Well half term just came out of nowhere didn’t it?! I’m a little late on things this time around but here’s my list of what’s on in Oxfordshire May half term 2023.
Monday 29th May
- Harwell Feast 11am-4pm at Harwell Recreational Ground. This starts with a the annual parade through the village which sets off from Townsend at 11am. Tickets are £4 per adults, children free.
Tuesday 30th May
- Children’s art and craft workshop at Vale & Downland Museum in Wantage 10:30am-12pm. Decorate your own treasure chest to take home. £10 per child, suitable for age 7+. Book here.
- Brass Rubbing at Vale & Downland Museum 10am-12pm. FREE drop in event, donations welcome.
- Spring story time and craft at Didcot Library 10:30-11:30am. Free event aimed at 4-8 year olds. Places must be booked in advance by calling the library.
- Learn about meadow habitats and create your own meadow in art. Handle specimens who make meadows their homes. Oxford University Museum of Natural History 1-4pm FREE drop in event.
- Table tennis and multisports fun day at Wheatley Play Area (OX33 1QH) 2-4pm. FREE drop in.
- Xplorer family orienteering event at Kidmore End Memorial Hall Field, Sonning Common 10am-12pm. FREE drop in.
- Make your own paper plants at Cornerstone Arts Centre 11am. Suitable for 5-11 year olds. Book here.
Wednesday 31st May
- Pesky Pirates Family Day at Vale & Downland Museum 10-12pm and 1-3pm. £6.50 per child. Enjoy pirate crafts, storytelling, music and treasure trails. Fancy dress widely encouraged. Book here.
- Learn about meadow habitats and create your own meadow in art. Handle specimens who make meadows their homes. Oxford University Museum of Natural History 1-4pm FREE drop in event.
- Explore amazing ammonites at Oxford University Museum of Natural History 10:30-12pm. Aimed at 10-14 year olds. Book via email, details here.
- Table tennis at Lay Avenue Recreation Park, Berinsfield (OX10 7NX) 2-4pm. FREE drop in.
- Xplorer family orienteering event at Lay Avenue Recreation Park, Berinsifeld 10am-12pm. FREE drop in.
Thursday 1st June
- Children’s art and craft workshop at Vale & Downland Museum in Wantage 10:30am-12pm. Decorate your own treasure chest to take home. £10 per child, suitable for age 7+. Book here.
- Xplorer family orienteering event at Wantage Memorial Park 10am-12pm. FREE drop in event.
Friday 2nd June
- Mr Sprouts Disco at Sprouts Play Barn (Millets Farm) 6-8pm. Book tickets here.
- Look at Cambrian fossils and create your own in a drawing style ‘consequences’ game. Poet and children’s writer Penny Boxall will be on hand to help kids get creative with their creature descriptions. 1-3:30pm at Oxford University Museum Of Natural History. FREE drop in event.
- Comedy Club for kids at Cornerstone Arts Centre 2pm. Book tickets here.
Saturday 3rd June
- Elmer story time and craft at Didcot Library 2pm. FREE drop in event aimed at 3-7 year olds.
Sunday 4th June
Ongoing Events
- Big Bale Play at High Lodge Farm (Culham) 27th May – 3rd June 10am-4pm daily. Tickets are £5 for kids, £3 adults online in advance (£1 more on the gate). Over 200 giant straw bales set up as a maze, separate under 5s bale area with wheelbarrows and sand pit, tractor, outdoor games and refreshments. Tickets bookable here: High Lodge Farm
- Hendreds School trail 27th May-4th June. Trail sheets can be purchased from Hendred Stores (East Hendred) for £2. Complete the trail and return your sheet to the shop for a chance to win a prize. All proceeds go to the school.
- East Hagbourne Scarecrow Trail 13th May-4th June. Maps cost £1 and are available to purchase from the village shop or The Fleur pub.
- John Lawsons Circus is at Millets Farm 28th May-3rd June 10am, 12:30pm and 3pm. Unicycling, juggling, aerial skills and more. Book tickets here.
- Once Upon A Unicorn and Dragons at Fairytale Farm 27th May-4th June. Explore the brand new fairy dell, make mythical crafts, puppet shows, complete the Knight’s Quest trail, meet the Unicorn Queen and more.
For lots more ideas of places to visit in Oxfordshire check out our reviews here.
