It really is hotting up again. We have the best of Oxford in the sunshine here and our pick of the weekend’s activities below ⬇️
Saturday 4th July
💙 Alice’s Day 🩵
It’s the big one when the city goes Alice in Wonderland bonkers! There is SO MUCH on ⬇️
📚Story Museum: Half price entry
We don’t need an excuse to explore the Story Museum but half price entry? Rude not to! As well as the half price entry there’s also a drop-in poetry tea party, immersive games, book talk, face painting and more!
📅 Book now for the 4th July ⏰ 10am – 5.30pm 💷 Galleries: Adult : £7.25, Child £7.25, Child (1-4 years old) £3.75 (these are discounted prices) ℹ️ Book on the Story Museum website.
🦩Weston Library
Storytelling, creative crafts and the famous flamingo croquet! Storytelling sessions take place at 11.30am, 12.30pm and 2pm.
📅Saturday 4th July ⏰ 11am – 3pm 💷 Free, drop-in ℹ️ More info on Weston Library website.
🎭Westgate: characters and shadow puppetry
There’s loads going on at the Westgate on Alice’s Day. Meet the curious characters from Alice in Wonderland who will be journeying from The Story Museum to the Westgate at 12 noon – 1pm/ 2:15pm- 3pm/ 3.30pm -4.30pm. Beware the Jabberwock! Experience Lewis Carroll’s magical tale brought to life with stunning shadow puppetry and live singing in this free family-friendly performances (11am – 11.30am/ 12pm – 12.30pm/ 1.30pm – 2pm).
📅Saturday 4th July ⏰All day 💷 Free, drop-in ℹ️ More info on the Westgate website.
🫖Oxford Botanic Garden: Tea Time with Hatter and Hare
Wow! The Walled Garden will be transformed into a magical Wonderland for the annual celebrations of Alice’s Day, hosted by the Mad Hatter & March Hare. WhatNot Theatre’s relaxed Alice in Wonderland performance, which you can enjoy from your picnic blanket, is really good fun, we’ve been before! As well as the theatre performance there are also Alice-themed trials on around the gardens.
📅Saturday 4th July ⏰ Performances at 11am and 12 noon 🎫 Booking required 💷 Adult: £14, Child: £7, Under 3: Free, Family (2A + 2C): £24, Family (1A + 2C): £14 ℹ️ Info on the Botanic Gardens website.
🐰History of Science Museum: Alice’s Wonderland Adventures
Help Alice find the White Rabbit in a fun gallery-based game. Get the answer right at each museum object to move your figure on the board game and unlock the next question. Answering all the questions leads to finding the white rabbit and a sticker! You can also pick up a paper Alice trail and discover more objects in the Museum linked to Alice’s story.
📅Saturday 4th July ⏰ 10.30am – 12.30pm 🎫 No booking required 💷 Free ℹ️ More info on History of Science Museum website.
🛝Oxfordshire Play Association Play and Activity Day: Wheatley and Holton
FREE and with every activity you can think of! Bubbles, face-painting, ride on cars, science, go-karting, zorbing, fire play (😬) and more! A great community day and always well attended.
📅 Saturday 4th July ⏰11 – 3pm 💴 Free 🎫 No booking required ℹ️ Read more on the OPA Facebook page.
🤹🏼♂️Eynsham Carnival
In it’s 78th year! Expect a colourful parade, the famous Shirt Race, live arena entertainment, craft and community stalls, a funfair, delicious street food and family activities throughout the day. This year’s Nature theme encourages everyone to dress up, with medals awarded for some of the best costumes.
📅 Saturday 4th July ⏰From 11.30am, Carnival field from 1pm 💴 Carnival field is ticketed: Adulyt: £5, Children: £3, Under 5: Free 🎫 No booking required ℹ️ Read more on the Eynsham Carnival FB page.
Sunday 5th July
🚂Cutteslowe Miniature Railway
On the bucket list for little ones! There is SO much to do at Cutteslowe park: numerous playgrounds, huge sandpit, free splash park, crazy golf, tennis courts, wildlife area, duck pond, beach volleyball court, café and more! The weather is turning really warm again so bring your swimmers and enjoy the splash park too!
📅 Sunday 5th July⏰ 1pm – 4.30pm 💴 £2 per ticket, £3.50 combined ticket, under 2’s free with fare paying adult🎫 No booking required ℹ️ See the Cutteslowe Miniature Railway website for more details.
📚Worcester College: The Storyteller Sculpture exhibition
Last day! We went to see this soon after it opened and have been recommending it ever since. Fascinating sculptures in a beautiful setting. It’s a rare opportunity to visit Worcester, usually it’s alumni only and the general public on limited specific days only, so don’t miss out! Check out our reel from our visit.
📅 Sunday 5th July is the last day ⏰ 11.30am – 5pm 💴 Free 🎫 Booking essential ℹ️ See Worcester College website to book.
