Oxford is an extremely popular destination for families seeking a day out together so it’s no surprise to know that there’s plenty to choose from when you get there. Oxford has a brilliant mix of fascinating museums, beautiful parks and open spaces and numerous seasonal shows and exhibitions that mean that whenever you decide to visit there’s always something going on. One of our top recommendations for families is the stunning Blenheim Palace which features gardens and parkland landscaped by England’s most famous gardener Capability Brown. Kids will love charging around the Marlborough Maze, plus there are numerous other children’s play areas and activity centres on site as well as a year-round programme of special events that are well worth checking out in advance. Alternatively you can check out some more great suggestions for family days out in Oxford just below.
What did Aztecs eat? How do explorers explore? How are things invented? Pitt Rivers Museum answers these and thousands of other questions at this newly reopened and revamped world class museum in Oxford. It’s open every day and each Sunday there are special hands on activit...
The Dodo may be extinct, but if you want to know what it looked like it’s here in this award winning family friendly museum. Ever popular dinosaurs are also on display, along with literally tens of thousands of interesting exhibits from spiders to gems. The museum offers a full progr...
There are lots of things for the children to do in this ultra child friendly gallery. The Modern Art Trolley introduces them to the art in the Gallery through a range of fun and creative activities. Family Guides are available for most exhibitions, explaining simply and entertaini...
The baroque façade of Blenheim Palace is possibly the most impressive of any building in England. Lawns sweep down to a lake with gardens and park designed by Capability Brown, England’s most famous gardener. Like most stately homes, activities for the children have not been forgotten...
Science Oxford Live is a centre for promoting the value of science and its Discovery Zone is a must for children of any age. From soft foam building blocks to a video microscope, the discovery zone has something for curious minds of all ages. It is packed with loads of exciting interac...
Oxford has a German-style Christmas Market right in the heart of the city. All the usual attractions from hot bratwursts to Christmas gift stalls will be set out below the ramparts of Oxford Castle, which is floodlit at night. Local choirs and brass bands will perform Chris...
One the of the world’s leading museums, the Ashmolean in Oxford, has just re-opened, having had a multi-million pound complete makeover. The original Victorian Building has been incorporated into a stunning new building, designed by world-renowned architect Rick Mather, The galleries are...
Why not try a really novel way of taking the family around the famous landmarks of central Oxford by taking Treasure Trails murder mystery trail? The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their direct...
If you are looking for something special to add to your family day out in Oxford then check out what is happening at Oxford Castle. There’s a permanent visitor attraction called’ Oxford Castle – Unlocked’ recounting its almost 1000 year history from Norman origins via Victo...
The Story Museum will not be fully opened until 2014, meanwhile a temporary programme of events, tours and visits will take place. so check their website for full deta...
