September 2010
Oxford Open DoorsSaturday 11th SeptemberDaytime activities 11.00am - 4.00pmThames Valley Police: bring along the children to the castleyard and see inside the Search & Rescue truck and the equipment used for searching in water as well as a mobile Police Station. Police officers and Community Support Officers from the local neighbourhood team will be on hand to answer any questions. Information on crime reduction available. Grab a free balloon, police bug & pens!Family activities including children's workshops and outdoor games. Science Oxford will be hosting a number of scintillating hands on Science activities for a special day at Oxford Castle. 'Sir William Herschel: inventor of fingerprinting' 10.00am - 11:30 am, talk in the Key Learning Centre: Local historian Ann Spokes Symonds explores the life and work of this inventor and philanthropist who lived in Littlemore. Gaol House Rocks! 5.00 - 7.00pm, Oxford Castle - Unlocked invite you to an after hours party to explore the impressive Georgian Prison Wing while enjoying a rock'n'roll band - and visit the creepy historic crypt to a more classical sound. Sunday 12th SeptemberDaytime activities 11.00am - 4.00pmA selection of vintage Morris Motors vehicles on display in the castleyard (outside Oxford Castle Unlocked), celebrating the city's connection with the car industry.Family activities including children's workshops and outdoor games. 'In the footsteps of Anthony à Wood with Pegasus Primary School' 10.00 - 11.30 am; forget Samuel Pepys, come and discover Oxford's own 17th Century diarist Anthony a Wood. In this walk around the city centre you will visit scenes from his life and stories with the children of Pegasus Primary School. Meet outside the Key Learning Centre, Oxford Castle Unlocked. (First come, first served.) |
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October 2010
Ghost Fest1st – 31st OctoberGhost Fest sets out to uncover the dark secrets that lie within the grounds of Oxford Castle. Join the likes of Most Haunted’s parapsychologist Dr Ciaran O’Keeffe and many others. Are you brave enough to join us?For more info please see www.ghostfest.co.uk |
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The Big Draw at Oxford CastleSaturday 9th October, 10am- 4pmOxford Castle- site wide Free eventMake your mark in Oxford's oldest new quarter on The Big Draw day! Discover the history of heraldry and design your own coat of arms to express who you are. Collect chalks from Oxford Castle- Unlocked and 03 Gallery (for a small deposit) and find a paving stone to draw your design and bring history to life! To find out more call 01865 260668 or e-mail education@oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk |
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Half – Term Frightful Family FunSaturday 23rd – Sunday 31st October
Throughout Halloween Week, young explorers can take part in pumpkin trails and search for chilling clues hidden by the wicked witch to win a spooky prize. Join our Halloween arts and crafts in the Prison Gallery; and hear spine-tingling tales from the Oxford Castle gruesome ghouls. |
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November - December 2010
Oxford Christmas Market26th November - 12th DecemberAn authentic style German Christmas Market selling handmade products, unique gifts and hot mulled wine. Daily entertainment around the magnificent Castle Christmas Tree including choirs, brass bands and Christmas tours.For more info please see www.oxfordchristmasmarket.co.uk Spooky ToursFriday 26th and Saturday 27th November
Discover the sinister side of the castle and its residents held here by delving into the darker side of its history. Take an exclusive spooky tour of Oxford Castle Unlocked, running until 10pm. Christmas tours running daily until 23 December. |
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More events coming soon... Watch this space.
