23/10/2026
šØ Already on half term? Hereās something worth knowing aboutā¦
If youāre staying in Oxford this week, take a trip to Bicester Village to see Beryl Cook and Friends āIt Takes A Villageā installation, a joyful celebration marking 100 years since the birth of one of Britainās most distinctive artists.
Famous for her colourful, witty paintings of everyday life and larger-than-life characters, Cookās world has spilled out across the Village with huge murals, life-size figures and plenty to spot as you wander. The installation is in collaboration with House of Voltaire
Itās fun, free and an easy one to combine with a little half-term shopping. šļø
On until 25 October ā catch it while you can.