Apr
27
10:30 AM10:30
May
6
10:30 AM10:30
Common Leys Country Fair
Bring all the family and enjoy a whole host of activities and demonstrations to get involved in, meet the animals, roam the farm, grab a drink and a bite to eat and see awesome student displays! There will be a have-a-go dog agility course, if you’re looking to prepare your pup, whilst kids will love the pony rides, animal handling and foal parades that will be happening throughout the day. There will be craft & gift stalls, food stands, bouncy castle, face painting and many more activities!
May
12
11:00 AM11:00
Bridewell Gardens Open Day
Visitors are encouraged to explore all parts of the vineyard and walled gardens when we throw open the gates for the first of our Open Days this year.
From our pop-up cafe you can enjoy the beautiful and peaceful surroundings of the gardens, or bring a picnic to relax in the vineyard and make the most of your day out in this idyllic corner of West Oxfordshire.
The gardens provide the ideal opportunity for children to see a wide range of plants, fruit and veg, spot dragonflies and newts in the pond, and count the chickens roaming the vineyard.
Take the opportunity to speak to Bridewell staff and volunteers to find out more about the recovery service and how you can support Bridewell’s work. Come and be inspired by the gardens tucked away in this beautiful valley and find out what goes on beyond the walls.
Plants and Produce
Bridewell produce will be on sale including our acclaimed organic sparkling wine made from grapes grown in the vineyard.
There are our high-quality plants, the product of much hard work and attention as part of the day to day activities of the recovery service, caring for and maintaining the gardens.
Dogs on leads are very welcome.
May
19
10:30 AM10:30
Combe Mill In Steam - Mercedes-Benz Day
Combe Mill will be `In Steam` with all machinery working.
Late 19th Century Grade II Listed Water Mill on Blenheim Palace Estate by the River Evenlode, in its day the workshop for Blenheim Palace estate.
Tea Room for refreshments in the Picnic area by the River Evenlode.
Browse our Mini Market too.
Dogs Welcome
Adults £9.00, Seniors £7.50, Children are now FREE.
Also open (but not in steam) Wednesdays from 20 March to the end of October for self-guided tours, Tea Room open.
£5.00 Adults, Seniors/Children £4.00
May
31
6:30 PM18:30
Jun
8
12:00 PM12:00
Ramsden Summer Fete & Dog Show
The biggest (and friendliest!) Summer Fete in West Oxfordshire, held at the Ramsden Paying Fields with beautiful views over the Cotswold countryside. Lots to do all afternoon including craft and food stalls, children’s games, Pimm’s bar, teas and catering, live music, dancers and many other attractions, including the ever-popular Dog Show.
Jun
9
11:00 AM11:00
Bridewell Gardens Open Day
Visitors are encouraged to explore all parts of the vineyard and walled gardens when we throw open the gates for the first of our Open Days this year.
From our pop-up cafe you can enjoy the beautiful and peaceful surroundings of the gardens, or bring a picnic to relax in the vineyard and make the most of your day out in this idyllic corner of West Oxfordshire.
The gardens provide the ideal opportunity for children to see a wide range of plants, fruit and veg, spot dragonflies and newts in the pond, and count the chickens roaming the vineyard.
Take the opportunity to speak to Bridewell staff and volunteers to find out more about the recovery service and how you can support Bridewell’s work. Come and be inspired by the gardens tucked away in this beautiful valley and find out what goes on beyond the walls.
Plants and Produce
Bridewell produce will be on sale including our acclaimed organic sparkling wine made from grapes grown in the vineyard.
There are our high-quality plants, the product of much hard work and attention as part of the day to day activities of the recovery service, caring for and maintaining the gardens.
Dogs on leads are very welcome.
Jun
16
10:30 AM10:30
Combe Mill In Steam - Environment Day
Combe Mill will be `In Steam` with all machinery working.
Late 19th Century Grade II Listed Water Mill on Blenheim Palace Estate by the River Evenlode, in its day the workshop for Blenheim Palace estate.
Tea Room for refreshments in the Picnic area by the River Evenlode.
Browse our Mini Market too.
Dogs Welcome
Adults £9.00, Seniors £7.50, Children are now FREE.
Also open (but not in steam) Wednesdays from 20 March to the end of October for self-guided tours, Tea Room open.
£5.00 Adults, Seniors/Children £4.00
Jun
28
6:30 PM18:30
Jul
14
11:00 AM11:00
Bridewell Gardens Open Day
Visitors are encouraged to explore all parts of the vineyard and walled gardens when we throw open the gates for the first of our Open Days this year.
From our pop-up cafe you can enjoy the beautiful and peaceful surroundings of the gardens, or bring a picnic to relax in the vineyard and make the most of your day out in this idyllic corner of West Oxfordshire.
The gardens provide the ideal opportunity for children to see a wide range of plants, fruit and veg, spot dragonflies and newts in the pond, and count the chickens roaming the vineyard.
Take the opportunity to speak to Bridewell staff and volunteers to find out more about the recovery service and how you can support Bridewell’s work. Come and be inspired by the gardens tucked away in this beautiful valley and find out what goes on beyond the walls.
Plants and Produce
Bridewell produce will be on sale including our acclaimed organic sparkling wine made from grapes grown in the vineyard.
There are our high-quality plants, the product of much hard work and attention as part of the day to day activities of the recovery service, caring for and maintaining the gardens.
Dogs on leads are very welcome.
Jul
21
10:30 AM10:30
Combe Mill In Steam - Wildlife by the Evenlode
Combe Mill will be `In Steam` with all machinery working.
Late 19th Century Grade II Listed Water Mill on Blenheim Palace Estate by the River Evenlode, in its day the workshop for Blenheim Palace estate.
Tea Room for refreshments in the Picnic area by the River Evenlode.
Browse our Mini Market too.
Dogs Welcome
Adults £9.00, Seniors £7.50, Children are now FREE.
Also open (but not in steam) Wednesdays from 20 March to the end of October for self-guided tours, Tea Room open.
£5.00 Adults, Seniors/Children £4.00
Jul
26
6:30 PM18:30
Aug
18
10:30 AM10:30
Combe Mill In Steam - Models & Collections
Combe Mill will be `In Steam` with all machinery working.
Late 19th Century Grade II Listed Water Mill on Blenheim Palace Estate by the River Evenlode, in its day the workshop for Blenheim Palace estate.
Tea Room for refreshments in the Picnic area by the River Evenlode.
Browse our Mini Market too.
Dogs Welcome
Adults £9.00, Seniors £7.50, Children are now FREE.
Also open but not in steam every Wednesday from 20th March to end of October, 10.30-5.00 for self-guided tours. Tea Room open.
£5.00 Adults, Seniors/Children £4.00
Aug
30
6:30 PM18:30
Sep
15
10:30 AM10:30
Combe Mill In Steam - Crafts and Skills
Combe Mill will be `In Steam` with all machinery working.
Late 19th Century Grade II Listed Water Mill on Blenheim Palace Estate by the River Evenlode, in its day the workshop for Blenheim Palace estate.
Tea Room for refreshments in the Picnic area by the River Evenlode.
Browse our Mini Market too.
Dogs Welcome
Adults £9.00, Seniors £7.50, Children are now FREE.
Also open but not in steam every Wednesday from 20th March to end of October, 10.30-5.00 for self-guided tours. Tea Room open.
£5.00 Adults, Seniors/Children £4.00
Sep
15
11:00 AM11:00
Bridewell Gardens Open Day
Visitors are encouraged to explore all parts of the vineyard and walled gardens when we throw open the gates for the first of our Open Days this year.
From our pop-up cafe you can enjoy the beautiful and peaceful surroundings of the gardens, or bring a picnic to relax in the vineyard and make the most of your day out in this idyllic corner of West Oxfordshire.
The gardens provide the ideal opportunity for children to see a wide range of plants, fruit and veg, spot dragonflies and newts in the pond, and count the chickens roaming the vineyard.
Take the opportunity to speak to Bridewell staff and volunteers to find out more about the recovery service and how you can support Bridewell’s work. Come and be inspired by the gardens tucked away in this beautiful valley and find out what goes on beyond the walls.
Plants and Produce
Bridewell produce will be on sale including our acclaimed organic sparkling wine made from grapes grown in the vineyard.
There are our high-quality plants, the product of much hard work and attention as part of the day to day activities of the recovery service, caring for and maintaining the gardens.
Dogs on leads are very welcome.
Sep
27
6:30 PM18:30
Oct
20
10:30 AM10:30
Combe Mill In Steam - Wood Crafts & Autumn Market
Combe Mill will be `In Steam` with all machinery working.
Late 19th Century Grade II Listed Water Mill on Blenheim Palace Estate by the River Evenlode, in its day the workshop for Blenheim Palace estate.
Tea Room for refreshments in the Picnic area by the River Evenlode.
Browse our Mini Market too.
Dogs Welcome
Adults £9.00, Seniors £7.50, Children are now FREE.
Also open but not in steam every Wednesday from 20th March to end of October, 10.30-5.00 for self-guided tours. Tea Room open.
£5.00 Adults, Seniors/Children £4.00
Oct
25
6:30 PM18:30
Nov
29
6:30 PM18:30
Dec
7
1:00 PM13:00
Ramsden Christmas Market 2024
The biggest covered Christmas Market in Oxfordshire. Do your Christmas shopping in the beautiful village of Ramsden. Marquees in the High Street and Royal Oak carpark; Refreshments in the Memorial Hall.
Admission £3 (children under 16 FREE)
Apr
26
6:30 PM18:30
Apr
25
10:00 AM10:00
Bridewell Gardens Plant Sale
If you’re a keen gardener you’ll want to make a note of Bridewell’s plant sale – from 25-27 April come along between 10am and 1pm to browse our stock beds and buy some sturdy plants (nurtured and grown at Bridewell) to beautify your own garden. We’d be happy to answer your horticultural queries and send you on your way laden with some of the most vibrant and robust plants in the county!
Please note, the walled garden is not open during the plant sale. Look out for an Open Day to wander the gardens.
Apr
21
10:30 AM10:30
Combe Mill In Steam - Military Vehicles
Combe Mill will be `In Steam` with all machinery working.
Late 19th Century Grade II Listed Water Mill on Blenheim Palace Estate by the River Evenlode, in its day the workshop for Blenheim Palace estate.
Tea Room for refreshments in the Picnic area by the River Evenlode.
Browse our Mini Market too.
Dogs Welcome
Adults £9.00, Seniors £7.50, Children are now FREE.
Also open (but not in steam) Wednesdays from 20 March to the end of October for self-guided tours, Tea Room open.
£5.00 Adults, Seniors/Children £4.00
Apr
19
7:00 PM19:00
Ramsden Movies Presents: The Miracle Club
Ballygar, Ireland, 1967. A hard-knocks community in outer Dublin marches to its own beat, rooted in traditions of loyalty, faith and togetherness. There's just one tantalising dream for the women of Ballygar to taste freedom and escape the gauntlet of domestic life: to win a pilgrimage to the sacred French town of Lourdes. And with a little benevolent interference from their cheeky and rebellious priest, close friends Lily, Eileen, Dolly and Sheila are the 'lucky' few to win this ticket of a lifetime at their riotous local raffle night.
Film starts 7.30; bar opens 7.00.
Tickets only £5.
Book online, or email cinema@ramsdenvillage.co.uk to reserve tickets and pay on the door.
Apr
6
10:00 AM10:00
Litter Pick
If anyone can spare an hour or two for the annual Litter Pick, the more pickers we have the quicker the pick. Meet at 10.30 on Saturday 1st April outside the Memorial Hall. We now have our own litter picks, just bring some gloves. Free coffee and cake afterwards in the Memorial Hall.
Mar
29
6:30 PM18:30
Mar
23
7:30 PM19:30
Quiz night
Time to dust off your thinking caps – it’s the return of the Memorial Hall Quiz Night!
Maximum of 6 people per team. £5 per person (pay on the night).
Bar opens 7.30; Quiz starts at 8.00.
To book your place, email community@ramsdenvillage.co.uk with the number of tickets you want.
Places are limited so don't delay!
Mar
17
10:30 AM10:30
Combe Mill In Steam - Science at the Mill + Spring Market
Combe Mill will be `In Steam` with all machinery working.
Our First ` IN STEAM EVENT` at Combe Mill is on Sun 17th March 2024 Themed ` Science at the Mill` `TIME`
Bring the children along to enjoy the revamped `tinkering area` lots to do and a prize to be won. Browse Gift Shop, Raffle, Tombola, BBQ and Tea Room also open. Accompanied by Spring Market Stalls.
Combe Mill in its day was the workshop for Blenheim Palace Estate by the River Evenlode. Combe Mill is a Late 19th Century Grade 11 listed Watermill with Steam Beam Engine, Restored Waterwheel, Line Shafting, Collection of Towers Clocks, Barn Engines with all machinery running as used in its day. Make a poker in our Dual Blacksmiths’ Forge, Tinkering Area for the Children and much more.
Admission: - Adults £9.00, Concessions £7.50, CHILDREN now FREE….. Dogs most welcomed… Free Parking….
Ask about Gift Aid. Open: - 10.30am to 5.00pm
Also open (but not in steam) Wednesdays from 20 March to the end of October for self-guided tours, Tea Room open.
£5.00 Adults, Seniors/Children £4.00
Mar
16
2:30 PM14:30
Organ recital
To raise money for the restoration of the organ in St James' Church, there will be three recitals:
Saturday 20 January, 2.30pm: organist Christopher Fletcher-Campbell
Saturday 17 February, 2.30pm: organist Malcolm Pearce
Saturday 16 March, 2.30pm,: organist Sarah Lister with Meryl Davies, soprano
£10 per recital or £25 for all three. Tea and coffee after each recital. 10% discount off lunch in the Royal Oak beforehand quoting "Organ Recital” when booking.
All enquiries, including reserving and paying for seats to Roz Danks on stjameschurchramsden@gmail.com
Mar
9
7:30 PM19:30
Torch Theatre Productions: “QUEERS”
A collection of thought-provoking monologues celebrating a century of evolving social attitudes in British gay history.
Mar
5
11:00 AM11:00
Feb
23
6:30 PM18:30
Feb
17
2:30 PM14:30
Organ recital
To raise money for the restoration of the organ in St James' Church, there will be three recitals:
Saturday 20 January, 2.30pm: organist Christopher Fletcher-Campbell
Saturday 17 February, 2.30pm: organist Malcolm Pearce
Saturday 16 March, 2.30pm,: organist Sarah Lister with Meryl Davies, soprano
£10 per recital or £25 for all three. Tea and coffee after each recital. 10% discount off lunch in the Royal Oak beforehand quoting "Organ Recital” when booking.
All enquiries, including reserving and paying for seats to Roz Danks on stjameschurchramsden@gmail.com
Feb
16
7:00 PM19:00
Ramsden Movies Presents: Cyrano
For our sort-of-Valentine movie this month, we will be screening the lavish 2022 musical, starring Peter Dinklage as Cyrano de Bergerac, hopelessly in love with the beautiful Roxanne (Haley Bennett), but acting as ghost-writing match-maker between Roxanne and the handsome but inarticulate Christian.
Film starts 7.30; bar opens 7.00.
Tickets only £5.
Book online, or email cinema@ramsdenvillage.co.uk to reserve tickets and pay on the door.
Feb
10
12:00 PM12:00
Bridewell Gardens Winter Wander and Wine Sale
Missed out on Bridewell’s acclaimed organic Wilcote sparkling wine this year? This is your exclusive chance to stock up on the latest vintage and get a discount when buying per case (£25 per bottle/£135 per case). Whilst you’re here you can take the opportunity to explore the gardens – we’re not usually open to the public over the winter so this is a unique opportunity to view the gardens in their winter glory.
You can buy a mug of hot spiced Bridewell apple juice to keep you warm as you explore the gardens and the Bridewell team will be here to answer any questions you may have.
No need to book – just turn up. You’ll be sure of a warm welcome!
Feb
6
11:00 AM11:00
Jan
20
2:30 PM14:30
Organ recital
To raise money for the restoration of the organ in St James' Church, there will be three recitals:
Saturday 20 January, 2.30pm: organist Christopher Fletcher-Campbell
Saturday 17 February, 2.30pm: organist Malcolm Pearce
Saturday 16 March, 2.30pm,: organist Sarah Lister with Meryl Davies, soprano
£10 per recital or £25 for all three. Tea and coffee after each recital. 10% discount off lunch in the Royal Oak beforehand quoting "Organ Recital” when booking.
All enquiries, including reserving and paying for seats to Roz Danks on stjameschurchramsden@gmail.com
Jan
19
7:00 PM19:00
Ramsden Movies Presents: A Haunting in Venice
A supernatural mystery set in Venice after World War II. Based upon the Agatha Christie novel 'Hallowe'en', Poirot is persuaded out of self imposed exile to attend a seance at a decaying and haunted palazzo. When one of the guests is murdered, the detective is thrust into a sinister world of shadows and secrets.
Film starts 7.30; bar opens 7.00.
Tickets only £5.
Jan
13
10:00 AM10:00
Little Garden Wood Working Party
Annual working party in Little Garden Wood, weather permitting. We shall be clearing up fallen branches, felling and logging dead trees, removing stock that hasn’t made it through that strange summer, burning brash and reducing the amount of bramble growth, so there will be plenty to do. Bring your loppers, secateurs, stout gloves and any motorised or unmotorised equipment you think may be useful. We shall start shortly after 10am and you will be welcome to join us then or at any time thereafter convenient to you.
Dec
29
2:30 PM14:30
Ramsden Movies Presents: Genie
A fairy-tale comedy about a workaholic man who enlists the help of a magical genie to help win his family back before Christmas.
Dec
20
7:30 PM19:30
Christmas Nuts
A wonderful evening of opera and musical comedy with a seasonal flavour, sprinkled generously with Opera Della Luna’s inimitable brand of humour and lunacy.
Dec
5
11:00 AM11:00
Dec
2
1:00 PM13:00
Ramsden Christmas Market 2023
The biggest covered Christmas Market in Oxfordshire. Do your Christmas shopping in the beautiful village of Ramsden. Marquees in the High Street and Royal Oak carpark; Refreshments in the Memorial Hall.
Admission £3 (children under 16 FREE)
Nov
17
7:00 PM19:00
Ramsden Movies Presents: Hail Caesar!
We’re going back to 2016 for November’s film, with this period black comedy film from the brothers Joel and Ethan Coen. In the early 1950s, Eddie Mannix is busy at work as “studio fixer” for Capitol Pictures, covering up for its scandalous stars. He faces his biggest challenge when studio star Baird Whitlock gets kidnapped while in costume for the swords-and-sandals epic "Hail, Caesar!" Starring Josh Brolin, George Clooney, Scarlett Johansson, Tilda Swinton and many more.
Film starts 7.30; bar opens 7.00.
Tickets only £5.
Nov
10
7:30 PM19:30
For the Fallen: A talk for Remembrance Day
Join us for an inspirational talk by Mike Sheil, photographer and recognised speaker for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Nov
7
11:00 AM11:00
Oct
20
7:00 PM19:00
Ramsden Movies Presents: Allelujah
Based on Alan Bennett's play of the same name, this is a warm, humorous, and deeply moving story about surviving old age. When the geriatric ward of a small Yorkshire hospital is threatened with closure, the hospital decides to fight back by galvanizing the local community. They invite a news crew to film their preparations for a concert in honour of the hospital’s most distinguished nurse. What could go wrong? Especially with a cast including Jennifer Saunders, Judi Dench, Derek Jacobi, David Bradley, Julia McKenzie and Russell Tovey.
Film starts 7.30; bar opens 7.00.
Tickets only £5.
Oct
15
10:30 AM10:30
Combe Mill In Steam - Wood Crafts & Autumn Market
Combe Mill will be `In Steam` with all machinery working.
Late 19th Century Grade II Listed Water Mill on Blenheim Palace Estate by the River Evenlode, in its day the workshop for Blenheim Palace estate.
Tea Room for refreshments in the Picnic area by the River Evenlode.
Browse our Mini Market too.
Dogs Welcome
Adults £9.00, Seniors £7.50, Children are now FREE.
Also open but not in steam every Wednesday 22nd March to 25th October, 10.30-5.00 for self-guided tours. Tea Room open.
£5.00 Adults, Seniors/Children £4.00
Oct
3
11:00 AM11:00
Sep
17
10:30 AM10:30
Combe Mill In Steam - Crafts & Skills
Combe Mill will be `In Steam` with all machinery working.
Late 19th Century Grade II Listed Water Mill on Blenheim Palace Estate by the River Evenlode, in its day the workshop for Blenheim Palace estate.
Tea Room for refreshments in the Picnic area by the River Evenlode.
Browse our Mini Market too.
Dogs Welcome
Adults £9.00, Seniors £7.50, Children are now FREE.
Also open but not in steam every Wednesday 22nd March to 25th October, 10.30-5.00 for self-guided tours. Tea Room open.
£5.00 Adults, Seniors/Children £4.00