It’s officially the end of July, which means the school summer holidays are well and truly in full swing. If you are already wondering what to do to keep the children entertained, we’re rounding up a list of activities for days out with the kids in Oxfordshire and beyond this summer. Share you top days out with us, and we will add them in.
From Buckingham Palace to Windsor Castle, our pick of the best royal residences - palaces, castles and houses - you can visit on a day trip from Oxford.
Our top pick for an indulgent Country House afternoon tea that’s within easy driving reach Oxford.
Visit a museum
Oxfordshire is home to many family-friendly museums and galleries. Whether you're looking for things to see at the Museum of Natural History or exploring the Ashmolean, each museum and gallery offers a unique and memorable immersive learning opportunity. PS: Many are free, so days out with the kids in Oxfordshire does not have to cost the earth.
Running from 27 July to 31 August, see exciting LEGO models throughout the Vale & Download museum galleries, plus loads of hands-on LEGO-themed activities.
Have a picnic
There are tons of other places to have a picnic in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside - from village greens to public parks and gardens. Many of the parks and public gardens in Oxford and across Oxfordshire allow family picnics. If you want to enjoy the sunshine with a picnic in the park, here are some of our favourite picks.
Cogges is a unique historic farm. With a beautiful manor house, stunning walled garden and friendly animal residents, it’s a place for people of all ages to relax, learn and have fun.
Go to a farmers' market
Local farmer's markets have sprung up everywhere, specialising in the best of local and seasonal food. And when you take your kids along to one, there's more than just fresh, healthy food to be found. It can be a great place for learning and growing knowledge about our food chain. Take a look at the farmers' markets in Oxford and across Oxfordshire.
Following 8 record-record breaking years in London’s West End, the National Theatre’s acclaimed play War Horse is touring the UK.
Go sailing
You don't need to own a boat or even know how to sail to join a club. In fact, that's the whole point. The clubs provide the boats and the training you'll need. Most clubs offer a wide range of sailing activities, both for those interested in racing and those who prefer cruising or just pottering around in boats. Take a look at some of the sailing clubs in Oxford and across Oxfordshire.
Punting is a truly timeless, slightly eccentric, quintessentially oxford, idyllic pleasure: sail leisurely upstream or down the river, admire the wildlife, picnic on a riverbank, or drift past the University.
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