Tour unique contemporary works at Braziers Park during Oxfordshire Artweeks 2026

An art exhibition in the atmospheric grade II listed barn at Braziers Park offers a rare chance to explore contemporary creativity and a remarkable slice of local history too.

Taking place on Saturday 2, Sunday 3 and Monday 4 May, and again on Friday 8, Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May 2026, the Oxfordshire Artweeks exhibition at Braziers Park runs daily from 10am to 6pm – apart from Monday, when it’s open from 4pm to 7pm.

Braziers Park itself is something of a hidden gem. Set within a striking Grade II-listed “Strawberry Hill Gothic” house and estate, it has long been a hub of creativity and a laboratory for community life.

Originally built in the 17th century, the house was later remodelled in the Gothic revival style by a naval officer who had served with Captain Cook on the Endeavour. Over the decades, it has hosted films, music, festivals and cultural projects, while providing a retreat for artists, thinkers and educators.

Exhibiting in the barn are three artists united by their love of the countryside and local history. Jacqueline Burrage presents colourful local landscapes, capturing the character and shifting light of the surrounding area. Wendy Botto shows vibrant still life paintings alongside scenes of Oxford, Braziers and Italy.

Ariadna Alvarez brings a three-dimensional element to the exhibition with expressive pottery and sculpture.

The site’s modern chapter began in 1950, when Norman Glaister bought the house following wartime service with the Army Medical Corps. Inspired by Wilfred Trotter’s book The Instincts of the Herd in Peace and War, he envisioned a community dedicated to education, peace and collective living – a vision that continues to shape Braziers Park today.

Entry is free and refreshments will be available, making it an easy and welcoming day out in the Chilterns.

For more information, visit artweeks.org and byaristudio.com.

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