14 November 2025 - 16 November 2025
Craft a paper lantern inspired by Oxford’s historical gas lamps! Download a free template and let your creativity shine from home.
The template and a video, with instructions, will be released on this page on Friday 14th November.
The online version of this activity will run from 14 -16 November 2025. This activity will also be available, in person, at the Museum of Oxford on the 22nd and 29th December 2025.
This event is part of Oxford’s Christmas Light Festival 2025.
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Further information
Access
There is step-free, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax Tower (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift to the Galleries and then a lift to the basement.
Accessible toilets are available in the Museum (close to Museum Makers) and in the Town Hall on the ground floor, before entering the Museum. Please contact the Museum team if you’d like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements. Further access information can be found on our page dedicated to access at the museum.
Scaffolding at the Oxford Town Hall
From August 2025, scaffolding will be in place outside Oxford Town Hall. Both entrances to the Town Hall (main steps and level access entrance) will remain fully open and accessible while these essential maintenance works are carried out. More information can be found on our Plan Your Visit page.
