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THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA
WHERE: Oxford Playhouse WHEN: 2nd – 4th June Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem... expect to be surprised! Suitable for ages 3+ £14.50 www.oxfordplayhouse.com/whats-on 01865 305 305
Saturday Science Club Colour Catchers (age 5-9)
Bluebell Walk
WHERE: Oxfordshire WHEN: Early May Late spring means bluebells. Delight in the magic of these pretty flowers with a woodland walk: Harcourt Arboretum, Nuneham Courtenay; Greys Court, Peppard (National Trust); Warburg Nature Reserve, near Henley; Stoke Wood, near Bicester; Shotover Wood, near Oxford. FREE
Family Days
WHERE: Science Oxford Centre WHEN: Saturdays in May & June Family days offer high-energy experimenting in the Exploration Zone, with 15 acres of woodland nature trails, ponds and picnic areas. Pick up a Wild Explorer’s Backpack, or make a splash at Water Lab! Suitable for ages 3+. Includes access to woodland, ponds, picnic areas and Water Lab all day. £6 per person scienceoxford.com/events
Creative Computing Club: Moonbuggies (age 9-12)
WHERE: Science Oxford Centre WHEN: 14th May, 10.00, 12.30 and 15.00 Programme model moon-buggies across time and space to pick up ‘moon rock’ samples using a servo-controlled grabbing claw on their rocky lunar mission! Includes access to woodland, ponds, picnic areas and Water Lab all day. £8 per child / adults free scienceoxford.com/events
Saturday Science Club Abingdon – Glow Up Cards (age 5-9)
WHERE: Yang Science Centre, Abingdon School WHEN: 21st May, 9.45 and 11.30 Join us for a crafty card makeover and create super-cool Glow Up cards. Learn about circuits and decorate an interactive light-up card to take home or give to Bffs, family or your favourite pets! £8 per child / adults free scienceoxford.com/events
WHERE: Science Oxford Centre WHEN: 21st May, 10.00, 12.30 & 15.00 Try ‘pen chromatography’, experiment with colour-changing vegetables or write secret messages - and for a grand finale, see a rainbow walk! Includes access to woodland, ponds, picnic areas and Water Lab all day. £8 per child / adults free scienceoxford.com/events
Tree Climbing
WHERE: Harcourt Arboretum WHEN: 22nd May and 19th June, 10.15 – 15.00 Join tree climbing experts from the Big Tree Climbing Company, who will guide you up the Arboretum’s magnificent trees safely, with ropes and harnesses. £25.00 www.obga.ox.ac.uk
Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World
WHERE: Oxford Playhouse WHEN: 25th – 29th May From explorers to artists, scientists to secret agents, hear the stories of some of history’s strongest mothers, sisters and daughters; all independent icons who really did change the world. Don’t miss this empowering new stage show, with characters and songs that pack a popstar punch! Age 7+ From £10.00 www.oxfordplayhouse.com
Family Night Safari at Sutton Courtenay
WHERE: Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre WHEN: 27th May, 2030 – 22.30 Who knows what you might see or hear exploring the reserve after dark? Learn to use bat detectors to hear bats hunting overhead and lamps to spot newts and frogs in the ponds, help our nature reserve team check the small mammal traps and have a look at the moth trap to find out how we monitor and survey these amazing insects! £7.00 www.bbowt.org.uk/events
Once Upon a Unicorn at Fairytale Farm WHERE: Fairytale Farm, Chipping Norton WHEN: 30th May – 6th June, 10.00 – 17.00 Come and visit Fairytale Farm when this mythical creature will sprinkle some colourful magic around. Enjoy crafting with Ribberty Rabbit, complete the ‘How to Train a Unicorn’ trail activity and meet the Unicorn Queen plus lots more. From £7.75 www.fairytalefarm.co.uk 01608 238014
NATURE TOTS WHERE: Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre WHEN: 9th & 13th May and 6th & 10th June, 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/ 8 Families Oxfordshire
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