oxfordshire is a great place to have a day out with the kids. Below we've tried to list as many attractions as we can to make it easy for you to find fun places to visit - we hope you find our website useful - and easy to use. Do you know of any other great
places to go that we may have missed? If so, it would be really nice if you could you get in touch, so that other kids can enjoy the day out as well - thanks a lot - have fun!
Family Days Out in oxfordshire
Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
Burford
Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens Cotswold Wildlife Park is set in 160 acres of parkland and gardens around a listed Victorian Manor House and has been open to the public since 1970.
Farmer Gows
Faringdon
Farmer Gows 'Meet the Animals' is the farm's speciality, held every day at 11 am and at 2 pm - bottle and hand feeding of lambs and kids all year round, plus feeding the pigs and cattle, egg collecting, goat and ferret walking. A wonderful experience and great fun.
Waterfowl Sanctuary and Childrens Farm
Banbury
Waterfowl Sanctuary and Childrens Farm The sanctuary has a 'cuddle corner' where adults and children (with strict adult supervision)
may handle baby rabbits, chicks, ducklings, kittens and new born mice and gerbils (when in season). A great place to take toddlers if you are looking for family days out in Oxfordshire.
Pendon Indoor Model Village and Railways
Abingdon
Pendon Indoor Model Village and Railways At Pendon we aim to recapture, in detailed and colourful miniature, scenes showing the beauty of the English countryside as it used to be in the years around 1930.
Science Oxford Live
Oxford
Science Oxford Live Discover science through play. Our discovery zone is an investigation area to experience science first-hand with equipment that allows you to fire a vortex or air, send secret whisper messages across the room, colour your shadow and much more!
The Pitt Rivers Museum
Oxford
The Pitt Rivers Museum is a great place for family days out. It is famous for it's period atmosphere and outstanding collections from many world cultures, past and present. Due to building works only the ground floor is currently open.
Oxford Bus Museum
Witney
Oxford Bus Museum Over 40 vehicles are on display. Most are buses in the ownership of the Museum. Some are privately owned buses on long-term loan for display to the public. In addition there are various other exhibits on loan, from fire engines to bicycles, to add a period feel to the core collection.
Oxford Univ Museum of Natural History
Oxford
Oxford Univ Museum of Natural History Among its most famous features are the Oxfordshire dinosaurs, the dodo, and the swifts in the tower.
Modern Art Oxford
Oxford
Modern Art Oxford Lots of family related things to do: The Modern Art Trolley introduces children of all ages to the Gallery through a range of fun and creative activities. Family Guides are available for most exhibitions and can be enjoyed by all family members. The guide encourages a creative pathway around the exhibition and suggests activities to try out at home plus loads more family days out activities.
Project Timescape
Little Wittenham
Project Timescape Learn about the history of the South Oxfordshire landscape, handle artefacts & bones, see human skeletons and use interactive activities to discover how your actions TODAY will change the landscape in the FUTURE.
Didcot Wave Leisure Pool
Didcot
Didcot Wave Leisure Pool Swimming pool, wave machine, sunbeds, aqua action, giant flume ride, creche, parent and toddler, lane swimming, children's parties.
Abbey Meadow Open Air Swimming Pool
Abingdon
Abbey Meadow Open Air Swimming Pool 40 metre heated outdoor pool - Learner pool - Hot Showers - New Disabled Changing Facilities - Interactive fun water feature - Cafe
Hinksey Pools
Oxford
Hinksey Pools large outdoor heated swimming pool - free swimming for kids - relaxation area - outdoor play area - disabled toilet and changing facility - wheelchair access to water via sloping pool. - sun lounger and - deck-chair hire - free parasol hire - refreshments
Woodstock Open Air Heated Pool
Woodstock
Woodstock Open Air Heated Pool 25 meter pool (heated to 29 degrees) with separate toddler's paddling pool - Diving board
The Lido
Chipping Norton
The Lido Set in safe, secure and well- maintained grounds overlooking the countryside this environmentally friendly 25m pool of crystal clear water has a water slide at the deep end.
Snakes and Ladders Indoor & Outdoor Play
Abingdon
Snakes and Ladders Indoor & Outdoor Play is a huge indoor playground filled to the brim with climbing frames, ball ponds, cargo nets and slides. A ride on the electric motor bikes is also not to be missed. Kids can really let off steam while parents relax in our comfortable café.
Kinderkids Indoor Soft Play Centre
Witney
Kinderkids Indoor Soft Play Centre Let the kids imaginations come alive with the flight simulator, ball pool game, wavy slide, ball target, musical soft play, indoor track for tikes coupes and more....
Amandas Play Centre
Bicester
Amandas Play Centre Amanda's Play Centre facilities include a gigantic play-frame, soft activity area for babies and toddlers, dedicated Birthday Party room for hire, Cafe with a new healthy eating menu, FREE wi-fi & chill-out zone for grown-ups, plus a wide range of children's activity classes to suit all interests.
Funtime Play Centre
Carterton
Funtime Play Centre Set out over 11,000 sq ft and growing. There are 2 main play frames. The largest play frame consists of many various activities including multiple slides, sky glides, scramble nets are more.
Crazy Colosseum Indoor Playcentre
Kidlington
Crazy Colosseum Indoor Playcentre The indoor play arena, Crazy Colosseum, is a soft arena with 3 floors filled with all the latest play equipment, including Ball Pool, Huge Slide, Climbing Bridges to guarantee a fun and crazy time for 0-8 year olds. Children of all abilities will love this play area.
Jambinos
Oxford
Jambinos Jambinos is a brand new concept in indoor activities for children aged 0-10yrs. A huge variety of indoor play centre activities are available under one roof, whilst the adults can enjoy quality catering, WIFI access, stylish seating and first class service. We provide a variety of themed parties and can put together a party extravaganza that won't easily be forgotten.
Rugrats and Half Pints Indoor Play
Banbury
Rugrats and Half Pints Indoor Play is a new concept in indoor sensory & soft play activities for children aged between 0-8 years.
Dedicated sensory area for babies. Soft play structure, trampolines, dressing up costumes, playhouse and activity classes for the older children. Stylish and relaxing cafe for the grown ups
Blenheim Palace
Woodstock
Blenheim Palace At Blenheim Palace there is something for the whole family. Come and visit the birthplace of Winston Churchill, experience
'Blenheim Palace: The Untold Stories' in a new visitor attraction and muddle your way through the Marlborough Maze in the Pleasure Gardens.
Sulgrave Manor
Banbury
Sulgrave Manor The historical house gives the opportunity for you to explore the lives of George Washington and his ancestors. You can see a real, Elizabethan shoe which was worn by a Washington child and children can and experience the Tudor lifestyle first hand!!
Oxford Castle Unlocked
Oxford
Oxford Castle Unlocked - reveals Oxford's less well known history, one that's rich with tales of great escapes, betrayal and even romance all within the walls of this ancient castle and prison.
Oxford Ice Rink
Oxford
Oxford Ice Rink Great idea for a family days out as skating is so high profile at the moment. The ice rink offers: - public skating sessions with 'snow' - disco sessions - individual and group skating lessons
Bowlplex Oxford
Oxford
Bowlplex Oxford Kids love a family day out bowling - and there are 24 lanes here, with other facilities. Also a great idea for childrens parties - especially for kids 6 and over.
Lakeside Superbowl
Banbury
Lakeside Superbowl Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp. Superbowl has 20 lanes - also a great idea for kids parties.
Didcot Railway Centre
Didcot
Didcot Railway Centre See the steam trains from the golden age of the Great Western Railway in the original engine shed, with a recreation of Brunel's broad gauge railway and a typical country branch line.
Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway
Chinnor
Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway A seven mile train journey on a steam engine - great for a family day out with the kids - especially train mad ones!!
Oxford River Cruises
Oxford
Oxford River Cruises A trip aboard an Edwardian River Launch in Oxford offers a taste of a slower life, where cares drift away with the gentle flow of the water and life's pleasures can be enjoyed to their utmost. Great idea for a family day out in Oxfordshire.
Cherwell Boat House
Oxford
Cherwell Boat House Rowing boats, canoes and punts for hire - what a great idea for a bit of family fun while you are in Oxford.
Cholsey & Wallingford Railway
Wallingford
Cholsey & Wallingford Railway The Cholsey and Wallingford Railway is a preserved former Great Western Railway branchline that links the national railway network at Cholsey, with the historic market town of Wallingford, Oxfordshire. Trains run on selected weekends and bank holidays throughout the year and, where available, are steam hauled.
Unique Creations Paint your own Pottery
Oxford
Unique Creations Paint your own Pottery Paint anything from an egg cup to a full dinner service - the best thing about it is you don't have to be artistic.
The Pottery Place
Witney
The Pottery Place Paint Your Own Pottery and Mosaic Studio. Come along and paint anything from mugs to money boxes! Great fun for all the family. Birthday Parties, Workshops run during all school holidays,
NO studio fees, Baby prints on pottery or imprints into clay.
Funky Teapot
Wantage
Funky Teapot A ceramic and craft studio in Wantage. Any one of any age of any ability can come along and have fun! The shop is a warm, friendly and social place that oozes creativity and the staff will guide you to create your own masterpieces.
Millets Farm Centre
Frilford
Millets Farm Centre A great family day out. Onsite there is a farm shop, restaurants, garden centre, children's farm zoo, play area, woodland walk and seasonal activities, definitely something for all the family to enjoy.
Huntfun Oxford Treasure Hunt
Oxford
Huntfun Oxford Treasure Hunt A great fun way to explore in your own town or when visiting somewhere new. Fun for all the family and something a bit different getting everyone out and about in the fresh air for a few hours.
Abingdon Walking Treasure Trail
Abingdon
Abingdon Walking Treasure Trail Looking for a fun and interesting way to explore Abingdon? Don't just wander around aimlessly, do a Treasure Trail! These fun treasure hunts will teach you fascinating facts about the area and show you some beautiful scenery. Enjoy a fun family walk in the fresh air and solve an intriguing mystery at the same time.
Thanks for all the great places to go when visiting oxfordshire you keep sending in.
Now the summer holidays are upon us, we're trying to find as many things to do with kids as possible, especially cheap and free family friendly places to visit this year - theme parks, waterparks and swimming pools, museums, indoor soft playcentres, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, castles, railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, ten pin bowling alleys, steam railways and other tourist attractions.
Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for the best places to take their classes on school journeys.
So, if you've been for great days out with the kids, or a school trip, which isn't listed above, just send in an email and we'll add it on so people on holidays and all the other children in oxfordshire can enjoy the great day out as well.
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