7th December
This December, Oxford will be illuminated with festive cheer as the Oxford Christmas Light Bus travels on the city's streets. This magical event, organised by Oxford Bus Company, City Sightseeing Oxford, and Thames Travel, in partnership with Get Radio, will bring joy to all ages.
A Magical Christmas Journey
This festive spectacle will feature our iconic City Sightseeing Oxford open-top bus, decked out in hundreds of twinkling lights. As the bus winds its way through Oxford, it will create a magical atmosphere, accompanied by a soundtrack of Christmas classics provided by our fabulous partner, Get Radio, Oxfordshire's local radio station.
The bus will stop at designated stopping locations to spread even more Christmas cheer and allow our colleagues to distribute delicious treats to children and adults alike, including vegan and gluten-free options.*
Dates & Times
- Saturday, 7th December 2024, 16:00 - 20:00 - Add Event to Your Calendar
- Saturday, 14th December 2024, 16:00 - 20:00 - Add Event to Your Calendar
- Saturday, 21st December 2024, 16:00 - 20:00 - Add Event to Your Calendar
Why We’re Doing It
We’re passionate about bringing joy to our community. That’s why we’re excited to bring back this fantastic and free festive event to the streets of Oxford this year.
Your Vote Counts
We want your input on deciding the stopping locations in the Oxford area. Voting is now open!
Please share the voting form with your friends and family. The more votes a location receives, the higher the chance it will be included in the route and picked as our stopping location.
What Are The Stopping Locations?
Stopping locations are specific places within the Oxford area where the Christmas Light Bus will pause its journey. Our friendly colleagues will distribute delicious treats at these locations.*
The Routes
This year we are going to try and visit as many of you in Oxfordshire as we can! We are going to create three routes and based on your most popular answers for stopping locations, create a bespoke route for each day!*
The final routes will be announced on Monday 2nd December 2024 on this page.
There are just a couple of things to remember:
- Each person gets one vote and so please don't cheat - duplicates will be removed to keep the voting fair for everyone.
- *We reserve the right to deem any particular area not safe for the bus to visit.
For Those Living Outside Oxford
If your area isn't chosen as the stopping location, you can still travel to Oxford to participate in the experience. We still have £2 fares available until the end of December. Click here to plan your journey.
Get Involved
We encourage you to get involved and share the magic of the Christmas Light Bus on social media. Tag us and use the hashtags #OxfordXmasBus to share your festive moments.
* Please let our team know if you have any dietary requirements.