With temperatures expected to exceed 30 degrees during the upcoming bank holiday weekend, residents and visitors can enjoy a variety of events across Oxfordshire.

Oxfordshire Arts Week

The showcase, which launched at the beginning of May, has made its way through the southern, northern and western parts of the county before arriving in Oxford city centre this week.

Exhibitions featuring photography, pottery, jewellery, fabrics and silverwork can be viewed at various locations throughout the city.

Heritage in Motion

Railway enthusiasts will have the opportunity to view a vintage locomotive at Didcot Railway Centre this weekend.

LBSCR H2-class Atlantic No. 32424 Beachy Head is a renowned British steam engine dating from the Edwardian era, though the example on display is a newly constructed replica rather than a preserved original.

Blenheim Palace Food Festival

The annual culinary event returns for its eleventh edition across the May Bank Holiday weekend, running from Saturday through Monday.

Celebrated chef Raymond Blanc OB takes centre stage in the Festival Kitchen, while visitors can sample dishes from across the globe alongside artisan cookware sellers, independent craft breweries and farm shops.

John Lawson’s Circus

Those seeking circus entertainment should head to Millets Farm Centre in Frilford.

The circus describes its production as featuring an entirely human cast with a captivating, family-friendly experience filled with humour and high-level skill.

Coggees Manor Farm

Coggees Manor Farm near Witney provides numerous activities suitable for both adults and children.

Demonstrations in baking, miniature tractors, opportunities to interact with farm animals and a historic orchard are among the attractions available throughout the May Bank Holiday and extending into the May half-term break.