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With special thanks to: The Gresswell Environment Trust

“The University is widely accessible throughout the year, but we welcome the opportunity Oxford Open Doors provides to open more of our buildings, grounds and collections to new visitors. We look forward to welcoming you to the University to learn more about our institution and its people.”

Professor Louise Richardson, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford

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* All activities listed are free of charge (there may be charges for refreshments and other activities not listed here).* Venues are listed alphabetically by day and on Sat/Sun are divided into Morning, Afternoon or All Day with Walks listed separately.* Venues are listed with street name and postcode. A location map of all venues is available on our website.

* Information is available from the OPT Hub in Cornmarket across the weekend.

Booking... * Some activities must be pre-booked. Bookings open at 12 noon on 21 August, via our website www.oxfordpreservation.org.uk or as indicated.* Check for changes & new additions at www.oxfordpreservation.org.uk to help you plan your weekend.* Members of the public take part in Oxford Open Doors at their own risk. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

For further information call 01865 242918 or email info@oxfordpreservation.org.uk

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Page 3 – A message from the OPT TeamPage 5 – Highlights - Extraordinary PeoplePage 6 – OPT venuesPage 7 – OPT member eventsPage 9 – Highlights – Family FunPages 10 & 11 – Oxford Brookes UniversityPage 13 – Thursday 6 Sept

Page 14 – Friday 7 SeptPages 16, 23, & 42 – OPT – what we doPage 17 – Saturday 8 SeptPages 24, 25 & 26 – Family TrailPage 35 – Sunday 9 SeptPages 46 & 47 – Map information

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Photography & Copyright: Old Fire Station, Bodleian Libraries, John Cairns, Ian Wallman, Mark Bassett, The Oxford Artisan Distillery, Mansfield College, Magdalen College, Oxford Bus Museum, Oxford University Press, Bodleian Law Library, Department of Chemistry, St Mary’s Church Iffley, Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, Harris Manchester College, Pitt Rivers Museum, Cohen Quad (Exeter College), University of Oxford, Christ Church and The Queen's College.Graphic Design: Sophie Durand Printed by Holywell Press, Oxford

Red – OPT venues, FF – Family friendly, R – Refreshments available, D – Disabled access, (D) – Partial disabled accessFor more specific information on disabled access please contact OPT or the venue.

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Oxford Preservation Trust run Oxford Open Doors in partnership with Oxford University

Oxford Open Doors 2018 is here. We’ve put together a packed programme for you to enjoy, and with this year’s theme of Oxford and its ‘extraordinary people’ there’s lots to share. We look forward to seeing you over the weekend.

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Highlightswith their exhibition ‘The Road Behind, The Road Ahead’ – not to be missed!

The lisT is endless... so for more details check individual listings and keep up to date by visiting www.oxfordpreservation.org.uk

to finish the weekend off, join us at 4pm on Sunday for a concert with the Pavlova Wind Quintet at the Sheldonian Theatre.

Start your weekend by visiting us at the OPT Hub in Cornmarket for all you need to know.There can’t be a place in Oxford that does not have a connection with someone ‘Extraordinary’!

On Saturday visit the Weston Library to discover Tolkien with an exhibition and activities throughout the day or visit The Kilns, the former home of C S Lewis.

At the Museum of the History of Science see displays of remarkable women in science and go behind the scenes at the New Theatre to discover celebrities who have trodden the boards.

Across the weekend don’t miss The Painted Room visited by Shakespeare and once the office of Sir John Betjeman, and learn more of Kings and Queens at Oxford Castle & Prison and the colourful characters who were imprisoned within its walls.

For displays and exhibitions celebrating the famous and well-known visit any of the Colleges and Halls and don’t miss the Cloisters at New College featured in Harry Potter.

Discover Oxfordshire women at the Old Fire Station on Saturday

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Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc (EIO) Reg. No.24869 is registered in England at Beaufort House, Brunswick Road, Gloucester, GL11JZ, UK and is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority.

Mathews Comfort & Co Ltd are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Authorisation number 307605. Registered address: Clarendon House, 52 Cornmarket Street, Oxford, OX1 3HJ.

Proud supporters of Oxford Open Doors 2018

To find out how Mathews Comfort and Ecclesiastical can help please call Mathews Comfort on 01865 208000.

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Mathews Comfort insurance brokers and Ecclesiastical Insurance are delighted to support this event showcasing the beautiful buildings of Oxford. Together, we provide expertise and service excellence to meet the insurance needs of exceptional properties.

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Don't Miss the University of Oxford Community Fair at Somerville College on Saturday!!

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Monday 3 SeptThe Painted Rooms, 3 Cornmarket & 118 High Street – 2.30pm See not one but two rare Elizabethan wall paintings.

Tuesday 4 SeptOPT Awards Winners Tour (2017) – 2pm A unique chance to see some amazing Oxford buildings with Architect John Stevenson.

Nuneham Park, Nuneham Courtenay, OX44 9PG – 6pm A rare chance to visit the Carfax Conduit, and see the gardens and church.

Wednesday 5 SeptJesus College, Turl Street, OX1 3DW – 2pm A special tour with Archivist, Robin Darwall-Smith.

Gin tasting, 10 Turn Again Lane, OX1 1QL – 6.30pm See the newly restored exterior of the OPT office and enjoy some gin courtesy of TOAD, The Oxford Artisan Distillery.

Thursday 6 SeptOpen Top Bus Tour – 10.30am Join City Sightseeing Oxford for a tour of our glorious city.

New College, New College Lane, OX1 3BN – 2.30pm Tour this magnificent College, including rare items from the collections.

Become a member and enjoy these exclusive events www.oxfordpreservation.org.uk

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Friday 7 SeptThe RIBA Lecture, Mansfield College, Mansfield Road, OX1 3TF – 4.30pm ‘Inside Out, Outside In’ – Stuart Cade, Director at MICA (formerly Rick Mather Architects) will talk about their work across Oxford.

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Oxford Castle & Prison is open throughout the weekend free of charge Saturday & Sunday (see pages 29 & 40).

Visit us at the OPT Hub in Cornmarket, a stones throw from Carfax.

Take in the Painted Room (open Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm (see page 30 & 40) and be the first to see the medieval wall paintings with panelling removed.

The LMS Swingbridge, Rewley Road opens (Saturday 1 - 3pm see page 18 & walk Sat 11am & Sun 2pm pages 34 & 41) hear about the last chance to save Oxford’s industrial heritage.

Enjoy our newly restored 17th Century cottages at 8-10 Turn Again Lane, just behind the Westgate.

Iffley Glebe Field, Church Way, OX4 4EJ open Sat 11am - 4.30pm (see page 32 for details of this and other Iffley places).

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Open all day every day from brunch until late.Weekday express lunch 2 courses £13.95

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OPEN ALL DAY EVERY DAY BREAKFAST SET LUNCH AFTERNOON TEA COCKTAILS SUPPER

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* Christ Church Meadows, St Aldates

* Iffley Glebe Field

* Oxford Castle Quarter (the Exercise Yard)

* South Parks, Headington

* University Parks, South Parks Road

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Follow the Family Trail to discover an ‘Extraordinary Person’ – see page 24 for more…

Check out the venue listings and our website for more details and look out for FF for Family Friendly venues.

A FEW FAvOUriTES!Tour Oxford Castle & Prison, scale the Mound and meet the Archaeologists - Sat & Sun

Discover Tolkien at the Weston Library with fun activities - Sat

Meet the firemen at Rewley Road Fire Station - Sat & Sun

Enjoy a vintage bus ride around the city - Sat

Visit Christ Church on Sat and enjoy Magdalen College on Sun

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OPEN DOORS9 September 2018, 10.00am – 5.00pmHeadington Campus

Join us on Sunday 9 September to learn more about our history and tour our award-winning buildings.

This year we’ll be showcasing the redeveloped Clerici building, the latest phase in our estates investment programme.

See the Sir Kenneth Wheare Hall, a new, flexible teaching and event space named in honour of this key figure in the University’s history, alongside the impressive and modernised former campus main reception.

Our campuses are open to the public all year round and you can visit our cafes for coffee or to have lunch.

We hope to see you soon!

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Osney Mill, Mill Street, OX2 0AN – 11am Tour Visit the restored mill and marina, the remains of Osney Abbey built in 1410 and the Archimedes Screw that powers the site. Advanced booking required. D

Oxford University Press, Great Clarendon Street, OX2 6DP – 10.30am & 2pm Tours OUP’s Museum tracing over 500 years of University publishing, including the first edition of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ and publication of the ‘Oxford English Dictionary’. Advanced booking required. D, R

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7 SEPTF r i dayBodleian Law Library, Manor Road, OX1 3UR – 3pm & 5pm Tours (also Sat) The largest law library in the UK, housed in a landmark modern building by Leslie Martin and Colin St John Wilson, completed in 1964 and now listed as Grade II*. Advanced booking required. D

Cherwell Boathouse, 50 Bardwell Road, OX2 6SS – 10am to 12 noon A celebration of the art of punting at this authentic Edwardian boathouse and long established fine dining restaurant on the River Cherwell. Test your punting skills with a free half hour trial with Boathouse staff onside to give expert tips and advice.

Osney Mill, Mill Street, OX2 0AN – 11am Tour Visit the restored mill and marina, the remains of Osney Abbey built in 1410 and the Archimedes Screw that powers the site. Advanced booking required. D

Oxford University Press, Great Clarendon Street, OX2 6DP – 10.30am & 2pm Tours OUP’s Museum tracing over 500 years of University publishing, including the first edition of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ and publication of the ‘Oxford English Dictionary’. Advanced booking required. D, R

Saïd Business School, Park End Street, OX1 1HP – 12 noon to 1.30pm

Tour A regular and popular choice in the Open Doors calendar. The award winning contemporary architecture, beautiful gardens and fascinating site history make this a tour not to be missed (no booking required). D, R

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Blackfriars Priory, St Giles, OX1 3LY – 10am to 1pm A Permanent Private Hall of the University of Oxford, a community of over 20 Dominican Friars, and a centre for the study of theology and philosophy. (D), FF

Bodleian Law Library, Manor Road, OX1 3UR – 11am Tour (also Fri) The largest law library in the UK, housed in a landmark modern building by Leslie Martin and Colin St John Wilson, completed in 1964 and now listed as Grade II*. Advanced booking required. D

Holywell Music Room, Holywell Street, OX1 3SD – 9am to 1pm Visit the oldest custom built concert hall in Europe. FF

Joinery, The Malthouse, Tidmarsh Lane, OX1 1NQ – 10am to 1pm Gain an insight into the intricate workings of the Estate Services Joiners, a highly skilled and creative team that produces bespoke carpentry and cabinet making work. Limited number for tours. (D), FF

Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, Marston Road, OX3 0EE – 10am to 12.15pm This beautiful building blends architectural features of traditional Oxford Colleges with forms and styles of the classical period of Islam. 40 minute tours. Advanced booking required (via www.oxcis.ac.uk) (D), FF

Private 20th Century Art Collection, Iffley – 11.30am Tour Works by Ben Nicholson, David Jones, Winifred Nicholson and other 19th and 20th Century artists. Advanced booking required.

Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, South Parks Road, OX1 3RE – Tours at 10.30am & 11.30am Presentation followed by a guided tour showing historical displays on the pioneering medical research done in the department, especially in the development of Penicillin. Advanced booking required. D, FF

In the Afternoon...Alliance Francaise, St Margaret’s Institute, 1st Floor, 30 Polstead Road, OX2 6TN – 12 noon to 4pm Test your French level! Visit our welcoming classrooms, meet our teachers while tasting some French wine and cheese. Find the way to learn French that best suits you. Activities for children. FF, R

Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Laboratory, South Parks Road, OX1 3TA – 2pm to 4pm ‘Chemistry and Cancer research: from Bench to Bedside.’

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Meet the scientists and tour the labs. Advanced booking required. D, FF, R

Fairfield Residential Home, 115A Banbury Road, OX2 6LA – 2pm to 5pm Our new building for 38 elderly people is of contemporary design, nestled in the quiet tranquillity of the North Oxford Conservation Area. D, FF, R

Healthfest 2018, Warneford Hospital, Warneford Lane, Headington, OX3 7JX – 1pm to 5pm Welcome behind the walls of the Warneford, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust during the 70th year of the NHS. Find out more about the Trust’s services and other local organisations. (D), FF, R

Hogacre Common Eco Park, 47a Whitehouse Road, OX1 4QH – 12 noon to 5pm An ecological haven comprising meadow, trees - young and mature, OxGrow Community garden, bee hives, orchard, forest school area, and former sports pavilion with café. FF, R

Holywell Cemetery, St Cross Road, OX1 3LZ – 2pm to 4pm Guided walks to look at graves of interest both for the geology of the gravestones and about famous Oxford people buried here. Live music weather permitting. (D), FF

LMS Swingbridge, Rewley Road, OX1 2RQ – 1pm to 3pm Come and find out more about OPT’s latest project which will see the 1851 bridge swing again and share some

of the amazing stories of the people involved in the early railways that shaped our city. FF

Museum of the History of Science, Broad Street, OX1 3AZ – 12 noon to 5pm See displays on remarkable women in science, and join a tour at 12.30pm or 1.15pm to discover intricate Islamic instruments, Einstein’s blackboard and the first cultures of the life-saving antibiotic Penicillin. (D), FF

The North Wall Arts Centre, South Parade, OX2 7JN – 12 noon to 5pm Tours of the award winning auditorium and building – plus drop-in activities for all the family. Join us at 5pm for our Autumn 2018 launch. D, FF, R

Nuffield College, New Road, OX1 1NF – 12 noon to 4pm Explore our Grade II listed Cotswold style buildings, our John Piper designed Chapel and outstanding contemporary art collection. Special displays about Lord Nuffield. Advanced booking required for art tours (email events@nuffield.ox.ac.uk). (D), FF

Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, OX1 2AQ – 11am to 6pm ‘The Road Behind, The Road Ahead’. An exhibition of photographs and sound art reflecting experiences of equality from a range of women across Oxfordshire. D, R

Old Road Campus Research Building, off Roosevelt Drive, OX3 7DQ – 12.30pm to 3pm Learn about our cutting-edge research into cancer, infectious diseases and drug discovery through hands-on family-friendly activities. See real life laboratories with a DNA extraction robot in action and fluorescent fish under the microscope (>16yr). D, FF, R

Oxford Canal Festival, Aristotle Lane Recreation Ground, OX2 6TP – 12 noon to 6pm The Festival will provide canal boat and canoe trips, guided tours of the towpath and the Trap Ground. The Recreation Ground will host musical performances, many events for children, the Canal Olympics, local food stalls and a dog show. D, FF, R

Regent’s Park College, Pusey Street, OX1 2LB – 12 noon & 2pm Tours Guided tour and exhibition of items rarely seen, including letters and manuscripts of non-conformist women, intrepid female missionaries and pioneering doctors. Advanced booking required. FF

Saïd Business School, Park End Street, OX1 1HP – 12 noon to 1.30pm Tour The award winning contemporary architecture, beautiful gardens and fascinating site history make this a tour not to be missed (no booking required). D, FF, R

St Sepulchre’s Cemetery, 80 Walton Street, OX2 6EA – 2pm to 4pm Awarding winning hidden place providing a green space and tranquillity off busy Walton Street. Self-guided tour showing memorials of local notables. (D)

St Thomas the Martyr, Becket Street, OX1 1PP – 12 noon to 4pm Exhibition to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Olive Gibbs. Twice Lord Mayor of Oxford and achieving much else in local and national politics. D, FF

Wytham Woods, Sawmill Yard, Wytham, OX2 8QQ – 2pm Tour Bequeathed by the Ffennell family to the University in 1942. Learn about the family and scientific work that has been undertaken within the Woods. 2 hour leisurely walk with the Conservator. Advanced booking required. FF

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All day ...A-Plan Insurance, 107 High Street, OX1 4DA – 8am to 2pm Discover what lurks beneath this unassuming insurance brokerage, previously Tackley’s Inn dating back to 1279. FF

The Art Room, Old County Hall, New Road, OX1 1ND – 11am to 4pm Showcasing the artwork by the young people of The Orchard Meadow Art Room, The Didcot Art Room, and The Oxford Spires Art Room who have been inspired by the artists Yayoi Kusama, Grayson Perry and Yinka Shonibare. (D), FF

Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street, OX1 2PH – 10am to 5pm Highlights tour 11am to 12 noon Meet in Gallery 21 to discover the treasures of the Ashmolean. 1pm to 1.45pm & 2pm to 2.45pm Lower ground floor of the Cast Gallery Tours. Explore our study collection of casts of ancient Greek and Roman sculpture. No booking required. (D), FF, R

BBC Oxford, 269 Banbury Road, OX2 7DW – Tours between 9am & 2.30pm Visit BBC Radio Oxford and South Today TV news to see how we broadcast to Oxfordshire! Advanced booking required. D, FF

Balliol College, Broad Street, OX1 3BJ – 10am to 4pm Founded in 1263, explore the rich history and the extraordinary people associated with the College. See the splendid gardens, hall and chapel. (D), FF, R

Balliol Historic Collections, St Cross Church, St Cross Road, OX1 3TP – 11am to 4pm First built in 890, St Cross Church houses Balliol College’s historic collections of books and manuscripts, 750 years in the making. Join us to celebrate a project to uncover the remarkable 17th century library of medic, Nicholas Crouch. D, FF

Bartlemas Chapel, (lane alongside 271) Cowley Road, OX4 2AJ – 10am to 5pm A hidden gem; this Grade I listed 14th Century Chapel was originally part of the St Bartholomew’s leper hospital founded by Henry 1st, 1126AD. No car access up the lane – pedestrians only. FF

Blackwell’s Bookshop, 48-51 Broad Street, OX1 3BQ – Tours between 10am & 5pm Gain an insight into the rich literary history to be found in Broad Street! Ending with a visit to the Gaffer’s Office, Basil Blackwell’s own personal office. D, FF

Blavatnik School of Government, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, OX2 6GG (entrance on Walton Street) – 10am to 3pm Designed by Herzog and de Meuron. Discover the stunning

open Inamori Forum, enjoy the roof terrace and a coffee in our café. Open for self-guided tours and pre-booked short talks. Hear about our work to support better government and public policy around the world. Advanced booking required for talks (www.bsg.ox.ac.uk). D, FF, R

Campion Hall, Brewer Street, OX1 1QS – 10.30am to 12.30pm & 2pm to 3.30pm The Jesuit hall of the University. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens with many fine architectural features including the main Chapel and Library. (D)

Chapel of Harris Manchester College, Mansfield Road, OX1 3TD – 11am to 4pm Described as a ‘Pre-Raphaelite Jewel’. The stained glass windows, designed by Edward Burne Jones and made by the firm of William Morris are exquisite. Talk with Dr Jon Whiteley about the windows at 3pm. Discovery trail: ‘Hunt the Hidden Animals’ for children. D, FF

Christ Church, St Aldates, OX1 1DP – 10am to 5pm (4pm last entry and Cathedral closes) Visit the Cathedral, Great Hall, Picture Gallery, Library, quads and gardens. Tours, demonstrations and recitals throughout the day. 5pm Choral Evensong. Entry via main visitor entrance – Meadow Gate. For full details visit www.chch.ox.ac.uk (D), FF, R

Church of St Alban the Martyr, Charles Street, OX4 3AH – 10am to 4pm 1930’s church in Italianate style. Interior influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement. 14 carved stations of the cross by Eric Gill. Large mural behind the altar on canvas, painted by Peter Greenham. D, FF

Cognitive Neuropsychology Centre, Walton Street (across from Jericho Health Centre), OX2 6AE – 10am to 4pm Find out about memory and decision making and their link to motivation. We develop assessments for many neurological conditions, such as Alzheimer’s Disease. Take part in research or simply learn how to keep mentally fit! D, FF, R

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Cohen Quadrangle, Walton Street, OX1 2HE – 10am to 4pm Opened in January 2017, this exciting new development behind the original 1913 façade provides a wealth of architectural beauty. D, FF

Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Botley Cemetery, North Hinksey Lane, OX2 0LX – 10am to 4pm On the centenary of the end of the Great War, as found on the battlefields of Europe with graves of men, both British and German, who died in Oxford in both World Wars. D, FF

Examination Schools, 75-81 High Street, OX1 4BG – 10am to 3.30pm A rare opportunity to explore behind closed doors. Do a self-guided tour or book a guided tour to see additional areas and learn more about the architecture, history and use of this beautiful venue. Advanced booking required for guided tours. D, FF

Exeter College, Turl Street, OX1 3DP – 10am to 4pm Visit the Chapel and the rarely open Fellows’ Garden. Sit in the 17th Century Dining Hall. Also see where filming for Dr Strange, the young Tolkien and Endeavour all took place. (D), FF, R

First Church of Christ Scientist, 36a St Giles, OX1 3LD – 10am to 4pm Enter the church gates to find a pretty courtyard garden. Pass the

Reading Room pavilion with its Mary Baker Eddy information and enter this modern church with its light airy sanctuary. D, FF

Greyfriars, 182 Iffley Road, OX4 1SB – 10am to 5pm A Roman Catholic community of Capuchins, part of the Franciscan family. Enjoy the peace of our garden and visit the parish church next door. FF, R

Historic England Heritage at Risk Exhibition, Castleyard Café, Oxford Castle Quarter, New Road, OX1 1AY – 10am to 5pm See the winning entries in the South East from a photographic competition ran last year to capture the spirit of unloved or at risk heritage sites. D, FF, R

The Kilns, Lewis Close, Headington, OX3 8JD – 10am to 4.30pm Home of author C S Lewis, fully restored to the period 1933-1967 when he lived at The Kilns and taught at Oxford and Cambridge Universities. FF

Lincoln College, Turl Street, OX1 3DR – 11am to 5pm (Restrictions apply to Dining Hall and Library) See the beautiful front and chapel quads and dining hall (closed between 12 noon & 1.30pm). The College library in the former All Saints Church will be open from 11am to 3pm. John Wesley Room – viewings by request due to access issues. (D), FF

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COMPLETE THE FORM OVERLEAF TO ENTER OUR PRIZE DRAW

Family Trail ... Questions

1: What year is written on the café sign outside Oxford Castle & Prison?a. 900

b. 1071

c. 1167

2: How many doorways does Modern Art Oxford have on Pembroke Street?a. 1

b. 3

c. 8

3: In what year did Oxford Preservation Trust purchase 8,9 & 10 Turn Again Lane?a. 1961

b. 1971

c. 1981 Answer: ....................................

Follow the trail to the different places, and as you discover the answers to questions 1-8 below, circle the letters next to your answer in the yellow grid. When you've found all 8 answers put the letters you have circled together to spell the name of an extraordinary woman who attended St Hugh's College, Oxford.

4: How many animals can you see on the crest over the entrance to Christ Church Gardens on St Aldates?a. 7

b. 17

c. 70

5: How many people are there in the stone carving above the main entrance to Merton College on Merton Street?a. 2

b. 13

c. 20

6: What year is included on the pavement memorial to Ignacio Lopez Vasquez outside New College on New College Lane?

a. 1815

b. 1915

c. 2015

7: How many square pillars support the main entrance to the Weston Library in Broad Street?

a. 5

b. 6

c. 9

8: The Painted Room is above the Vodafone Shop in Cornmarket Street. According to the plaque in the Painted Room, in what year were the paintings discovered by E.W.Attwood?

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b. 1927

c. 1937

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Lucy Group Ltd, Eagleworks, Walton Well Road, OX2 6EE – 10am to 4pm Enjoy the canal-side piazza on the site of Lucy’s Foundry, photographic exhibition and display of archive material on W Lucy & Co Ltd, based in the city for over 200 years. D, FF, R

Mansfield College, Mansfield Road, OX1 3TF – 10.30am to 4pm Visit the Library with its stencilled ceiling panels and carved oak bookshelves; see the College Chapel, the Old Hall and an Antony Gormley sculpture in the quad. (D), FF, R

Mathematical Institute, Andrew Wiles Building, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, OX2 6GG - 10am - 3pm One of Oxford's newest and most impressive buildings, a beguiling blend of architecture and mathematics. D

Modern Art Oxford, 30 Pembroke Street, OX1 1BP – 10am to 5pm Curator led tours of our current exhibition, ‘A Slice through the World: Contemporary Artists’ Drawings’. Advanced booking required for tours. FF

Museum of Oxford and Oxford Town Hall, St Aldates, OX1 1BX – 10.30am to 4.30pm Visit this Grade II* listed Town Hall and join a tour to see rooms not normally open to the public. Tours at 11am, 1pm & 2.30pm – limited tickets available from the Museum Gift Shop 30 mins before tour start times. Self-guided family trail also available. (D), FF, R

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SaturdayNew Theatre, George Street, OX1 2AG – 10am to 1.30pm Come and tread the boards of our prestigious stage by attending our theatre tours. Learn the history and workings of the theatre whilst also hearing some of the fascinating stories. You may even see behind the scenes. FF, R

Newman’s College, College Lane, Littlemore, OX4 4LH – 10am to 5pm Not actually a College at all! From 1842 to 1846 home of John Henry Newman, leader of the Oxford Movement. Visit Newman’s room, his oratory and the library. Small exhibition including Newman memorabilia. (D), FF

Nuffield Department of Population Health, Richard Doll Building, University of Oxford Old Road Campus, Roosevelt Drive, OX3 7LF – 10am to 4pm Learn about world-leading health research. View laboratories, enjoy science fair activities and listen to talks by scientists (11am – 12

noon & 2-3pm) on causes, prevention and treatment of common diseases. D, FF, R

Nuneham Park, Nuneham Courtenay, OX44 9PG – 10am to 4pm Visit the Church and Gardens within the Capability Brown designed landscape, and rare opportunity to visit the Carfax Conduit, formerly in Oxford. FF

Old Bodleian Library, Broad Street, OX1 3BG – 11am to 4pm See inside the old printing workshop. (D), FF

Old County Hall, Oxfordshire County Council, New Road, OX1 1ND – 11am to 4pm Former County Courts of Oxford. See the Old Court Rooms with its grim tunnel to Oxford Prison. Tours every hour from 11.30am. Visit local organisations also here over the weekend. (D), FF, R

Oxford Archaeology, Key Learning Centre, Oxford Castle & Prison, Oxford Castle Quarter, New Road, OX1 1AY – 10am to 4pm Meet our archaeologists

and see the latest discoveries from under the city. Learn more about the Oxford flood plain and view the finds from some of our college excavations. Book sale, self-guided walks, maps and more! D, FF, R

Oxford Bus Museum (Bonn Square, OX1 1LQ) – 10am to 3.45pm Free vintage bus rides around the city. For timetables and stops see www.oxfordbusmuseum.org.uk. FF

Oxford Castle & Prison, Oxford Castle Quarter, OX1 1AY – 10am to 5pm (last tour 4.20pm) Experience the rich history of Oxford and the Castle. Climb the Saxon St George’s Tower, descend to the Norman Crypt and explore the original cells. Guided tours throughout the day on a first come, first served basis. (D), FF, R

Oxford Castle Mound, Oxford Castle Quarter, New Road, OX1 1AY – 10am to 5pm Climb the mound of the 11th Century motte-and-bailey castle and see the 13th Century well chamber. FF, R

Oxford Centre for Mission Studies, St Philip & St James Church, Woodstock Road, OX2 6HR – 10am to 4.30pm Grade I listed Church in Gothic Revival style by architect G.W. Street, consecrated in 1862. Outstanding anglo-Catholic features including stained glass windows. Tower open, guides available. Since 1983 the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies. (D), FF, R

Oxford Martin School, 34 Broad Street, OX1 3BD – Tours at 11am, 12 noon, 2pm & 3pm Restored in 2013, the Old Indian Institute building houses the Oxford Martin School. Discover the stunning architecture and hear about the work of over 300 researchers working on some of the most pressing global issues. Advanced booking required (www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/event/2596). D, FF

Oxford Oratory Church, 25 Woodstock Road, OX2 6HA – 7.30am to 7.30pm Oxford Oratory community established 25 years ago, 8 September 1993. Small exhibition showing features of Oratory life and our Jesuit predecessors. D, FF

Oxford Quaker Meeting House, 43 St Giles, OX1 3LW – 10am to 4pm Explore stories from 17th Century Quakers, through to First World War conscientious objectors up to the present day members of the Oxford Quaker community. D, FF, R

Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Parks Road, OX1 3PW – 10am to 5pm D, FF, R

Oxford University Real Tennis Court, Merton College, Merton Street, OX1 4JD – 11am to 3pm Demonstrations of the sport on the hour; the ancestor of modern tennis, at the second oldest court in the world. FF

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SaturdayOxford University Parks, South Lodge, South Parks Road, OX1 3RF – Tours at 11am & 2pm Offering an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, a green oasis with something to please everyone. Explore with one of the Parks team… No booking required, first come first served. (D), FF

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, Rewley Road Fire Station, OX1 2EH – 10am to 4pm Demonstrations, displays, family activities throughout the day. D, FF, R

The Painted Room, 3 Cornmarket, OX1 3EX (above Vodafone) – 10am to 4pm Visit this hidden gem with remarkable Elizabethan wall paintings, previously the Crown Tavern where Shakespeare stayed and at one time Sir John Betjeman’s office. Former offices of Oxford Preservation Trust. Be one of the first to see the wall paintings now the panels have been removed! FF

Payne & Son, 131 High Street, OX1 4DH – 9.30am to 5.30pm ‘The Loving Eye and Skilful Hand’, an exhibition in memory of Peter Payne in conjunction with the British Antique Dealers Association Centenary. Payne & Sons connection with the Keswick School of Industrial Art with the work of Silversmith Geoffrey Payne and other Silversmiths. D, FF

Pitt Rivers Museum, South Parks Road, OX1 3PP – 10am to 4.30pm Behind the scenes tours at 10.30am

and 11.30am. Meet members of the Collections team and look at a new collection of Arabis textiles. Advanced booking required for tours. D, FF

The Queen’s College, High Street, OX1 1HA – 11am to 3.30pm Visit the Gardens, Hall and Chapel of this magnificent College founded in 1341. Talks on the history of the College by the College Archivist and tours of the Library. Advanced booking required for talks and Library tours. (D)

Radcliffe Humanities, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, OX2 6GG – 10am to 3pm Visit the refurbished Old Radcliffe Infirmary building (opened in 1770), now home to Radcliffe Humanities including TORCH – The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities. Self-guided tours and information about TORCH research. D, FF

Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, OX2 6GG – 10am to 4pm Self-guided tours of the former Radcliffe Infirmary Outpatients building, discover the blend of new and original features following its extensive refit. (D), FF, R

Radcliffe Science Library, Parks Road, OX1 3QP – 10.30am to 1.30pm The primary science library for the University of Oxford, housed in a Grade II listed building with

architecture by Thomas Graham Jackson and Hubert Worthington. Introduction to the library, tours, displays from the collections and 3D printing demonstration. (D)

Somerville College, Woodstock Road, OX2 6HD – 10am to 4pm Discover extraordinary alumni including former heads of state and leading politicians, a Nobel prize-winning scientist, authors and suffragettes. Walk through the well maintained gardens. (D), FF, R

St Aldates Church, St Aldates, OX1 1BT – 10am to 5pm The church dates back to Saxon times and has a fascinating history of continual change. A place of worship for over 1,000 years and now a place where over 1,000 people gather for Christian worship every Sunday. D, FF, R

St Anne’s College – Tim Gardam Building, Library and Academic Centre, Woodstock Road, OX2 6HS – 10am to 4pm Explore the new Library opened in 2017. Learn about the history of the Library and the collection once shared by all the former women’s colleges, and enjoy the roof terrace with views over the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter. D, FF, R

St Barnabas Church, St Barnabas Street, OX2 6BG – 10am to 5pm The tall Venetian bell tower is visible from various parts of the city. D, FF, R

St Benet’s Hall, 38 St Giles, OX1 3LN – 10.30am to 2.30pm Founded in 1897, St Benet’s is a Benedictine Permanent Private Hall of the University of Oxford. One of the smallest and friendliest colleges. Visit our handsome Georgian building and learn about Benet’s (past, present and future). (D), R

St Clement’s Church, Marston Road, OX4 1FN – 10am to 6pm A 19th century neo-romanesque Grade II listed building. (D), FF

St Ebbe’s Church, Pennyfarthing Place (on corner of St Ebbe’s Street), OX1 1QF – 10am to 5pm See the newly refurbished Church including our new gallery, on a site where Christians have met for over 1,000 years. Live music and refreshments. (D), FF, R

St Francis of Assisi Church, Hollow Way, Cowley, OX3 7JE – 10am to 5pm Opened in 1931 on land donated by Lord Nuffield. Unique painted beams depicting scenes from the life of St Francis and hanging cross. William Morris trail available. D, FF, R

St Frideswide Church, Botley Road, OX2 0BL – 10am to 4pm The First World War memorial lists the names of local men killed and Stephanie Jenkins remarkable research documents their lives. The church houses the ‘Alice’ door, which she carved with an image of St Frideswide. D, FF

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St Giles’ Church, Woodstock Road, OX2 6HT – 10am to 6pm Display on the theme of Extraordinary People. Building up to the 900th anniversary of the church in 2020 there will be displays on future projects. (D), FF

St Hugh’s College, St Margaret’s Road, OX2 6LE – 10am to 4pm Opened in 1886 to offer an Oxford University education to women. Stroll around our tranquil 14 acre site and lovely gardens, and see our Chapel and Dining Hall. Self-guided tour leaflets available. D, FF

St James Church, Beauchamp Lane, Cowley, OX4 3LF – 10am to 5pm Early Norman church. Former garrison church of the Oxford & Bucks Light Infantry. Early scratch sundials, Saxon

font, fine organ rescued from St Martin’s Church at Carfax. Talks and tours at 12 noon & 3pm. D, FF, R

St John the Evangelist Church, Vicarage Road, OX1 4RE – 10am to 5pm Come and discover Oxford’s hidden Ninian Comper Gem. (D), FF, R

St Margaret of Antioch, Binsey Village, OX2 0NG – 9am to 5pm Ancient church believed to be one of the sites associated with St Frideswide, who later founded her order on the site of Christ Church. Lewis Carroll used the well in the churchyard as his Treacle Well. (D), FF

St Mary and St John Church, Cowley Road, OX4 1UR – 10am to 4pm Glorious Victorian Gothic Revival church. Founded in 1875, in the heady days of the Oxford movement. Find out more about the pioneering work of FR Benson, and also some of the extraordinary people buried in the churchyard. D, FF

St Mary’s, Church Way, Iffley, OX4 4EJ – 11am to 4.30pm Visitors to Iffley Church, Hall and Glebe Field are invited to vote for the finalist in our Photographic Competition. Booklets available on Annora who was an Anchoress at Iffley from 1235-40. See website for more. D, FF, R

St Matthew's Church, Marlborough Road, OX1 4LW – 10am to 6pm Dedicated by William Stubbs in 1890.

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The building is greatly admired, especially the violet and pink window panes. D, FF, R

St Michael at the North Gate, Cornmarket, OX1 3EY – 10.30am to 5pm Visit Oxford’s ancient city church and climb the Saxon tower for a wonderful view of Oxford. 4pm the Pavlova winds & Radcliffe ensemble perform Schubert’s Octet. (D), FF

Stanford University in Oxford, Stanford House, 65 High Street, OX1 4EL – 11am to 2.30pm Rare opportunity to visit the Stanford University undergraduate centre in Oxford. Renovated and extended in 2014, and 2015 OPT Awards winner. (D), FF, R

Taylor Institution Library, St Giles, OX1 3NA – Tours between 10am & 3pm Beautiful 19th Century Library designed by C.R. Cockerell and dedicated to the study of Modern European Languages. Hourly tours to include exhibition of Library holdings. Tours limited – first come, first served. (D)

The University Church of St Mary the Virgin, High Street, OX1 4BJ – 10am to 4pm Rare opportunity to visit the Old Library. Built in 1320, it is the first University (as opposed to College) building in Oxford. Exhibition on Grace Hadow. D, FF, R

University College, High Street, OX1 4BH – 10am to 4pm The oldest College in Oxford opens its gates and offers you the opportunity to visit The Shelley Memorial, The Chapel, The Hall, The Library Exhibition and tour the Gardens and Grounds. (D), FF, R

University of Oxford Community Fair, Somerville College, Woodstock Road, OX2 6HD – 10am to 2pm Visit the University’s Community Fair to find out about the range of events, talks and activities open to everyone throughout the year – many for free – from wildlife activities at Wytham Woods, exhibitions and science talks to family days, tours and citizen science projects. Information stands and hands-on activities. D, FF

University of Oxford Harcourt Arboretum, Nuneham Courtenay, OX44 9PX – 10am to 4pm (last entry 3.15pm) Part of the University of Oxford since 1947, its 130 acres contain the best collection of trees in Oxfordshire, with some of the oldest redwoods in the UK. (D), FF

Wadham College, Parks Road, OX1 3PN – 9am to 4.15pm Visit the Chapel and Gardens. 1pm to 4pm Hall open. D, FF

Walters & Co, 10 Turl Street, OX1 3DN – 8.30am to 5.30pm Once the Maiden Head Coaching Inn over 200 years ago. Outfitters to foreign, colonial appointments of the British Empire,

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military uniform suppliers during WW and WW2. Now considered the ‘Harrods of Oxford’ supplying classic and contemporary menswear. (D), FF

Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, New Inn Hall Street, OX1 2DH – 10am to 5pm Methodist Gothic at its best, fine stained glass and a warm welcome. Displays about the first chapel on the site – opened in 1818 as well as a special exhibition in conjunction with Christian Aid. (D), FF, R

Weston Library, Broad Street, OX1 3BG – 11am to 4pm Celebrate an extraordinary writer with a day of fun drop-in activities exploring the imaginative worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien.

Tolkien exhibition requires pre-booked tickets at Tolkien.bodleian.ox.ac.uk D, FF, R

Walks...Canal & Swingbridge walk – 11am Local historian and author Mark Davies will be leading a historical walk along the canal from Hythe Bridge to Aristotle Lane including the LMS Swingbridge.

Medieval Jewish Quarter – 2pm Join historian Pam Manix for an insight into this little known aspect of Oxford’s medieval history. D

Old Field Names of Blackbird Leys – 2pm Katie Hambrook leads a circular walk around Blackbird Leys using old field name to reveal the medieval landscapes of the area.

City Walls Walk – 11am Discover the city walls that are still standing and hidden beneath your feet with Julian Munby, OPT Trustee and Oxford Archaeology’s Head of Buildings Archaeology.

Advanced booking required for all walks.

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Campion Hall, Brewer Street, OX1 1QS – 10.30am to 12 noon The Jesuit Hall of the University. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens with many fine architectural features including the main Chapel and Library. (D)

Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, Marston Road, OX3 0EE – 10am to 12.15pm This beautiful building blends architectural features of traditional Oxford Colleges with forms and styles of the classical period of Islam. 40 minutes tours. Advanced booking required (via www.oxcis.ac.uk) (D), FF

Private 20th Century Art Collection, Iffley – 11.30am Tour Works by Ben Nicholson, David Jones, Winifred Nicholson and other 19th and 20th Century artists. Advanced booking required.

In the Afternoon...Blackwell’s Bookshop, 48-51 Broad Street, OX1 3BQ – Tours between 12 noon & 4pm An insight into the rich literary history to be found in Broad Street! Ending with a visit to the Gaffer’s Office. D, FF

Church of St Alban the Martyr, Charles Street, OX4 3AH – 2pm to 4pm 1930’s church in Italianate style influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement. 14 carved stations of the cross by Eric Gill. Large mural painted by Peter Greenham. D, FF

First Church of Christ Scientist, 36a St Giles, OX1 3LD – 12 noon to 4pm Enter the church gates to find a pretty courtyard garden. Pass the Reading Room pavilion with its Mary Baker Eddy information and enter this modern church with its light airy sanctuary. D, FF

Greyfriars, 182 Iffley Road, OX4 1SB – 2pm to 5pm A Roman Catholic community of Capuchins, part of the Franciscan family. Enjoy the peace of our garden and visit the parish church next door. FF, R

Hogacre Common Eco Park, 47a Whitehouse Road, OX1 4QH – 12 noon to 5pm An ecological haven comprising meadow, trees - young and mature, OxGrow Community garden, bee hives, orchard, forest school area, and former sports pavilion with café. FF, R

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Holywell Cemetery, St Cross Road, OX1 3LZ – 2pm to 4pm Guided walks to look at graves of interest both for the geology and famous people buried here. (D), FF

Magdalen College School Gardens, Cowley Place, OX4 1DZ – 12 noon to 4pm Stroll through the beautiful Rose Garden, cross the iconic white Chinese bridges over the River Cherwell and enjoy the unrivalled views. D, FF, R

Osney Lock Hydro, East Street, Osney Island, OX2 0AX – 2pm to 4pm The first community owned hydro to be built and operating on the Thames. See the hydro up close and meet the volunteers. (D)

Oxford Quaker Meeting House, 43 St Giles, OX1 3LW – 1.30pm to 4.30pm Explore stories from 17th Century Quakers, through to First World War conscientious objectors up to the present day members of the Oxford Quaker community. D, FF, R

Regimental Chapel of the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, Christ Church Cathedral, St Aldates, OX1 1DP – 3pm A 1 hour guided tour with The Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum covering College war memorial and other military memorials in the Cathedral and Cloister. Advanced booking required. (D)

St Clement’s Church, Marston Road, OX4 1FN – 12 noon to 6pm A 19th century neo-romanesque Grade II listed building. (D), FF

St Cross College and Pusey House, 61 St Giles, OX1 3LZ – 2pm to 5pm View the public areas of St Cross College including the new West Wing, and Pusey House’s Chapel and Library. 10 minute talks at 3pm (Pusey) and 4pm (St Cross). (D), FF, R

St Edmund Hall, Queens Lane, OX1 4AR – 12 noon to 4pm The first reference to the Hall was recorded in 1317. View the Old Dining Hall (1652), Chapel (1680) and the Wolfson Hall with its portrait exhibition ‘Women at the Hall’. Churchyard and gardens open. (D), FF

St Giles’ Church, Woodstock Road, OX2 6HT – 12 noon to 4pm Display on the theme of Extraordinary People. Building up to the 900th anniversary of the church in 2020 there will be displays on forthcoming projects. (D), FF

St John the Evangelist Church, Vicarage Road, OX1 4RE – 12 noon to 5pm Discover Oxford’s hidden Ninian Comper Gem. (D), FF, R

St Mary and St John Church, Cowley Road, OX4 1UR – 2pm to 4pm Glorious Victorian Gothic Revival church. Founded in 1875. Find out more about the pioneering work of FR Benson, and the extraordinary people buried in the churchyard. D, FF

St Sepulchre’s Cemetery, 80 Walton Street, OX2 6EA – 2pm to 4pm An awarding winning hidden place providing a green space and

tranquillity off busy Walton Street. Self-guided tour showing memorials of local notables. (D)

St Stephen’s House/SJE Arts, 109a Iffley Road, OX4 1EH – 1pm to 5pm See the beautiful hidden heritage at this former monastery. Highlights include the unique G.F. Bodley designed church and cloister, and our WW1 pop-up exhibition, ‘Wartime at an Oxfordshire Monastery’. (D), FF

St Thomas the Martyr, Becket Street, OX1 1PP – 12 noon to 4pm Exhibition to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Olive Gibbs, twice Lord Mayor of Oxford. Guided walk from St Thomas to St Barnabas with Mark Davies at 2pm (advanced booking required for walk). D, FF

All day ...The Art Room, Old County Hall, New Road, OX1 1ND – 11am to 4pm Showcasing the artwork by the young people of The Orchard Meadow Art Room, The Didcot Art Room, and The Oxford Spires Art Room who have been inspired by the artists Yayoi Kusama, Grayson Perry and Yinka Shonibare. (D), FF

Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street, OX1 2PH – 10am to 5pm (D), FF, R

BBC Oxford, 269 Banbury Road, OX2 7DW – Tours between 9am & 2.30pm Visit BBC Radio Oxford and

South Today TV news to see how we broadcast to Oxfordshire! Advanced booking required. D, FF

Balliol College, Broad Street, OX1 3BJ – 10am to 4pm Founded in 1263, explore the rich history and the extraordinary people associated with the College. See the splendid gardens, hall and chapel. (D), FF

Balliol Historic Collections, St Cross Church, St Cross Road, OX1 3TP – 11am to 4pm First built in 890, the Church houses Balliol's historic collections of books and manuscripts. Join us to celebrate a project to uncover the remarkable 17th century library of medic, Nicholas Crouch. D, FF

Bartlemas Chapel, (lane alongside 271) Cowley Road, OX4 2AJ – 11am to 5pm One of Oxford’s hidden gems; this Grade I listed 14th Century Chapel was part of the earlier St Bartholomew’s leper hospital founded by Henry 1st, 1126AD. No car access up the lane – pedestrians only. FF

Blavatnik School of Government, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, OX2 6GG (entrance on Walton Street) – 10am to 3pm Designed by Herzog and de Meuron. Discover the stunning open Inamori Forum, enjoy the roof terrace and a coffee in our café. Self-guided tours and pre-booked short talks. Hear about our work to support better government and public policy around the world. Advanced booking required for talks (www.bsg.ox.ac.uk). D, FF, R

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Carfax Tower (City Sightseeing), Queen Street, OX1 1ES – 10.30am to 4.30pm Climb 99 steps to the top of the tower to get a bird’s eye view of Oxford’s Dreaming Spires. FF

City of Oxford Silver Band, Oxford Castle & Prison, Oxford Castle Quarter, New Road, OX1 1AY – 10am to 2pm Oxford’s oldest brass band. Instrument displays and demonstrations. Performances 12 noon to 12.45pm & 1.15pm to 2pm. D, FF, R

Cognitive Neuropsychology Centre, Walton Street (across from Jericho Health Centre), OX2 6AE – 10am to 4pm Find out about memory and decision making and their link to motivation. We develop assessments

for many neurological conditions, such as Alzheimer’s Disease. Take part in research or simply learn how to keep mentally fit! D, FF, R

Cohen Quadrangle, Walton Street, OX1 2HE – 10am to 4pm Opened in January 2017, this exciting new development behind the original 1913 façade provides a wealth of architectural beauty. D, FF

Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Botley Cemetery, North Hinksey Lane, OX2 0LX – 10am to 4pm On the centenary of the end of the Great War, as found on the battlefields of Europe with graves of men, both British and German, who died in Oxford in both World Wars. D, FF

Divinity School, Old Bodleian Library, entrance from Catte Street, OX1 3BG – 11am to 5pm A magnificent piece of gothic architecture. The first teaching room and earliest examination hall of the University of Oxford. D, FF

Exeter College, Turl Street, OX1 3DP – 10am to 4pm Visit the Chapel and the rarely open Fellows’ Garden. Sit in the 17th Century Dining Hall. Also see where filming for Dr Strange, the young Tolkien and Endeavour all took place. (D), FF, R

Historic England Heritage at Risk Exhibition, Castleyard Café, Oxford Castle Quarter, New Road, OX1 1AY – 10am to 5pm See the winning entries in the South East from a photographic

competition ran last year to capture the spirit of unloved or at risk heritage sites. D, FF, R

Kellogg College, 62 Banbury Road, OX2 6PN – 11am to 2pm The University’s largest and most international graduate college. See the Kellogg College Hub, the first building in the University to use the environmentally friendly Passivhaus design. (D), FF, R

Lincoln College, Turl Street, OX1 3DR – 11am to 5pm (Restrictions apply to Dining Hall and Library) Visit the beautiful front and chapel quads and dining hall (closed between 12 noon & 1.30pm). The College library in the former All Saints Church will be open from 11am to 3pm. John Wesley Room – viewings by request. (D), FF

Magdalen College, High Street, OX1 4AU – 10am to 7pm Visit the magnificent gardens, Deer Park, Addison Walk (riverside walk), Chapel and Hall of this famous Oxford College founded in 1458. Organ demonstrations at 2pm & 4pm. ‘Flora & Fauna’ exhibition in the Old Library with the Repton book on display. D, FF, R

Merton College, Merton Street, OX1 4JD – 10am to 4.30pm Tour the 4 main Quads, including Mob Quad, the oldest in Oxford; the Chapel dating to the end of the 13th Century and the beautiful award-winning gardens. (D), FF

Modern Art Oxford, 30 Pembroke Street, OX1 1BP – 10am to 5pm Curator led tours of our current exhibition, ‘A Slice through the World: Contemporary Artists’ Drawings’. Advanced booking required for tours. FF

Museum of the History of Science, Broad Street, OX1 3AZ – 12 noon to 5pm Displays on remarkable women in science, and tours at 12.30pm or 1.15pm to discover intricate Islamic instruments, Einstein’s blackboard and the first cultures of the life-saving antibiotic Penicillin. (D), FF

New College, New College Lane Gate, OX1 3BN – 11am to 5pm An incredible opportunity to see the City Wall dating from the 12th Century as well as the 14th Century Chapel and Cloisters. D, FF

New Theatre, George Street, OX1 2AG – 10am to 1.30pm Tread the boards of our prestigious stage by attending our tours. Learn the history and workings of the theatre whilst also hearing some of the fascinating stories. FF, R

Old County Hall, Oxfordshire County Council, New Road, OX1 1ND – 11am to 4pm See the Old Court Rooms with its grim tunnel to Oxford Prison. Tours every hour from 11.30am. Visit local organisations also here over the weekend and classic cars in the courtyard. (D), FF, R

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Oxford Archaeology, Key Learning Centre, Oxford Castle & Prison, Oxford Castle Quarter, New Road, OX1 1AY – 10am to 4pm Meet our archaeologists and see the latest discoveries from under the city. Learn more about the Oxford flood plain and view the finds from college excavations. D, FF, R

Oxford Brookes University, Headington Campus, OX3 0BP – 10am to 5pm Join us to learn more of our history and tour our award-winning buildings. See the redeveloped Clerici building and the Sir Kenneth Wheare Hall, named in honour of this key figure in the University’s history, alongside the modernised former campus main reception. Not to be missed!! D, FF, R

Oxford Castle & Prison, Oxford Castle Quarter, OX1 1AY – 10am to 5pm (last tour 4.20pm) Experience the rich history of Oxford and the Castle. Climb the Saxon St George’s Tower, descend to the Norman Crypt and explore the original cells. Guided tours throughout the day on a first come, first served basis. Classic cars in the courtyard. (D), FF, R

Oxford Castle Mound, Oxford Castle Quarter, New Road, OX1 1AY – 10am to 4pm Climb the mound of the 11th Century motte-and-bailey castle with 13th Century well chamber. FF, R

Oxford Oratory Church, 25 Woodstock Road, OX2 6HA – 7.30am to 7.30pm Oxford Oratory community established 25 years ago, 8 September

1993. Small exhibition showing features of Oratory life and our Jesuit predecessors. D, FF

Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Parks Road, OX1 3PW – 10am to 5pm D, FF, R

Oxford University Parks, South Lodge, South Parks Road, OX1 3RF – Tours at 11am & 2pm Offering an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, a green oasis with something to please everyone. Explore with one of the Parks team. No booking required, first come first served. (D), FF

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, Rewley Road Fire Station, OX1 2EH – 10am to 4pm Demonstrations, displays, family activities throughout the day. D, FF, R

The Painted Room, 3 Cornmarket, OX1 3EX (above Vodafone) – 10am to 4pm Visit this hidden gem with remarkable Elizabethan wall paintings, previously the Crown Tavern where Shakespeare stayed and at one time Sir John Betjeman’s office. Former offices of Oxford Preservation Trust. Be one of the first to see the wall paintings now the panels have been removed! FF

Pitt Rivers Museum, South Parks Road, OX1 3PP – 10am to 4.30pm D, FF

Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street, OX1 3AZ – 10am to 4pm For fantastic views over Oxford visit the University’s Ceremonial Hall designed by Sir Christopher Wren.

Talks throughout the day culminating in a classical recital at 4pm by the Pavlova Wind Quintet. (D), FF

Somerville College, Woodstock Road, OX2 6HD – 10am to 4pm Discover extraordinary alumni including former heads of state and leading politicians, a Nobel prize-winning scientist, authors and suffragettes. Walk through the well maintained gardens. (D), FF, R

St Barnabas Church, St Barnabas Street, OX2 6BG – 10am to 5pm The tall Venetian bell tower is visible from various parts of the city. Guided walk from St Thomas to St Barnabas with Mark Davies at 2pm (advanced booking required for walk). D, FF, R

St Margaret of Antioch, Binsey Village, OX2 0NG – 9am to 5pm Simple ancient church believed to be one of the sites associated with St Frideswide. Lewis Carroll used the well in the churchyard as his Treacle Well. (D), FF

Trinity College, Broad Street, OX1 3BH – 10am to 4pm Visit the restored 17th Century Chapel, the Dining Hall and extensive gardens. (D)

Wadham College, Parks Road, OX1 3PN – 9am to 4.15pm Visit the Chapel and Gardens. D, FF

Walters & Co, 10 Turl Street, OX1 3DN – 11am to 4pm Once the Maiden Head Coaching Inn over 200 years

ago. Outfitters to foreign, colonial appointments of the British Empire, military uniform suppliers during WW1, WW2. Now considered the ‘Harrods of Oxford’ supplying classic and contemporary menswear. (D), FF

Weston Library, Broad Street, OX1 3BG – 11am to 5pm D, FF, R

Worcester College, Beaumont Street, OX1 2LW – 10.30am to 4.30pm Enjoy the tranquil charm of our college with its extensive award winning gardens and stunning architecture. (D), FF, R

Walks...Oxford Running Tour - 10am, 12 noon & 2pm Join Kevin Byrne for an hours leisurely run – a unique way to experience Oxford!

Russian Heritage in Oxford – 11am A fascinating tour with Dr Nina Kruglikova exploring the many and varied Russian connections with the city.

Tom, Nick & Barney walk – 2pm Literary and historical walk with local historian and author Mark Davies alongside the waterways of St Thomas’ Parish. Including the railway Swingbridge and a historical canal lock. Ending at St Barnabas Church, Jericho.

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Botley Road

Hythe Bridge Street

Worcester St

Beaumont Street

St Giles

Woodstock Road

Wood

stock Road

Banbury Road

Banbury Road

Oxpens Road

High Street

High Street

Magdalen BridgeSt A

ldates

St Cl ements

Cowley RoadIffley Road

Magdalen St

Park End Street

Parks Road

Parks Road

Broad Street

Longwall Street

St Cross Road

South Parks Road

Walton Street

Walton Street

Bevington Road

Canterbury Road

St Margaret’s Road

North Parade

Cow

ley P

lace

Queen Street

Cornmarket Street

George Street

Catte Street

Holywell Street

Mansfield Road

Little Clarendon St

Leckfo

rd Road

Rawlinson Road

Farndon Road

Observatory Street

St John Street

Park Town

Chadlington Road

Linton Road

Northm

oor Road

Norham Gardens

Fyfield Road

Benson Place

Norham Road

Crick Road

Keble Road

Museum Rd

Jowett Walk

Manor R

oad

Market Stre

et

Ship street

St Michael’s StNew

Inn Hall Street

Queen’s Lane

Merton Street

Blue Boar

Street

Turl Street

Oriel St

Rose

Lan

e

Oxford Canal

Oxf

ord

Cana

l

River Cherw

ell

River Cherwell

RailwayStation

CarPark

CarPark

BusStation

Oxford CityCentre

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To WorcesterA44 To Birmingham (M40)

and Northampton (A43)A34

A34

To London (M40)

Marston Road

Banbury Road

Woodstock Road

A40

To Bristol

Iffley Road

Cowley Road

London Road

Botley Road

A420

OxfordCity

Centre

A40

A4142

To SouthamptonA34

To CheltenhamA40

RedbridgeP&R

ThornhillP&R

Water EatonP&R

PearTree

P&R

SeacourtP&R

Oxford

Abingdon Road

To find your way around visit our website to see our interactive map with all venues and events listed. www.oxfordpreservation.org.uk

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