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Oxford Open Doors is an annual celebration of Oxford across all walks of life, its places and its people. It is a partnership with the University of Oxford, and is only made possible thanks to the members of OPT.  Become a member now to keep Oxford Open Doors going and enjoy special member only events and the brochure delivered to your door.  Support Oxford.

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Oxford Open Doors 2020 takes place on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September with the theme ‘Hidden Nature’. Keep checking this page for updates with the full programme of events announced in early August!

The opportunity for visitors to discover secrets and treasures which are usually hidden away is only made possible thanks to the support of OPT members. Become a member now and as a thank you, enjoy exclusive special member only events in the week before and the brochure delivered to your door!

Last year was a huge success. Over 35,000 visitors came to explore and enjoy our wonderful city – making Oxford Open Doors one of the most successful Heritage Open Days events in the country. If you would like to get involved by opening a venue or organising an event, please contact Katie at k.wylie@oxfordpreservation.org.uk for a participation form.

Call for Volunteers

Oxford Open Doors wouldn’t happen without our wonderful volunteers generously giving their time, energy and enthusiasm. You can spend a morning, afternoon or the whole weekend in interesting, historic and scenic buildings and places. To help us, please complete our volunteer form or contact Katie at k.wylie@oxfordpreservation.org.uk for more information.

OPT would like to thank the following organisations for supporting Oxford Open Doors 2019.

Oxford City Council

Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Bus CompanyRIBA Architecture

CycloxOxPA

A special thanks also to The Gresswell Environment Trust.