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Dérive: an escape from Christmas

Dérive: an escape from Christmas

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Dérive: an escape from Christmas will occur on 28 November 2026 at the Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford. Participants will embark on a guided walk, allowing chance to dictate their route, culminating at a nearby pub.

**Experience the magic** […] **of the city!** *— erased from an [Oxford Christmas market advert](https://www.christmasinoxford.co.uk/#:~:text=Experience%20the%20magic%20of%20the%20season%20at%20Oxford%E2%80%99s%20Christmas%20Market%20with%20festive%20gifts%2C%20seasonal%20foods%2C%20and%20entertainment%20in%20the%20heart%20of%20the%20city)* A dérive is a drift. We split into small groups and let chance choose every turn. **Some practicalities...** * Meet at 1pm outside the Sheldonian, by the stone heads on Broad Street. We set off at 1:15 and after that we’re adrift. * About an hour of gentle walking, rain or shine. * We finish at whichever pub chance leaves us nearest. * If plans change, please update your RSVP. It helps me plan the groups. [Thursday evenings return on 14 January](https://www.meetup.com/cadavre-exquis-community-for-the-curious/events/317237467/?slug=cadavre-exquis-community-for-the-curious&eventId=317237467).

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Dérive: an escape from Christmas takes place on Saturday, 28 November 2026 at 13:00.

Dérive: an escape from Christmas is held at Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford (Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AZ, UK, Oxford, OX1 3AZ).

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