Illustrated scene of Lower Highmoor, Oxfordshire

What's on in Lower Highmoor

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Lower Highmoor.

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Live Music

Myele Manzana

Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM - 2 sets of music Line-up: Myele Manzanza - Drums Faye Thompson - Alto saxophone Gloria Yehilevsky - Vibraphone Kirke Gross - cello Rio Kai - Double bass About Myele Manzanza brings a new ensemble to the legendary Vortex Jazz Club for an evening of adventurous contemporary music, featuring premieres of new works and exploratory improvisation at the edges of jazz and modern composition. With a striking lineup of alto saxophone, vibraphone, cello, double bass and drums, the group moves between intricate textures, rhythmic intensity and open sonic landscapes. Expect bold interplay, fresh compositions and a set of deeply collaborative music from one of the most forward-thinking voices in the London jazz scene https://myelemanzanza.bandcamp.com/

Sat 25 Jul20:45Vortex(4.2mi)

via Vortex

Community

25 &

Tough Mudder Yorkshire is part of the world's best mud run series so Challenge yourself and your team on mud-filled courses full of crazy obstacles.

Sun 26 JulTough Mudder West London(4.4mi)

via Tough Mudder West LondonLocal gem

Likely freeWorkshops & Classes

Yorkshire - Tough Mudder UK - Mud and Obstacle Course Run

Tough Mudder Yorkshire at Broughton Hall isn’t just tough, it’s the muddiest course on the calendar. Winding through untouched terrain, woodland slogs, and leg-screaming hills, it delivers ankle-deep sludge, scenic suffering, and a healthy dose of northern grit. Set in the grounds of a grand Georgian estate, it’s as brutal as it is beautiful. Easily accessible from northern cities, but once you’re out there, it’ll test you every step of the way.

Sun 26 JulTough Mudder West London(4.4mi)

via Tough Mudder West LondonLocal gem

Theatre

Summer of Play at Greys Court, 25 July to 30 August

Jump into summer and discover games and activities throughout the gardens. Join us at the play hub in the garden to get creative with games and activities. Take to the stage for a performance, or use the puppet theatre to imagine new worlds. Design your own garden or create giant art out of loose parts. Over at the tennis court, take part in games like table tennis and Jianzi. Then head down to the play area for mud kitchens, den building and different types of natural play. There's so much to discover this summer, with fun for the whole family. Free with standard admission.

Sun 26 Jul11:00Greys Court(1.7mi)

via Greys Court

Children & Family

Summer lawn games for all the family at Nuffield Place

Classic lawn games, like they used to do it on the lawns around the house at Nuffield Place.

Sun 26 Jul11:00Nuffield Place(2.4mi)

via Nuffield Place

Festivals & Events

Festival of Archaeology at Greys Court |18 to 27 July

Join us this summer as Greys Court once again takes part in the Festival of Archaeology, the UK’s largest celebration of archaeology, proudly organised by the Council for British Archaeology (CBA) and supported by the South Oxfordshire Archaeology Group. Explore history in action as archaeologists excavate the oval lawn—visitors are welcome to chat with the team and witness discoveries as they happen. Don’t miss the live finds processing taking place in the historic Cromwellian building, where newly unearthed artefacts are carefully examined and documented. It’s a rare chance to experience archaeology up close—perfect for history enthusiasts, families, and curious minds of all ages.

Sun 26 Jul11:30Greys Court(1.7mi)

via Greys Court

Live Music

Vortex Jam Session

Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:15 PM House Band TBC About A weekly session on Sunday evenings, hosted by four of London’s finest: guitarist Nick Costley-White, Trumpeter Sean Gibbs, pianist Rick Simpson and tenor saxophonists and Riley Stone-Lonergan, each one hosting one session on rotation. If you’re an instrumentalist – we can’t wait to welcome you back to the club – you can attend for free if you’re planning on playing with the house band. No need to book in advance! Our dear Vortex members are also welcome to these sessions free of charge.

Sun 26 Jul20:45Vortex(4.2mi)

via Vortex

Wellness & Wellbeing

Summer Wild Wellbeing Morning

Our Wild Wellbeing mornings incorporate a Forest School ethos and provide a calm, nurturing space for children to explore, create and learn new skills.

Mon 27 Jul10:30Gabriels Wellbeing and Education CIC(5mi)

via Gabriels Wellbeing and Education CIC

Sports & Fitness

CLINICAL PILATES with Vanessa

Every Monday 10-11 am. For more info and to book a course, please visit my website www.threepillarsofhealth.co.uk.

Mon 27 Jul11:00Stoke Row Village Hall(1.6mi)

via Stoke Row Village HallLocal gem

Theatre

Summer of Play at Greys Court, 25 July to 30 August

Mon 27 Jul11:00Greys Court(1.7mi)

via Greys Court

Children & Family

Summer lawn games for all the family at Nuffield Place

Classic lawn games, like they used to do it on the lawns around the house at Nuffield Place.

Mon 27 Jul11:00Nuffield Place(2.4mi)

via Nuffield Place

Festivals & Events

Festival of Archaeology at Greys Court |18 to

Mon 27 Jul11:30Greys Court(1.7mi)

via Greys Court

Children & Family

Around £13

Summer Family Gabriels

Join us for Family Gabriels, the perfect blend of our most cherished sessions, crafted into a welcoming, peaceful, and enriching experience for you and your children to engage and discover the wonders of nature together.

Tue 28 Jul10:30Gabriels Wellbeing and Education CIC(5mi)

via Gabriels Wellbeing and Education CIC

Theatre

Summer of Play at Greys Court, 25 July to 30 August

Tue 28 Jul11:00Greys Court(1.7mi)

via Greys Court

Children & Family

Summer lawn games for all the family at Nuffield Place

Classic lawn games, like they used to do it on the lawns around the house at Nuffield Place.

Tue 28 Jul11:00Nuffield Place(2.4mi)

via Nuffield Place

Likely freeLive Music

Midweek Downstairs Jam

Welcoming and relaxed, come for a drink, sit back and enjoy the music, or bring your horns, sticks and strings to join in during the second set. First set from house band: David Miller (saxophone), Davide Melis (piano), Duncan McKenzie (bass) & Bobby James (drums) followed by a jam session till close. Entry is free all night 19:00 – 22:30.

Tue 28 Jul20:00Vortex(4.2mi)

via Vortex

Live Music

Dave Sear Sextet

Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM - 2 set(s) of music Line-up: Dave Sear - Trombone Percy Pursglove - Trumpet Riley Stone-Lonergan - Tenor Saxophone Olly Chalk - Piano James Owston - Double bass Jonathan Silk - Drum kit About: Dave Sear is pushing the envelope for jazz trombone in the UK, and is a regular sight on gigs throughout a multitude of genres. In January 2021 Dave became an official artist for B.A.C trombones and in 2022 he joined the faculty at Birmingham Conservatoire teaching jazz trombone, alongside releasing his debut album - rated 5* BBC Music. "You've got a great sound, and you've got great technique" - Elliot Mason (Jazz at Lincoln Centre Orchestra) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHNPoPC0AVY

Tue 28 Jul20:45Vortex(4.2mi)

via Vortex

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Venues with events near Lower Highmoor

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Greys Court1.7 miles away Nuffield Place2.4 miles away Stoke Row Village Hall1.6 miles away

More about Lower Highmoor

Oxfordshire, England

Lower Highmoor is in Oxfordshire, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Lower Highmoor events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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