A bumper weekend of dance, live and classical music at Stonor Park

World-class talent coming to Henley-on-Thames this weekend includes Café Mambo Ibiza with DJs Danny Howard, Riton, Disciples and more, the Sharleen Spiteri-fronted Texas, and the long awaited return of Stonor Park Proms. A huge three-day weekend of music will take place at Stonor Park in South Oxfordshire from Friday 12th … more

Malmaison – special offers at special hotels

We love Malmaison hotels because they offer charm, character and effortless style in ultimately unique surroundings, from the converted prison in Oxford to the Episcopal Church in Glasgow. And they do it at great value for money.  Malmaison always dares to be different and has achieved this again and again … more

The Churchill Arms where lunch is heaven on earth

It was one of the hottest days of our 2018 summer when we headed for the Cotswolds, just north of Oxford, to have lunch at The Churchill Arms.   At first we thought we had reached the Hovis village where the iconic TV advert was filmed (but that’s miles away … more

Stay hot at Malmaison – room for 2 plus dinner £89

Stay hot this winter with this scorching offer at Malmaison. Hit some of the best cities in the UK to discover two delicious courses from our seasonal Fixed Price Menu, bursting with flavour and festive colour. And once you’ve finished exploring, warm up in a luxurious room for 2 with … more

A warm welcome, great food and gossip – a perfect lunch at Mr Hanbury’s Mason Arms

Whether its accommodation or food I have discovered there is nothing like a quintessential English pub – and by that, I mean a pub that manages to balance local traditions of real ales but is also passionate about delivering a great dining experience and value-for-money. One such place is the … more

Win a meal for two with wine worth more than £70 at the Fat Fox Inn, Watlington

The Fat Fox Inn is located at the centre of the small market town of Watlington on the edge of the Chiltern Hills. The pub has an attractive bar set next to an inglenook fire place with a wood burning stove and a newly developed dining room which is elegantly … more

The Fox Inn, Great Barrington, Oxfordshire

The Fox Inn is set on the banks of the River Windrush in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty and most people’s idea of a quintessential English pub. My visit was on a Sunday evening following an afternoon at a place of contrasting culture Bicester Village. So after leaving … more

Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte by Garsington Opera

Garsington Opera at Worsley opens on Friday with John Fulljames’ production of Mozart’s Cos Fan Tutte. World-acclaimed opera star Lesley Garrett takes the role of the scheming maid Despina; Andrea Soare and Kathryn Rudge are the two sisters Fiordiligi and Dorabella whose fidelity is tested by their conspiring fiancee, Ferrando … more

Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxford

Blenheim Palace is the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. A true masterpiece of 18th Century Baroque architecture, Blenheim Palace delivers an awe-inspiring experience for visitors. Discover the beauty of this World Heritage Site amongst over 2000 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown parkland and Formal Gardens. Ride the miniature train to The … more