Christmas Fair - Oxford Botanic Garden

What can I look forward to? 

Celebrate the festive season within the historic grounds of the UK's oldest botanic garden. Browse two large marquees, each offering a wide variety of unique gifts, handmade decorations, locally produced food products and more. Enjoy a relaxed festive atmosphere with live music, creative activities, and winter walks through the Garden.

 

 

Retail:

Nature print stallholder at Christmas Fair
  • Children’s clothing and accessories. 
  • Hair accessories, gifts and jewellery.
  • Merino Wool products including socks and scarves. 
  • Naturally dyed yarn, knitted and crochet accessories
  • Kitchenware and porcelain ceramics. 
  • Hand drawn, nature-inspired art, prints and homeware. 
  • Slate coasters, hanging signs, table mats and boards.
  • Floral arrangers and vases.
  • Hand carved Indian printing blocks. 
  • Skin cosmetics including soaps, skin creams and balms. 
  • And much more... 

Food products: 

Pizza oven in use at the Christmas Fair
  • Pre-packaged sweet treats including cakes, cookies and brownies.
  • Festive hampers. 
  • Chocolates.
  • Take away tea and coffee pods. 
  • Spice and curry blends,
  • And much more... 

Refreshments: 

  • Hot food and drink to enjoy on-site or take away. 

Entertainment: 

Crochet products on display at Christmas Fair stall
  • Live music performed at regular intervals. 
  • Creative activities run by the OBGA Education Team. 
  • Explore the UK's oldest botanic garden, including the seven display Glasshouses. 
  • Festive lighting and seasonal ambience.

 

Travelling to the Botanic Garden

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There is no on-site parking at the Botanic Garden and parking in Oxford city centre is limited. However, the Garden's central location offers a number of suitable alternatives.

Walking:

The Garden is located close to the centre of town, just a 10-minute walk from Carfax Tower. From Oxford train station it is around a 25-minute walk through the city centre.

Park & Ride (and local buses): 

Park & Ride services help reduce congestion at busy times. Along with local bus services, these serve nearby stops at St Clements and the High Street (Queens Lane). When you pay to park at your nearest Park & Ride, up to five members of your group can travel under the same ticket. More information 

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Travelling from London: 

The Oxford Tube offers a 24/7 service for those visiting from London. Coaches leave up to every 12 minutes* from the nearby High Street. More information (https://www.oxfordtube.com/plan-a-journey)