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Empress Matilda – Lady of the English

8th Mar 2017

Matilda – Lady of the English
Queen of Ice and Snow

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The Origins of Valentine’s Day

6th Feb 2017

With so much emphasis placed upon Valentines Day across the world, it prompts the question: why?

Twelfth Night and Epiphany are upon us!

3rd Jan 2017

Don’t be saddened by the fact that Christmas is over and New Year’s Eve has passed, there is still an opportunity for you to have a party and indulge in festive treats: Twelfth Night and Epiphany are upon us!

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Christmases past at Oxford Castle

23rd Nov 2016

Oxford Castle has witnessed many Christmases and with December 25th fast approaching we’ve taken a look at what those Christmases might have been like. If you want to find out even more about this, come to one of our special Christmas at the Castle tours, running from November 26th to December 18th!

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Remember, Remember, the 5th of November

2nd Nov 2016

I think it’s fair to say that autumn has arrived and, as the nights start drawing in and the air grows crisper, winter is on its way.