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Things to do with kids in Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire is a landlocked county centred on the city of Oxford, with market towns, river valleys and a good spread of family attractions. Days out range from Blenheim Palace near Woodstock to the Oxford University Museum of Natural History and the hands-on science centre in the city.
This weekend in Oxfordshire
Showing 4 family days out near your area · Sat 15 Aug – Sun 16 Aug. Add your postcode for drive times.
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Farm parks
Lambs, tractor rides, soft barns and animal handling across the three counties.
Free days out
Country parks, woodland trails, museums and play areas that cost nothing to get into.
Rainy day ideas
Indoor places that work when the forecast does not: museums, soft play and model worlds.
Animals & wildlife
Wildlife parks, farms, aquariums and wetlands where kids get nose-to-nose with animals.
Steam railways
Heritage steam lines and miniature railways the train-mad will not stop talking about.
Castles & history
Castles, palaces, manor houses and living history that bring the past alive for kids.
Outdoors & adventure
Adventure playgrounds, woodland, arboretums, beaches and big-space days out.
Toddler-friendly
Gentle, buggy-friendly days out that genuinely suit the under-fives.
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Oxfordshire days out, answered
What are the best days out with kids in Oxfordshire?
Among the best family days out in Oxfordshire are Farmer Gow's, Crocodiles of the World, Blenheim Palace and Earth Trust. There are 32 attractions listed across the county in total, sorted by drive time once you add your postcode.
What are good rainy day activities for kids in Oxfordshire?
Good wet-weather choices in Oxfordshire include Crocodiles of the World, Abingdon County Hall Museum and Oxford University Museum of Natural History, all with indoor or undercover areas. Browse the rainy day activities page to see all wet-weather options sorted by drive time from your door.
What is free to do with children in Oxfordshire?
Free family days out in Oxfordshire include Earth Trust and Hill End, where entry costs nothing. Use the Free only filter or the free days out page to find more, sorted by drive time.
What toddler-friendly days out are there in Oxfordshire?
There are several buggy-friendly and toddler-suited days out listed in Oxfordshire, including farm parks with gentle animal areas and free country parks with flat paths. Browse the toddler-friendly category or use the Toddler filter to see them sorted by how far the drive is.
Are there SEND-friendly days out in Oxfordshire?
Yes, Farmer Gow's and Fairytale Farm are listed as SEND-friendly in Oxfordshire, with accessible paths, sensory areas or additional-needs provision. Browse the SEND-friendly category to see all options.