* It’s cream tea time and Langford in West Oxfordshire is making the most of spring by opening the gates of their gardens this Sunday. Spend an afternoon wandering around over a dozen beautiful spring gardens, including one created by the late Sir Hardy Amies, before indulging in delicious home-made teas and visiting the cake stall. Entry costs just £4 per person, and children come free.

* The Jam Factory on Hollybush Row is proud to celebrate the most underrated meal of the day. Visit them for breakfast if you’re partial to morning coffee, fluffy pancakes, eggs benedict, peanut butter porridge, red berry mimosas, cloudy apple juice and long conversations with friends. Their extensive choice of early bird grub means you’ll be able to start the day with whatever tastes you fancy. Book a table by calling 01865 244613.

* Loch Fyne in Jericho is introducing a brand new menu this month, and you could be one of the first to sample it by paying them a visit on Tuesday. Visit the seafood experts at Walton Street for this special evening, which offers three courses of their latest fishy fare for a very reasonable £19.95. Starters include potted crab served with char-grilled malted granary bread, or try mains of King Prawn Masala, or gilt head bream with clams and Scottish scallops. There are also a range of meaty and vegetarian dishes for those who fancy something different. Check out the rest of the menu at lochfyne-restaurants.com and call 01865 292510 to book a table.

* Also keen to capitalise on the new season with a new menu are Prezzo in the Oxford Castle, whose latest line-up of Italian inspired dishes features a selection of small main courses, intended for sharing with others. With eight new dishes, two of which are vegetarian, you and your party can feast upon mini calzones, prawn bruschetta, crispy mushroom and mozzarella risotto balls and a range of other antipasto, which can be easily shared out to celebrate the great Italian loves of food and family. Two brand-new VIP pizzas also join the ranks – grab a slice of steak and rocket or queen margherita. Make a reservation by calling 01865 791748.