Just North of Oxford sits the beautiful small town of Woodstock. Originally a Royal Hunting Lodge, the town was founded by Henry II in 1164 . The royal connection has continued through to the present day, with Queen Elizabeth II making a recent visit as part of her Golden Jubilee celebrations.
Exhibiting a fine display of Georgian architecture, the main square is where you will find the Oxfordshire Museum housing an impressive display of local history, dating back to pre-Roman times.
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2009 marks the 250th anniversary of Scottish poet Robert Burns' birth. Burns was a poet and a lyricist and is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland.
The Burns Supper was started a few years after his death by a group of his friends; they held the supper to honour and remember Burns. The tradition caught on and the ritual of Burns Supper is now held all around the world.
His life and work will be celebrated throughout the year at many Burns-related events.
