What’s On

What’s On Things to do, places to go and fun to be had for kids of all ages in Oxfordshire

Lambing Time

WHERE: Roves Farm, Swindon WHEN: 7th – 10th January See all their expectant ewes and the new born lambs keeping cosy in the lambing shed - you might even be able to see one being born!

Children’s prices start at £4.50 www.rovesfarm.co.uk/

Nature Tots

WHERE: Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre WHEN: 17th & 21st January and 14th & 18th February , 9.30 (and 12.30 on Fridays) Join friendly Nature Tots staff and volunteers to explore the nature reserves and enjoy wildlife themed activities suitable for children aged 18 months to 4 years. £7.00 (90 minutes)

www.bbowt.org.uk/events/

Hey Diddle Diddle

WHERE: The Oxford Playhouse WHEN: Every Monday from 17th January – 11.00 Introducing music, dance and performance skills to early years children, kick-starting their excitement for creativity and imagination. New theme each week. £3.00 for child and adult

www.oxfordplayhouse.com 01865 305305

WHERE: The Story Museum, Oxford WHEN: 15th January, 14.30 Author and self-confessed axolotl lover, Catherine Johnson presents an adventure through the world of her award-winning novels including Sawbones and Race to the Frozen North.

£7.00 Ages 9+ www.storymuseum.org.uk 01865 790050

Hope Hunters with Joseph Coelho

WHERE: The Story Museum,

Oxford WHEN: 22nd January, 14.30 Join award-winning performance poet Joseph Coelho as he shares a cast of hilarious characters from the world of Fairytales Gone Bad.

£7.00 Ages 8+ www.storymuseum.org.uk 01865 790050

National Storytelling Week

WHEN: 29th January – 5th February Throughout National Storytelling Week stories will be told in schools and theatres, pubs, museums, village halls, community centres and in many other places across the UK. To find a local

event visit www.sfs.org.uk

Pinocchio

WHERE: The Story Museum, Oxford WHEN: 22nd and 23rd February Pinocchio is coming alive one more time but this time with PAPER characters in a beautiful giant Victorian Toy Theatre. Chance to meet the puppets and see how the crankie-style theatre works afterwards. £10.00 Ages 5+

www.storymuseum.org.uk 01865 790050

Blue Bell Walk

WHERE: Oxford Botanic Garden WHEN: Thursday 10 February, 11am - 12pm Join expert horticulturalists on a stroll among swathes of unique snowdrops and other winter and spring bulbs in the Botanic Garden collection. This walk is aimed at an adult audience, and anyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. £15.00

www.obga.ox.ac.uk/

Flotsam and Jetsam’s Adventures to the Trash Vortex

WHERE: Cornerstone Art Centre, WHEN: 24th February, 11 & 14.00 Landlubbers, come along for bottle top treasure, sea shanties and a giant plastic bag squid. An interactive experience with the odd movie reference for all the family about recycling, with a pirate twist. £9.50

www.cornerstone-arts.org

Tom Thumb

WHERE: The Story Museum, Oxford WHEN: 30th January, 11.30 and 14.30 One night tiny Tom overhears his parents planning to leave him and his six brothers in the forest. But Tom shows everyone that even though he’s small, he’s still mighty and can outwit them all. Don’t miss this beautiful family show from Lyngo Theatre. £10.00

Ages 3+ www.storymuseum.org.uk 01865 790050

Big Garden Birdwatch

WHERE: Green space near you WHEN: 28th – 30th January Take part in the nation’s biggest bird watch exercise and be wowed by your local wildlife. Simply count the birds you see in your garden, from your balcony or in your local park for one hour. FREE

ww2.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/activities/ birdwatch

WHERE: The Story Museum, Oxford WHEN: 5th March, 11.00 & 14.30 Storystock bring the magic of Mr Benn to the next generation of children, with a ‘costume shop’ set, two actors and an array of puppets. Opportunity to take part in a dress-up session and colouring activities after the show. £10.00 Age 3+

www.storymuseum.org.uk 01865 790050

All events are subject to change and cancellation in view of any future Covid-19 legislations.

A WILD NEW MUSICAL FOR ALL THE FAMILY!

THE WHISPERING WOOD

WHERE: The Story Museum WHEN: January & February Explore THE WHISPERING WOOD, a mysterious indoor forest where every tree has a story to tell and a secret to reveal; THE ENCHANTED LIBRARY where you can wander between the shelves and find yourself inside a story; and SMALL WORLDS, a patchwork land of picture books, nursery rhymes and traditional tales for the very young. From £5.00

www.storymuseum.org.uk 01865 790050

Whizz Kidz

WHERE: Thame WHEN: January & February Why not head to Whizz Kidz for a fun hour or two, or more should you little one not yet be tired. Large indoor softplay /entertainment centre which has everything you could want. Prices from £2.00

www.whizzkidz-thame.co.uk 01844 217555

WHERE: Fortune Theatre, Covent Garden WHEN: 14th – 20th February An original family musical marking a natural progression for the highly regarded Perform drama school taking its acting expertise onto the stage. A sensational West End adult cast will bring the Jungle to life with thrilling choreography, uplifting songs and an inspirational message about working together to protect the Earth.

From £15.00 www.atgtickets.com/shows/jungle-rumble/fortune-theatre/

Fairytale Farm,

WHERE: Chipping Norton WHEN: January & February: 10.00 – 17.00 Mixing classic fairy tales, animals and adventure play, children will love Fairytale Farm - the UK’s first visitor attraction that is open to all. A truly inclusive experience, where everything is accessible and everybody is welcome. From £7.00

www.fairytalefarm.co.uk 01608 238014

Children’s Workshop: Pawprints and Poo

WHERE: Sutton Courtenay WHEN: 25th February, 10 – 12 Environmental Education Centre Join the education team and get your hands dirty searching for tracks and signs and discovering who is roaming the reserve when they aren’t looking. All activities will be outdoors! £7.00 per child

www.bbowt.org.uk/events/

Public Open Evenings - Online

WHERE: Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge WHEN: Wednesdays in January and February Each evening consists of a 30 minute public talk about astronomy, followed by (weather dependent!) stargazing on the Cambridge University

Astronomy YouTube channel. FREE