WARNEFORD 200:
Mental Health
Through the Ages
About the project
Coming soon…
Warneford 200 is a year-long programme of events led by Oxford Health Charity and partners, marking 200 years of mental health care at the Warneford Hospital in Oxford.
Since its opening in July 1826, the Warneford has been a working hospital at the heart of mental health care.
The bicentenary is not just a moment to reflect on the past, it’s a chance to uncover and share untold stories from patients, staff and the wider community. Through exhibitions, talks, creative projects and digital storytelling, Warneford 200 will explore how mental health care has evolved in Oxfordshire over two centuries, shaped by the people who lived, worked and received treatment at the Warneford Hospital.
This project has been made possible by a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. We thank lottery supporters for enabling us to commemorate this history and highlight the importance of compassionate, patient-centred care.
Dr Karl Marlowe, Chief Medical Officer of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, announces lottery win for Warneford 200
Share your memories with us
If you would like to share your memories of the Warneford Hospital, please get in touch with us at charity@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk.
Events & exhibitions
- Touring exhibition (Jan–Dec 2026): Opening at the Museum of Oxford on 10 January 2026, then travelling to Woodstock, Banbury, Didcot and Abingdon.
- Personal stories: The exhibitions will showcase the voices and experiences of patients and staff, past and present. Visitors will have a unique opportunity to discover how attitudes, treatments, and services have evolved.
- Therapy garden: Inspired by 200-year-old designs, a garden will be recreated in the Warneford grounds, where visitors will be able to tour the hospital’s historic landmarks.
Stay informed
Details of events will be published here soon.
Register your interest below to hear more about Warneford 200 and the work of Oxford Health Charity.
The Warneford 200 project is supported by the following project partners:
Additional funding for the Warneford 200 project is provided by:
