The Inspiring Middle-earth Tolkien exhibition at Banbury Museum now has an extra attraction – visitors can also have a Hobbit ’Second Breakfast’ during their visit on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The museum's canal-side 'Cafe Quay' is offering the Merry's Mushroom Medley, a recipe by Tolkien expert Angie Gardner to complement the current exhibition, open Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm until 19 June.

  • Brookes Restaurant has announced its season of cookery classes and courses running over the summer, with a fantastic line-up for children and adults alike.

The programme kicks off tonight with the Masterclass Dinner Party at 6pm, with inspiring dishes from starters through to desserts.

On June 2 an Italian-themed cookery school will take the pain out of half term for 9-14-year-olds and the £39 price includes a work book, lunch and goodies to take home.

On June 12 it’s bread day – a hands-on event that allows you to understand the secrets of working with dough. At the end of the session participants will match their creations with cheese and wine.

For booking and prices go to restaurant.business.brookes.ac.uk.

  • Witney Lakes’ Foodie Night tonight is based on a less common cut of beef – shin. So if you fancy shin of Oxfordshire beef braised in red wine, thyme and shallots with a tarragon and wild mushroom emulsion, running alongside the current evening menu for a small supplement of £2, then book a table on 01993 893012 or email restaurant@witney-lakes.co.uk.
  • The Trinity Comedy Night continues tonight with laughs from stand-ups John Newton, Julian Deane and Eddy Brimson. Entry, with dinner thrown in for good measure, is £15.

Then on Tuesday, the £20 Psychic Supper introduces clairvoyant and medium Jean Batty to the Chapel Street, Bicester, venue.

For tickets call 01869 369111 or go to trinity-uk.com.

  • The Feathers Hotel in Woodstock is marking its redesign by offering a special dinner, bed & breakfast offer.

The package, which includes accommodation, a three-course dinner and a full English breakfast, runs until June 30, price £79 per person per night. The offer is based on two people sharing a double bedroom – call 01993 812291 or go to feathers.co.uk.

  • What better way to while away an afternoon in Oxford than with a pint of Brakspear – and the chance to improve your punting prowess.

Follow the Brakspear Oxford Ale Trail in any 10 of the 19 participating pubs to get a free Brakspear T-shirt and entry to a draw for a one-hour punting session with the Cherwell Boathouse. Details on the promotion from brakspear-beers.co.uk.