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Oxford Weekend Planner · 7–8 Nov 2026
Things to do
in Oxford this weekend.
Find an event for Saturday or Sunday, a walk by the river or somewhere for lunch. The guides below also have indoor options if the weather turns.
What’s happening
Events this weekend
0 listings scheduled for 7–8 Nov 2026
No events listed for this weekend yet.
You can still plan a museum visit, a walk or a pub lunch using the guides below. Follow the venue links for opening hours, or browse What’s On for other dates.
Walks, lunch and museums
Four ideas for the weekend
Walk across Port Meadow, go out for Sunday lunch or spend a rainy afternoon in a museum. These guides have routes, places to stop and visiting details.
Sunday Tradition
Sunday pub lunch
Find a Sunday lunch at The Perch, The Trout Inn or another Oxford pub. The guide sets out kitchen hours and booking policies so you can plan around the pub you want to visit.
Rainy Day Plan
Museums and rainy-day stops
Visit the Ashmolean or Pitt Rivers, then head to the Covered Market for food. The rainy-day guide has more indoor stops and explains access and ticket arrangements.
First Time Visitor
Oxford in a day or two
The one-day guide follows a central walking route past the Radcliffe Camera and college streets. Use the food guide for a meal along the way, or the top-ten guide for more places to visit.Practical advice
Getting to Oxford this weekend
Park & Ride avoids the search for a central parking space. If you drive into the centre, plan the route as well as the car park. Bus gates, traffic restrictions and the Zero Emission Zone can affect the approach. Our parking guide explains the differences.
- Park & Ride
- Use one of Oxford’s 5 Park & Rides (Pear Tree, Redbridge, Seacourt, Thornhill, Oxford Parkway).
- Combined Ticket
- Combined parking and return bus tickets are available. Check current fares and ticket conditions before travelling.
- By Train
- Oxford Station is a 10-minute walk from the historic centre. Oxford Parkway connects north.
- Colleges
- Look up visitor hours before setting off. Chapel services and weddings affect weekend opening times.
Essential queries
Frequently Asked Questions
about Oxford weekends.
What are the best things to do in Oxford this weekend?
Visit a college such as Christ Church or New College, walk across Port Meadow to The Perch, or browse the Covered Market’s 50-plus independent traders. The Ashmolean has free general admission. Punting on the Cherwell is another option when boats are operating.
Do I need to book Oxford colleges or attractions in advance on weekends?
Look up the college’s visitor arrangements before setting out, especially for Christ Church or Magdalen. Advance booking may be needed. The Ashmolean and Museum of Natural History offer free general admission without booking, though temporary exhibitions may require tickets.
Where should I park when visiting Oxford for the weekend?
Park & Ride is an alternative to central parking. The five sites are Pear Tree, Redbridge, Seacourt, Thornhill and Oxford Parkway, with combined parking and return bus tickets available. Look up current fares and ticket conditions before travelling. If you drive into the centre, plan your route around traffic restrictions and the Zero Emission Zone.
What can you do in Oxford on a rainy weekend?
Spend time at the Ashmolean, Pitt Rivers or Museum of Natural History, then stop at the Covered Market for coffee or food. College halls and libraries are other possibilities, subject to their visitor arrangements. Our rainy-day guide has more indoor options.
Where is the best Sunday roast in Oxford?
Our Sunday lunch guide covers The Perch in Binsey, The Trout Inn in Wolvercote, The Fishes in North Hinksey and The Punter in Osney. Use the guide for food-service and booking details, which differ between pubs.