The Oxfordshire Easter Holidays are looking to be a fun-filled couple of weeks with lots of events taking place across the county. Easter trail anyone? Visit to the Easter Bunny? Spring themed crafts? It’s all going on!
Friday 29th March
- Easter Bunny trail around Webbs Garden Centre at Millets Farm. Follow the clues to find the bunnies and complete your trail sheet for a chocolate treat. 10am-4pm. FREE, book here.
- Easter egg trail at Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary 11am-3pm. £3 per child, no booking required.
- Easter Eggstravaganza weekend at Blenheim Palace 29th March-1st April. Egg trail, circus workshops, balloon modelling, fairground rides (additional fee), dress-up tent, meet the Easter Bunny, travelling show and more. Find out more here.
Saturday 30th March
- Easter Bunny trail around Webbs Garden Centre at Millets Farm. Follow the clues to find the bunnies and complete your trail sheet for a chocolate treat. 10am-4pm. FREE, book here.
- Easter afternoon tea at Downside Farm (Blewbury) 1-2:30pm. Meet the alpacas, pygmy goats, Shetland pony, lambs, peacocks and more! Book here.
- Science Saturdays at Oxford University Museum of Natural History 2-4pm. Hands-on science themed activities for the whole family. FREE, no need to book.
- Easter Eggstravaganza weekend at Blenheim Palace 29th March-1st April. Egg trail, circus workshops, balloon modelling, fairground rides (additional fee), dress-up tent, meet the Easter Bunny, travelling show and more. Find out more here.
- Science Oxford Family Day sessions at Science Oxford 10am-12pm, 12:30-2:30pm, 3-5pm. Hands-on interactive exhibits and activities. £7.50 per person. Book here.
Sunday 31st March
- Easter egg trail at Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary 11am-3pm. £3 per child, no booking required.
- Easter afternoon tea at Downside Farm (Blewbury) 1-2:30pm. Meet the alpacas, pygmy goats, Shetland pony, lambs, peacocks and more! Book here.
- Easter Eggstravaganza weekend at Blenheim Palace 29th March-1st April. Egg trail, circus workshops, balloon modelling, fairground rides (additional fee), dress-up tent, meet the Easter Bunny, travelling show and more. Find out more here.
Monday 1st April
- Easter Eggstravaganza weekend at Blenheim Palace 29th March-1st April. Egg trail, circus workshops, balloon modelling, fairground rides (additional fee), dress-up tent, meet the Easter Bunny, travelling show and more. Find out more here.
Tuesday 2nd April
- Little Acorns nature play session with seed planting, Spring crafts, mud kitchen, water play and s’mores around the campfire. 10-11:30am, suitable for 2-6 year olds. Earth Trust, Long Wittenham.£10 per child. Book here.
- Xplorer family orienteering event at Wantage Memorial Park 10am-12pm. FREE, click here to register.
- Family circuits class for all ages and abilities at Chalgrove Recreation Ground 2-3pm. FREE, register here.
- Circus themed arts and crafts session 10-11:30am at The Beacon, Wantage. £3 per child. Book here.
- City Gardening Family Workshop at the Museum Of Oxford 12-1pm and 2-3pm (also 10:30-11:30am a more relaxed session for families with members on the autistic spectrum). Decorate your own compostable plant pot and make a seedball to take home. Suitable for children aged 2-12 years, £3 per child. Book here.
Wednesday 3rd April
- Xplorer family orienteering event at Edmunds Park (Didcot) 9am-1pm. FREE, click here to register.
- South Abingdon Community Day 12-3pm in front of Reynolds Way shops. FREE.
- Circus skills workshop for children aged 5 years+ at the Beacon, Wantage. 10-11:30am, £5 per child (includes a free set of juggling balls to take home!). Book here.
Thursday 4th April
- Little Acorns nature play session with seed planting, Spring crafts, mud kitchen, water play and s’mores around the campfire. 10-11:30am, suitable for 2-6 year olds. Earth Trust, Long Wittenham. £10 per child. Book here.
- Xplorer family orienteering event at Kingston Bagpuize Memorial Park 10am-12pm. FREE, click here to register
- Circus themed Monkey Mayhem for 0-5 year olds at The Beacon, Wantage. 9:30-11:30am, £4.50 per child or £8 for 2 children. Pay on arrival.
- Oven-ready Science with Science Oxford at the Museum of Oxford. Family-friendly workshop exploring science in the kitchen. 10:30-12pm and 1:30-3pm, £10 per child. Book here.
Friday 5th April
- Ancient Adventurers immersive role-play holiday camp for 7-12 year olds at Earth Trust (Long Wittenham). 10am-2pm, £20 per child. More information and booking here: https://earthtrust.org.uk/events/ancient-adventures/
- Activity Day at Faingdon Folly Sports Park 10am-3pm. Try out different sports including tennis, rugby and table tennis. The fire service and ice cream van will also be there. FREE, register here.
Saturday 6th April
- April fools themed work shop for children aged 10-14 years at Oxford University Museum if Natural History. Includes fossil casting. 2-3:30pm. FREE, book by emailing education@oum.ox.ac.uk
- Science Saturdays at Oxford University Museum of Natural History 2-4pm. Hands-on science themed activities for the whole family. FREE, no need to book.
- Science Oxford Family Day sessions at Science Oxford 10am-12pm, 12:30-2:30pm, 3-5pm. Hands-on interactive exhibits and activities. £7.50 per person. Book here.
Sunday 7th April
- The Museum of Marvellous Things at Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot. Giant puppets, magical effects and interactive story-telling. Show at 2pm, £12 per ticket. Book here.
Monday 8th April
- Little Acorns Explorers adventure walk at Earth Trust, Long Wittenham. Explore the woodlands on a scavenger hunt and go foraging for natural art materials to complete a craft activity. 10am-12pm. Suitable for children aged 3-7 years, £10 per child. Book here.
- Xplorer family orienteering event at Watlington Recreation Ground 10am-12pm. FREE, click here to register
- Les Mills Born To Move kids fitness class for 4-5 year olds, 2-2:30pm and 8-12 year olds, 2:45-3:30pm at Thame Leisure Centre. FREE, book here.
- Circus themed Monkey Mayhem for 0-5 year olds at The Beacon, Wantage. 9:30-11:30am, £4.50 per child or £8 for 2 children. Pay on arrival.
- Easter Eggstravaganza at Oxford University Museum of Natural History 1-4pm. Specimen handling, learn about eggs and craft activities for the whole family. FREE, no need to book.
- Climate Crusaders with Zoolab at the Museum Of Oxford 10-10:55am, 11-11:55am and 12-12:55pm. Get up close and personal with exotic creatures and find out how we can protect them. £10 per child. Book here.
Tuesday 9th April
- Orienteering Adventure at Earth Trust, Long Wittenham, suitable for 7-12 year olds. Learn map reading and compass skills before heading to the clumps for orienteering challenges. 10am-2pm, £20 per child. Book here.
- Boxfit Teens class for 11-14 year olds at Didcot Leisure Centre 11-12pm. FREE, register here.
- South Abingdon Community Day 12-3pm at Cotman Close play area. FREE.
- Easter Eggstravaganza at Oxford University Museum of Natural History 1-4pm. Specimen handling, learn about eggs and craft activities for the whole family. FREE, no need to book.
- Mask making with Kulcha from African Activities 1-2:30pm at the Museum Of Oxford. £10 per child. Book here.
Wednesday 10th April
- Orienteering Adventure at Earth Trust, Long Wittenham, suitable for 7-12 year olds. Learn map reading and compass skills before heading to the clumps for orienteering challenges. 10am-2pm, £20 per child. Book here.
- Time-Travelling family fun day at Vale & Downland Museum 10am-12pm and 1-3pm. Crafts, games, story-telling and more. £6.50 per child. Book here.
- South Abingdon Community Day 12-3pm at Abingdon Carousel car park. FREE.
- Decorate your own bug house at Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot. 11am, £8 per child. Book here.
- Spring Family Day at Harcourt Arboretum 11am-4pm. Seasonal activities with trails, tours and nature crafts. Normal admission fee applies for adults, £3 per child. No need to book.
Thursday 11th April
- Les Mills Born To Move kids fitness class for 4-5 year olds, 10:30-11am and 8-12 year olds, 11:15-12pm at Didcot Leisure Centre. FREE, book here.
- Cartoon Circus Live show at the Beacon, Wantage. 1:30pm show time. £12.50 adults, £9.50 kids. Book here.
Friday 12th April
- Les Mills Born To Move kids fitness class for 4-5 year olds, 10:30-11am and 8-12 year olds, 11:15-12pm at Henley YMC. FREE, book here.
- There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly show at Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot. 2:30pm, book here.
Saturday 13th April
- Science Saturdays at Oxford University Museum of Natural History 2-4pm. Hands-on science themed activities for the whole family. FREE, no need to book.
- Science Oxford Family Day sessions at Science Oxford 10am-12pm, 12:30-2:30pm, 3-5pm. Hands-on interactive exhibits and activities. £7.50 per person. Book here.
Sunday 14th April
Check out the ongoing events below!
Ongoing Events
- Farmer Carter’s at Millets Farm 1st-14th April. Pedal karts, mini tractors, sand pits, quiz trails, family games and more. Book here.
- Fairytale Farm Easter activities includes an interactive Easter display, crafts, garden games, Mouse Town egg hunt and more. Daily 29th March – 14th April. From 29th March-1st April there is also the opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny himself, enjoy storytelling and each child receives a full-size chocolate egg (additional fee applies). Find out more here.
- Easter Trail at Tumblestone Hollow in Stonor Park 29th March-14th April. Easter trail, nature walks, crafts and storytelling. Book here.
- How To Train Your Dragon at Blenheim Palace Adventure Playground 29th March-14th April. Dragon spotting trail, games, dress-up and more. Book here.
