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February half term is the hardest to deal with, not only for parent and kids but also for entertainment providers, as a lot of us have not yet fully recovered from the Christmas fatigue but the half term is already upon us!
Don’t worry though. I have done all the research and listed different events happening in and around Oxfordshire in this handy guide to make it easy for you. There are still plenty to choose from in every category.. for the first time, I have also added in family theatre shows to the list
Full details are on the web page under “what’s on”. https://oxfordshiremummies.co.uk/
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Examples include:
* Half term fun at Millets Farm
* Animal adventure week at Hogshaw Farm
* Lambing at Rovesfarm and Cotswold Farm Park
* Various activities in Oxford University Museum of Natural History, The Story Museum, British Motor Museum etc
* Spectacle of light at Compton Verney
* Paddington at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
* Snowdrop season at Waterperry Gardens
* Adventure days at Tumblestone Hollow
* family friendly Plays Pegasus Theatre, The Mill Arts Centre, The Kenton Theatre The Theatre Chipping Norton and Oxford Playhouse
* DIG! FEBRUARY HALF TERM Oxford Castle & Prison
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February half term activities: what’s on for kids
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