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Oxford River Cruises
Oxford River Cruises offers public cruises and private and self drive boat hire in the heart of historic Oxford. Our cruises are designed to suit all tastes, from lazy lunchtime picnics and sunset dinner cruises, to corporate regattas and birthday parties afloat.
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Cherwell Boat House - Oxford
The Cherwell Boathouse is an iconic Oxford punt station and restaurant on the banks of the river Cherwell. Established in 1904, the family run Boathouse now has over 80 handmade punts in the water and is an idyllic spot for punting, dining and picnics. The Teahut Bar and Cafe is open in season and serves light food and drinks on a river ...
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Official Oxford University & City Walking Tour
Explore the beauty and history of Oxford on a two-hour walking tour Delve into the history of Oxford with a two-hour guided walking tour around its famous university and libraries Visit the Radcliffe Camera, the Bridge of Sighs, the Sheldonian Theatre, the Bodleian Library, and learn about the secrets and...
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The University of Oxford Botanic Garden
Welcome to the University of Oxford Botanic Garden. We are often asked how a botanic garden differs from other types of gardens. Botanic gardens are collections of plants that are grown for purposes other than purely aesthetic reasons – but in Oxford Botanic Garden we do try to arrange the plants in attractive, sympathetic and ...
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South Oxford Adventure Playground - Oxford
SOAP is an open access, inclusive, supervised playground for children 7-15 years. Children of all ages are welcome, but those under 7 must be accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times. The playground is a unique space where children can play freely and have fun in a natural and physically challenging environment. Come...
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Pony Pursuits - Oxford
Hello & Welcome! OUR PLEASURE RIDES / HACKS are available 7 days a week (prices from £2.50) Pony Pursuits is based in Oxford and offers affordable pleasure rides for adults & children regardless of age and experience. The ponies at Pony Pursuits are licensed by South Oxfordshire District Council and insured with...
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Cutteslowe Park and Miniature Railway - Oxford
What can I do there? Cool off in the paddling pool (open Saturday 23 July - Sunday 4 September 2011) Use the 18 control orienteering course (maps available at the kiosk) Use the two children's play areas Book the football pitches or cricket square Sit by the duck pond Ride the trains on the Cutteslowe...
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Rock Solid Climbing Wall - Oxford
Oxfordshire's premier climbing wall, open to all students, staff and community climbers - it's for everyone! Opening Times Mon: Fri: 7.00am -11.00pm Sat - Sun: 9.00am -10.00pm Parking Daytime: School minibuses only at Centre for Sport, via Cheney Lane Weekdays from 4pm / Weekends: Headington Hill Hall, London Road, Headington. ...
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Snakes and Ladders Indoor Play Area Abingdon
Abingdon Snakes and Ladders Indoor Adventure Playground Abingdon, is based in Oxfordshire. We're easy to find and there's ample parking. Whatever your child’s age there is always something to enjoy. Older children will adore the electric motorbikes and huge 3-tiered play frame (complete with slides, tunnels, ball ponds and rope climbs)....
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High Ropes Oxford
Oxfordshire’s Only Tree Top Adventure! Swing through the trees Tarzan style with our Fantastic new Tree-Top Forest Adventure Suitable for monkey’s of all sizes from 10+ Kids, Adults, Corporate Days out, Birthday Parties, Stag and Hen Do’s, great fun for all the family! £22.50 for Under 18′s and £27.50 for...
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Little Wittenham Nature Reserve at Earth Trust
Come and enjoy the beautiful South Oxfordshire countryside at Little Wittenham Nature Reserve. Explore the iconic Wittenham Clumps with their breathtaking views, head off on a woodland adventure, or discover what's happening on the Earth Trust site. We also have a full programme of events throughout the year.
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Millets Farm Centre - Frilford
Millets Farm is based at two locations: an extensive Farm Centre at Frilford in Oxfordshire; and a traditional Farm Shop at the Evesham Country Park. Our extensive Oxfordshire site is open 7 days a week and has Free Entry to great visitor and retail facilities. This includes over 800 car parking places and disabled-friendly access. The Farm Shop...
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Blenheim Palace- Pleasure Gardens and Train - Woodstock
Home to the 11th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, Blenheim Palace is the birth place of Sir Winston Churchill and a World Heritage Site. Blenheim Palace was a gift from Queen Anne and a grateful nation to John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough following his famous victory at the Battle of Blenheim in 1704. Visit...
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Godwins Ice Cream Farm - Bicester
Godwins Ice Cream Farm local produce is used to make delicious Ice Cream! A selection of 22 different flavoured ice creams & sorbet can be enjoyed in our cafe together with a selection of freshly baked baguettes, paninis, sandwiches & cakes too. A range of coffee, tea & cold drinks are available. ...
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The Leys - Whitney
Great park to play and have fun with the kids includes adventure play area, seasonal paddling pool and crazy golf with clubs available. Or they can go roller skating in their very own skate park for youngsters!
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The Ladygrove - Didcot
Our newly developed decked patio area runs all the way around the pub and promises to be big in the summer. As The Ladygrove is the only pub in the area we are developing into the heart of the community.
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Windrush Path Mosaic Trail - Standlake
The Windrush Path Mosaic Trail consists of a series of striking and individual mosaics to act as way-markers and points of interest along a pretty two mile footpath. Standlake Common Nature Reserve is situated on the Windrush Path, between Standlake and Newbridge. It used to be a typical arable field but when when Oxfordshire County ...
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Whizzkidz (Thame) Ltd
Indoor & Outdoor Children’s Activity Centre At Whizzkidz you will find a huge variety of activities in both our indoor and outdoor play areas. We are committed to providing a safe, clean and stimulating environment with the emphasis on fun with free wi-fi for the adults. The indoor play area consists of a giant play frame,...
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Farmer Gow's - Faringdon
Farmer Gow's activity farm is full of Easter fun. Enjoy Easter Egg Hunts on the trailer rides from Good Friday – Easter Monday. Sweet little newborn lambs and kids can be hand and bottle fed throughout the School holidays and Summer term. Farmer Gow’s is full of new life with tiny fluffy chicks to cuddle and adorable baby animals....
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Faringdon Folly Tower and Woodland
This unique unusual 100ft tower is Faringdon’s icon and the last major folly to be built in England Hailed as 'Britain's finest 20th century Folly Tower' and 'One of the most important follies in Britain' It sits on Folly Hill, within a charming 4 acre, circular woodland of splendid Scots Pine and broadleaf trees, some more than 200 years...
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Waddesdon Manor - Aylesbury
This Renaissance-style château was built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild to display his outstanding collection of art treasures and to entertain the fashionable world. The 45 rooms on view combine the highest quality French furniture and decorative arts from the 18th century with superb English portraits and Dutch Old Masters. The...
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Beale Park - Reading
Beale Park's the place to be with fun, adventure, animals, gardens, play and activities on the banks of the picturesque River Thames. A great day out for all ages near Pangbourne in Berkshire. Space, fresh air, tranquility, fun, adventure, enchanting animals, exotic beauty and all this on the banks of the magical Thames. Isn’t it time...
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Basildon Park
This impressive Georgian mansion and the lovely surrounding parkland, was rescued from ruin by Lord and Lady Iliffe in the 1950s. Now a fully explorable domain once more, you can enjoy things like the 1950s Kitchen which often hosts volunteers doing traditional baking demonstrations! Be sure to ask about the Eye Spy Trail around the house:...
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Fairytale Farm -Chipping Norton
Fairytale Farm is divided into three main zones: Huff and Puff for adventure play; Enchanted Walk for our fairytale sensory experience; and Alfie and Friends, where you can meet our amazing animals. Jack's Yard, where you can visit Mouse Town, play in our sandpit and enjoy our Café and indoor play area; and the new Fairy Dell area. A...
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Adventure Dolphin
Adventure Dolphin is an excellent place for active kids (or those who want to be!) as its primary function is to provide outdoor activities for kids aged between 13 to 19 years old, although the extensive programme has plenty of activities that are suitable for kids who are aged 8 or older. They also run numerous youth clubs. Adventure...
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Warburg Nature Reserve
With a visitor centre, bird hides, picnic area and resident warden to help with queries, Warburg Nature Reserve is a great place to bring your family. There are even wildlife explorer packs you can borrow to help you explore. Seasonal highlights Warburg is home to an incredible range of habitats sheltering thousands of species, and...
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Vale Park - Aylesbury
This is an active park, full of exciting facilities including the Aqua Vale Swimming and Fitness Centre complete with its outdoor pool, leisure centre, competition pool and gym. A play area was recently installed, followed by a 'teen' play area, new tennis courts, a multi-use games area and a bowls green. There is also a skatepark ...
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Kids Klub
Established in 1986, we are experts in providing adventure activity and outdoor educational experiences for young people of all ages, nationalities and abilities. Whether you are looking for an individual holiday or a group programme… we’ve got the lot and we’re open all year round! Adventure Activity Holidays Daily Summer...
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Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park
Experience the best of British countryside in a fun-filled family day out. Get hands-on with our rare farm breeds, come face-to-face with wildlife, explore the nature trails and go wild in our adventure play areas, whatever the weather. Hogshaw Farm and Wildlife Park is an environmentally friendly rare breeds farm attraction, located in 44...
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Cotswold Water Park
The Cotswold Water Park is an area of about 40 square miles, featuring more than 150 lakes, set across the countryside crossing borders at Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and West Oxfordshire: why not plan a hike and time it so they can tell school they walked between 3 counties in however many minutes? There is a lot of scenic walking to be done here...
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The Herb Farm - Reading
The Herb Farm is situated close to the village of Sonning Common in rural South Oxfordshire. We offer a most comprehensive collection of herb plants and herbal products. Stroll through our attractive Gardens or lose yourself in the Saxon Maze but don't forget to visit the Daisy's Coffee Shop for a...
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The Old New Inn Model Village - Cheltenham
The Model Village is a one-ninth scale replica of the heart of the beautiful Cotswold village of Bourton-on-the-Water, containing all the buildings from the Old Water Mill (now the Car Museum) down to the Old New Inn and the ford. The village was created by a previous landlord of the Old New Inn, taking local craftsmen five years to build,...
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The Bucks Goat Centre - Stoke Mandeville
We are a children's miniature zoo featuring a wide range of animals, including llamas, wallabies, birds, reptiles, pigs, donkeys and every breed of domestic goat found in Britain. A petting pen is available for small children to make friends with our rabbits and guinea pigs Visitors are invited to feed our goats. Other facilities include a toy...
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GO APE Wendover Woods - Buckinghamshire
If you like the idea of an amazing high wire forest tree top course then Go Ape could be just your thing. We have Tarzan swings, rope bridges, ladders, tunnels and zip lines suspended up to 40 feet high in the tree tops. Go Ape is an award-winning confidence course with branches throughout the UK. The Go Ape course will appeal to a...
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Bernwood Butterfly Trail - Aylesbury
The whole of Bernwood Forest was designated a Forest Nature Reserve in 1981. This wood is famous for its butterfly populations and has been designated a SSSI by Natural England. Follow the yellow waymarked path for an hour and a half walk around the forest to discover the variety of habitats to be found. Butterflies to watch out for...
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Wendover Woods
Follow the all-ability trail for a great view over the heart of Wendover Woods and across the vale to Hale Wood. Wendover Woods are open 364 days of the year with the front entrance gate being opened at 8am. The Forest Drive is closed to vehicles on Christmas Day. We have a range of activities and events in the woods to suit all ages and...
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Stowe Landscape Gardens
Stowe Landscape Gardens offer great children's activity packs, full of ideas to discover wildlife and nature in the gardens and help keep their interest going. One of the most remarkable creations of Georgian England, Stowe was created by a family once so powerful they were richer than the king! Since the National Trust acquired the...
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Shires Farm - Reading
Animals are part of our heritage, and at Shires Farm you will have the opportunity to interact with and learn more about many types of farm animals. Come and meet the most recent addition to our family - Coco the baby pony. Coco was born here earlier in the year and his name was chosen in our competition, with the lucky winners receiving free...
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Batsford Aboretum - Moreton-in-Marsh
Situated one and a half miles west of Moreton-in-Marsh (Gloucestershire - UK), Batsford Arboretum is tucked away on a south facing escarpment of the famous Cotswold Hills. Find out on this website about the history of the arboretum and the treasure of rare and unusual plants and trees it contains. See what we are doing for conservation and...
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The Nature Discovery Centre - Thatcham
The Nature Discovery Centre has a wonderful lakeside setting. The visitor centre, with cafe, hands-on exhibits and a varied and ever changing calendar of activities provides an ideal base for a day out. Our fantastic adventure playgrounds, network of footpaths and wildlife offer many opportunities to enjoy the fresh air at any time of year. Once...
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Stanton Park
Lydiard Park is a beautiful historic parkland on the western edge of Swindon. The Palladian house, walled garden, parkland and children's play area offer something for everyone, all year round. With a programme of special events and the changing nature of the seasons, there's always something new to enjoy on a visit here. Stanton Park is a...
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Northcroft and Goldwell Parks - Newbury
A woodland walk, outdoor pitches for football and cricket, a play area and zip slide, a mature landscape of trees, River Kennet and Kennet Canal links, cycle paths and BMX facilities. The Parks have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award, the standard of excellence for parks and open spaces in England and Wales.
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Amners Farm and Minature Railway - Burghfield
New attractions this year are ferret racing and vintage threshing demonstrations. The old favourites will still be here, tractor and trailer rides, pony rides, childrens straw play barn and lots of baby animals to name a few. This year the RNLI will be here, showing children and adults how to be safe when visiting the...
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The Rye
The Rye is slap in the centre of High Wycombe, just a short walk from the High Street so a great trade off for behaviour whilst shopping! The park covers an area of more than 22 hectares (53 acres) and is the second largest park in the district, so even in high summer there’s room for you and yours! There is a children's playground in the...
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Jungle Parc - Swindon
Our high wire forest adventure allows you to trek through the trees on over 40 different activities, such as zip wires, Tarzan swings and cargo nets. We have two courses - the Adventurer Course for children from the ages of 4 upwards (or minimum height of 1.05m) and the X-plorer Course is suitable from the minimum age of 10 to adult...
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Here you will find a comprehensive list of outdoor pursuits and anything related to the great outdoors in Oxfordshire, catering for you, your child, and your family.
This could include hiking, climbing, camping, canoeing, pot holing, mountain biking and other out activities, or simply a stroll around the countryside or in a nearby park.
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