Oxfordshire

Creative Computing Club – Cyber Pet Project (age 9-12. adult)

WHERE: Science Oxford Centre, Headington

WHEN: 15th July scienceoxford.com/events/ creative-computing-club-cyberpet-project-ages-9-12/

Young programmers create their own cyber-pet. Design and code a micro:bit ‘Tamagotchi’ creature and bring it to life, complete with a beating heart! Teach your new BFF to talk or bleep and keep it’s ‘smiley-face’ with naps, playtime, walkies and treats!

Nature Club – Wild Escape (ages 5 - 9 + adult)

WHERE: Science Oxford Centre

WHEN: 8th July

Escape to the wild and celebrate the creatures living in the woodland at this month’s Club! Go sweeping with bug nets to count and identify mini beasts, dissect flowers and play Plant Bingo! Get creative with the National ‘Wild Escape’ project and create a wild comic! scienceoxford.com/events/ nature-club-wild-escapeages-5-9/

Wind

In the Willows

WHERE: Cogges Farm, Witney

WHEN: 9th July, 14.30 – 16.40

Join The Shakespeare Circus, Toad and his friends who live on the riverbank for some rip-roaring summer fun. This is a new twist on Kenneth Grahame’s classic tale, sure to be a favourite with all the family. Recommended for age 6+.

Prices from £12 www.cogges.org.uk

Orienteering Family Fun

WHERE: Waterperry Gardens

WHEN: 15th July – 3rd September, 10.00- 17.30 www.waterperrygardens.co.uk

Orienteering family fun throughout the summer holidays. Using directions and clues, follow the sculpture trail created by artist Lillian Shaw in the ornamental gardens, all of which draw inspiration from the natural world. £4.00 per child (children must be accompanied by an adult for whom the garden entrance fee applies).

Zog

WHERE: The Oxford Playhouse

WHEN: 18th – 23rd July

Paddington™ Lo-Commotion

WHERE: Blenheim Palace

WHEN: 4th July – 3rd September

Get ready to go on an adventure to meet your favourite characters from the famous Paddington stories, hop on board a real locomotive* ‘Winston’, and search for ‘buried treasure’ along the way… (*Subject to availability). Perfect for fans of the most beloved bear and families who love exploring the great outdoors.

Standard tickets 3yrs+ - £25/ £23, Child 7 months to 2yrs£5/ £4.60, Child up to 6 months - free of charge paddingtontrainadventure.com

Nature Tots

WHERE: Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre

WHEN: 19th, 20th & 21st July, 9.30 – 11.00

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/

Around the World in 80 days

WHERE: The Oxford Playhouse

WHEN: 25th- 29th July

Junior Model Making

WHERE: Pendon Museum

WHEN: 26th July and 2nd, 9th, 16th, 26th & 30th August, 11.00 – 15.30

Pride and Prejudice

WHERE: Cogges Farm, Witney

WHEN: 11th July

Summer Theatre on the lawn: In a whirlwind of balls, dinners and very eligible officers, Lizzy Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy stand alone as the only sane, thoughtful people - and they hate each other! Or do they? Prices from £12 www.cogges.org.uk

Large in size and keen in nature, Zog is eager to win a golden star at Madam Dragon’s school, where dragons learn all the things that dragons need to know. Zog tries so very hard, perhaps too hard, and he bumps, burns and roars his way through years one, two and three. Age 3 +

Prices from £15.50 www.oxfordplayhouse.com/ whats-on 01865 305 305

Join their raggle-taggle band of travelling circus performers as they embark on their most daring feat yet: to recreate the adventures of Phileas Fogg as he sets off on his race around the world. Age 5+, From £10 www.oxfordplayhouse.com/ whats-on 01865 305 305

Pendon Museum is world-famous for its amazing miniature models. Get hands-on with their expert modellers and make your own diorama to take home. Drop-in sessions included with admission. www.pendonmuseum.com/ juniormodelling

Hercules

WHERE: Waterperry Gardens Amphitheatre www.waterperrygardens.co.uk

WHEN: 29th July , 17.00 – 18.30 Travel back in time to the land of heroes, monsters and myths and join Hercules as he labours for beauty, truth and love! But with time running out to prove himself a hero, will Hercules ever be able to scale Olympus and get his own happy ending?

01844 339254

Cogges Beer and Cider Festival,

WHERE: Cogges Farm Park,

WHEN: 5th August, 14.00 – 22.30

Over 40 locally produced craft beer and ciders, with live music, Summer Bar & BBQ. A local institution, the 10th Beer & Cider Festival is a true celebration of some of the best brews in the region. £13.50 advance until 30th July/ £15 on the day Tickets available at Cogges.org.uk.

Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour

WHERE: Oxford Playhouse

WHERE: 15th – 26th August

Dance, sing, and learn with Blippi and special guest Meekah as they discover what makes different cities unique and special. Will there be monster trucks, excavators, and rubbish trucks galore? You bet! So get ready to shake those wiggles out and OJ Twist your way through this brand-new musical party.

Ages 2-7 - £17.50

Family Festival with Dig Ventures

WHERE: Earth Trust Centre

WHEN: 5th- 6th August

Visit Earth Trust Centre near Didcot for a fun-filled family festival in association with Dig Ventures. Hands-on activities and real-life finds from the Roman and Iron Age people of Wittenham Clumps. £5. Advance booking recommended. EarthTrust.org.uk/whats-on

Nature Club – Pond Life (ages 5 - 9 + adult)

WHERE: Science Oxford Centre

WHEN: 12th August

Investigate pond life with a summer pond dipping session at the Science Oxford Centre!

Discover an amazing aquatic ecosystem in the ponds using scoop nets and trays. Spot and identify newts, water beetles, pondsnails, dragonfly larvae or water boatmen and get up close with a magnifying glass. scienceoxford.com/events/ nature-club-pond-dippingages-5-9/ www.oxfordplayhouse.com/ whats-on 01865 305 305

Oxford Storytelling Event

WHERE: Waterperry Gardens

WHEN: 25th - 27th August

Step over the threshold into an enchanted realm of Myth, Magic and Mystery, the third year of this intimate weekend festival weaving magic with stories, spoken word, poetry and song. A true feast for the senses. Prices from £10 www.waterperrygardens.co.uk

01844 339254

Adventure Play

WHERE: Blenheim Palace

WHEN: July and August

Blenheim Palace adventure play is a hidden world of adventure, where mini explorers of all ages create their own exciting stories as they clamber, climb, paddle, slide, splash and zip through the exciting zones. Explore the amazing network of tunnels, bridges, cargo nets and hidden chambers.

Prices from £11.50 www.blenheimpalace.com

Master Builders Club

Brick Building LEGO® Workshops

WHERE: Various locations

WHEN: July and August

Do you love building with Lego® bricks? If you’re a budding designer, engineer or inventor then Master Builders Club needs you! Creative brick building workshops for children age 5+ with 3 different exciting themes. Just remember to bring your imagination! www.masterbuildersclub.co.uk

Family Fun!

WHERE: Greys Court, Henley

WHEN: July and August

You will find a children’s play area nestled in the woodland close to the tea-room and toilets, with benches to sit on while you watch the little ones play.

Entry from £6.50 www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Robin Hood

Fairytale Farm

WHERE: Chipping Norton

WHEN: July and August:

10.00 – 17.00 www.fairytalefarm.co.uk 01608 238014

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.

Family Days every Saturday

WHERE: Science Oxford Centre

WHEN: July and August

2 hours hands-on session in the amazing Exploration Zone + access to the woodland all day. Pick up an Explorer Backpack and explore the nature trails, and make a splash with the outdoor Water Lab. Aimed at 6+, all welcome.

£7.50 per person, Under 3s free. scienceoxford.com/events/

When visiting, please mention Families Oxfordshire Magazine.

WHERE: Cogges Farm, Witney

WHEN: 3rd August, 18:00 – 20:30

Summer theatre on the Manor House Lawn. Join awardwinning outdoor theatre company Illyria for Robin Hood. Adapted by Oliver Gray and inspired by the earliest ballads of Robin Hood, some pre-dating Chaucer, Illyria has created a fast-moving, fun-packed family show.

Prices from £12 www.cogges.org.uk

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