January seemed to fly by this year, despite the gloomy wet weather, so we are already hurtling towards half term. I’m really hoping we get a few dry days and a peak of sunshine! I’m excited to have a week off work to spend with the kids, so we’ve got a few days out planned. Here’s a list of what’s on in the Oxfordshire February half term to keep you all busy!
Saturday 15th February
- Science Saturday at Oxford University Museum of Natural History. Meet scientists and handle specimens from a range of topics. 2-4pm, no booking required. FREE entry!
- Family Day at Science Oxford, suitable for all the family. Enjoy the hands-on interactive exhibits and then explore the woodlands outside. Sessions 10am-12pm, 12:30-2:30pm and 3-5pm. £8 per person, under 3s free. Book in advance here.
- Wild Trackers nature club at Science Oxford for children aged 5-9 years and their accompanying adult. Learn how to track different animals and make a Plaster of Paris print to take home. Sessions 10-11:30am, 12:30-2pm, 3-4:30pm. £14 per ticket (1 adult and 1 child). Book here.
Sunday 16th February
Monday 17th February
- Dino Discoveries at Oxford University Museum of Natural History. Discover how early paleontologists identified dinosaur finds through hands-on activities, crafts and specimen handling. 1-4pm, no booking required. FREE entry!
- The Ugly Duckling theatre production at Millets Farm, 10:30am and 2pm. £10 per person, under 2s free. Book here.
- Brick building workshops at Millets Farm for 5-12 year olds. Let their imaginations come to life with 3 building challenges! 10am-12pm and 1:30-3:30pm, £18 per child (including 1 accompanying adult). Book here.
- The Romans Are coming! to the Museum of Oxford. Make your own Roman helmet, learn about Roman coins, handle objects and explore the galleries. Activities will be running 11am-1pm and cost £1.50 per child. Booking in advance advised to secure your child’s place.
Tuesday 18th February
- Dino Discoveries at Oxford University Museum of Natural History. Discover how early paleontologists identified dinosaur finds through hands-on activities, crafts and specimen handling. 1-4pm, no booking required. FREE activity!
- Colin Dymond’s Magic and Puppet Show at Millets Farm. Performances at 10:30am, 1pm and 3pm, the show lasts approximately 1 hour. £8 per person (under 1s free). Book here.
- Paper decorations workshop at Millets Farm for children aged 8 years and above. Use different papers and folding techniques to create a beautiful paper decoration to take home. 10-11:30am and 1-2:30pm, £20 per child. Book here.
- Pottery painting workshop at Millets Farm, suitable for children aged 4 years plus. Leave your pot to be glazed and collected at a later date. Workshops at 10am and 12pm, £18 per child (including 1 accompanying adult). Book here.
Wednesday 19th February
- Spectacular Space Day at Vale & Downland Museum in Wantage. Themed activities aimed at primary school aged children. £6.50 per child (must be booked in advance). 10-12pm or 1-3pm.
- Colin Dymond’s Magic and Puppet Show at Millets Farm. Performances at 10:30am, 1pm and 3pm, the show lasts approximately 1 hour. £8 per person (under 1s free). Book here.
- Slime workshops at Millets Farm for children aged 4 years and over. Learn how to create your own slime and make 3 mini tubs to take home with you. Workshops at 10am, 12pm and 2:30pm, lasting approximately 1 hour each. £15 per child (including 1 accompanying adult). Book here.
- Sprouts Play Barn disco night 6-8pm. Explore the soft play frame with the lights down low and the music up high! Book here.
Thursday 20th February
- Paper decorations workshop at Millets Farm for children aged 8 years and above. Use different papers and folding techniques to create a beautiful paper decoration to take home. 10-11:30am and 1-2:30pm, £20 per child. Book here.
- Slime workshops at Millets Farm for children aged 4 years and over. Learn how to create your own slime and make 3 mini tubs to take home with you. Workshops at 10am, 12pm and 2:30pm, lasting approximately 1 hour each. £15 per child (including 1 accompanying adult). Book here.
- Sprouts Play Barn disco night 6-8pm. Explore the soft play frame with the lights down low and the music up high! Book here.
- Colin Dymond’s Magic and Puppet Show at Millets Farm. Performances at 11:15am, 1:30pm and 3:30pm, the show lasts approximately 1 hour. £8 per person (under 1s free). SEND relaxed show in a sensory friendly environment 9:15am. Book here.
Friday 21st February
- Millets Mini Makers at Millets Farm for children aged 5 years and above. Bake a sweet and savoury food item and do some woodland themed crafts to take home. 9:30am-12pm and 1:30-4pm. £32.50 per child (including 1 accompanying adult). Book here.
- Brush party for children aged 6 years and above at Millets Farm. A guided painting session to create 16″x12″ canvas to take home. 10:30am-12pm ‘Lost In Space’, 1-2:30pm ‘Up’, 3:30-5pm ‘Above The Trees (Giraffe)’. £24.50 per child (including 1 accompanying adult). Book here.
Saturday 22nd February
- Science Saturday at Oxford University Museum of Natural History. Meet scientists and handle specimens from a range of topics. 2-4pm, no booking required. FREE entry!
- Family Day at Science Oxford, suitable for all the family. Enjoy the hands-on interactive exhibits and then explore the woodlands outside. Sessions 10am-12pm, 12:30-2:30pm and 3-5pm. £8 per person, under 3s free. Book in advance here.
- Creature Creations workshops at the Museum of Oxford for children aged 5-11 years. Use play dough and craft materials to create a brand new species to take home! Workshops take place 10-11am, 12:30-1:30pm and 2-3pm. Tickets cost £10 per child (including one accompanying adult) and can be booked here.
Sunday 23rd February
Ongoing Events
- Once Upon A Dinosaur at Fairytale Farm Saturday 15th – Sunday 23rd February. Meet life sized dinosaurs, dino puppets, follow the dino trivia trail, uncover fossils in the dino dig and more. Open daily, activities included in standard entry fee.
