valerie Petts, Ken Messer, David Langford, John Bastin and many more. On sale year round, commissions accepted.
Kieran Stiles Art Studios
Folly Bridge, Oxford. Tel: 07967 075367. Web: www.artcoursesoxford.com E-mail: kieran@artcoursesoxford.com A range of beginner and advanced courses in painting, printmaking and life drawing with a professional artist and experienced, qualified teacher. Midweek and weekend tuition in a friendly atmosphere. Group sessions, all day workshops and individual tutorials. Exhibition space available. All in the inspiring setting of Folly Bridge, Oxford.
Modern Art Oxford
30 Pembroke Street, Oxford, OX1 1BP. Tel: 01865 722 733. Web: www.modernartoxford.org.uk
TEST RUN
Until Sunday 8th June: This is your chance to see behind the scenes in the artists' studio and get involved in the creative process. Test Run is a new, annual five week programme of performance, artists’ projects, work in progress and discussion previewing themes and ideas from the upcoming exhibitions programme at Modern Art Oxford.
Modern Artists Gallery
High St.Whitchurch on Thames, Oxon, RG8 7EX. Tel: 0118 984 5893. Web: www.modernartistsgallery.com
14TH May – 15TH June 2014: Paul Kessling Abstract Paintings New Collection ‘THEA’ Image: Veronese oil on board 92 x 154cm
Gallery at the Old Fire Station
40 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AQ. Tel: 01865 263980. Web: www.oldfirestation.org.uk Opening times: Tue – Sat, 10am-5pm
Lo-Fi
Friday 2nd May – Saturday 14th June: Join the Old Fire Station, O3 Gallery and The Jam Factory for a series of exhibitions and workshops exploring and celebrating creative analogue photography. At the Old Fire Station, six analogue photography artists will be exhibiting some of the finest photographs shot on film. Photographs by the public of Oxford will also be on display in the Shop following a Scavenger Hunt on the 10th May. Opening Times: Tuesday – Saturday, 10am-5pm
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Sanders of Oxford Rare Prints & Maps
Sanders of Oxford, situated in the 17th century Salutation Inn, has long been a landmark on the High Street. Our selection of prints and maps, dating from 16th – 20th Centuries, is extensive and encompasses a wide range of subjects, engravers and prices. On display in the gallery at the moment we have a fantastic collection of early maps of Oxford, Great Britain and the rest of the World alongside some of the rarest printed views of the University City. Sanders in London We will be exhibiting at this years London International Antiquarian book fair at Olympia from 13th - 15th June. Email us at info@sandersofoxford.com for complimentary tickets
104 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BW. Tel: 01865 242590. E-mail: info@sandersofoxford.com. Web: www.sandersofoxford.com. Admission: FREE. Open: Mon to Sat 10am - 6pm Sun 11am - 5pm
OXFORD’S ANTIQUES & CRAFT CENTRE Choose from a wide range of Antiques, Jewellery, Collectables & Books plus original works by local Craftspeople and Artists. Antiques on High, 85 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BG. Tel:01865-251075. Open: Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sundays and Bank Holidays 11am - 5pm.
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Antiques on High is open every day - weekdays and Saturdays from 10am until 5pm, Sundays and bank holidays from 11am until 5pm.
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✓ Huge variety& wide price range ✓ Specialist bookshops within ✓ Dealers on hand to advise ✓ Open every day
✓ Buses stop right outside
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Antiques on High
Antiques on High is a destination for anyone who loves art and antiques. Thirty-five friendly dealers offer a wonderful selection of quality antiques and collectables. The Centre has been established on the ‘High’ in Oxford for more than 17 years; all the dealers work in the shop and so are available to offer advice. You will be delighted to find that the Centre’s small traditional shop front hides a large and interesting selling space filled with cabinets and individual display areas. There are two antiquarian and second-hand bookshops within with lots of general stock covering history, literature, children's books, modern first editions, travel, poetry, cookery, classics and a good selection of foreign language material, plus a specialist music section with scores and sheet music. Visitors are encouraged to browse and take their time to choose from the items on offer. There are thousands of pieces including a great selection of silver and silver plate, fine and costume jewellery, ceramics, glass, pictures, maps and prints, postcards, coins, antiquities, militaria, pistols and weapons, oriental, textiles, toys, treen, retro, books, and other curious and quirky items too. With pieces dating from antiquity to vintage and prices ranging from £1 to £500+, there is something for everybody. Antiques on High also boasts a thriving contemporary gallery, Crafts on High. Here you will find the work of local artists and makers, including members of the Oxfordshire Craft Guild and the Oxford Art Society. There are useful and beautiful objects made of wood, ceramics and glass, original works of art for your wall space and a range of delightful greetings cards. Fabrics abound, including textiles as art, for the home and to wear. The unique jewellery ranges include traditional silver, enamel and beads. Many of the items have an Oxford theme, so make perfect gifts and souvenirs. The gallery is a venue during the prestigious annual Oxford Artweeks festival and the makers are happy to work on commissions. Antiques on High is a pleasant stroll from the Botanic Gardens and river and just 5 minutes from Oxford’s Covered Market; it sits between restaurants and coffee bars (including the first coffee shops ever opened, dating from the 1600s) so you can relax with a drink, meal or snack after your visit. With London, Park and Ride and local buses stopping right outside it is easy to reach on public transport too. 85 High Street. OX1 4BG Tel: 01865 251075 Web: www.antiquesonhigh.co.uk www.inoxford.com
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Oxfordshire Education EF International Language Centre
Pullens Lane, OX3 0DT, Headington, Oxford. Tel: +44 (0) 1865 759 660. www.ef.co.uk – Facebook: EF Oxford – Twitter: @efoxford EF International Language centres, is a Modern campus with disabled friendly facilities. Situated in the prestigious area, Pullens Lane in Oxford. We offer English courses and University preparation to students from more than 50 countries. Our courses are flexible in length to suit you, from 2 weeks to 52 weeks a year. Our EF Efektatm learning system is widely known to be the most effective way to learn. You are guaranteed to learn faster with our experienced teachers, the latest language technology and interaction with the local culture plus we will help you prepare for and take official language proficiency exams for example, IELTS and Cambridge ESOL, being also an examination centre for the Cambridge exams. EF offers you a complete study experience, including free-time activities and excursions. We arrange accommodation, meals, visa guidance, medical insurance and anything else you can think of, so you are able to just focus on learning and enjoying your course and exciting experience.”
The Lake School of English Oxford
14 Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1JQ. Tel: +44 (0) 1865 724312. Email: carmel@englishinoxford.com Web: www.englishinoxford.com In the centre of Oxford, the Lake School of English offers a professional, dynamic approach to teaching and a supportive environment for learning with intensive courses delivered by well-qualified and experienced teachers. Our students enjoy personal attention, inclusive social activities, comfortable accommodation and lovely self-study facilities. The Lake School is British Council accredited, a Centre of Excellence 2010 - 2012, and a member of Quality English.
College of International Education Bocardo House, 24B St Michael’s Street, Oxford OX1 2EB. Tel: 01865 202238. Web: www.cie-oxford.com
The College of International Education (CIE) is a small college, located in the centre of Oxford, opposite the famous Oxford Union. We offer English Language, Academic, Foundation Year and Pre-Boarding courses. Tuition is in small classes (max 8), given by dedicated and well-qualified teachers.
Our Lady’s Abingdon
Radley Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3PS. Tel: 01235 524658. Web: www.olab.org.uk Our Lady's Abingdon has a committed approach to partnership between school, pupil and parents. We offer opportunities to enjoy success in a range of different areas.
Eckersley Oxford
14 Friars Entry, Oxford OX1 2BZ. Tel: 01865 721268. Web: www.eckersley.co.uk Over 50 years teaching English to foreign students in the centre of Oxford, with experienced and qualified teachers. Our long tradition combines with a 21st century approach and state-of-the-art facilities, including interactive whiteboards, a digital language laboratory and of course wireless access from just about anywhere in the School.
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Oxfordshire Accommodation Macdonald Randolph Hotel
Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LN. Tel: 01865 256400. Web: www.macdonald-hotels.co.uk/randolph Oxford's leading hotel - The AA Five star Macdonald Randolph - is situated in the heart of the city opposite the world famous Ashmolean Museum. Built in 1864 and recently refurbished, the hotel offers each guest the highest level of comfort and service in a traditional and welcoming environment. The location makes the Macdonald Randolph Hotel an ideal base for exploring the historic sights of Oxford or the thriving shopping centre just two minutes walk away.
The Manor Hotel
The Manor at Weston-on-the-Green, Oxfordshire, OX25 3QL. Tel: 1869 350621. www.themanorweston.com The Manor at Weston-on-the-Green nestles in the heart of the Cotswolds. Proud of its 900-year-old history, the Manor is today a country house hotel, opening its doors to guests who seek a truly relaxed escape, with fine food, fine wine and beautiful, fascinating surroundings.We invite you to treat our hotel as your home: we do not stand on ceremony here. Explore our house and gardens, take a dip in the pool or a walk in the grounds. Our doors are open and we invite you in. Welcome to the Manor at Weston-on-the-Green.
River Hotel
Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 0AA. Tel: (01865) 243475. Guests: 249756. Fax: 724306. Web: www.riverhotel.co.uk Email: reception@riverhotel.co.uk • Excellent City location overlooking the river, by ‘Thames Walk’ towpath • Oxford College owned property, originally an 1870’s Master-builder’s home • 18 bedrooms with own bathroom, all with usual hotel bedroom facilities • 24-hour access, free on-site car-park and wi-fi for residents • Sat Nav, via Mill street, first lane on right - OX2 0AJ • On A420, 1 mile to A34 ring road, west exit at Seacourt interchange • Easy walk to City, Colleges. Conference centres and venues • VisitBritain ** metro grading, breakfast table service, residents bar ‘Large enough to be comfortable, small enough to be friendly’
YHA
2a Botley Rd, Oxford OX2 0AB. Tel: 01865 727275. Web: www.yha.org.uk The best value budget accommodation in town. Centrally located with en-suite rooms, breakfast buffet, bar and Great British menu, YHA Oxford redefines what you can expect from a hostel. We offer 24 hr access, internet access, luggage store and private rooms all 5 minutes walk from the city centre.
The Beetle and Wedge
Ferry Lane Moulsford-on-Thames, Oxfordshire OX10 9JF. Tel: 01491 651381. Web: www.beetleandwedge.co.uk Set on the banks of the River Thames immortalised in 'The Wind in the Willows' and Jerome K Jerome's chronicled escapades of his friends' visits in 'Three Men in a Boat', the Boathouse Restaurant emphasis is on quality of food, wines and service. The older part of our beautiful old beamed Boathouse offers our famous open charcoal grill where delicacies are created before your very eyes. Join us and enjoy the tranquillity and peace of a beautiful riverside setting for relaxed dining.
Burlington House Hotel
374 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7PP. Tel: 01865 513 513. Web: www.burlington-hotel-oxford.co.uk Nestling in leafy Oxford, a short bus ride away from the bustling City Centre, Burlington House offers high quality and peaceful luxury bed & breakfast accommodation to Oxford’s many visitors. Burlington Guest House has been consistently awarded the highest accommodation rating and is now Five Stars Highly Commended under the new AA scheme. Burlington House has been recommended by both the Which? Guide to Good Hotels and its sister publication, the Which? Guide to Good Bed & Breakfasts.
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Royal Oxford Hotel
Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1HR. Tel: 01865 248432. Web: www.royaloxfordhotel.co.uk The Royal Oxford Hotel is a Non Smoking Property located 2 minutes walk to the bus and train stations and offers: * Air conditioned bedrooms * Free wireless network throughout the hotel * Spacious and well appointed accommodation * Complementary water and selection of fresh fruit in all bedrooms * Tourist Information Within easy reach of the train station and the centre of Oxford.
Hawkwell House
Church Way, Iffley Village, Oxford, OX4 4DZ. Tel: 01865 749988. Web: www.hawkwellhouse.co.uk If you are looking for a hotel near Oxford or a wedding venue in Oxfordshire, there are few better-placed than Hawkwell House Hotel, which offers comfortable rooms in Iffley Village. The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has something for everyone, including beautiful English villages, a wealth of National Trust stately homes and gardens, and for children, the Cotswolds Wildlife Park and Gardens.
Malmaison
3 New Rd, Oxford OX1 1AY. Tel: 0844 693 0659. Web: www.malmaison.com/locations/oxford Tired of doing hard time in run-of-the-mill hotels? Well, this time you're going to the slammer in style, at the former gaol now known as Malmaison Oxford. You're not going to be behind bars though: you're going to be sipping the coolest cocktails in the free world at MALBAR. And don't worry about doing porridge. Mal Brasserie serves an eclectic mix of classic dishes with a twist, from freshly caught fish to the famous Mal Burger.
Hope House Woodstock
14 Oxford Street, Woodstock, Oxford, OX20 1TS. Tel: 01993 815990. Web: www.hopehousewoodstock.co.uk Three spacious suites (60-80sqm) have all been meticulously restored and magnificently furnished. Within 500 metres of our front door are 14 eateries. Some fine AA two rosette restaurants, lively brasseries and gastro pubs. No shortage of culinary options for your stay at Hope House. There are also 15 public houses within walking distance!
Old Bank Hotel
92 - 94 High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BJ. Tel: 01865 799 599. Web: www.oldbank-hotel.co.uk The independently owned Old Bank, situated on Oxford’s High Street, is a breathtaking statement in design and arguably one of the best locations in Oxford. Awarded the Best City Hotel 2011 by the Good Hotel Guide, it is surrounded by the famous colleges of Merton, All Souls, Christ Church and University and is directly opposite the Bodleian library and Radcliffe Camera.
Old Parsonage
1 Banbury Rd, Oxford OX2 6NN. Tel: 01865 310210. Web: www.oldparsonage-hotel.co.uk The independently owned Old Parsonage Hotel, situated in St Giles, dates back to the 1660. The restaurant & bar with their Russian red walls is the perfect place for an informal lunch, afternoon tea or dinner. Afternoon tea at the Old Parsonage is a very English affair to be enjoyed at this time of year on our sheltered terrace.
Vanburgh House Hotel
20-24 St Michael’s Street, Oxford, OX1 2EB. Tel: 01865 244 622. Web: www.vanbrughhousehotel.co.uk Vanbrugh House Hotel gives a unique guest experience. With 22 individual bedrooms and suites of contemporary design, it offers comfort and style. Featuring English hand crafted furniture, eclectic fixtures and fittings, whilst being set in an historic building. There are echoes of the hotels own 18th century heritage in the combination of highly-polished service and homeliness. To stay in Vanbrugh House is to live in the heart of Oxford past and present.
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Oxfordshire Accommodation The Feathers Hotel
Market Street, Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1SX. Tel: 01993 812 291. Web: www.feathers.co.uk The Feathers Hotel is an inviting country retreat that combines historic charm with a fun personality. Named Oxfordshire’s Restaurant of the Year 2012, it currently holds the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of gin (167 varieties). “The Gin Experience” menu is £75 per person for seven courses.
Conifers Guest House
116 The Slade, Headington Oxford OX3 7DX. Tel: 01865 763055. Web: www.conifersguesthouse.co.uk A 4 star Guest Accomodation located in Headington area of Oxford, Conifers offers en-suite bedrooms with free Wi- Fi internet access, flat screen multichannel TV’s and free parking.
Fallowfields Country House Hotel Faringdon Rd, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 5BH. Tel: 01865 820416. Web: www.fallowfields.com
Fallowfields is one of the leading boutique hotels in Oxfordshire. Our fine dining restaurant is outstanding. Guests come here for wonderful food, bedrooms and calm, tranquil surroundings. “Boutique hotels in Oxfordshire don’t get much better than this”
The Oxford Hotel
Godstow Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 8AL Tel: 01865 489 988 Web: www.pumahotels.co.uk/hotels/the-oxford-hotel With great transport links into Oxford, The Oxford Hotel is the ideal place to stay when exploring Oxford and the surrounding area. Features: Free WiFi, 168 bedrooms, Easily accessible from M40, Health Club with swimming pool, Close to Blenheim Palace, Conference facilities, AA Rosette restaurant, Free car park, Beauty rooms, 2 miles from city centre.
Bear & Ragged Staff
28 Appleton Road, Cumnor, Oxfordshire OX2 9QH Tel: 01865 862329 Web: www.bearandraggedstaff.com The room count in Cumnor has just increased by another 125% with the opening of the last five of nine rooms at the Bear and Ragged Staff in December 2012. The Bear is just 2 miles away from the A34, 4 miles West of Oxford and without all the city centre parking issues and outside rush hour, is just a 12 minute drive away. Park and Ride facilities are just a 5 minute drive.
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Oxford Symphony Orchestra - Dvorak, Weber and Elgar | Saturday 14th June Oxford Town Hall - Lunchtime Organ Recital Wednesday 25th June Oxford Harmonic Society - Mozart Requiem and Solemn Vespers | Saturday 28th June And much more! Visit the website for a full list of events
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About the hotel
We are opposite the Said Business School. Fully airconditioned. Free broadband connection available throughout the hotel over our wireless internet network. Aroma therapy massage and reflexology treatments in the comfort of your room. We look forward to welcoming you to our hotel. Oxford is one of the most popular towns in the UK, why not spend your time here with us.
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Royal Oxford Hotel
Reviewed by Matt Wright Friday 9th May
You can often learn a lot about a hotel by simply sitting back and observing. As I was waiting to check in, Radek the Assistant Manager, was busy helping a couple of travellers who were not guests, but urgently needed to use the wi-fi to check in to their flight online. No problem. When it was my turn, my partner needed a ticket for the parking (located conveniently nearby - usually a real bugbear in Oxford), and Radek came along personally to sort it out. Again, no problem. Ania, from the front desk, then showed us up to our room, pointed out the wi-fi code which was clearly printed on the back of our room slip (another frequent bugbear of mine), and explained it also acted as our breakfast and dinner voucher. Simple eh? Other little touches impressed. Spare duvets, full-sized kettle, and an impressive range of complimentary teas & coffees, together with the appropriate semi-skimmed, skimmed, and creams - perfect for purists like me who don't mix their milks! Could we store our bikes somewhere? Reserve a table for the in-house Korean restaurant? A printed map of Oxford with local recommendations? ‌OK, so I know Oxford quite well, but I always think it's a good 'hotel' test to see if their front of house staff really know the area. You've guessed - no problems all round. After a very restful night's sleep, we got up early to cycle out and do a parkrun in North Oxford, and the Saturday papers were already outside our door. Upon our return - some time later, we're not quick runners ! - breakfast was served in the restaurant until an agreeably relaxed 11am. I must mention the unique combination of a Korean sizzling hotplate to serve a full English - it keeps everything beautifully hot, together with separate little compartments for fried mushrooms, diced potatoes and baked beans... genius! All in all, a great place for anybody exploring. Convenient parking, close enough to walk across from the station - no messing about with taxis - and a pleasant wander into town, with a multitude of bars and restaurants right on the doorstep. Oh, and the big difference - hotel staff who really can't do enough for you. Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1HR, UK Tel: 01865 248432 Web: www.royaloxfordhotel.co.uk www.inoxford.com
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House White £16.95, Tiger prawn starter £6.95, Poached egg, asparagus starter £5.95, Duck £16.95, Lamb shank £15.95.
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✓ Ultra stylish new shower room
✓ Clean modern decor in bedroom ✓ Delicious food in dining room ✓ Charming young male staff
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Westwood Hotel
Reviewed by Gillie Coghlan Wednesday 7th May
The Westwood Hotel just outside Oxford is set in a beautiful wooded
road with surroundings composed of glorious countryside. It is a
striking building and has been sympathetically modernised with a
large parking area and wonderful views from the rooms.
My room, number 3, was large with huge windows and an extensive balcony overlooking a stunning garden and bluebell woods, with outdoor furniture which would be wonderful on sunny summer evenings. The reception staff were welcoming and composed of good looking young men; always a bonus! They offered help with my luggage and giving directions. The public areas of the hotel are spacious and well laid out, with areas for sitting with a drink or a coffee away from the bar, many with garden views, and a large airy dining room. Our room was very large with a seating area by the television, large balcony as mentioned before, and a very stylish shower room which looks brand new. The decor is chic and modern and the bed comfortable, with lovely heavy curtains; it was very peaceful at night and I slept like a log! Dinner was delicious with plenty of choice and the service was attentive and charming. I greatly enjoyed my tiger prawns with garlic followed by a yummy duck breast with amazing blackberry sauce - no room for pud! Breakfast was also tasty, with a good selection of hot and cold foods, served in the lovely light dining room overlooking the gardens. There is plenty of parking space off the road and large grounds for walking and enjoying the peaceful surroundings. The hotel is also close to the Ring Road for easy travelling. The morning staff were young and charming girls who were pleasant and happy to help with any request. Hinksey Hill, Oxford OX1 5BG Tel: 01865 735408 Web: www.westwoodhotel.co.uk www.inoxford.com
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Oxfordshire Shopping Shop at the Old Fire Station
Gloucester Green, Oxford, OX1 2AQ. Web: www.oldfirestation.org.uk Tel: 01865 263980 Opening Times: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm Drawing in creative talent from across the UK, with a particular focus on the ‘home grown’ artists of Oxfordshire and the South East, the shop sells original prints and illustrations, jewellery, accessories, cards, zines and more…
University of Oxford Shop 106 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BW. Tel: 01865 247414. Web: www.oushop.com
The University of Oxford Shop is wholly owned by the University and offers a fantastic range of clothing, gifts and stationery for visitors and local residents alike. All of the profits are given back to the University, making a valuable contribution to the work and teaching of this world-famous establishment.
Blackwell’s
51 Broad St, Oxford, OX1 3BQ. Web: www.blackwell.co.uk we have been serving the needs of book-lovers since 1879. Our booksellers are passionate about the books that we sell and there is nothing that we enjoy more than making a perfect recommendation to a customer. For those of you who do not know the shop we trade across four floors, including the cavernous Norrington Room basement, and you will find new and secondhand books on every subject under the sun.
Bicester Village
50 Pingle Dr, Bicester OX26 6WD. Tel: 01869 366266. Web: www.bicestervillage.com Discover a relaxed shopping haven in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside, where spacious boutiques showcase the world's leading fashion and lifestyle brands. Quality, attention to detail and five-star service are hallmarks of the Bicester Village shopping experience.
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Shanghai 30’s
82 St. Aldates, Oxford OX1 1RA. Tel: 01865 242230. Web: www.shanghai30s.com Situated in this 15th century building, Shanghai 30's cuisine is based on the both classic and contemporary dishes of Shanghai and the surrounding areas. Shanghai 30’s is the perfect place for a romantic meal or a private function in Oxford city centre.
Rice Box
178 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UE. Tel: 01865 202138. Web: www.riceboxrestaurant.co.uk Located perfectly in amongst the hustle and bustle of Cowley Road, Rice Box is the place to go to if you want quick service, delicious food and a welcoming smile. Rice Box has a wide selection of dishes, including Chinese, Malaysian, Japanese and Thai.
4500 Miles From Delhi
40-41 Parkend Street, Oxford, OX1 1JD. Tel: 01865 244 922. Web: www.4500miles.co.uk Not just another 'up market' Indian restaurant, quite literally 4500 Miles from Delhi, the restaurant offers diners an ingenious fusion of Asian herbs, spices, fresh meat and vegetables. We have created a place that is relaxing and comfortable.
Gurkha Village
174 Oxford Road OX5 1EA Kidlington. Tel: 01865 378180 / 01865 608572. Web: www.gurkhavillagekidlington.co.uk Gurkha Village is the modern Nepalese Restaurant and Bar with picturesque enclosed beer garden. Our Restaurant is fully fledged dining and drinking institution with first class reputation for gastronomy and hospitality. Our talented chefs mainly use locally sourced fresh quality ingredients to create a memorable authentic Nepalese and Indian food.
Jee Saheb
15 North Parade Avenue, Oxford, OX2 6LX. Tel: (01865) 513773. Web: www.jeesaheb.co.uk With our restaurant we have created an ambience that will make you feel relaxed and welcomed. Our key aim is to use fresh produce and source it from local suppliers where possible. We offer no fuss, just classic Asian cuisine. You can enjoy our food in a main dining room, with a party of friends in our function room with a capacity of 28, or in our garden.
Tree Hotel in Iffley
63 Church Way, Iffley Village, OX4 4EY. Tel: 01865 775974. Web: www.treehotel.co.uk. The Award-winning Annora Restaurant is a charming pub restaurant with specialist European and Indian head chefs, championing wonderful food from around the world using the freshest ingredients, with excellent service and a warm and welcoming atmosphere
Malikas
218 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UQ. Tel: 01865 723 029. Web: www.malikasrestaurant.co.uk In the middle of the buzzing area of Cowley Road, you will find Malikas, which guarantees a superior Indian cuisine experience! Modern decor, which seats 70, but still the atmosphere is cozy and relaxing.
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Restaurant awarded in the Oxfordshire Restaurant Awards 2011 - 2013
The Rose Tree
81 London Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9AA. Tel: 01865 765 999. Web: www.therosetreerestaurant.com At the Rose Tree Restaurant, we are committed to bring you the best of PanAsian cuisine. We offer a variety of Asian menu from traditional to fusion style including Japanese,Thai and Chinese.With a passion for creativity and fresh, unique tastes. We are committed to create a fun place where you can celebrate with great food and top-notch service at a reasonable price.
Yeti Nepalese Restaurant
237 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1XG. Tel: 01865 295959. Web: www.yetinepalese.co.uk Yeti is your local dine out culinary venue in Oxford, where you will have fantastic atmosphere and great food. We endeavour to offer wide and varied choices of the best Nepalese cuisines as well as classic Indian dishes. Traditional cuisines created in a contemporary manner with emphasis on healthy eating. Winner of the Oxfordshire Restaurant Awards 2013 Asian Category.
Aziz
228-230 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UH. Tel: 01865 794945. Web: www.aziz.uk.com With our restaurant we have created and ambiance that will make you feel relaxed and welcomed and with our award winning team from the front of house staff to our award winning chefs who will offer you a great dinning experience.
Qumins
86 St Clement's St, Oxford OX4 1AR. Tel: 01865 247093. Web: www.qumins.co.uk Located in the heart of St.Clement's, East Oxford's chic and stylish restaurant quarter, Qumins offers an exciting new experience in fine Indian cuisine. Bringing together traditional techniques with modern sophistication, our head chef and his team invite you to try our varied and innovative menu.
Aziz Express
Ozone Leisure and Entertainment Park, Grenoble Road, OX4 4XP Oxford, Oxfordshire Tel: 01865 395870 Web: www.azizexpress.co.uk Our Express Restaurant offers both Buffet & A la carte menu. Located @ Ozone Leisure and Entertainment Park, with lots to do even before you decided to dine with us such as bowling, cinema, and bingo and lots more! We are adjacent to the home of Oxford United, the Kassam stadium.'
Contemporary The Broad Face
30-32 Bridge St, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 3HR. Tel: 01235 537775. Web: www.thebroadface.co.uk Recently refurbished to a high standard in the heart of Abingdon, The Broad Face serves freshly prepared, seasonal food using local produce, cooked to order. First class cuisine and an excellent selection of wines. Make sure you visit what is widely regarded as one of Oxfordshire’s finest restaurants.
Oxford Blue
32 Marston Street, Oxford, OX4 1JU. Tel: 01865 460215. Web: www.theoxfordblue.com We have just finished renovating this delightful building into a stylish pub offering an exciting food paired to beers and wines dining concept. Mark Bradbury has created an eclectic menu of authentic dishes using the very best of local and seasonal ingredients. Chris Murray has matched some really interesting beers and wines to go with the food to make it easier for you to choose.
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Oxfordshire Restaurants Fallowfields Hotel & Restaurant
Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor, Oxfordshire, OX13 5BH. Tel: 01865 820 416. Web: www.fallowfields.com The restaurant at Fallowfields is renowned for serving excellent food prepared using only the finest fresh produce. Our Head Chef, Matt Weedon last year was number 45 in the Sunday Times top 100'Restaurants Awards and, previously gained a Michelin star at Glrnnap Castle and Lords of the Manor. Seasonal fruit, vegetables and herbs are grown in the hotel’s kitchen gardens and orchards and whenever possible meat and poultry is sourced from our own farm. The restaurant faces south to overlook the hotel’s croquet lawn and offers the perfect ambience.
Browns Bar & Brasserie
5-11 Woodstock Rd, Oxford, OX2 6HA. Tel: 01865 511995. Web: www.browns-restaurants Browns in Oxford was the second of this famous group of restaurants to open in 1976. Standing proudly, and rightfully so, being one of the finest restaurants Oxfordshire has to offer, Browns cannot go unnoticed. Stylish branded awnings line the front of the restaurant while a tall stretch of windows beneath entices and invites walkers by to get a glimpse and taste of what Browns has to offer.
Iffley Blue
Church Way, Iffley Village, Oxford, OX4 4DZ. Tel: 01865 749988. Web: www.hawkwellhouse.co.uk Situated just a couple of miles from the centre of Oxford, Iffley Blue is the new restaurant at Hawkwell House Hotel in the beautiful village of Iffley. There is an open style kitchen featuring a wood burning oven, as well as new furniture throughout. The emphasis is on delivering regularly changing seasonal menus with local provenance – as well as exceptional value.
The Feathers
Market Street, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1SX. Tel: 01993 812291. Web: www.feathers.co.uk Eating and drinking is at the heart of The Feathers experience. The awardwinning Restaurant serves the best of modern English cuisine and locally sourced ingredients – light and fresh in summer, rich and robust in winter. A more informal Bar is open all day for coffee, lunch, cream tea and supper.
Macdonald Randolph Hotel
Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LN. Tel: 01865 256410. Web: www.macdonald-hotels.co.uk/randolph The restaurant at the Macdonald Randolph Hotel has recently just won its second AA rosette for its cuisine and features contemporary menus in an unrivalled setting with fabulous views of the city. If a more relaxed atmosphere is desired for a quiet drink then the Morse Bar provides a peaceful environment in which you can relax and unwind in after a busy day.
Cherwell Boathouse
Bardwell Road, Oxford OX2 6ST. Tel: 01865 552746. Web: www.cherwellboathouse.co.uk Beautifully located by the river Cherwell. Fine food and renowned wine list (2010 Fine Wine list of the Year) Open lunch and dinner 7 days a week Marquee and terrace available for private hire. Week day lunch menu available 2 courses from £13.50. Al fresco dining available.
The Oxford Kitchen
215 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7HQ. Tel: 01865 511 149. Web: www.theoxfordkitchen.co.uk The Oxford Kitchen’s reputation for fine modern British cuisine is built around the inspired creations of Executive Chef John Footman, whose food has the critics talking. Dishes on our à la carte and set menus have been carefully designed for their sensory appeal and exquisite flavour combinations. Recognised as a leader among the best dining outlets in the city, The Oxford Kitchen provides a full café service in a contemporary, intimate setting, offering breakfasts, morning coffees, specialty teas, snacks and a specially developed children’s menu.
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Bear & Ragged Staff
28 Appleton Rd, Cumnor, Oxford OX2 9QH. Tel: 01865 862329. Web: www.bearandraggedstaff.com Whether you are looking for a simple sandwich or businessman's lunch, a romantic dinner for two or a full on three course meal with wine, port liqueurs and coffee, we have the solution. If you want to hold that special family gathering or a sit down banquet for 80, we can accommodate and tailor our offering to your requirements.
Jericho Tavern
56 Walton Street, Jericho, Oxford, OX2 6AE. Tel: 01865 311 775. Web: www.thejerichooxford.co.uk Just outside the old city gates in Oxford's historic suburb, you'll find The Jericho Tavern, a bastion of beautiful beers damn fine pub food and upcoming musical talent - so our learned patrons tell us. Join us for Great British pub-food, The Jericho way. Modern classics and seasonal dishes made with carefully sourced ingredients, cooked to order and served simply.
The Oxford Hotel
Godstow Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 8AL. Tel: 01865 489 988. Web: www.pumahotels.co.uk Our modern and colourful Medio restaurant has been designed to cater for couples, families and large groups. The friendly evening ambiance sets a relaxing mood to enjoy the fresh, seasonal and varied cuisine. Unwind and relax in the comfortable Medio bar for a pre or post-dinner drink. Free parking and only 2 miles from the City centre.
Turl Street Kitchen
16 Turl St, Oxford OX1 3DH. Tel: 01865 264171. Web: www.turlstreetkitchen.co.uk Open early ’til late, Turl Street Kitchen offers relaxed eating and drinking with a focus on great local produce and independent drinks makers. Drop in and see us for breakfast or coffee, stay for lunch, dinner or drinks.
Quod Brasserie & Bar
92-94 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BN. Tel: 01865 202505. Web: www.quod.co.uk On Oxford’s famous High, Quod Brasserie with its terrace and bar forms the hub of The Old Bank Hotel. There is a huge outdoor terrace, and parking is not a problem. Open all day for breakfast, the famously good value two course set lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, this stylish, busy, bustling brasserie serves simply designed, unpretentious, robust food.
Traditional
The Red Lion
The Red Lion 14 Gloucester Street, Oxford, OX1 2BN. Tel: 01865 726 255. Web: www.redlionoxford.co.uk Our menu changes with the seasons and is modern British, comfortably interwoven with some Mediterranean influences. It ranges from traditional favourites such as fish and chips and steaks to freshly made pizzas and pastas with the chef’s daily specials showcasing the finest market fresh ingredients. There’s something for everyone and for all occasions too.
Gee’s Restaurant & Bar
61 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 6PE. Tel: 01865 553540. Web: www.gees-restaurant.co.uk. Gee's, the Oxford restaurant where locals and visitors meet for lunch, dinner, or drinks, brings together simplicity, generosity and hospitality. We serve traditional British food in comfortable, contemporary surroundings. Gee's is a modern bistro offering diners value for money, satisfying seasonal food and a great choice of wines by the glass and carafe.
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Oxfordshire Restaurants The Anchor
2 Hayfield Rd, Oxford OX2 6TT Tel: 01865 510282 Web: www.theanchoroxford.com The Anchor is a pub and dining room in the heart of Oxford's Jericho serving simple, honest food. We have daily changing seasonal specials, Wadworth beers and a great wine selection.
The Beetle and Wedge
Ferry Lane Moulsford-on-Thames, Oxfordshire OX10 9JF. Tel: 01491 651381. Web: www.beetleandwedge.co.uk The Restaurant offers a warm and friendly atmosphere and a magical combination of fabulous food, an idyllic location and great service - our mission is to ensure your time with us is as enjoyable as possible. Families are important to us at The Beetle & Wedge Boathouse and children are always welcome, we can adapt our menus to suit most tastes and provide highchairs where necessary. If you have any special requirements please contact us.
The Big Bang
42 Oxford Castle Quarter, Oxford, OX1 1AY. Tel: 01865 249 413. Web: www.thebigbangrestaurants.co.uk The Big Bang is the true gastronomic experience of Great Britain; classic favourites done with a bit of style. We source almost everything from within 20 miles of the city and in doing so, we allow you to taste the authentic flavours of Oxford, not a chain restaurant version of it. We also throw in the best of our art, of local live music, all served up in the prettiest corner of town, the Oxford Castle Quarter.
The Old Parsonage
1 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 6NN. Tel: 01865 292305. Web: www.oldparsonage-hotel.co.uk Our philosophy at The Parsonage is simple: to serve the very best of British food using the very best produce to create superb traditional dishes. Our classic British menu includes seasonal food that will appeal to everyone, from roast partridge with bread sauce to scampi and chips with sauce gribiche, smoked haddock with buttered jersey royals and poached eggs and treacle tart. It is classic British fare prepared with skill and care using the finest ingredients.
The Chequers at Burcot
Abingdon Road, Burcot, Oxon. OX14 3DP. Tel: 01865-407771. Web: www.thechequers-burcot.co.uk. A roaring fire and friendly staff welcome you to The Chequers and along with the opulent décor it is a perfect blend of contemporary and classic styles with a cosy and inviting atmosphere. The 400 year old Chequers at Burcot standing just off the A415 about 5 miles south of Oxford has come a long way since multi-award-winning chef Steven Sanderson first took the reins in 2006.
Café
Café Coco
23 Cowley Rd, Oxford, OX4 1HP. Tel: 01865 200232. Web: www.cafe-coco.co.uk Winner Observer Food Awards “Best for kids” in the Southeast. Café Coco has been winning awards and gaining notices for the past twenty two years. it is renowned for sharp yet friendly service, interesting music and a great atmosphere. Considered the finest cappuccino in Oxford. Superb pizzas, fresh fish daily, smoothies, mint presse, brownies and banoffee pie.
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Majliss is run by veteran restauranteurs from the Sylhet region of Bangladesh. The decor is stunning and contemporary, and the food delicious. Lively and great for groups, but perfect for romantic nights out as well. Take advantage of our takeaway service, too.
110 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1JE Tel: 01865 726728 Web: www.majliss.co.uk
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Oxfordshire Restaurants Modern Art Oxford Café Bar
30 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP. Tel: 01865 722733. Web: www.modernartoxford.org.uk/about-us/cafe-and-bar/ Modern Art Oxford’s new Café Bar has been designed to perk you up whatever the time of day. Our coffee is supplied and selected by the Monmouth Coffee Company and our wine list compiled by the Oxford Wine Company. We stock a range of local brews including our very own beer Plot 16, grown on our allotment in Rose Hill. Our changing seasonal menu and relaxing atmosphere make an ideal place to meet.
Cafe Loco
The Old Palace, 85/87 St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1RA. Tel: 01865 200959. Web: www.goingloco.com Just two minutes walk from Carfax Tower is Cafe Loco, with such delights as stunning coffee, sumptuous Eggs Benedict, Full English, homemade Specials, Scones, Teacakes and Full Afternoon Tea, it’s a wonder you haven’t been! Introducing NEW business lunch delivery service. For details info@goingloco.com.
Crisis Skylight Cafe 40 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AQ. Tel: 01865 263 972.
The Oxford Skylight Café is open to the public daily from 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday. It serves freshly ground coffees, teas and cakes as well as a range of home cooked food prepared from fresh, local produce. There are daily specials (including a vegetarian option) a range of sandwiches, hot pannini's, baked potatoes, fresh salads and the famous fireman's breakfast served all day!
Greens Cafe
50 St Giles, Oxford, OX1 3LU. Tel: 01865 316 878. Web:www.greenscafe.co.uk At Greens everything is freshly made and we use Organic, Free Range and Fairtrade produce. We cater for everyone’s taste including vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free foods. Greens Cafe has a friendly relaxed atmosphere with lots of seating available upstairs with free Wi-Fi also available.
Café Aloha
11 The Square, West Way Shopping Centre, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9LH. Tel: 01865 792696. Web: www.cafealoha.co.uk Traditional and stylish décor provides a mixture of a sophisticated ambience combined with the fantastic food and friendly staff, makes for an eating experience.
Chariots and Cherry Pie
Route 420, Buckland, Faringdon, Oxon. SN7 8PY (Beside BP garage on A420) Tel: 0333 121 0066 www.chariotsandcherrypie.co.uk Taking inspiration from the fun and fearlessness of 1950s, when America’s love affair with cool cars and fabulous food was in full swing, Chariots and Cherry Pie is the ONLY place where you can shine, dine and unwind in one location.
French
Pierre Victoire
9 Little Clarendon St, Oxford OX1 2HP. Tel: 01865 316616. Web: www.pierrevictoire.co.uk Enjoy our authentically cooked, traditional dishes in an informal environment at reasonable prices, the way the French do… Choose from a variety of fixed price menus, which we change with the seasons, focusing on local, fresh produce! We offer a 3 course lunch or early Pre Theatre supper for £9.90 and an evening 3 course Prix Fixe for £19.90! We love parties whether its Christenings, Birthdays,Graduations or even Retirements, offer an incredible £18.50 menu, and can cater for groups up to 60 ...! Rustic and friendly, with lots of candles, providing great food, value and service!
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Oxfordshire Restaurants Spanish
Al-Andalus
10 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford OX1 2HP. Tel: 01865 516688. Web: www.tapasoxford.co.uk Situated on vibrant, centrally located Little Clarendon Street, Al-Andalus is a stylish and bustling Spanish tapas bar. Independently - owned, it serves delicious, freshly- prepared and authentic Spanish tapas dishes. Open: Mon to Thur 12am-3pm & 5pm till late, Fri-Sun 12pm till late.
Kazbar
25-27 Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4 1HP. Tel: 01865 202920. Web: www.kazbar.co.uk “One of the best tapas bars in Britain” The Observer. “ The range of high quality tapas should be enough to suit most tastes” The Guardian. “Chilled, cheerful, unique.”The Independant. The Kazbar is a tantalizing café-bar with a Moroccan interior, serving Spanish and North African cuisine.
Gastropub
The White Hart
Main Road, Fyfield, Abingdon, Oxon, OX13 5LW. Tel: 01865 390 585. Web: www.whitehart-fyfield.com Where you can enjoy award-winning food, fine wines and local real ales, under the soaring eaves of of a 15th Century Chantry House. The White Hart has held two rosettes for culinary excellence for 4 years running but is still somewhere you can stop and have a pint of real ale after a hard days work.
Italian
La Cucina
39-40 St. Clements, Oxford, OX4 1AB. Tel: 01865 793811. Web: www.lacucinaoxford.co.uk The open kitchen allows customers to see chefs at work, tossing pizza and preparing daily specials from 11am - 10.30pm. The menu changes seasonally and caters for all - families and those looking for an authentic italian dining experience in relaxed surroundings. Open front in Summer months.
Nightlife Angels
Little Clarendon Street, Oxford. OX1 2HS. Tel: 01865 544244. Web: www.angelsbar.co.uk Step into Angels and journey through cocktail history. Choose between the first vintage mixes or new trends perfected in the Angels laboratry, all carefully crafted by our expert bartenders.
Patisserie Gatineau
209 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford. OX2 7HQ. Tel: 01865 311 779. Web: www.gatineau.uk.com Situated in the upmarket Summertown area of Oxford, Gatineau patisserie offers the finest artisan produce in the French/ European patisserie and boulangerie tradition: premium cakes, pastries, savouries and bread - all made with the highest quality ingredients, creative flair, taste combinations and attention to detail.
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The Meal
Buffet (£12.95) - Vegetable Bhaji, Tandoori Chicken Wings, Padadums with sauce and onion salad, Chicken Jalfrezi, Spicy Spinach and Lentil Daal, Kheer, Gulab Jamon.
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Aziz Express
Reviewed by Lucy Parr
Thursday 8th May
“Oh no, my favourite dish isn’t on today – oh well time to try a different one!” laughs one happy customer who is busy helping herself to the huge array of buffet dishes laid out before her. Located in the Ozone Leisure and Entertainment Park, Aziz Express is the bouncy sibling to big brother Aziz, the original restaurant on Cowley Road and an ideal place to pop-in for an Asian buffet dining experience that’s ready when you are. Modern and colourful décor adds a cheery feel to the restaurant, which was already buzzing when we arrived as customers took advantage of the ‘buy one, get one half price’ Wednesday offer. Greeted by a happy and smiling waitress in her beautiful bright coloured sari, we were shown to our table and asked for our drink orders. The restaurant has a fully stocked bar with a great selection on offer, prices are reasonable with a glass of wine from £4.15 and draught lager from £3.50. For only £12.95 per person (£13.50 on Friday & Saturday) guests can help themselves to the huge variety of dishes on offer and it’s difficult not to get carried away. Careful not to let my large, hungry eyes rule my stomach, I chose a modest selection of starter options of vegetable bhagi, spicy tandoori chicken wings, papadums with some sauces and onion salad. There’s also pasta salad, beans, spring rolls, chicken tikka, chips and more to choose from. It would be easy (but a shame) to fill up on appetizers with so many delicious main courses to try. Covering Indian, Bangladeshi and Thai cuisine with a choice of vegetarian and meat selections there is literally something for everyone. As a bit of a spice girl my standout favourite was the hot Chicken Jalfrezi and a spicy spinach and lentil dal. If you want to avoid heat however there are lots of milder dishes available including noodle and pasta options, with plenty of hot, fresh naan and a selection of rice dishes too. You can refill your plate as often as you wish, but I only returned for some more Bombay potatoes that were buttery, delicately spiced and hard to resist! If you still have room for dessert (my dining partner and I had to share!) you won’t be disappointed with the selection that includes traditional kheer (rice pudding) and gulab jamon (Indian doughnuts). Whether you’re up for a game of bowling, a visit to the cinema or to watch some live sport at the Kassam Stadium, Aziz is a great place to refuel after any activity. As my fellow customer so happily commented, it’s not the same dishes every week, which adds great variety for regular visitors, after all a trip to Aziz Express may be the only destination you seek. Ozone, Grenoble Rd, Oxford OX4 4XP Tel: 01865 395870 Web: www.azizexpress.co.uk www.inoxford.com
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Oxybox
0/10 for customer service My family and I have long been supporters of Oxybox which offers a fresh take on your average Chinese takeaway. But recently I had cause for concern when I witnessed customers waiting at the Kidlington branch walk out due to the lengthy time orders were being turned around, but I too experienced what can only be described as appalling customer services. Prior to my experience, we had ordered a takeaway for 10 including a whole Aromatic duck for £28. You’d imagine that would be a whole lot of duck. You’d be wrong, it barely filled half a silver tin. I called Oxybox and questioned whether we had indeed been given a whole duck. To my surprise, the response came “yes I’m even surprised at how little duck you get”! So back to the current situation. Missing dishes is a common problem in most Chinese takeaways I would imagine. So when I got home to find a dish was missing, I called Oxybox. To be fair it was delivered 15 minutes later. In the meantime, we had started our half duck for six this time. I can only describe the duck as burned twiglets. I called to complain. Having had no reason to call other than to order in over a year, I was now finding calling Oxybox to complain a regular occurrence. I was told that was the dish, but it wasn’t. It wasn’t shredded, it was hard and inedible. I was told the manager would call me in 15 minutes to discuss as I wanted a refund and to raise my concerns about general slipping standards at Oxybox. And that call never came. Nor did a reply to my countless e-mails asking for a response. So for anyone looking for a takeaway, don’t bother with Oxybox. They obviously don’t care a damn about customers. The good news? We’ve not had a takeaway since and so not only are we saving money, but the pounds aren’t being piled on quite as they would have been! The Editor, Living In Oxford Magazine 74
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Oxfordshire Health & Beauty Monica Franke Osteopathy & Pilates Tel: 07970 119721. E-mail: mfranke.osteo@googlemail.com Web: www.monicafranke.com www.frankeosteopathy.tumblr.com
With clinics in Bletchingdon, Abingdon and central Oxford, Monica Franke offers expertise in general osteopathy, sports osteopathy and Pilates, emphasising high standards of communication, diagnosis and treatment. She is recently joined by two associates, Ben Ousey and Angela Power who also offer particular areas of expertise, including sports injuries, cranial osteopathy and mom’s and babies. Franke Osteopathy practitioners enjoy helping people to understand the origin of their aches and strains, and helping them to more pain-free function.
Bare UK
Boars Hill, Oxford, with private parking. Tel: 07773 764817. Web: www.bareuk.co.uk Have you got unwanted hair, leaving you feeling distressed? Well you don’t need to panic any longer, here at Bare UK we specialise in the revolutionary hair reduction method ‘Intense Pulse Light’, a form of laser treatment, designed to remove unwanted hair, so you can now say goodbye to waxing, and hello to smooth skin. After a few treatments with our high grade IPL system you will begin to notice a difference. So visit us at Bare UK today and get rid of those unwanted hairs. Visit www.bareuk.co.uk for further information, or to find out about other treatments.
Diamond House - Dental Practice 199 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7AR. Tel: 01865 559521. Web: www.diamondhouse.co.uk
It is our aim to provide the highest quality of Dental Care in a relaxed and friendly environment, with the most up to date methods and equipment available. The safety and comfort of our patients is always our primary concern.
TAO Beauty Salon
1st floor, Above The Globe Newsmarket, 99 St Aldates OX1 1BT. Tel: 01865 249347. Web: www.taobeautyoxford.co.uk Established in 1968, Tao offers a wide range of beauty treatments including Dermalogica, St Tropez Airport, Jessica Nail Care, Microdermabrasion, Non Surgical face lifts, and much more. Open: Monday to Saturday.
Spirit Health Club
Woodstock Rd, Oxford OX2 8JD. Tel: 01865 888444. Web: www.spirithealthclubs.co.uk Feel comfortable and at ease here with a great, social atmosphere and friendly staff as committed to your long term goals as you are. Whether it’s fitness, relaxation or wellbeing, we’ll help you find your true Spirit. See more on our website www.spirithealthclubs.co.uk
The Clinical Exercise and Rehabilitation Unit
Movement Science Group Oxford Brookes University Gipsy Lane, Headington Oxford, OX3 0BP. Tel: 01865 483839.
The Clinical Exercise and Rehabilitation (CLEAR) Unit is a specialist fitness studio designed exclusively for people recovering from illness or who have mobility issues. It is run by experienced clinical exercise scientists at Oxford Brookes University and is a non-profit making unit supported by the University and charitable donations.
YogaVenue
2 Avenue Lane, Oxford, OX4 1YF. Tel: 01865 245 754. Web: www.yogavenue.co.uk We are Oxford’s only purpose built yoga studio offering classes in Hot Yoga and Vinyasa Yoga, situated at the beginning of Cowley Road. YogaVenue was created to provide a dedicated space for students to study and enjoy their Yoga practice. All our classes aim to enhance conscious living and greater fulfilment in life through the practice of Yoga. Qualified and experienced teachers and welcoming staff will support students during their classes and time at YogaVenue.
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Leisure Club and Spa at The Randolph Hotel Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2LNTel: 01865 256 400 Web: www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk
At Macdonald Randolph Hotel and Spa, we provide you with the perfect oasis to unwind and relax. Our calm and tranquil spa provides the most luxurious of retreats from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Voted amongst the top 50 best spas in the world, our facilities provide you with the perfect environment for a workout and Oxford's golf courses, parks and rivers offer hours of leisure-time activities.
Spa at The Oxford Hotel
Godstow Road, Oxford, OX2 8AL Tel: 01865 489 988 Web: www.pumahotels.co.uk/hotels/the-oxford-hotel/spa Relax, unwind and let us pamper you in the tranquil surroundings of the beauty rooms at The Oxford Hotel, or get fit at The Health & Leisure Club at The Oxford Hotel (open to hotel guests and members). Facilities: 2 beauty rooms with a range of treatments, Fitness suite, Splash pool, Sauna, Steam room, Squash courts.
Wing Chun Dynamics
Cutteslowe Community Centre, 31 Wren Road, Oxford, OX2 7SX Tel: 07974 217 232 Web: www.wingchundynamics.org Martial arts classes with Wing Chun Dynamics - the culmination of over thirty years of martial arts training and experience by it’s founder and master, Sifu David Taylor. Wing Chun is a logical, scientific, yet simple Chinese martial art system, which was developed for practical and effective self-defence.
Clinic 95
95 West Way, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9JY Tel: 01865 241662 Web: www.clinic95.com Our experienced dental professionals pride themselves on their gentle approach to dental care. Our aim is to improve your dental wellbeing in friendly, relaxed surroundings with a thorough and unhurried service that is second to none. We offer all the private treatments you would expect, including comprehensive health checks, white fillings and preventive hygiene therapy, as well as an extensive range of cosmetic treatments, such as tooth whitening, implants, porcelain crowns & veneers and orthodontics for a great smile makeover. Nervous patients are particularly welcome at Clinic95 and our reassuring sedation techniques help aid relaxation.
Oxford Brookes Centre for Sport
Oxford Brookes University, Headington Campus, Gipsy Ln, Oxford, OX3 0BP Tel: 01865 484373 Web: www.brookes.ac.uk/brookes-sport Whether new to a gym or looking to keep or develop your health and fitness, the Oxford Brookes Sports Centre and Health Suite is the ideal starting point to get in shape and stay fit. For anyone looking to gain the winning edge through superior exercise our free weights room has everything you need.
H.I.M
66 St.Clements, Oxford, OX4 1AH. Tel: 01865 249 740. Web: www.himoxford.co.uk. H.I.M is all about quality hairdressing in a relaxed and friendly environment. The H.I.M team is young and friendly with many years experince in the trade. We focus on our clients as individuals and deliver a high quality service at a reasonable price. New customers are always welcome in the H.I.M salon which provides a modern setting and a friendly atmosphere.
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Oxfordshire Sports Oxford University Rugby Football Club Jackdaw Lane, Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1SR. Tel: 01865 432000. Web: www.ourfc.org.uk
All matches take place at the Iffley Road Stadium. For further details please visit our website, www.ourfc.org or email ourfc@sport.ox.ac.uk or call 01865 432000
Oxford United Football Club
The Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road, Oxford OX4 4XP. Tel: 01865 337533. Web: www.oufc.co.uk
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Frilford Heath Golf Club
Oxford Rd, Frilford Heath, Abingdon OX13 5NW. Tel: 01865 390864. Web: www.frilfordheath.co.uk Frilford Heath is located to the South of Oxford on 500 acres of glorious undulating Heathland and is one of the best venues in the south of England; rarely can a club offer three championship golf courses (Red, Green and Blue) that allow the opportunity to revel in their classical or modern challenge!
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Oxfordshire Services Photography
Willow and Pea Portraits
6 Park Street, Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1SP. Tel: 01993 358725. Web: www.willowandpea.co.uk Willow and Pea Portraits creates lifestyle and wedding imagery based from our charming family orientated studio nestled in the heart of Woodstock, Oxfordshire. With our patience, experience and expertise we ensure that each and every client has a personal story capturing the impromptu moments and natural expressions throughout your shoot.
Care Home
The Lady Nuffield Home
165 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7AW. Tel: 01865 888500. Web: www.ladynuffieldhome.co.uk A small residential care home for the older person, conveniently situated in Summertown. Close to shops, local medical centres and on the main bus route.
Audio & Visual
City Audio Visual
Unit 19, Kingsmeadow, Ferry Hinksey Rd, Oxford OX2 0DP. Tel: 01865 722800. Web: www.cityav.co.uk Oxford’s leading specialists in audio visual hire, sales, installation and live event support. From Projector hire and AV Support to installation of a bespoke audio visual presentation system, we pride ourselves in offering a quality driven professional service with a personal touch.
Male Hairdressing H.I.M
66 St.Clements, Oxford, OX4 1AH. Tel: 01865 249 740. Web: www.himoxford.co.uk H.I.M is all about quality hairdressing in a relaxed and friendly environment. The H.I.M team is young and friendly with many years experince in the trade. We focus on our clients as individuals and deliver a high quality service at a reasonable price. New customers are always welcome in the H.I.M salon which provides a modern setting and a friendly atmosphere.
Framing
Isis Creative Framing
2 Northampton Rd, Oxford OX1 4TG. Tel: 01865 203420. Web: www.isiscreative.co.uk We are a large, busy, workshop-style business, where you can see all the work being done on the premises. While being a large business brings great customer benefits we retain our small company roots with exceptional customer service based on old-time values, quality and value for money. Our roots go back to the 1970’s as a small family-run Picture Framing business to the successful company we are today.
Construction Savvy
253 London Road Headington Oxford OX3 9EH. Tel: 01865 920020. Web: www.group-savvy.co.uk Savvy works in a wide range of properties including domestic, leisure, educational and commercial, as well as Oxfordshire’s leading businesses that entrust Savvy with beautiful historic buildings. We take great pride in our work and, by working hand in hand with our clients, Savvy has earned a reputation as one of Oxford’s most reliable, trusted and helpful building companies.
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Excel Dry Cleaners 274 Banbury Road, Oxford. Tel: 01865 511773. Oxford’s specialist Dry Cleaners, experts in cleaning all delicate items including silks to wedding dresses. Full repair and alteration service.
All our work is covered by the NICEIC 6 year insurance backed warranty
01793 526003 07766 238814 info@cs-elec.co.uk www.cs-elec.co.uk
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Property
Witney Business & Innovation Centre
Windrush Industrial Park, Burford Road, Witney, OX29 7DX. Tel: 01993 848200. Web: www.witney-bic.co.uk
Witney Business and Innovation Centre provides flexible, serviced office space, virtual offices and meeting rooms in a professional serviced environment, allowing you to focus on running your business. The centre is a brand new facility in a refurbished building on the outskirts of Witney. Offices vary from 100 sq ft to 3,000 sq ft, which can accommodate between 1 and 30 people. Multiple offices can also be taken if more space is required.
Oxford Centre for Innovation
New Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 1BY. Tel 01865 261400 Web: www.ocfi.co.uk
Oxford Centre for Innovation, in Oxford, provides flexible office space, virtual offices and meeting rooms in a professional serviced environment, allowing you to focus on running your business. Companies love the supportive community within the centre, which is enhanced by a range of specialist business support through our Oxfordshire regional director and other local partners. It really is the ideal place to base your business.
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Oxfordshire Services Strutt & Parker
269 Banbury Road Oxford OX2 7LL. Tel: 01865 366660. Web: www.struttandparker.com A stylish modern office, located in a prominent location on the Banbury Road to the north of the city. As a multi-disciplined office, we have an outstanding team of property professionals able to deal with matters as diverse as the sale of an Oxford town house to the re-organisation of a rural estate or the planning and development of a new settlement.
Breckon & Breckon
274 Banbury Rd, Oxford OX2 7DY. Tel: 01865 310300. Web: www.breckon.co.uk An independent firm of Estate Agents est. in 1947 operating from a network of six offices in Oxfordshire offering properties for sale or for rent. We are property professionals with many years of experience in the local market.
Travel
Great Experience Travel
Unit 6-7, Waterloo Walk, High St, Witney, Oxfordshire OX28 6EU Tel: 0845 415 0750 Web: www.greatexperiencetravel.co.uk We are a specialist independent travel company and we love nothing more than helping you plan your ideal travel experience. Between the staff team we have been lucky enough to visit countries all over the globe, and we like nothing more than being able to share our knowledge and passion for travel with you.
London Oxford Airport
Langford Ln, Oxford OX5 1RA Tel: 01865 290600 Web: www.oxfordairport.co.uk London Oxford Airport (OXF/EGTK - Kidlington) is the Thames Valley area’s primary regional and business aviation airport - the only commercial airport between London Heathrow (LHR) and Birmingham (BHX). Located in the heart of one of Europe’s fastest growing and most prosperous regions.
Charities
CLIC Sargent
108-110 London Rd, Oxford, OX3 9AW Tel:01865 767056 Web: www.clicsargent.org.uk CLIC Sargent is the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people, and their families. We provide clinical, practical, financial and emotional support to help them cope with cancer and get the most out of life. We are there from diagnosis onwards and aim to help the whole family deal with the impact of cancer and its treatment, life after treatment and, in some cases, bereavement.
Leukaemia Research
Twitter: twitter.com/beatbloodcancer Web: www.leukaemialymphomaresearch.org.uk We are Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research, your UK blood cancer charity. Every year we stop more people dying of blood cancer and our researchers are even working to stop people developing blood cancer in the first place. We improve the lives of blood cancer patients with cancers such as leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma because we believe everyone should be able to live their life to the full.
Root & Branch
Tel: 01793 780380 Email: rootandbranch@btconnect.com Web: www.rootandbranch.info Root & Branch is to help people who experience mental health difficulties, such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and bi-polar disorder. Located on an organic farm in the beautiful Vale of White Horse, Root & Branch provides the opportunity for people to become involved in a wide range of interesting activities such as organic gardening and horticulture, blacksmithing, woodworking, crafts, artwork, and cookery.
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