Oxford Botanic Garden cancels autumn fair due to weather
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 12:02 · Archive
Oxford Botanic Garden has cancelled its Autumn Fair at Harcourt Arboretum scheduled for Saturday due to forecast storms.
Oxford Botanic Garden cancelled its Autumn Fair at Harcourt Arboretum at short notice on Saturday 24 October. The event was planned as a family-friendly day of arts and crafts, activities and exploration, with families invited to explore the woodland, meet local makers and enjoy hands-on activities.
The garden's statement said the cancellation was made because 'with gusts of up to 46 mph and extreme weather forecast, the health and safety of visitors, traders and staff remain our highest priority'. The decision followed Storm Austen, the first named storm of the season, which hit Oxfordshire on Friday 23 October, causing high winds that temporarily closed several National Trust estates and cancelled Millets Farm Pumpkins at Night shows in Frilford.
The garden said it was processing refunds for cancelled tickets. Weather forecasts for Saturday 24 October predicted light rain, temperatures of 16 degrees Celsius and wind gusts between 20 and 30 mph.
How it is being reported
- Oxford botanic garden's beloved autumn fair cancelled at last minuteThe Autumn Fair at Oxford Botanic Garden's Harcourt Arboretum has been cancelled at short notice due to the weather.Oxford Mail · 24 Oct, 11:27
- Oxford botanic garden's beloved autumn fair cancelled at last minuteThe Autumn Fair at Oxford Botanic Garden's Harcourt Arboretum has been cancelled at short notice due to the weather.Oxfordshire Guardian · 24 Oct, 11:27
In this story: Oxford Botanic Garden · Harcourt Arboretum · Oxfordshire · Storm Austen
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