Visiting Oxford

This month in Oxford...

Oxford provides a wide variety of entertainment from museums, colleges, art, parks and gardens, shopping and sightseeing and a variety of sporting activities.

Garden of the Year Awards at Blenheim Palace: Until 28^th March

Now celebrating its 25^th Anniversary, HHA and Christie's of London commissioned a professional photography competition and exhibition to feature the winning gardens of the last 25 years, which Bleinham Palace won in 2008. For further information, please visit www.blenheimpalace.com

International Women's Festival: 1^st - 14^th March

A celebration of women's achievements in various events, based around the theme of 'Grassroots and Glass Ceilings'. The programme is designed to entertain, educate, question, and to celebrate women's achievements, ingenuity, tenacity and compassion. For further information please www.oxfordwomen.co.uk

Bee Bartlett: Until 14^th March
Having studied at Henley College and Central St. Martins, Oxfordshire painter Bee Bartlett has continued developing her skills and exhibited widely since 2002. For further details, please visit www.o3gallery.co.uk

Mothering Sunday and Hellebore Day: 14^th March

Visit the ornamental Waterperry Gardens. Free entry for all mums on their special day! It is a fantastic opportunity to see the beautiful Hellebores which should be in full bloom and there is also a fabulous Mothering Sunday menu in the Teashop. For further information, please visit www.waterperrygardens.co.uk

Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival: 20^th - 28^th March

This Festival holds over 250 literary events, including talks by authors of all genres, topical discussion panels, interviews with household names, and an extensive Childrens Programme. Festival venues include Christ Church and the marquees on the Meadows, many collages, the Sheldonian Theatre and the Bodlerian Library. For further information, please visit www.oxfordliteraryfestival.com