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University Parks Newsletter

If you'd like to receive updates on what's going on in the Parks, why not sign up for our new quarterly newsletter

Each season, subscribers will receive a short email with news on what we've been working on and what we're planning, as well as seasonal plant profiles, notice of upcoming events, fundraising information, opening hours and more. 

Please send an email with "SUBSCRIBE" in the subject line to university-parks-opt-in-list-subscribe@maillist.ox.ac.uk.

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News and updates

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University Parks team host VC visit

27 February 2026
The University Parks team recently had the pleasure of hosting the Vice-Chancellor for a visit to the Parks
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Early signs of Spring in the Parks

16 February 2026
A welcome splash of colour is returning to University Parks, as the first signs of seasonal change begin to emerge across the grounds despite winter's lingering chill.
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Replanting of the Hayrick Border

19 January 2026
One of the best loved areas of the Parks is the herbaceous border - the Hayrick Border - that runs northwards from the South Lodge entrance. For decades this has given pleasure to visitors to the Parks.
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Work commences on refurbishing the Parks public toilets

08 January 2026
Refurbishment of the Parks public toilets is now underway, with completion expected by the end of April 2026.