With children home for the summer holidays, the days can feel long and it can be difficult to keep finding fun, new activities. 

However, there are lots of exciting days out for families to enjoy across Oxfordshire. 

Here are five ideas for days out, covering children of all ages and every possible weather forecast. 

1. Blenheim Palace

Earlier this year the UNESCO World Heritage Site opened a brand new Adventure Play experience for children.

Covering a site larger than a football pitch, The Lost Garden features tree-top walkways, tunnels, ziplines and slides.

Witney Gazette: Blenheim Palace, a masterpiece by Sir John Vanbrugh, construction of which began during the reign of Queen Anne. It was a gift to John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, from a grateful nation for his military victories during the War of the Spanish

On a sunny day enjoy a picnic in the grounds or hire a boat to row on the lake. 

Visit: blenheimpalace.com

 

2. Crocodiles of the world

A great rainy day option, Crocodiles of the World is the UK’s only crocodile zoo.

Based in Brize Norton, the zoo is also home to meerkats, Galapagos tortoises and one of the few Komodo Dragon’s in the UK.

There’s a daily events schedule which includes animal encounters and feeds. The onsite cafe has hot food at reasonable prices.

Visit: crocodilesoftheworld.co.uk

 

3. Millet’s Farm

Millet’s Farm near Frilford has something for all the family.

There’s a large indoor pay barn, a maze, mini golf and lots of farmyard animals to see. Food options are plentiful with a large restaurant, café and farm shop.

Witney Gazette: Pick-your-own-Pumpkins at Millets Farm Shop.26/10/2021.Picture by Ed Nix..

The farm itself is free to visit, although some attractions are payable separately, and you can even bring your dog.

Visit: milletsfarmcentre.com

 

4. Escape Hunt Oxford 

With more five-star TripAdvisor ratings than any other family attraction in Oxford, Escape Hunt offers exciting escape room experiences.

Featuring vikings, pirates and samurai battles, the challenge is to save the world in 60 minutes.

Witney Gazette:

Play in a team and work together to solve all the clues.

A good wet weather option, this is located in Oxford’s Westgate Centre. 

Visit: escapehunt.com

 

5. Modern Art Oxford

If you have little ones, you can take them along to summer Make Play sessions at Modern Art Oxford.

Running on Thursday’s throughout August for just £4.50, the gallery is offering a creative sensory space for children aged between six months and five years. 

 

Visit: modernartoxford.org.uk