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What's Happening in Oxford in July
09/07/2020 08:29AM
As the government eases restrictions placed during Coronavirus lockdown, many of Oxford's local attractions have began to reopen - understandably with added guidelines and safety measures in place to protect the public and members of staff. As the country begins to reopen again, we have taken the time look at the different events happening in Oxford in July.
Please also take the time to read about what's changed in Oxford throughout the Covid19 pandemic: https://www.royaloxfordhotel.co.uk/about/news/oxford-reopening-whats-changed
Events in Oxford in July
Saturday 25th July - Jericho Comedy Drive In at The Oxford Artisan Distillery
What: Support your local comedy club, and drive along for an American style drive in.
Where: The Oxford Artisan Distillery, Oxford OX3 7QJ
When: Saturday 25th July 20:00 - 22:00
Cost: £22.15
Saturday 27th June - Friday 31st July - Blenheim Palace Guided Tour
What: Palace rooms still closed but learn the history behind the palace on a guided walk in the park grounds.
The Park & Gardens are open from 09:30am - 18:00pm (last entry 16:45pm). It is essential to book a date and time slot prior to any visit at blenheimpalace.com/tickets. This is so that they can manage volumes and keep everybody safe during this time.
Where: Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1PP
When: Saturday 27th June - Friday 31st July, Daily at 12:45pm
Cost: from £250 - Private small groups only
Link: https://www.blenheimpalace.com/tickets-booking/
Saturday 4th July - Friday 31st July - Oxford City & University Walking Tour - Saturdays 12:30
What: Small groups averaging under 5 persons. NB colleges are currently still closed to public.
Where: Meet guide OUTSIDE Oxford visitor info centre, 15 Broad street, OX1 3AS
When: Various dates Saturday 4th July - Friday 31st July
Cost: Prices for public and private tours vary - see table below
Link: https://www.dailyinfo.co.uk/events/231192/oxford-city-and-university-walking-tour-saturdays-12-30
Wednesday 1st July - Friday 31st July - Oxford Cycle Tours- rated 5 stars on Tripadvisor!
What: See best views of Oxford & enjoy a scenic ride out of town with guided tour. 4 persons max typical. Free for local kids with own bikes.
Where: Meet guide OUTSIDE Oxford visitor info centre, 15 Broad street, Oxford, OX1 3AS
When: Various dates Wednesday 1st July - Friday 31st July
Cost: Prices for public and private tours vary - see table below
Park Life
University Parks – Parks Road
The Parks are bound by River Cherwell to the East and contain gardens of scientific interest. Look out for golden oats, wisteria and lilac here and a selection of oak and pine trees. In the open spaces, games of rugby, cricket, lacrosse and quidditch are played.
Port Meadow – enter via Walton Well Road
The wildflowers growing on this ancient site include buttercups, white clover and thistles. Home to the native Port Meadow ponies, this is where Iron Age settlers grazed their livestock.
With more grassland than you can shake a stick at, there is a perfect haven of stillness close at hand to offer a colourful view of nature this spring.
C.S. Lewis Community Nature Reserve – Lewis Close
Find a bench to enjoy a sense of peace within this woodland. Smell the bluebells, listen for woodpeckers and watch waterfowl in the pond. It is said to have been an inspiration for Narnia. The land belonged to C.S. Lewis; his old house is nearby.
South Park – Headington Hill
Enjoy an iconic landscape of the spires from the park's highest point. This view was famously painted by Turner as he entered the city. Across the road is Headington Hill Park with its arboretum.
Florence Park – Rymers Lane
Tranquil tree-lined paths offer relaxing walks and a bandstand gives a nostalgic nod to childhood here. Follow the stream that runs through this traditional family park and spot pollinators making a beeline for the planted wildflowers.
Lye Valley Nature Reserve – East of the Churchill Hospital
Keep an eye out for soldier flies, glow worms and several rare plants (that are on the England Red List) living in this ancient habitat.
Bury Knowle – London Road, Headington
The areas of this park that are undergoing re-wilding offer a comfortable tree trunk to sit on to enjoy a moment of quiet. Within this landscaped park, wooden sculptures inspired by characters from childhood stories are waiting to be stumbled upon.
Rock Edge Local Nature Reserve - south-east end of Windmill Road, Headington
A layer of Upper Jurassic limestone juts out of this compact nature reserve. The pit is thought to have been a former boundary between a coral reef and the surrounding shallow sea.
Link: https://www.dailyinfo.co.uk/blog/16382/park-life
Oxford Covered Market
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