The Christmas Season

Choose unique gifts made locally as Oxfordshire artists host or take part in seasonal events across the county.
The venues below are listed in date order.
You can also enjoy our on-line Autumn-Winter Show and the Christmas Season on-line Art Trail exploring art and artist studios from the warmth of your home.

Upcoming events

EARTH TRUST CHRISTMAS MARKET

Earth Trust, Little Wittenham OX14 4QZ
5 December to 6 December 2025
Submitted by Izabela Borzymowska

Christmas Market will be returning for another year and we are curating a fantastic range of stallholders, with a focus on nature, sustainability, and locally sourced products.

Arts in the Cotswolds Christmas Fair

The Townsend Hall, Sheep Street, Shipston on Stour, CV36 4AE
5 December to 7 December 2025
Submitted by Sharon Highway

A collective of 27 Artists and Artisans including Ceramics, Art, Stone Mason, Jewellery, Journals, Glass, Mosaic, Printing, Black Smith, Mixed Media and much more! Lots of ideas for Christmas. . .

Gloucester Green Art Fridays markets

Gloucester Green, Oxford, OX1 2BU
5 December to 5 December 2025
Submitted by Bry Leighton

Local artists in the centre of Oxford.

Christmas on the Farm

Bernwood Pottery, Horton-cum-Studley, OX33 1DG
5 December to 6 December 2025
Submitted by Elizabeth Murphy

Christmas on the Farm is a free to attend event that aims to create an authentically local, community-based Christmas fair that celebrates local artisans, producers and small businesses in our area.. . .

Artists’ Studio Sale

The George Hotel, Wallingford
5 December to 7 December 2025
Submitted by Sarah Le-Fevre

Sarah Le-Fevre (and friends) are holding an end of 2025 Studio Sale – deep discounts on original art work, just in time for you to source an artistic bargain as a gift for Christmas.
Artists taking. . .

Christmas Art Fair at Cinch Storage

Cinch Storage Address: 1 Arkwright Road, Bicester, OX26 4SU
5 December to 6 December 2025
Submitted by Graham Perryman

There will be an exciting mix of art originals, mounted prints and cards on sale to help fulfil all your Christmas shopping for decerning art lovers. Come along and bring your friends!
Bicester Art. . .

Sylva Foundation Craft Market

Sylva Wood Centre, Long Wittenham, OX14 4QT
5 December to 6 December 2025
Submitted by Sylva Foundation

Discover a festive showcase of fine woodcraft at the Sylva Foundation Wood Centre, Long Wittenham, OX14 4QT. Join us on Friday 5th December (6–9pm) and Saturday 6th December (10am–4pm) to shop. . .

Artists’ Studio Sale

The George Hotel, Wallingford
5 December to 7 December 2025
Submitted by Caroline Busby

Caroline Busby (and friends) are holding an end of 2025 Studio Sale – deep discounts on original artwork, just in time for you to source an artistic bargain as a gift for Christmas.
Artists taking. . .

Eynsham Christmas Arts & Crafts Market

Mill Street Arts, 66 Mill Street, Eynsham, OX29 4JU
6 December to 7 December 2025
Submitted by Jane Tomlinson

Original handmade goodies from talented local artists and makers who focus on sustainability:
Will Banks – leather
Julie Sailing Free – painting, cards, mandala stones
Sherrey Tysom – Christmas plant. . .

Culworth Christmas Shopping Trail

Culworth, 15 minutes from Banbury and Brackley.
6 December
Submitted by Louise Gustafson

The Culworth Christmas Shopping Trail is a festive day of local shopping and creativity, held throughout the village. Admission and car parking is free and visitors can explore over 40 indoor stalls,. . .

Art at Christmas (Summertown)

North Oxford Community Centre, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7DP
6 December to 7 December 2025
Submitted by Dinah Trowbridge WOA

Art at Christmas includes stands by 12 local artists who work in a range of mediums including ceramics, painting, jewellery, wood, printing, chocolate, candles and glass. Please see their names in. . .

Old Forge Pottery, Eynsham, Christmas Fair

Old Forge Pottery, 33a Newland Street, Eynsham, OX29 4LB
6 December to 7 December 2025
Submitted by Sally Boardman

Unique wheel-thrown and handmade pottery and ceramics making ideal Christmas gifts.
The Old Forge Pottery is a busy community pottery with twelve members. We are opening for the Eynsham Christmas Fair. . .

Christmas Open Studio Sale

166 Corn Street, Witney. OX28 6BY
6 December to 7 December 2025
Submitted by Addy Gardner

Christmas Open Studio event with mulled wine and mince pies.
Paintings, drawings and cards of all sizes and affordabilities in the home studio of Addy Gardner.

Art at Christmas

North Oxford Community Centre
6 December to 7 December 2025
Submitted by Laura Hounam WOA

11 artists and makers showing their work.
Ceramics, paintings, prints, glass,wood, jewellery… the perfect place to find a Christmas present

Farewell to West Well

Studio 15, West Well Farm, Barton Road, Tingewick, Bucks
6 December to 6 December 2025
Submitted by Cathy Read

After 12 years I’m moving to pastures new and I invite you to one last Open Studio to celebrate the wonderful times I’ve had at West Well.
So please join me anytime between 1 and 6pm on Saturday 6th. . .

Culworth Christmas Shopping Trail

St. Mary’s Church Culworth
6 December to 6 December 2025
Submitted by Church Lane Gallery

Ten venues around Culworth village with art, craft and food outlets.

VivsPots @Home

66 Staunton Road, Headington OX3 7TP
6 December to 6 December 2025
Submitted by Vivien Sieber OCG

New pots, old favourites and seconds please come and have a browse. Parking. Other times by arrangement.

Popup Christmas Market

Summertown Church Hall, Portland Road
7 December
Submitted by Susanne Heinrich WOA

Local makers, unique festive gifts

Yes, I Have Bellows!

Stanford in the Vale
13 December to 23 December 2025
Submitted by Anne Mills

For that unique, special Christmas gift.
Please make a time to visit Anne’s workshop to test the whoosh and the comfortable hold of each bellows – then choose the one that suits. . .

Christmas Sketchbook Journal Workshop

The Cluster co-working and event space, Summertown, Oxford
14 December to 14 December 2025
Submitted by Lorraine Berkshire-Roe

’Tis the season to get sketching! Why not swap the stress of endless Christmas queues and the dread of online orders that won’t make it in time, for a relaxing morning of festive creativity? Join. . .

Lopemede Farm Christmas Artisan Market

Lopemede Farm, Thame, OX9 3SH
14 December to 14 December 2025
Submitted by Elizabeth Murphy

We are getting festive for our monthly Artisan market in December with an expanded Christmas Market taking place in the farmyard and in the barn. Please join us on Sunday, December 14th 10am to 3pm to. . .

The Star pub Christmas market

The Star pub, 21 Rectory Road, Oxford, OX4 1BU
14 December to 14 December 2025
Submitted by Bry Leighton

Warm and cosy Christmas market with local artists.

Ongoing events

Dispatches from the Floods: exhibition of drawings from the Thames and Cherwell

Wolfson College, Oxford
6 October to 12 December 2025
Submitted by Emma Coleman-Jones OAS

Dispatches from the floods: drawings from the Thames & Cherwell
Emma Coleman-Jones
Wolfson College, Oxford, OX2 6UD. Open daily 10am- 7pm. Visitors are advised to phone the college lodge on 01865. . .

Art and Craft Winter Festival 2025 (WOA Bampton)

WOA Gallery, Market Square, Bampton, Oxfordshire OX18 2JH
8 November to 21 December 2025
Submitted by Dinah Trowbridge WOA

I will be exhibiting and selling my original paintings, prints and greetings cards alongside many other talented WOA members. Discover a unique collection of original decorative art and sculpture,. . .

West Ox Arts Winter festival

West Ox Arts Gallery, Bampton
8 November to 20 December 2025
Submitted by Chloe Romanos WOA

Come prepared for a visual and tactile feast from glass to jewellery, watercolour to oils, ceramics to textile arts, sculpted creations to wire and wood, you will find craftsmanship at its very best.. . .

Winter Festival

West Ox Arts Gallery
8 November to 20 December 2025
Submitted by Laura Hounam WOA

53 West Ox Arts members showing their work. Painting, glass, sculptures, textiles, jewellery…. a wide range of arts and crafts in beautiful small Gallery

The Turrill Sculpture Garden Christmas Quarter Selling Exhibition

The Turrill Sculpture Garden
15 November to 30 December 2025
Submitted by Katherine Shock

through Summertown Library, South Parade, Oxford OX2 7JN. Contact for further information kshock1@gmail.com
Our Christmas Quarter show has a myriad of beautifully crafted 
You can find gifts in. . .

Oxfordshire Craft Guild Winter Exhibition

Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock
15 November to 31 December 2025
Submitted by Chloe Romanos WOA

The Oxfordshire Craft Guild is exhibiting at the Museum of Oxfordshire with their Winter Exhibition, with 26 crafts people showing their work, visitors can be assured of finding a range of quality. . .

Heseltine Open Exhibition

Heseltine Gallery
23 November to 14 December 2025
Submitted by Verna Wass

Chenderit School, Archery Road, Middleton Cheney OX17 2QR

Curvilinear

Woodstock Popup, Number 14, Market Place, Woodstock, OX20 1TA
26 November to 7 December 2025
Submitted by Sally Dorrity SOA, WOA

Oxford based ceramicist Sally Dorrity exhibiting with photographer Tracy Florance.
A unique blend of statement ceramic pieces and contemporary photography.

Oakthorpe Open Studios

The Studio, Oakthorpe Place and 43 Oakthorpe Road, Summertown, Oxford
28 November to 7 December 2025
Submitted by Tess Blenkinsop

Two open studios showing Art, Jewellery, Ceramics, Sculpture. The venues will be open over the weekends 28/29/30 November and 5/6/7 December. We look forward to welcoming you

Christmas Sale

Nestledown, Heyford Road, Kirtlington, OX5 3HL
29 November to 7 December 2025
Submitted by Brigitte Colleaux

I will be having my annual Christmas sale from my garden studio. For sale will be a selection of wood fired pots, including baking dishes, mixing bowls, storages jars, casseroles etc… Everything is. . .

Ayres House Studios Winter Exhibition

Ayres House Studios
29 November to 14 December 2025
Submitted by Emma Souter

The Winter Exhibition is a showcase of local artists and makers, offering visitors a chance to find unique handmade Christmas gifts and engage with creators. Expect a diverse range of media including. . .

Winter Exhibition Ayers House

Ayres House Studios, Ayres Yard, Station Road, Wallingford
29 November to 14 December 2025
Submitted by Penny Astrop

I am delighted to have three recent paintings on show and for sale at this delightful event.

Ayres House Studios Winter Exhibition

Ayres House Studios
29 November to 14 December 2025
Submitted by Amy Hughes

The Winter Exhibition is a showcase of local artists and makers, offering visitors a chance to find unique handmade Christmas gifts and engage with creators. Expect a diverse range of media including. . .

Pottery and Greenhouse Gallery Open

The Pottery and Greenhouse Gallery, 8 The Green, Culham, OX14 4LZ https://w3w.co/natively.flip.groom
1 December to 20 December 2025
Submitted by Charlotte Storrs

The Pottery and Greenhouse Gallery will be open to visitors in December. Fridays from 11am to 4pm. Other days, including weekends, by appointment. Drinks will be served in the pottery.