Events and networking

A mystery is brewing in the historic streets of Oxford, and we need your eagle eyes to solve it!

Join us for a self-guided detective mystery walking trail packed with twists, turns, and sneaky clues hiding in plain sight. We’ll be going head-to-head in teams, so we need a minimum of 10 undercover agents signed up to launch the investigation.

Mission Briefing:

• Distance: 2.3 miles of mind-bending fun (approx. 2.5 hours).

• Speed: Low gear! This is a relaxed walk, not a sprint—leave the running shoes' speed, but bring their comfort!

• Reward: Crack the case for a chance to win £100 in a monthly draw, plus ultimate bragging rights!

Ready to uncover Oxford’s secrets, enjoy a chill afternoon, and test your detective instincts? Sign up before the trail goes cold! 

When: Wednesday 28 October 2026 

Starting: 3:00pm, Bonn Square outside Westgate shopping centre

Ending: around 5:30pm in the Castle

Book now for the Oxford Mystery Walking Trail

Beyond the grand spires and prestigious libraries lies a dark, chilling past that most visitors never see...

Join our fearless guide Rob as we travel back through a millennium of Oxford's most sinister history. Together, we’ll navigate a maze of creepy medieval lanes where shadows linger and forgotten stories come back to life.

Your Macabre Itinerary:

• Macabre Murders: Tales of medieval brawls and gruesome revenge.

• Grave Consequences: The chilling true stories of Oxford’s notorious body snatchers.

• Restless Spirits: Eerie encounters in the gloomiest nooks of the old city.

Will you survive the night with your nerve intact? Sign up, step into the darkness, and let Rob show you the real history of Oxford!

The tour will last approximately 1 hour.

When: Monday 2 November at 6:00pm

Meeting point: Martyr’s Memorial, 13 Magdalen Street, Oxford OX1 3AE 

Book now the Oxford Ghost Tour

Got a favorite board game you've been dying to play? Or maybe you're itching to discover your next big addiction? Join us for an awesome session of tabletop gaming and networking!

We’ll be spending a few hours rolling dice, making power moves, and trying out a mix of classic favorites and exciting new games.

Crucial Booking Notice: We have to pre-book tables for this event, and no-shows still get charged by the venue. Because of this, please confirm your attendance only if you are definitely coming! If your plans change, make sure to update us early so someone else can take your spot.

Ready to claim victory? Claim your place at the table today!

When: Tuesday 1 December, 4:00-7:00 pm

Where: Thirsty Meeples, 97-98, Oxford OX1 2DF 

Book your place to join the board games social

Across thousands of years, empires have fallen, plots have failed, and legends have been forged. Join us as we uncover the true stories behind four of the Ashmolean Museum’s most awe-inspiring treasures!

On this guided tour, you’ll stand face-to-face with:

• An Assassin's Light: Hold your breath in front of Guy Fawkes’ lantern, snatched from his hands during the failed 1605 plot to blow up King and Parliament.  

• Royal Brilliance: Marvel at the mysterious Alfred Jewel, commissioned by the legendary 9th-century Saxon king.  

• An Ancient Face: Peer into the eyes of the Jericho Skull, a Neolithic relic decorated by human hands nearly 9,000 years ago.  

• New World Royalty: Examine Powhatan’s Mantle, a magnificent Indigenous shell-and-leather creation dating back to early North American contact.  

Ready to experience Oxford’s most famous museum through the eyes of an expert? Grab your spot today!

When: Tuesday 26 January 2027, 3:00pm

Meeting point: 2:55pm Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont St, Oxford OX1 2PH in Gallery 21 - to the left of main entrance door.

Places are limited to 15 people. 

Book now the Ashmolean Museum Highlights Tour

Since opening its doors back in 1860, the Oxford University Museum of Natural History has brought together the brightest, wildest, and grandest scientific discoveries in human history. And for one special visit, we’re getting the VIP treatment!

We’re taking you on an exclusive, personalized tour behind closed doors to see the museum like very few people ever get to.

What makes this tour unmissable:

• You'll meet Megalosaurus—the creature that started the world's dinosaur obsession.

• You'll come eye-to-eye with the Oxford Dodo (the only place on Earth where you can see its real soft tissue remains!).

• You'll step into secret spaces hidden away from the everyday crowds.

Come for the legendary fossils, stay for the behind-the-scenes magic! Who's ready to explore?

When: Wednesday 3 February time tbc (always after 1pm)

Meeting point: outside the Museum, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PW 

Places are limited to 15 people. 

Book now the Natural History Museum VIP Tour 

Long before digital screens and instant downloads, every single page of a book was a masterpiece of mechanical engineering, heavy ink, and pure elbow grease.

Step inside the Bodleian Library's hidden jewel—the Bibliographic Press—for an immersive journey through 600 years of publishing history. Guided by Richard Lawrence master printer, you’ll witness firsthand how revolutionizing technology from the 1400s set the world on fire, evolving right up to today’s 21st-century innovations.

Highlights of the experience:

• Explore authentic historic printing presses in action inside Oxford’s most famous library.

• Feel the weight of moveable type and learn the lost arts of traditional bookmaking.

• Hands-on fun: Set type, ink the plates, and operate the press to print your own unique souvenir page to treasure forever!

Whether you’re a bibliophile or just love cool mechanical history, this workshop will change the way you look at books forever.

When: Wednesday 10 March, 2-4pm

Meeting point: Schola Musicae, Old Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Square, OX1 3BG

There are only 12 places available. 

Book now the Bodleian Printing Press Workshop

Step inside the UK’s oldest botanic garden and prepare to see plants in a whole new light!

From citrus trees nurtured in 300-year-old greenhouses to desert cacti and lush tropical canopies, this tour takes you through seven immersive display glasshouses housing species from every corner of the globe.

Tour Highlights:

• The 1621 Walled Garden: Uncover geographic collections, ancient medicinal herbs, and plants that inspired classic literature.

• The Lower Garden: Walk through ornamental displays, including history-altering flora and the famous Gin Border.

• Expert Insights: Experience the gardens alongside Dr. Andrew Lack, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Biology at Oxford Brookes, who will bring the plant kingdom to life with incredible stories and deep expertise.

Led by the Best: We are incredibly lucky to be guided by Dr. Andrew Lack (Senior Lecturer in Environmental Biology at Oxford Brookes), who is generously sharing his time, infectious enthusiasm, and massive botanical brain with us.

Whether you have a thumb as green as an emerald or can barely keep a succulent alive, this is going to be a fascinating, fun-filled walk! Who’s ready to wander?

When: Wednesday 12 May, 2:00-4:00pm

Meeting point: 1:50pm at the garden's entrance, Oxford Botanical Garden, Rose Ln, Oxford OX1 4AZ 

Places are limited to 15 people. 

Book now the Oxford Botanic Garden Tour.