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What’s On Things to do, places to go and fun to be had for kids of all ages in Oxfordshire
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Spring Family Days
WHERE: Science Oxford Centre, Headington WHEN: Saturdays in March & April plus 12th - 14th & 19th - 21st April Children and grown-ups alike have fun experimenting with interactive exhibits in the Exploration Zone (2 hour session) - create and test flying designs at the Air Table,build a giant magnetic ball run, and test what’s hot and what’s not with the Curious Camera. Tickets include all day access to woodland and ponds. **The ever-popular Water Lab is back with a splash from April!**
From £6.00. 01865 810000 scienceoxford.com/events
FAIRYTALE FARM EASTER EVENT
WHERE: Chipping Norton WHEN: 9th – 24th April Beautiful new interactive Easter display, where Mother Goose has been joined by some new friends. Join Ribberty Rabbit and get creative with a selection of Easter-themed crafts or play Easter Egg Bingo and find the colourful eggs on the ‘Enchanted Walk’ trail. 01608 238014
www.fairytalefarm.co.uk
Love your Local Wildlife – Online
WHERE: Wildlife Trust WHEN: 10th March, 19.30 – 20.30 Join the Wildlife Trust for a look at the wildlife that is around us on a daily basis. Investigate some fascinating creatures that you might encounter when out and about and have the panel answer any of your questions about how you can help local wildlife.
www.bbowt.org.uk/events
Saxon Open Day
WHERE: Cogges Manor Farm WHEN: 12th March Head along with all the family to Cogges Manor Farm and enjoy various Saxon-themed events including taster sessions in peg making and timber frame construction. This is all part of Cogges exciting community engagement project to build a replica Saxon House.
www.cogges.org.uk
Nature Tots
WHERE: Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre WHEN: 14th & 18th March and 4th& 8th April, 9.30 (and 12.30 on Fridays) Join friendly Nature Tots staff and volunteers to explore the nature reserves and enjoy wildlife themed activities suitable for children aged 18 months to 4 years. £7.00 (90 minutes)
www.bbowt.org.uk/events/
WHERE: Didcot Civic Hall (18th& 19th) and Harwell Village Hall (27th) WHEN: 18th, 19th and 27th March Didcot Phoenix Drama Group will perform a hilarious retelling of the popular story of Goldilocks, with everything you expect from a pantomime - songs, jokes and a happy ever after. Brilliant fun for all the family.
From £7.06 incl. booking fee didcotphoenixdrama.co.uk
Private Peaceful
WHERE: Oxford Playhouse WHEN: 23rd – 26th March, 14.00 and 19.00 Adapted by Simon Reade from the award-winning book by Michael Morpurgo, this story of courage, devotion, family and friendship is set against the backdrop of WW1. Suitable for ages 9+ From £10.00
www.oxfordplayhouse.com/ events/01865 305 305
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Suitcase Stories – Play and Craft Workshop
WHERE: Wigod Way Wallingford Family Centre WHEN: 24th March, 10.00 – 12.00 Immerse yourself in an early years theatre and sensory play performance followed by a craft workshop where you’ll make a selection of bird puppets. Free
www.wallingfordfamilycentre. com 01491 832940
Easter Adventures in Nature
WHERE: Greys Court, Henley WHEN: 8th – 25th April, 10.00 – 15.30 With colourful spring bulbs blooming, the gardens and estate to explore, Greys Court makes a lovely setting for a family Easter trail. Trails are £3 each, with a chocolate, or chocolate alternative, prize when you’ve finished. Entry from £6.50
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Family Easter Trail: Find the Fox Cubs
WHERE: Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre WHEN: 11th – 14th April, 10.00 – 14.00 Spring is bursting out and the wildlife has woken up! Head along for fresh air and wildlife discoveries as you help mother fox find her missing cubs and discover the other baby animals hiding in the woods, ponds and meadows. A fun family trail for Easter with a small chocolate prize at the end. £4.00 per child.
Booking essential. www.bbowt.org.uk/events/
I Spy With My Little Eye
WHERE: Cornerstone Art Centre, Didcot WHEN: 27th March, 14.30 Based on the brand-new picture book by Steven Lee (How the Koala Learnt to Hug), this beautifully interactive musical celebrates everything great about being a kid - and everything great about having one. £9.50
www.cornerstone-arts.org
WHERE: Oxford Playhouse WHEN: 13th – 23rd April, 11.00 and 14.00 The Flower is a charming, new Playhouse production about our world and the importance of nature, created and directed by OP Associate Artist Daniel Naddafy. Suitable for ages 3 to 7 years. From £8.00
www.oxfordplayhouse.com/events/ 01865 305 305
Easter Entertainment
WHERE: Blenheim Palace WHEN: 15th – 18th April Head along to the Walled Garden for a weekend of Easter trails, face-painting, circus skills, archery, street entertainment, balloon modelling, a fun fair and special appearances from Easter Bunny.
www.blenheimpalace.com
Flotsam and Jetsam’s Adventures to the Trash Vortex
WHERE: Cornerstone Art Centre, Didcot WHEN: 19th April, 11.00 & 14.00 Landlubbers, come along for bottle top treasure, sea shanties and a giant plastic bag squid. An interactive experience with the odd movie reference for all the family about recycling, with a pirate twist. £9.50
www.cornerstone-arts.org
Spring Coding Game Jam Day
WHERE: Science Oxford Centre WHEN: 20th April, 9.00 – 17.00 Make a game using Pygame Zero and join in the hackathon ‘Game Jam’ in the afternoon! Create your own fantasy game, perhaps set in a castle, cityscape or space! For kids who enjoy coding and want to learn more. Families can join for the grand final! Suitable for ages 12-14
£35.00. scienceoxford.com/events
Children’s Workshop: Discover a Stream
WHERE: Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre WHEN: 21st April, 10.00 – 12.00 Get your wellies on and come investigate a stream - measure how fast the water is flowing, go river dipping to catch some of the fascinating creatures that live there, look for tracks and signs and use a water testing kit to check for pollution.
£7.00 per child www.bbowt.org.uk/events/
Parent and Toddler activity sessions
WHERE: Littlemore, Oxford WHEN: 28 April – 21 July Thursdays 9.30-10.30am Free parent & toddler activity sessions for families with a connection to autism or ADHD. Join us for chat and play in a supportive, inclusive atmosphere. Registration is essential. Free
www.startproject.info
Whizz Kidz
WHERE: Thame WHEN: March & April Why not head to Whizz Kidz for a fun hour or two, or more should you little one not yet be tired. Large indoor soft play / entertainment centre which has everything you could want.
Prices from £2.00 www.whizzkidz-thame.co.uk/ 01844 217555
Hey Diddle Diddle
WHERE: The Oxford Playhouse WHEN: Mondays in March and April - 11.00 Introducing music, dance and performance skills to early years children, kick-starting their excitement for creativity and imagination. New theme each week. Please check oxfordplayhouse.com for full schedule. £3.00 for child and adult.
www.oxfordplayhouse.com 01865 305305
Jousting Tournament
WHERE: Blenheim Palace WHEN: 30th April – 2nd May The Knights of Middle England are ready to take you back to the exciting and colourful era of the Middle Ages with their action packed, high octane Jousting and Stunt Show. Expect thrills - and maybe spills - in an action-packed day of discovery.
www.blenheimpalace.com
BREAKFAST WITH EASTER BUNNY
WHERE: Fairytale Farm, Chipping Norton WHEN: 15th – 18th April, 8.30 – 9.30 Enjoy a full family freshly cooked hot breakfast with the Easter Bunny, a chance to meet him and listen to his Easter story, and every child receiving a full-size Easter egg. Then join in with all the Easter activities at Fairytale Farm from 10am onwards. Booking essential. £13.99 for children and £11.99 for adults/seniors (includes full day admission to Fairytale Farm)
www.fairytalefarm.co.uk 01608 238014
Weekly Groups for Babies and Toddlers
WHERE: Wigod Way Wallingford Family Centre WHEN: Tuesdays to Thursdays Includes a toddler group inspired by the outdoors on Tuesdays, Baby Babble group on Wednesday mornings and a family session that’s all about play on Thursdays. Free
www.wallingfordfamilycentre.com 01491 832940
