Autumn & Winter Events near TreeDwellers in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds
The Cotswolds shift beautifully with the seasons, and autumn brings its own rhythm of festivity, firelight, and gathering. From heritage shows at Blenheim Palace and village ale festivals, to literary evenings, farmers’ markets, and sparkling Christmas celebrations, this guide curates the best events through September, October, and the winter months ahead — all within easy reach of TreeDwellers on the Cornbury Park Estate.
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Autumn Events in The Cotswolds
🔥 November: Firelight & Folk Traditions
As clocks fall back and nights stretch longer, November glows with bonfires, folk gatherings, and remembrance. Firelight against bare branches speaks to the body’s circadian need for warmth and connection, marking the pause between harvest abundance and winter’s quiet.
What’s on in Oxfordshire in November?
November in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds glows with bonfires, folk music, and village traditions. The month also holds space for remembrance events and local cultural evenings, blending warmth, history, and community connection as the landscape shifts into winter’s embrace.
Friday Farm Walks
~ Regenerative Farming & Cotswolds Landscapes
Dates: Every Friday in November 2025 Time: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM Location: FarmED, Honeydale Farm, Station Road, Chipping Norton OX7 6BJ Entry Price: See FarmED website for ticket details
Explore the 107-acre regenerative demonstration farm at Honeydale with FarmED’s expert team. Guided walks cover meadows, heritage orchards, kitchen gardens, and wildlife habitats, with insights into agroecological farming and sustainable food systems. Each visit ends with a delicious one-course lunch in the FarmED Café, prepared with farm produce and local ingredients.
HERD Pop-Up Shop
~ Try & Buy Luxury Knitwear
Date: Monday 10th - Thursday 27th November 2025 Location: 115 High Street, Burford, OX18
Explore sustainable British knitwear from HERD — a luxury brand championing regenerative wool and timeless design. Feel the softness of 100% British fibres, traceable to the herds they came from, and discover elegant jumpers and accessories crafted to last.
A limited-time pop-up in the heart of Burford, perfect for mindful winter shopping or a stylish Cotswolds detour.
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Christmas at Blenheim Palace 2025
~ Illuminated Trails, Palace Magic & Seasonal Atmosphere
Date: 14th November – 3rd January Time: Various timed entry Location: Blenheim Palace, Woodstock OX20 1PP Entry Price: Ticketed | Booking essential - See Blenheim Palace website for details
Blenheim Palace’s Christmas season returns with The Palace of Oz — a magical reimagining of the classic story brought to life through colour, storytelling and theatrical design. Wander through themed palace rooms filled with glowing scenes, immersive soundscapes and festive detail at every turn.
As dusk falls, the illuminated trail lights up the grounds with sparkling installations along the lakeside and through the woodland, offering an atmospheric winter walk for all ages. Combined tickets allow you to enjoy both experiences in one visit, with the option to book a themed Emerald City afternoon tea in The Orangery for an added festive treat.
A dazzling Cotswolds Christmas highlight — and a beautiful day-to-evening experience for TreeDwellers guests.
Wreath-Making at Bicester Village
~ Craft, Aromatherapy & Festive Indulgence
Date: Monday 24 November Location: Ottolenghi at Bicester Village Entry Price: £50 (non-members) | Booking required via Bicester Village website
Begin the festive season with a beautifully calming workshop at Ottolenghi, combining floristry, wellbeing and seasonal creativity. Guests are welcomed with a glass of prosecco before settling into a guided wreath-making class led by a professional florist. Step by step, you’ll learn how to craft your own winter centrepiece using natural textures and fresh, fragrant foliage.
The experience continues with a NEOM wellbeing session, including a complimentary hand and arm massage and a gentle scent-discovery activity — a restorative pause amidst holiday preparations.
A refined, sensory afternoon perfect for gifting, celebrating, or simply enjoying a peaceful start to the season during your TreeDwellers stay.
Cogges Christmas Market 2025
~ Artisan Makers, Festive Treats & Seasonal Magic
Date: Saturday 29 – Sunday 30 November 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Cogges Manor Farm, Church Lane, Witney OX28 3LA Entry Price: £3 Adults | £1 Children | Under 3s Free (Season Ticket Holders: Free | No booking required) See Cogges Website for more information.
Discover Cogges in its festive glow as the barns and farmyard fill with artisan crafts, handmade gifts and winter treats. Expect ceramics, homewares, handknits, decorations, artisan gin, Christmas wreaths and Cogges-grown Christmas Trees. Warm food, mulled wine, hot drinks and mince pies add to the cosy atmosphere, with a craft stall and grand raffle bringing a cheerful community feel. Bring cash as well as card — and simply turn up on the day.
Winter Events in The Cotswolds
✨ December: Winter Sparkle & Woodland Stillness
The winter solstice crowns the year’s shortest day, ushering in a season of reflection and celebration. December sparkles with festive markets, candlelit performances, and woodland stillness — moments that blend joy and tranquillity in the Cotswolds’ frost-kissed embrace.
What’s on in Oxfordshire in December?
December in the Cotswolds sparkles with Christmas markets, festive theatre, and seasonal celebrations. From twinkling lights in historic towns to woodland stillness at TreeDwellers, the winter solstice season blends cultural richness with moments of calm, making it an enchanting time to visit.
Christmas at Cogges 2025
~ Santa’s Workshop, Craft Barn Fun & A Victorian Christmas
Date: 6–7 December, 13–14 December, 20–21 December, plus Monday 22 & Tuesday 23 December Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Cogges Manor Farm, Church Lane, Witney OX28 3LA Entry Price: Standard admission applies | More information via the Cogges website.
Celebrate the season at Cogges, where the Manor House and barns come to life with festive experiences for all ages. Children can visit Santa in his workshop, exploring the magic behind the scenes before meeting the man himself and receiving a small gift. In the barns, the Christmas Party & Craft Barn brings a lively mix of bouncy castle fun, disco music and hands-on craft activities (small charges for some crafts).
Upstairs in the Manor House, the Victorian Christmas Experience offers a quieter moment — a charming glimpse into Christmas Eve 1880, as the Mawle family prepare for the festivities of the time. This nostalgic, self-guided trail is included with general admission and can be enjoyed before or after Santa.
Warm drinks and festive treats are available from the pantry, making it a cosy winter’s day out for families staying at TreeDwellers.
Friday Farm Walks
~ Regenerative Farming & Cotswolds Landscapes
Dates: Every Friday in December 2025 Time: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM Location: FarmED, Honeydale Farm, Station Road, Chipping Norton OX7 6BJ Entry Price: See FarmED website for ticket details
Explore the 107-acre regenerative demonstration farm at Honeydale with FarmED’s expert team. Guided walks cover meadows, heritage orchards, kitchen gardens, and wildlife habitats, with insights into agroecological farming and sustainable food systems. Each visit ends with a delicious one-course lunch in the FarmED Café, prepared with farm produce and local ingredients.
Axe Throwing & Campfire with Fat Squirrel Outdoor
~ Woodland Adventure & Fireside Feasting
Date: December 2025 (selected dates; festive sessions include Christmas crafting) Time: 2–3 hours (typical start 11:00 AM or 7:00 PM) Location: Fat Squirrel Outdoor, nr Witney, Oxfordshire Entry Price: Group bookings from 6 people (under 3s free) | See website for full details
Step into the woods for a unique, fully hosted outdoor experience. Begin with a friendly introduction to axe throwing before competing in a series of games designed to keep everyone engaged – no matter your strength or skill.
Afterwards, gather around the campfire to enjoy real sausage hot dogs (with vegan alternatives available), toast marshmallows, and make s’mores under the rustic shelters. With festive touches in December, it’s an ideal experience for family gatherings, celebrations, or simply sharing laughter around the fire.
Christmas Markets (Chipping Norton)
Date: December 2025 Location: Chipping Norton Town Centre Entry Price: Free
Festive celebrations featuring seasonal crafts, delicious food, twinkling lights, and warm community spirit. Embrace the magic of a Cotswold Christmas with charming markets just a short journey from TreeDwellers.
Festive Family Shows
Dates: November 2025 – February 2026 Location: The Theatre Chipping Norton, 2 Spring St, Chipping Norton OX7 5NL Entry Price: Ticketed; prices vary by show. See website for details.
Seasonal pantomimes and family entertainment such as Beauty and the Beast and We’re Going On A Bear Hunt. Enjoy heart-warming, festive theatre performances in a charming historic venue in a town close to TreeDwellers, perfect for all ages.
2026 and Beyond
What's On Near TreeDwellers next year?
New Year’s Day Walk at Cornbury Park
~ A Woodland Tradition
Date: Thursday 1 January 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Cornbury Park, Charlbury OX7 | Access via North Lodge entrance Entry Price: Free | More Information
Welcome the year with a rare opportunity to explore Cornbury Park’s private Deer Park, usually closed to the public. On New Year’s Day the estate opens its gates for walkers to enjoy sweeping winter scenery and the tranquillity of this historic landscape.
Friday Farm Walks
~ Regenerative Farming & Cotswolds Landscapes
Dates: Every Friday in January 2026 Time: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM Location: FarmED, Honeydale Farm, Station Road, Chipping Norton OX7 6BJ Entry Price: See FarmED website for ticket details
Explore the 107-acre regenerative demonstration farm at Honeydale with FarmED’s expert team. Guided walks cover meadows, heritage orchards, kitchen gardens, and wildlife habitats, with insights into agroecological farming and sustainable food systems. Each visit ends with a delicious one-course lunch in the FarmED Café, prepared with farm produce and local ingredients.
Why Book the Season at TreeDwellers?
Each local event is a thread in the rich tapestry of Cotswold living—inviting you to connect more deeply, explore beyond familiar trails, or simply surrender to slow pleasures in natural luxury. Whether you seek pulsating festival energy, artisan markets, or softly unfolding folk nights, your treehouse stay becomes a portal: not just to unparalleled comfort, but the living story of a region alive with possibility.
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FAQs: What’s On Near TreeDwellers in Late Summer, Autumn and Winter?
What are the best events near TreeDwellers in September?
September brings a rich tapestry of Cotswold celebrations. Just down the road, the Finstock Ale Festival (5–6 Sept) blends real ale, live music and friendly revelry. Creative spirits can explore the Broadway Horticultural Show (13 Sept) with its floral displays and handmade crafts. Prefer an evening indoors? Head to Chipping Norton Theatre (13 Sept) for a nostalgic comedy night with Dom Joly’s 25-Year Trigger Happy TV special. Round off the month with equestrian excellence at the Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials (18–21 Sept) and the Chipping Norton Farmers’ Market (21 Sept), ideal for stocking up on local delicacies during your stay.
What are the best events near TreeDwellers in October?
October marks a shift into slower seasonal pleasures. Experience the magic of Circus Ginnett in nearby Witney (dates TBC), offering classic thrills for families and friends alike. Keep your eyes on local noticeboards for Bonfire Night announcements, as nearby villages prepare firework displays and warm community gatherings. While nature slows, the Oxfordshire countryside continues to hum with charm—perfect for relaxed exploration before winter sets in.
