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Thursday, 01 September 2011
Oxford Open Doors: Celebrating Oxford’s Sporting Heritage and Excellence
Once again, Oxford will open its doors for this annual weekend in celebration of everything that makes the city so special – its historic, modern, green, urban and suburban spaces, but most of all its people.
In anticipation of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, this year’s Open Doors theme will be Oxford’s Sporting Heritage and Excellence. Clubs, arenas and pavilions will be some of the hidden corners to explore this weekend alongside a dazzling array of architectural gems and little known spaces.
Explore Oxford University’s world-famous Roger Bannister Running Track, discover the art of punting at the Cherwell Boat House or be inspired by the Health and Life Sciences open day at Oxford Brookes. Over the course of the weekend there will also be plenty of opportunities to watch sporting demonstrations, test your own abilities in workshops and taster sessions and learn more about the city’s sporting history through exhibitions and displays.
Explore Your City!
But it’s not just about sport this year, as the event once again sees colleges, libraries, museums, arts venues and faith buildings opening their doors to the public. Visit some of Oxford’s oldest and newest buildings, climb towers for spectacular city views or descend staircases leading to darkened underground tunnels – let your curiosity get the better of you this weekend, we promise you won’t be disappointed!
Oxford Open Doors is organised by Oxford Preservation Trust in partnership with the University of Oxford. Special thanks also go to Infineum and Lucy Properties for their support of the event. For the full programme, please visit the official website.
