a community interest company

Visit us at The Oxford Arms, Kington!

Regular opening hours:
Friday 5pm - 10pm | Courtyard bar
Sunday 12pm - 4pm | Courtyard bar & cafe

Our story

We are Open Arms Kington. In early 2023 we bought The Oxford Arms, a Grade II listed former coaching inn, which we’re transforming into a community hub and pub. Together, we’re creating a place where everyone can feel a sense of “belonging”, and where good things happen every day. While we restore the Grade II-listed building, we’ve turned our courtyard and ancient barn into beautiful event spaces. Our regular events range from craft cafes to healthcare checkups, Diwali celebrations to DJ nights, creative writing courses to antiques valuations, and so much more. Run almost entirely by volunteers, our team are creating an inclusive, warm and welcoming hub for all generations at The Oxford.

Coming up at The Oxford Arms

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Creative Writing Course
Oct 6
Creative Writing Course

Ever wanted to write, but not sure where to start? Join author and teacher Sarah Star for a six-session course at The Oxford, with free, drop-in taster sessions on Sunday October 6th, 2pm-3pm and 3pm-4pm.

November events at The Oxford
Nov 1
November events at The Oxford
Christmas Craft Workshops
Nov 22
Christmas Craft Workshops

Get in the Christmas spirit with our cosy workshops in the barn

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FRIDAY 22ND NOVEMBER - REGGAE NIGHT Swap the November weather for island vibes in The Oxford Arms barn this Friday as Steve M spins his reggae mix from 7-10pm 🏝 We’ll be joined by special guests The Dough’zy Mares who'll be bringing t
Whoops, we forgot to post our 100 Club winner for September (though we didn't forget to send them their £200 win!) so here's a double announcement for September and October...congratulations number 52 and number 55! We still have some spaces a
🎄Book your space on our Christmas Craft Workshops 🌟 It's starting to feel a *bit* like Christmas - and how better to kick off the festive season than with a cosy craft workshop in our barn, complete with mince pies and great company? DATES Sarah
SATURDAY 16TH NOVEMBER - 7.30-9.30PM - Oxford Arms Barn - free entry If you like songs with lots of words and elaborate rhyme concerning zombies and reservoirs that make you laugh and cry about spreading pate without cutlery accompanied by the ukule
THIS MONTH at The Oxford Arms: we’ve got comedy, reggae, Christmas crafts, live music and food pop-ups to brighten the run-up to the festive season 🎄 Saturday 16th November - 7.30-9.30pm - Music and comedy with Kate Green - An absurd and ecle
Some pictures from Saturday’s Diwali celebration! Over 150 people joined throughout the day, @lockdowndhaba had sold out of food by 7pm, our lovely volunteer Freya was busy creating stunning henna patterns from 2-6pm, the sun shone, and the at
THIS SATURDAY - 2-10PM We can't wait to celebrate Diwali with you and our friends at @lockdowndhaba As well as Diwali, the world's biggest drawing festival - The Big Draw 2024 - is taking place so we're bringing the two festivals together in a colo
Saturday night's jungle night in the barn with the amazing DJ Polo and brilliant team at @lovelyspudly2024 ❤😍 we loved having so many people of all ages coming together to dance and have an amazing night together 👌 immaculate vibes Due to popular

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