FREE
31st August
Sunday Afternoon Jazz

From 1pm-3pm enjoy a chilled afternoon of Jazz in the serene surroundings of The Castle Yard. Listen to classic Jazz pieces and relax with a cool drink from Café 1071.

FREE
September - dates TBC
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.

FREE
12th – 14th September
Oxford Open Doors

Are you brave enough to visit our Norman well chamber hidden in the depts of the ancient Mound of Oxford Castle?  This is a unique opportunity to visit this normally unseen part of the attraction as part of the Oxford Open Doors weekend.

FREE
13th September  2pm - 3pm
Street Names of Oxford

Local historian Ann Spokes Symonds explains the fascinating stories behind the city’s street names.

FREE
13th October 2.30pm - 4pm
Daniel Harris: gaoler, builder, engineer, architect, artist

Local historian and author Mark Davies discusses the enormous and lasting influence of the enigmatic prison governor Daniel Harris, a man of great dynamism and multiple talents. Harris’ story reveals fundamental and far-reaching social changes of the late 18th Century.

17th – 25th October
Ghost Fest

A week jam packed with ghostly going’s on to amaze and terror! Events include pumpkin carving, over night Ghost hunts, spirit sensing lectures, mediumship demonstrations and lots more…  For full details of ticket prices and how to book please visit www.ghostfest.co.uk

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.

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.