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The Leys Together The Leys is more than a place. It's people. This page celebrates our parks, communities, organisations, volunteers and local events. Welcome!

Together we honour our history, share what's happening today and help shape the future of The Leys.

🌳 Welcome to The Leys TogetherSome of you may have noticed that this page has a new name.Over the years, this page has s...
05/08/2026

🌳 Welcome to The Leys Together

Some of you may have noticed that this page has a new name.

Over the years, this page has shared the story of The Leys Festival through its different chapters – from The Leys FΓͺte to The Leys Festival. As the festival has continued to grow, an official festival page has also been developed.

To avoid confusion, we have decided to give this page a new identity and a broader purpose.

The Leys Together will become an independent community space dedicated to celebrating everything that makes The Leys such a special place to live, work and visit.

Our vision is to share:
🌳 local parks and green spaces
πŸŽ‰ community events and festivals
🀝 local organisations and volunteers
πŸ“Έ stories, memories and local history
❀️ inspiring people and community projects

This page is currently being developed, and there will be plenty more to come over the coming months.

Whether you have lived in The Leys for many years or have only recently joined our community, everyone is welcome here.

Thank you for being part of this journey. We hope you'll continue to share your stories, photos and community spirit with us.

The Leys Together
Celebrating our people, places and future.

16/07/2026

What an incredible day at The Leys Festival! πŸ’œπŸŽ‰

What a fantastic celebration of our community! It was wonderful to catch up with so many familiar faces, meet new people, and spend the day with some truly inspiring Community Champions who work so hard to make Oxford a better place for everyone.

πŸŽ₯ Can you spot someone you know in this video?
Tag them in the comments and let them know you've seen them! πŸ‘‡

A huge thank you to everyone who came along, volunteered, performed, ran a stall, or simply shared a smile. You all helped make this day so special.

Let's keep celebrating the amazing people who make our community stronger every single day. ❀️

πŸ“Έ WE NEED YOUR PHOTOS!Did you have an amazing day at The Leys Festival 2026?Show us your favourite moments!❀️ The smiles...
11/07/2026

πŸ“Έ WE NEED YOUR PHOTOS!

Did you have an amazing day at The Leys Festival 2026?

Show us your favourite moments!

❀️ The smiles.
🎢 The music.
🍜 The food.
🎨 The crafts.
πŸ”¬ The science.
⚽ The sports.
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Your family.

Drop your best photos in the comments below or tag us in your own posts using:




Over the next few days we'll be sharing some of our favourite community photos!

Let's celebrate this incredible day together. πŸ’œ

πŸŽ‰ Today, Blackbird Leys Park becomes the heart of Oxford! πŸ’œThe Leys Festival 2026 is here – bigger, brighter and more co...
11/07/2026

πŸŽ‰ Today, Blackbird Leys Park becomes the heart of Oxford! πŸ’œ

The Leys Festival 2026 is here – bigger, brighter and more community-powered than ever before!

Join us for an unforgettable day of FREE family activities, fantastic live music, dance, sport, science, arts and crafts, delicious international food (with main meals capped at just Β£5), and so much more.

This festival has been co-created by local residents, for local residents, bringing together people of all ages, backgrounds and cultures to celebrate what makes our community so special.

A huge thank you to everyone who has helped make this possible – our incredible volunteers, residents, performers, community groups, partners and sponsors.

Special thanks to:
πŸ’œ The Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, University of Oxford
πŸš— MINI Plant Oxford
πŸ›οΈ Oxford City Council
πŸŽ“ Activate Learning
🌈 Pride In Place
..and to every organisation, performer and volunteer who has given their time, energy and passion to make this festival happen.

πŸ“… Today – Saturday, 11 July 2026
πŸ•› 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
πŸ“ Blackbird Leys Park, Oxford

❀️ One People. One Place.

πŸ‘‡ Are you joining us today?
Who are you bringing with you? Tell us in the comments and tag your family, friends, neighbours or colleagues!

We can't wait to welcome you to The Leys Festival 2026. See you soon! πŸŽ‰

Today, several members of the The Leys Festival & Leys Blackbird organising committee had the great honour of meeting Hi...
10/07/2026

Today, several members of the The Leys Festival & Leys Blackbird organising committee had the great honour of meeting His Majesty King Charles III during the official opening of the Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities at the University of Oxford.

The Schwarzman Centre is the largest building project ever undertaken by the University, bringing together teaching, research, performance and public engagement under one roof. It is also home to the world's only Passivhaus concert hall.

We were incredibly proud to represent the wonderfully diverse community of Blackbird Leys and to showcase the spirit of inclusion, partnership and community that makes our neighbourhood so special.

🚨 TOMORROW'S THE DAY! πŸŽ‰The countdown is over... The Leys Festival 2026 is almost here! πŸ’œTomorrow, Blackbird Leys Park wi...
10/07/2026

🚨 TOMORROW'S THE DAY! πŸŽ‰

The countdown is over... The Leys Festival 2026 is almost here! πŸ’œ

Tomorrow, Blackbird Leys Park will be transformed into a place full of laughter, music, creativity and unforgettable memories for the whole community.

Bring your children, your family, your friends, your neighbours and even your work colleagues – because there's something for everyone!

🎈 FREE Family Section, including:
🏰 Bouncy Castles
πŸ§— Climbing Wall
πŸ™οΈ Build a City from Cardboard
🫧 Giant Square Bubble Workshops
🎨 Arts & Crafts
🎭 Face Painting & Henna
πŸƒ Traditional Family Games
πŸ”¬ Science Activities
🎡 Live Music
🌍 Delicious food from around the world – with main meals for Β£5 or less!

❀️ This is more than a festival – it's a celebration of our community.

πŸ“… Tomorrow – Saturday, 11 July 2026
πŸ•› 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
πŸ“ Blackbird Leys Park, Oxford

πŸ‘‡ Before you go... tell us in the comments!

πŸ’œ Will you be there?
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Who are you bringing with you?
🎈 What are you most excited about?

Please share this post and help us spread the word. Let's make tomorrow a day to remember for the whole Oxford community!

See you tomorrow! πŸŽ‰

🎈✨ The biggest Family Section in the history of The Leys Festival is waiting for you!Get ready for a day packed with fun...
09/07/2026

🎈✨ The biggest Family Section in the history of The Leys Festival is waiting for you!

Get ready for a day packed with fun, adventure and unforgettable family memories – all completely FREE!
This year's Family Section has something for everyone:

🏰 Giant Bouncy Castles
πŸ§— Climbing Wall
πŸ™οΈ Build a City from Cardboard – in partnership with Hala Stulecia (Centennial Hall), WrocΕ‚aw and Oxford Polish Association
🫧 Giant Square Bubble Workshops with IF Oxford Festival
πŸƒ Traditional family games including Tug of War, Sack Races, Egg & Spoon Race and much more!

Whether you're climbing, building, creating giant bubbles or cheering your family on in our fun games, there's something to keep everyone smiling all day long.
πŸ’œ Every activity in the Family Section is FREE!

πŸ“… Saturday, 11 July 2026
πŸ•› 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
πŸ“ Blackbird Leys Park, Oxford
πŸ‘‡ We'd love to know...

Which activity are you heading to first?
🏰 Bouncy Castles
πŸ§— Climbing Wall
πŸ™οΈ Build a Cardboard City
🫧 Giant Square Bubbles
πŸƒ Family Games

Tell us in the comments and tag the people you'll be bringing with you!

🎨✨ Create. Imagine. Be Inspired!Looking for something creative this summer? The Creative Spaces at The Leys Festival 202...
08/07/2026

🎨✨ Create. Imagine. Be Inspired!
Looking for something creative this summer? The Creative Spaces at The Leys Festival 2026 are the perfect place to let your imagination run wild!
From painting and crafts to hands-on activities and creative challenges, there'll be something for artists of every age and ability.
We're delighted to welcome some fantastic local organisations and creatives, including:
🎨 Dovecote Voluntary Parent Committee
🌈 Ark-T
πŸ–ŒοΈ Local artist Patricia
πŸ’œ ...and many more amazing community groups!
Whether you want to make something special, try a new skill or simply enjoy creating together as a family, you'll find plenty of inspiration waiting for you.
πŸ“… Saturday, 11 July 2026
πŸ•› 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
πŸ“ Blackbird Leys Park, Oxford
🎟️ FREE ENTRY – and all Family Section activities are FREE!
πŸ‘‡ Tell us...
What's your favourite way to get creative?
🎨 Painting
βœ‚οΈ Crafts
πŸ–οΈ Drawing
🧢 Making things
🌈 Trying something completely new!
Share your answer in the comments and invite a friend to join you for a day full of creativity!

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