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Sketching in the gardens at Waterperry
Spring has arrived in Southern Oxfordshire, so celebrate with a sketching session in Waterperry Gardens

Stars Start Southern Oxfordshire Folk Season
Southern Oxfordshire's music destinations are hosting top folk acts. There's a new season in The Nettlebed Folk Club and Sara Watkins plays tonight at the Cornerstone Centre

5 reasons to visit Thame Museum
Brush away the winter blues and discover what's new at Thame museum.

George Orwell And Southern Oxfordshire’s Most Famous Residents
George Orwell and Beatle George Harrison are just two of the most famous residents of Southern Oxfordshire - the list is long indeed

Not Just Your Average Southern Oxfordshire B&B
Looking for accommodation in Southern Oxfordshire, you'll be faced with some quirky and intriguing choices. Here's a few.

Have A Rockin’ Rollin’ Christmas This Year In Southern Oxfordshire
Christmas festivities take an unusual turn in Southern Oxfordshire this year with an award winning Elvis joining the traditional Dickensian theatre and panto offerings.

Stuck Up: Britain’s Golden Era of Poster Art comes to Henley
This collection of rare posters represents a fantastic period in time for British design and paints a vibrant picture of Britain in the early 20th Century.

Southern Oxfordshire Celebrates Dickens at 200
Visiting Southern Oxfordshire you'll be in for a double treat of Dickens, with one show this weekend and a festive performance of 'A Christmas Carol' on the 22nd November.

Visiting Southern Oxfordshire: It’s About Thame you did
Visiting Southern Oxfordshire you should be heading to Thame: One of the finest English market towns, traders and buyers have been looking for bargains here for 800 years!

Christmas in Southern Oxfordshire: It's Panto time!
You know it's getting closer to Christmas in Southern Oxfordshire, the panto posters come out! Here's what's on.

Southern Oxfordshire Is The Star Of The Show…Again
Proving again that Southern Oxfordshire is not just a pretty place, it's a magnet for film crews after very special scenes.

Visiting Faringdon look for views and crazy pigeons
if you are looking for amazing views and some eccentric history, Visiting Faringdon will be the best choice you make.

Get crafty with Autumn Activities in Southern Oxfordshire
Summer may have gone, but autumn promises a whole new range of crafty activities across Southern Oxfordshire.

Enjoying Southern Oxfordshire and its Apple Weekend
It's long been good advice to have an apple each day, and in Southern Oxfordshire there's an Apple Weekend planned and later in October an Apple Day.

The Wonderful World Of Wantage
Previously occupied by King Alfred the Great and former Poet Laureate Sir John Betjeman, Wantage is a place to add to your Southern Oxfordshire bucketlist.

The Historic Hotels Of Southern Oxfordshire
Visiting Southern Oxfordshire it's likely you'll want a hotel that's in keeping with tradition. Well, here's a selection, a best of the best.

Reading, Writing And A Really Good Time
There are few greater pleasures in life than settling down with a few spare hours and a really good book. Unless it's attending a book festival.

Full Steam Ahead: The Railways Of Southern Oxfordshire
Here in Britain we have a very special relationship with the railways. They enabled the industrial revolution, which became the driving force behind the British Empire.

Where To Stay: Five Of The Best Southern Oxfordshire Guesthouses
Visiting Southern Oxfordshire you should look at its guesthouses for real charm and character - here's five of the best.

A Little Drop Of Something Special in Southern Oxfordshire
Southern Oxfordshire is benefiting from our mixed Summer weather as a new found love for local wines takes hold.

Olympic Inspiration: Get Fit Walking In Southern Oxfordshire
Inspired into fitness by the Olympics? You'll be pleased to hear there are miles of trials for walking in Southern Oxfordshire. No medals on offer, just hours and days of healthy wanderings.

Have A Bloomin’ Good Time In Southern Oxfordshire
Southern Oxfordshire is officially in bloom this weekend as it shows off its finest flowers at a series of floral festivals

Henley and our Olympic Rowing Success
Southern Oxfordshire has a proud rowing history, and this year Henley has again been the centre of events in the build up to our amazing Olympic rowing success.

The Ultimate Festival For Foodies
Southern Oxfordshire is known for its food. And with the Thame Food Festival set for late September, it's almost time for tourists and local foodies to fill their boots - and plates!

Fore: A Guide To Golf In Southern Oxfordshire
With Southern Oxfordshire enjoying a celebration of sport, Golf has never been so popular. Here's a guide to the golf courses and greens.

Bert and Dickie: Henley at its finest
Filmed in Southern Oxfordshire's rowing capital Henley-on-Thames, Bert and Dickie tells the story of two rowers preparing for the London Olympics of 1948. Fantastic watch for sports fans and lovers of the region.

Celebrate Olympic Rowing in Southern Oxfordshire
Southern Oxfordshire is home to rowing, arguably the UK's most successful Olympic sport to date. And in the Henley River and Rowing Museum it has the perfect place to learn all about a sport that is very much part of everyday life.

The Best Places To Shop In South Oxfordshire
The kind of shopping we’re talking about is the kind that involves discovering the small, independent shops that are keeping the traditional craft and wares of the region very much alive.

How Has The Weather Affected Southern Oxfordshire?
Here in Southern Oxfordshire we have been relatively lucky and managed to avoid the worst of it. That said, the colossal amounts of rainfall have still interfered slightly with the summer schedule.

Getting Clued Up On Swan Upping
It's not an Olympic sport but really we need to learn a whole lot more about the Swan Upping that goes on in Southern Oxfordshire - and find out if the people doing it get a medal!

A Cyclists Paradise – Discover Southern Oxfordshire On Two Wheels
You may need to drive to Southern Oxfordshire, but there's really no excuse for not switching to two wheels once you get here. Here's some of the routes to help you discover Southern Oxfordshire.

Eat Local: Why Food In Southern Oxfordshire Is So Good
Southern Oxfordshire has a reputation for great food and gastropubs, so it's little wonder the county is home to one of the country's most famous chefs.

Swan Upping: Eight things to know about this annual event
Every year the Queen's Swan Marker carries out a census of swans on the River Thames. Here's what you need to know about the origins and reasons for this traditional and colourful event.

Musical Statues: Why Henley Loves George Harrison
Henley on Thames want to honour George Harrison with a statue, so let it be!

Laughs, Literature and Legends: It’s All Coming Up In Southern Oxfordshire
Southern Oxfordshire is ready to roll with top comedy, literature and rock this summer.

Five Of The Best – Southern Oxfordshire's Music Festivals
With summer in sight, Southern Oxfordshire's got 5 music festivals lined up for your entertainment.

From The Jubilee To Football And Spiritual Focus – It’s All Happening In Southern Oxfordshire
Southern Oxfordshire puts away its bunting for a festival of meditation then brings the flags back out for this summer's Euro football.

Five Inspiring Churches In Southern Oxfordshire
Enjoying the celebrations this weekend, take time to discover Southern Oxfordshire's 5 favourite churches.

How To Enjoy Southern Oxfordshire From The Air And The Ground
In a week when daredevils fell from the skies of Southern Oxfordshire, we readied ourselves for the Watchfield Olympics.

Man’s Best Friend - Clever Canines In Southern Oxfordshire
Southern Oxfordshire ready to host its own sheepdog trials at Greenlands Farm in July

Blues, Beer, Sport And A Night At The Museum – It’s All Going On In Southern Oxfordshire
Literature, culture, history, food, blues, booze and sport - it’s just a normal month here in Southern Oxfordshire.

Having some fun on and in the water
Henley's river connections go beyond boats. A surprising number of people take part in various swimming events too.

Five Of The Best Indoor Eateries For A Wet Weekend
Don't let a little wet weather spoil your weekend plans - seek out some of the best places to eat in South Oxfordshire instead

Long May Henley's love of drama continue
This year the Henley Drama Festival celebrates its 41st year wowing audiences with fantastic drama.

Film Location, Film Location, Film Location: Why South Oxfordshire Is A Hit With Movie Makers
Ewelme village, no stranger to famous faces in the past, added another when actor Hugh Jackman stopped off to film the new version of Les Miserables.