FREE
September - January 2009
Earth from the Air

Come and gaze at Oxford Castle's FREE 'Earth from the Air' exhibition this September.  Yann Arthus-Bertrand's awe inspiring aerial photographs will be on display around the site showing astonishing natural landscapes.

27th - 31st October
Bird's Eye Oxford : Big Draw at Oxford Castle

Follow up a visit to the stunning 'Earth from the Air' exhibition at Oxford Castle by drawing your own bird's eye view at Oxford Castle - Unlocked.  Using aerial photographs of Oxford's historic buildings as inspiration we will be creating colour ful artwork based on the city's famous skyline.  All ages welcome.
£1 per child
11am-3pm - allow approx 30 minutes for the activity.

1st November 11am – 12.30pm
Oxford & Paris: a peripheral vision

Artists Barbaresi & Round have spent the last year corresponding between Oxford and Paris, exploring areas around the Oxford ring road and the Parisian Périphérique. They will present their discoveries and comparisons and discuss wider issues of territory and town planning.

1st November 2pm - 4pm
Oxford Inside Out - Family workshop aimed  at 6-12yrs

How would you like other people to remember or think about your city? Make your own quirky takes on the traditional postcard of Oxford. By cutting, drawing, sticking and collaging, this workshop will encourage you to transform well known views with your own visions and imagery. Please bring digital images or prints of places you like going to e.g. playgrounds, walks, your home, friends' homes. We can print from usb memory sticks. Advance booking on 01865 260668. No unaccompanied children. £3 per child.

28th November
Winter Light

As part of Oxford Inspires White Night, an illuminating event taking place across the City, Unlocked will open its doors for special late night ghost tours.  Prepare to be scared!  Normal admission charges apply.

2nd and 4th December
Pegasus School

Pegasus Primary School production returns to Oxford Castle - Unlocked for a 2nd year.

7th December
Carols at the Castle

Torch light procession up the Mound, festive Morris Dancers, mulled wine and mince pies.  The Christmas season begins ...

9th December  6pm-7.30pm
Oxford’s Remarkable Medieval Jewish Quarter

Many Oxonians are unaware that one of the world's best documented medieval Jewish quarters existed beneath their feet, largely in the city centre south of Carfax. This vibrant community disappeared utterly in 1290, but still managed to leave its ghostly imprint on Oxford to the present day. Come find it with Jewry historian Pam Manix.