Can you believe it’s half term week already?! Time is flying by this year. I’m really hoping for some dry weather for half term so we can get out and enjoy ourselves. It’s so good to see places opening up and offering events and activities in the school holidays again. Yippee! Here’s what’s on in Oxfordshire May half term 2021. Don’t forget to scroll down to the ‘Ongoing Events’ at the bottom of the page to see daily events.
Saturday 29th May
- Jousting at Blenheim Palace. Join the Knights of Middle England for an exciting jousting and stunt show. https://www.blenheimpalace.com/whats-on/events/spring
Sunday 30th May
- Outdoor cinema day At Steventon Sports & Social club. 1pm Moana, 4pm The Witches, 7:30pm Grease. Inflatables, pizza and drinks on the village green. Book your tickets here: https://av-events.co.uk/product-category/outdoor-cinema-events/
- Cholsey & Wallingford Railway running day with their diesel engine train rides. Book tickets here: May Bank Holiday
- Jousting at Blenheim Palace. Join the Knights of Middle England for an exciting jousting and stunt show. https://www.blenheimpalace.com/whats-on/events/spring
- Families in The Forest at Harcourt Arboretum. Have a go at den building, forest skills and fun crafts while learning about the trees and animals of the forest. 11am-2pm. Take a packed lunch with you. £5pp. Book your tickets here.
- The Further Adventures Of Dr Dolittle outdoor theatre at Cogges Farm. Show starts at 5pm. £16.50 adults/£10 children. Book here: https://www.cogges.org.uk/Event/outdoor-theatre-all-family
Monday 31st May
- Goring Family Riverside guided wildlife walk. 2miles, 2 hour walk. You and your family will look for birds, insects and animals along the way. A bird watching booklet and some duck food is included. Cost £5 per adult. Details and booking here: https://www.visitchilterns.co.uk/walkingfest/event-details/819/goring-family-riverside-return-0008
- Nettlebed Family Fun walk with the Ramblers Association at 2pm. 2.5 miles, 2.5 hours. Explore the woods on this circular walk. Refreshments provided towards the end, tree trunk drawings and walk the play trail in the woods. Book here: https://www.visitchilterns.co.uk/walkingfest/event-details/798/fun-family-walk-with-refreshments-1401
- Cholsey & Wallingford Railway running day with their diesel engine train rides. Book tickets here: May Bank Holiday
- Jousting at Blenheim Palace. Join the Knights of Middle England for an exciting jousting and stunt show. https://www.blenheimpalace.com/whats-on/events/spring
Tuesday 1st June
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Wednesday 2nd June
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Thursday 3rd June
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Friday 4th June
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Saturday 5th June
- Outdoor cinema at Didcot’s Boundary Park. 1pm Secret Life Of Pets 2, 4pm Bohemian Rhapsody, 7:30pm Rocketman. Food and drink available. Book tickets here: https://av-events.co.uk/product-category/outdoor-cinema-events/
- Morgan and West’s Fantastic Family Magic Spectacular. Time travelling magicians offer plenty of fun in this family show at Chipping Norton Theatre. Shows at 2:30pm and 6pm. More details here.
Sunday 6th June
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Ongoing Events
- Litter Bug Detective trails in Edmunds Park (Didcot), Southern Road Recreation Ground (Thame), Abbey Meadows (Abingdon) and Memorial Park (Wantage) Saturday 29th May – Saturday 5th June. Find 13 points around the park and answer the questions to reveal a letter clue. Put all the letters together to reveal the two word answer and submit it online to gain you certificate. Download your free trail sheets here: https://www.southoxon.gov.uk/south-oxfordshire-district-council/recycling-rubbish-and-waste/welcome-to-the-litter-bug-detectives-trail/
- Didcot Railway Centre steam days. Unlimited train rides behind the steam locomotives, open air displays, engine shed, signal centre and museum. Book in advance to receive 20% off https://didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk/product.php/120/spring-steam-day
- Once Upon A Unicorn half term event at Fairytale Farm 29th May-6th June. See the magical unicorn display, meet the unicorn Queen and take part in themed crafts and activities.
- Farmer Carter’s Courtyard at Millets Farm will have 7 quizzes to complete, crazy golf, go-karts, sand pit, trampolines and more.
- Elmer and Friends Exhibition at the River & Rowing Museum 20th May-21st June. Explore Elmer’s jungle and enter Mr Benn’s costume shop!
- Spring Spectacular at Blenheim Palace with Winston Churchill greeting guests and telling stories about his life as part of the new Winston Churchill exhibition. You can also meet the ponies and enjoy a pony ride between 10am-3pm. More details here: https://www.blenheimpalace.com/whats-on/events/spring
- The Story Museum in Oxford has a packed programme of activities for half term including daily story telling and workshops covering the art of film making, museum curators, printing and design, story walks and more. See the full programme here: https://www.storymuseum.org.uk/whats-on
- The Making of Harry Potter walking tour in Oxford including entry to Divinity School film site. £25 per adult / £20 children (under 5s free). Book here: https://visitoxfordtours.com/harrypotterwalkingtours.html
