Braziers Park

An experiment in community living, South Oxfordshire. We live in a Gothic manor house with outbuildings and 57 acres of land.

We are running courses in Ecology, Organic Gardening, Permaculture, Herbal medicine, Hedge Laying, Coppicing, Holistic therapies, and Bee keeping as well as Yoga, Tai Chi, Meditation classes, the Alexander Technique, working groups, and various kinds of retreats. Braziers is also the host of festivals, like Wood Festival and Supernormal. If you're interested in our volunteering scheme please get in touch with us: [email protected]

10/08/2026

🎬 Just over two weeks to go until we welcome BIFF back to Braziers Park! 🎬

From 28–30 August, the Braziers International Film Festival (BIFF) returns for three days of independent international cinema, performances, installations and conversation, with screenings taking place in our historic 18th-century barn.

The 2026 programme is now live and tickets are on sale! Whether you’d like to immerse yourself in the full festival or simply join us for a screening or a day, there are plenty of ways to take part:

🎟 Full weekend tickets
🎟 Single-day tickets
🎟 Tickets for individual screenings
⛺ Camping options available

This year’s programme brings together documentary, animation, fiction and contemporary artists’ film & video, alongside special-focus programmes, installations, discussions and Q&As with attending filmmakers.

You can explore the full 2026 programme here https://biff.braziers.org.uk/2026-programme/ or find it via the link in our Instagram bio, where you can also book your tickets.

BIFF is run as a not-for-profit festival by a collective of artist-filmmakers, with all proceeds supporting Braziers Park’s charitable aims.

Come for a screening, stay for the day, or spend the whole weekend with us – we look forward to welcoming you to BIFF 2026! 🎥🌿

07/08/2026

📢 We’re Hiring | Bookkeeper (20 hrs/week)

Are you an organised and detail-oriented finance professional looking for meaningful work?

Braziers Park School of Integrative Social Research is seeking a part-time Bookkeeper to help support the financial wellbeing of our educational charity and intentional community.

In this varied role, you will work closely with our Treasurer, Trustees, Finance Assistant, and wider community, overseeing day-to-day bookkeeping, financial reporting, payroll, invoicing, VAT, Gift Aid, and budgeting. While primarily remote, the role includes at least one day per week based at Braziers Park.

If you are looking for a role where your financial skills can directly support education, community, and sustainability, we would love to hear from you!

📍 20 hours per week (non-residential)
📅 Applications close: Sunday 23 August 2026
📍 Interviews: Week commencing 7 September 2026

For the full job description and application form, visit our website: https://web.braziers.org.uk/vacancies-tenancies

31/07/2026

An exciting opportunity has opened up at Braziers Park! 🌿

We are looking for an Education & Events Coordinator (16hrs/wk) to join our community and help shape our annual education programme.

This residential role supports the planning, delivery, administration, and promotion of our public events that reflect the ethos of Braziers Park and our community. The role also includes coordinating venue hire and residential bookings, helping to ensure a welcoming experience for guests and the smooth running of events throughout the year.

If you are organised, people-focused, and inspired by community living, we would love to hear from you! 📧

📍 Braziers Park, Oxfordshire
🕒 16 hours per week (residential role)
📅 Applications close: 28 August 2026
👥 In-person interviews from w/c 3 September 2026

Find out more and apply here: https://web.braziers.org.uk/vacancies-tenancies-mobile or follow link in our Instagram bio.

30/07/2026

Farewell, Hugh Broughton Makins 🤍
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our dear friend and long-term community member, Hugh Broughton Makins.

For over two decades, Hugh’s warmth, humour, generosity and commitment to community life touched countless people who passed through Braziers Park. Whether tending the fire, sharing conversation, or offering words of quiet wisdom, he made Braziers feel like home. We are deeply grateful for all he gave to our community. Hugh will be greatly missed!

In Hugh’s own words, “I’m 95 and I don’t feel old at all. I’m part of a community of all sorts of people and all sorts of ages. Take a little bit of Braziers wherever you go.”

23/07/2026

🌿 Kids Go Wild! is this Saturday! 🦋

A little reminder that Kids Go Wild! is happening this Saturday (25 July) instead of our usual Sunday session.

Join us from 10am–12pm for a morning of outdoor adventure in the beautiful woodlands of Braziers Park. Expect nature-based play, exploration, creativity, and plenty of opportunities for little ones to connect with the natural world.

📅 Saturday 25 July
🕙 10am–12pm
📍 Braziers Park

🎟️ £12 per child (includes one accompanying adult)
👨‍👩‍👧 Family ticket: £20
If more than one parent or guardian would like to attend, please email [email protected].

Book your place here: https://pci.jotform.com/form/200694263207048. We look forward to seeing you in the woods! 🌳

20/07/2026

🏡 The Braziers Park Reunion 2026

📅 27–31 July 2026

Have you lived, volunteered, or spent time at Braziers Park? We would love to welcome you back!

Join us this July for a special week of reconnecting with old friends, sharing stories, exploring the grounds, and simply enjoying being together in the place that has meant so much to so many.

Whether it’s been a few years or a few decades since you last visited, the Reunion is an opportunity to return home, meet familiar and new faces, and experience the unique spirit of Braziers Park once again.

🌿 Gentle excursions
☕ Shared meals and conversations
🏡 Time to reconnect with the community and the land
🤝 Includes up to two flexible working hours per day

📅 3pm Monday 27 July – 3pm Friday 31 July 2026

🎟️ Various ticket options are available – book via https://pci.jotform.com/form/253243434104345 or follow link in our Instagram bio

We can’t wait to welcome you back!

01/07/2026

Open Call for Archive Volunteer from 13 - 24 July 2026

Are you interested in the Braziers Park School of Integrative Social Research archive, history, research or cultural heritage?

We’re looking for one volunteer to help digitise the Braziers archive during 13–24 July 2026. You can join us for any length of time within these dates, the longer you can stay, the more you’ll be able to contribute.

What you’ll be doing

Up to 6 hours per day digitising archival documents.
Helping prepare historical materials for AI-assisted transcription, creating a searchable digital archive.
No previous experience is necessary - just curiosity and attention to detail.

What we offer

Full board (accommodation and meals) in exchange for your contribution.

Why this project matters

Your work will support Monica Li’s ACRE research project, which is creating a searchable digital archive of the Braziers collection.

If you’d like to take part or have any questions, please get in touch at [email protected].

We’d be pleased to hear from you, and we’d appreciate you sharing this opportunity with anyone who may be interested.

23/06/2026

📰 We were delighted to be featured in a recent Sunday Times article exploring life within an intentional community in the UK.

The piece offers a glimpse into daily life at Braziers Park – from communal meals, shared work, and collective decision-making to creativity, education, and the joys and challenges of living together. Featuring interviews with residents and staff, the article explores what it means to be part of a community that has been experimenting with new ways of living, learning, and relating for over 76 years 💫

A huge thank you to Ella Kipling and photographer Dan Joseph for spending time with us and capturing the spirit of Braziers so thoughtfully 💚

If you’d like to read the full article, head to the News section on our website or follow the link in our Instagram bio.

📸

18/06/2026

🎨✨ Children’s Clay Club is coming to Braziers Park! ✨🎨

Join us on Saturday 18 July (10–11am) for a fun and creative Tile Painting Workshop designed especially for children aged 7–12+.

Led by ceramicist and sculptor Ariadna Alvarez (Ariadna Alvarez), children will decorate their own pre-made clay tile using ceramic paints, stamps, textures, and simple clay techniques. Inspired by nature, storytelling, and imagination, they will create a unique piece of artwork to take home the very same day.

This relaxed, hands-on session is perfect for beginners and offers a calm space to explore colour, pattern, and creativity while learning a little about the world of ceramics.

🌿 No experience needed
🎨 All materials provided
🏡 Take your finished tile home on the day
👧 Suitable for ages 7–12+ (KS2)

Tickets at £10 per child including materials.

Spaces are limited, so booking is recommended. We can’t wait to see what wonderful creations emerge! ✨

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Ipsden
Wallingford
OX106AN

Website

https://www.braziers.org.uk/

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