May half term is set to be full of exciting family activities across Oxfordshire.  Here’s the Red Kite Days guide to what’s on for kids in Oxfordshire and some great ideas for days out.  From Banbury to Abingdon and Thame to Witney, we’ve got it covered!  Stretch out a little further and there’s a great guide too for Berkshire and Buckinghamshire too.

SPOTLIGHT

High Lodge Farm will transform their field into a giant pop-up straw maze playground.  Children of all ages can let off steam on the carefully constructed straw towers, pyramids, fortress, maze and even our bale pirate ship. Under 5s will have their own mini bale play too.

May Half Term Activities Oxfordshire 2024

Outdoor Half Term Adventures in Oxfordshire

• Big Bale Play at High Lodge Farm (Culham, near Abingdon) 25th May – 2nd June

May Half Term Fun at Tumblestone Hollow (north of Henley) 25th May – 2nd June

Discover the magic of Tumblestone Hollow at Stonor Park & Gardens this May half term. A wonderful adventure playground nestled in the trees with something for all ages and the most awesome slide! This half term they will also have a woodland nature trail and den building.

• May half term holiday fun at Cogges (Witney) 25th May – 2nd June

Once Upon A Unicorn at Fairytale Farm (near Chipping Norton) 25th May – 2nd June

Step into the magical world of Fairytale Farm this May half term with their Once Upon a Unicorn Event. This mythical creature will sprinkle some colourful magic around the Farm. There are lots of activities included and unicorn rides as an extra.

• Beale Wildlife Park (Lower Basildon) 25th May – 2nd June TBC
• Mini Farmers half term event at Roves Farm (Sevenhampton) 25th May – 2nd June

HogFest Countryside Fete half term fun at Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park (Hogsahw) 27th – 31st May

Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park will have an action-packed week of family fun this May half term. Have a go at circus skills, ride the miniature train, watch the beautiful birds of prey take flight, burn off steam with outdoor adventure play & score points with family games!

• Cutteslowe Park miniature railway (Oxford) 27th May
• Hedgehog Club half term activity days (near Witney) 29th – 31st May
• Bottle feeding, sheep sheering and more at Cotswold Farm Park

CODE outdoor performance (Bicester)  1st & 2nd June FREE

CODE is a spectacular blend of physical theatre, parkour and trials bike stunts with live rap and music. On an urban playground, skilled athletes and performers show what is happening to our young people exploited by organised drug crime gangs.

Millets Farmyard Adventure Golf

Successfully manoeuvre around the beehives, take on the tractor, but don’t get lost through the maze! Millets Farm adventure golf course takes you on a whistle stop tour of everything Millets; from farming heritage to record breaking leisure achievements.

Family Theatre, Live Music and Puppets

• Storytelling with Mama G at The Story Museum (Oxford) 25th May
• Beauty & The Beast musical theatre at the Cornerstone (Didcot) 25th – 27th May

Dantastic’s Magical Adventure at Kenton Theatre (Henley) 26th May

A high energy, interactive, musical, comedy show: ‘Dantastic’s Magical Adventure!’ is coming to The Kenton theatre. Great for ages 3-8 years, get ready for a non stop, action packed hilarious show with guaranteed laughter and surprises

• Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book at the Oxford Playhouse (Oxford) 28th – 30th May
• Beauty & The Beast musical theatre at the Cornerstone (Didcot) 25th – 27th May

West End Magic at Kenton Theatre (Henley) 29th May

Guaranteed to deliver the best in magic, illusion, comedy and variety, West End Magic comes to The Kenton theatre direct from  Leicester Square Theatre. London’s longest-running theatre magic show presents some of the most exciting names in magic & variety in the UK.

The Adventures of the Little Red Hen at The Beacon (Wantage) 31st May

Stuff and Nonsense are well-known for their clever, captivating storytelling, ingenious staging and ability to make us all laugh. The Little Red Hen features a breath-taking combination of brilliant puppetry, live music and unforgettable comedy.

• The Bubble Show at the Cornerstone (Didcot) 31st May

Indoor May Half Term Events in Oxfordshire

Giffords Circus at Blenheim Palace (Woostock) 23rd May – 3rd June

Roll up, roll up! Step inside the tent Blenheim Palace and enter a world of colourful acrobats, jugglers, horses and musicians beacause the circus is back in town!

Science Oxford Family Day (Oxford) 25th May + 1st June

Visit the Science Oxford Centre for a unique family experience every Saturday. Explore, discover and play in hands on science Exploration Zone, pick up an activity sheet and follow the woodland nature trails.

• Medieval Mystery at Oxford Castle & Prison (Oxford) 25th May – 2nd June
• Blenheim Palace food festival (Woodstock) 25th – 27th May
• Paddington at Didcot Railway Centre (Didcot) 25th May
• John Lawson Circus at Millets Farm (Frilford) 26th May – 1st June

Master Builders Club Lego Brick Building Session at The Story Museum (Oxford) 27th May

Build a story with LEGO! Master Builders Club will be providing 1000s of LEGO bricks that will transform the museum space into a LEGO fan’s paradise. Sessions are designed as a creative adventure that incorporates a playful learning experience whilst nurturing young minds. Suitable for all abilities of “Brickie” aged 5+.

• Bluey & Bingo at Didcot Railway Centre (Didcot) 27th May
• Family object handling at the Museum of Oxford (Oxford) 28th May FREE
• Master Builders Club brick building session (Sonning Common) 28th May
• Brick Madness at Banbury Museum (Banbury) 28th – 31st May
• May Half Term crafts at Banbury Museum (Banbury) 28th – 31st May
• May Half Term family crafts at the Museum of Oxford (Oxford) 30th May £2