17/11/2025
Visit Southern Oxfordshire launches campaign to boost festive trade.
Visit Southern Oxfordshire, the official tourism and events hub for South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse, has launched a new initiative to support small, independent businesses this Christmas.
Local businesses and event organisers are invited to promote their festive events and activities for free through the Visit Southern Oxfordshire Christmas page, ensuring they reach hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors across the districts’ market towns and surrounding areas.
These festive happenings can include anything from Christmas markets and wreath-making workshops to late-night shopping evenings, carol singing and crafts.
Listings should include a full description, image and a direct link to the business’ own booking or information page.
The Southern Oxfordshire team will actively promote these events across its social media channels and in local and regional media outreach, including magazine, website and outdoor poster advertisements, providing invaluable marketing support during the critical festive trading period.
Residents are also encouraged to make southernoxfordshire.com/christmas their first stop for planning their festive activities.
The page offers a comprehensive, up-to-date calendar of everything happening locally and is frequently updated.
We’re encouraging residents to spend the festive season right here in Southern Oxfordshire and discover the unique shops, events and experiences that make our towns and villages special, and help keep our high streets full of life.
Councillor Neil Fawcett, Vale of White Horse Cabinet Member for Corporate Services, Legal and Democratic, said: “Our market towns are always a delight at Christmas and I’d encourage everyone to make the most of the shops, singing and celebrations on their doorstep.”
Councillor Tony Worgan, South Oxfordshire District Council Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Regeneration, said: “The Southern Oxfordshire website makes it easy to plan your festive fun in South Oxfordshire. “If you’re a business or organisation with an event, make sure to list it on the site to reach as many people as possible. I'm really keen that local businesses and groups are supported by local residents."
Experience the magic of Christmas in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. Explore festive events, charming markets, seasonal attractions and more
