19 Jun 07

Oxford is opening its doors with a wealth of special events, walks and free activities planned for the festival Opening Doors, Opening Minds, which celebrates 1,000 years of Oxfordshire. The festival, from 23-24 June, is organised by the Oxford Preservation Trust in partnership with the University of Oxford.

Among the highlights is a concert at the Saïd Business School. On Friday 22 June at 6.30pm, musicians and singers from the Oxfordshire County Music Service are performing in the unusual setting of the outdoor amphitheatre at the School. Young talent from across the county will be showcased in the evening's performance including a choir of young voices, a brass ensemble playing music by Dukas, Chris Hazell and Stuart Johnson, a string quartet interpreting pieces by Smetana and Dvorak and the flute choir. Tickets are free of charge, and available to book.

Over 25 sites and buildings are involved, including Oxford colleges and the University's museums. To book any of events, please contact the University Promotions Officer, Wendy Fuggles, on 01865 280533.

On Saturday 23 June

Oriel College has tours at 11am and 2pm with games for young children. Booking is required.

Wolfson College, Linton Road, 3-5pm summer fête in the College gardens.

Botanic Gardenhas free admission to the garden from 9am-6pm.

Corpus Christi Barge, Meadow Lane, Donnington Bridge, offers access to the barge and exhibition on college barges from 10am-6pm.

Jesus College, Turl St, 2-4.30pm, Hall, Chapel and Quads open.

Museum of the History of Science, Broad St, 10am-5pm. Tour at 10.30am

Nuffield College, New Road, 9am-5pm. Visit Upper and Lower Quad and garden.

Pitt Rivers Museum, Parks Road, 10am-4pm. Tours available behind the scenes. Booking is required.

Real Tennis Club, Merton College, Merton Street, 10am-4pm. Demonstrations available.

Rhodes House, South Parks Road, 9am-1pm. Garden tours at 10am and 11.30am.

St Catherine's College, Manor Road, 2-4pm. Matthew Pinsent's Olympic Gold Medal on display. Guided tours at 2pm and 3pm. Booking is required.

St John's College, St Giles, 11am-5pm. Quads and gardens open. Tour at 11am.

St Peter's College, New Inn Hall Street, 10am-2pm. Chapel and Hall open.

On Sunday 24 June

All Souls College, access from Radcliffe Square, 2-5pm. With Stonesfield Silver Band performing in the Great Quad.

College Barge, see Saturday.

Oxford University Museum of Natural History, South Parks Road, 2-4pm family activities.

Somerville College, Woodstock Rd, 10am-4pm. Self-guided tours.

St John's College, see Saturday. No tours.