Soldiers of Oxfordshire – conflict and county

SOFO Museum first opened during the summer of 2014, tucked away in the beautiful gardens in the grounds of The Oxfordshire Museum and Woodstock Library, and just on the doorstep of Blenheim Palace.

More than a local military museum, SOFO is a museum that everyone can enjoy, from kids to parents, and to grandparents. We tell stories of how conflict has affected the county and its people, from soldiers serving on the front lines to ordinary people living on the Home Front.

On top of a range of ever-changing displays and events, our permanent exhibits explore topics that you’ll find surprising and moving in equal measure, such as raw accounts of the liberation of Bergen-Belsen from both camp survivors and Oxfordshire soldiers. Battles of the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry puts you on-board a Horsa Glider as it prepares to land in Normandy in the early hours of D-Day 1944, while Secret War explores the world of spies and espionage, letting you try your hand at sending and decoding secret messages.

SOFO holds a collection of over 3,500 objects and 7,500 archive items from two county regiments, the Queens Own Oxfordshire Hussars (QOOH) and the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. These are our starting point for reflecting on the county’s rich and diverse military heritage.

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Venue Details

Address

Park Street
Woodstock
Oxfordshire
OX20 1SN
England

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Telephone

  • 01993810210

Entry Charges

Adults: £6.50 Concessions (Over 60s, Armed Forces, Students): £5.50 Children (5-16): £3.50 Children (Under 5s): Free Carers: Free Family tickets, group rates and annual passes also available. New: Free admission for Blenheim Annual Pass Holders (free admission on presentation of current and valid pass with working QR code)

 
  • Opening Hours

    Monday: Closed
    Tuesday: 11:00-17:00
    Wednesday: 11:00-17:00
    Thursday: 11:00-17:00
    Friday: 11:00-17:00
    Saturday: 11:00-17:00
    Sunday: 14:00-17:00

    Last admission: 4.15pm

    Research Centre and Meeting Rooms open by appointment only.
    For appointments and bookings call 01993 810210.

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  • Venue Services
    • Academic publications and resources available
    • Guided tours
    • Pre-booking service for groups
    • Events and resources for children and families
    • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
  • Venue Facilities
    • Library
    • Meeting room available
    • Parking for disabled available
    • Research facilities for academics
    • Study facilities
    • Wheelchair access to all public areas
    • Baby changing facilities
    • Toilets
    • Gardens open to public
    • Cafeteria
    • Children's play area
    • Facilities for private functions and events
    • Toilets for disabled
    • Licensed bar
    • Cinema/film screening facilities
    • Late night openings
    • Picnic area
    • Refreshments
    • Shop
    • Wi-fi available
    • Education facilities available
    • Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups

At a glance

Park Street
Woodstock
Oxfordshire
OX20 1SN
England

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