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Posted on May 8, 2021May 8, 2021

Bluebell woods near(ish) to Didcot

Sydlings Copse

The start of May is usually peak bluebell season, one of my favourite woodland flowers. The good news is that Oxfordshire has a great selection of bluebell woods; some well known, others less so.

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Posted on September 26, 2020

Woods to visit near Didcot

Millennium Wood, Didcot

Autumn is one of the best times to visit woods. Whether you’re visiting for autumn colour, collecting conkers or kicking through fallen leaves (my favourite) here are six woods near Didcot.

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Posted on June 20, 2020

Walks near Didcot: a trail of redundant churches, Wallingford

Church of St John the Baptist, Mongewell

I’ve lived in this area most of my life but only discovered two of these churches for the first time last week. If, like me, you enjoy exploring ruins then this walk is perfect for you!

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Posted on June 13, 2020June 13, 2020

Oxford – without tourists!

View down St Aldate’s

Last Sunday I incorporated my morning run with a sightseeing tour of Oxford. What was it like to visit the city bereft of students and visitors?

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Posted on January 18, 2020January 18, 2020

Earth Trust archaeology tour, Wittenham Clumps

Archaeology tour, Earth Trust

I have a passing interest in archaeology, spurred on by watching Indiana Jones. I know, of course, that the reality doesn’t involve travelling the world searching for the Holy Grail. But if, like me, you fancy learning more about the things under your feet then why not book onto an Earth Trust archaeology tour?

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Posted on December 10, 2019December 10, 2019

Review: Beauty and the Beast panto, Oxford Playhouse

Beauty and the Beast. Oxford Playhouse. CREDIT Geraint Lewis

Last weekend we were invited along to watch this year’s Oxford Playhouse panto, Beauty and the Beast. What did we think?

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Posted on August 24, 2019

10 picnic spots near Didcot

Didcot picnic

These picnic spots are all within a 10 mile radius of Didcot. Most of them are informal spots, rather than dedicated spaces with picnic tables or facilities, so remember to pack a rug to sit on!

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