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Springtime Story Walks
WHERE: The Story Museum WHEN: 2nd – 16th May Join the Story Museum’s popular themed family walk from the Museum and through the city to Christ Church Meadow, telling stories all the way. There’ll be games, riddles and fun for every bubble, and a treat from the Story Café at the end. £5.00 per person – takes approximately 60 minutes. Pre-booking essential www.storymuseum.org.uk 01865 790050
Nature Tots
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Bluebell Walk
Baby Ashmoles Online
WHERE: Ashmolean Museum WHEN: 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th May: 10.30 – 11.30 Baby Ashmoles Online sessions are designed for babies under 1 and their parents/carers, and are inspired by the Ashmolean Museum collection. The events include sing-along, play ideas, and a short object talk for the grown-ups and will be run as a Zoom call. www.ashmolean.org/events 8 Families Oxfordshire
Oxford Castle and Prison
Hey Diddle Diddle ONLINE
WHERE: The Oxford Playhouse WHEN: 10th May – 28th June (Mondays) – 11am Have you discovered the perfect fun, friendly and musical way to start the week for you and your child? Hey Diddle Diddle is a singalong and play session held every Monday via ZOOM for pre-school children and their grown-ups. Free but booking essential www.oxfordplayhouse.com 01865 305305
WHEN: From 21st May: 10.00 – 17.00 When William the Conqueror invaded England and won the Battle of Hastings in 1066, Oxford Castle was marked by the Normans as the ideal place for a motte-and-bailey castle. Over time, the site transformed from a castle into a prison. Today, after one millennia, Oxford Castle & Prison is a visitor attraction with a story to tell. From £9.45 www.oxfordcastleandprison.co.uk 01865 260666
Elmer and Friends: The Colourful World of David McKee
WHERE: River & Rowing Museum, Henley WHEN: 20th May – 21st June This exciting exhibition takes you on a journey into the imagination of the creator of classic books and characters including Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, Mr Benn and Not Now, Bernard. As if by magic, the exhibition allows you to explore Elmer’s jungle and even enter Mr Benn’s costume shop. Free with admission. www.rrm.co.uk familiesonline.co.uk
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WHERE: Oxfordshire WHEN: Early May Late spring means bluebells. Delight in the magic of these pretty flowers with a woodland walk: Harcourt Arboretum, Nunenham Courtney; Greys Court, Peppard (National Trust); Warburg Nature Reserve, near Henley; Stoke Wood, near Bicester, Shotover Wood, near Oxford. FREE
WHERE & WHEN: Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre (17th and 21st), Nature Discovery Centre, Thatcham (17th and 20th), College Lake (20th and 25th) and Woolley Firs, Maidenhead (21st and 24th) 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 www.bbowt.org.uk/events/
