Hire-mione! Emma Watson Rents Dozen Bikes for ‘Party on Wheels,’ Bans Staff from Discussing

Emma Watson’s Secret Oxford Bike Party: NDAs for Shop Staff
By Harriet Kean, Diary Editor | Updated: 15:22 BST, 31 August 2025

Emma Watson has sparked intrigue after hosting a clandestine “party on wheels” in Oxford, complete with floral-decked bicycles and strict non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) for local shop staff. The Harry Potter star, 35, who is pursuing a master’s in creative writing at Oxford University, rented over a dozen bikes from a shop, adorning their wicker baskets with flowers for the event.

The group, dressed in crisp white linen outfits and wide-brimmed hats, gathered outside a picturesque Oxford home featuring an elaborate floral arch. Speculation swirled among locals that the gathering was a wedding celebration, particularly after a taxi driver mentioned “a bride” and one guest stood out in a flowing pink dress.

Floral bicycles rented by Watson for the secretive Oxford gathering.

A source revealed, “Staff were asked to sign NDAs to prevent them from discussing who rented the bikes or if it was for a wedding.” Watson, wearing a short-sleeved white dress and trainers, appeared relaxed as she posed with guests before cycling to The Perch, a riverside pub she frequents.

The group, dressed in white, under a floral arch during the event.

Notably absent was Watson’s rumored new love interest. The actress was recently spotted on a painting date with a mystery man in Oxford’s Port Meadow, following her split from ex-boyfriend Kieran Brown, a former PhD student.

Watson, a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and Dior collaborator, made headlines last month after receiving a six-month driving ban for speeding. Her return to academia and low-key Oxford lifestyle continues to draw attention, blending scholarly pursuits with discreet celebrity charm.

Topics: Oxford University, Harry Potter
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