James Beauclerk was the honoured guest at the Burford & District Society’s annual luncheon on 20th October, which was attended by sixty-five members. The Earl of Burford toasting the Burford and District Society James is the eleventh Earl of Burford, who recently inherited the title from his father, the Duke of St. Albans. The first Earl was the illegitimate son of King Charles II and Nell Gwyn, who often visited the town to attend horse racing. The Duke and Duchess also atte

Call for projects to support now, and ideas for the 2028 Festival The World Premiere of a brand-new choral work, Five Acts of Human Kindness, by acclaimed British composer Bob Chilcott, with text by Charles Bennett, performed by the Burford School Community Choir as part of the grand final concert of the 2026 Festival. Thanks to our amazing outgoing Organising Committee and volunteers, led by Jane Arnell, we had a most enjoyable and successful Festival in June this year. Th

We are delighted to announce details and special guests for our annual society lunch. The event will be held at Warwick Hall, Burford, on Tuesday 20th October. We are honoured to be joined by the 16th Earl of Burford and his father, His Grace the Duke of St. Albans, as well as his wife, Her Grace the Duchess of St. Albans. The Town Mayor has also kindly agreed to preside over the event. The lunch will be catered by the amazing team at Thyme and Lovage. Please see the menu, mo

In early July, on a particularly warm and sunny afternoon, approximately 40 members of the Society came together to enjoy our annual Summer garden party, graciously hosted by Michael Taubeheim at Greyhounds in Sheep Street, Burford.

18 th February 7pm AGM followed by A day in the Life of a Metropolitan Police Crime Scene Investigator by Hayley Scott. 14 th April 7pm Talk on the Levellers by Andrew Hopper, Professor of Social History, University of Oxford. 21 st May 10.30 Guided Tour of the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham followed by lunch. 22 nd June 7pm The Beauclerk Earls of Burford: Their Fortunes and Misfortunes. Burford Festival Talk by Bert Clough June* – Annual Garden Party October* –

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