The Leys Festival 2026
The Leys Festival is a vibrant free community festival, full of exciting activities, delicious affordable food, and live performances.
Free
Family-friendly events
From live entertainment, including music, sports, and theatre shows, to exhibitions, activities, markets and more, browse a growing list of family-friendly events taking place in Oxford and across Oxfordshire for great ideas to help you plan the perfect day out with the kids.
21 events found.
Events
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Blackbird Leys Park, Oxford Cuddesdon Way, Oxford, United Kingdom
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Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, OxfordshireExplore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
£7.50 – £48.50 -
Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, OxfordshireExplore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
£7.50 – £48.50 -
Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, OxfordshireExplore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
£7.50 – £48.50 -
Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, OxfordshireExplore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
£7.50 – £48.50 -
Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, OxfordshireExplore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
£7.50 – £48.50 -
Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, OxfordshireExplore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
£7.50 – £48.50 -
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Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, OxfordshireExplore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
£7.50 – £48.50 -
Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, OxfordshireExplore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
£7.50 – £48.50 -
Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, OxfordshireExplore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
£7.50 – £48.50 -
Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, OxfordshireExplore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
£7.50 – £48.50 -
Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, OxfordshireExplore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
£7.50 – £48.50 -
Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, OxfordshireExplore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
£7.50 – £48.50 -
Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, OxfordshireExplore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
£7.50 – £48.50 -
Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, OxfordshireExplore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
£7.50 – £48.50 -
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Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, OxfordshireExplore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
£7.50 – £48.50 -
Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, OxfordshireExplore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
£7.50 – £48.50 -
St Giles’ Fair 2026
FeaturedSt Giles’, Oxford St Giles’, Oxford, OxfordshireSt Giles’ Fair will take place on the Monday and Tuesday following the first Sunday after St Giles’ Day (01 September).
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Didcot Railway Centre Discovery Days
Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Parkway, Didcot, OxfordshireExplore historic engine sheds, restored locomotives, interactive signalling displays and wartime exhibits, with the rare chance to see steam-era engineering up close in a quieter, immersive setting.
£7.50 – £48.50 -
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Oxford City Remembrance Sunday 2026 Service & Parade
FeaturedSt Giles’, Oxford St Giles’, Oxford, OxfordshireThe Lord Mayor of Oxford, in partnership with the Oxford City branch of the Royal British Legion will host this year’s Remembrance Sunday Service at the War Memorial in St Giles’ on Sunday, 08 November 2026.
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Annie
FeaturedNew Theatre Oxford 24-26 George Street, Oxford, OxfordshireThe smash-hit production of ANNIE comes to Oxford direct from London’s West End. This ‘glorious revival’ (The Times) stars Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan!
From £13.00
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2026 Blenheim 7K Fun Run
World Heritage site Blenheim Palace in Woodstock is the magical location for this family-friendly fun run with a beautiful lakeside off-road section.
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Abingdon Air and Country Show 2025
From flying displays to static aircraft displays, as well as a great mix of re-enactment stalls, classic cars, country fayre, and arts and craft stalls – the Abingdon Air and Country Show has something for everybody.
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Easter at Blenheim Palace
Visit Blenheim Palace over the 2026 Easter weekend for outdoor adventures, seasonal surprises, and a fun-filled Easter egg hunt.
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Big Easter Bunny Hunt
Join the Big Easter Bunny Hunt around the ornamental gardens at Waterperry Gardens.