Cheap visits for Jan ⬇️
🌳FREE entry to Waddesdon Manor grounds
Enjoy free entry to Waddesdon Manor grounds between January 10th – February 8th. Walks to go on, stunning views to see and nature to connect with. The beautifully landscaped grounds of Waddesdon are yours to explore for free. Just a reminder that the playground is currently closed for refurbishment and will re-open in the Spring.
Between January 10th – 8th February the grounds are open 10am-3pm on Saturdays and Sundays only.
📅 Free entry until 8th February (Saturday-Sunday only) ⏰ 10am – 3pm 💷 Free entry, shuttle bus £2.50/ £1.50 for adults/ children 🎫 Pre-booking recommended ℹ️ Visit the Waddesdon website for more info.
🏰 Oxford Castle and Prison: 30% off guided tours for Oxfordshire residents
Throughout January, local residents can enjoy 30% off guided tours. Definitely worth a visit! I went recently on a year 2 school trip there and the children were absolutely captivated! Climb the 101 steps of St. George’s Tower and enjoy the panoramic views of Oxford, descend into the candle-lit crypt and learn about the Castle’s connection with the legend of King Arthur. Our favourite? Exploring the 18th Century prison cells, home to poisoners, miscreants and desperate criminals. See website for qualifying postcodes.
📅 Until 31st January ⏰ 10am – 5pm 💷 Adult: £12.95, Child: £8.23, Under 5: Free 🎫 Booking recommended ℹ️ More info on the Oxford Castle and Prison website.
⚜️ Warwick Castle: Local offer
Another cracking offer for Oxfordshire residents – around 50% off standard day price for OX postcode residents. Warwick Castle is a real medieval castle where you can climb towers, explore dungeons, watch knights joust and roam huge grounds, plus there’s a brilliant Zog-themed adventure area for little ones. Hands-on history with dragons, swords and enough to keep all ages busy. See website for qualifying postcodes.
📅 Until 12th February ⏰ 10am – 5pm 💷 Adult: £19.50, Child: £19.50, Under 2: Free 🎫 Booking recommended ℹ️ More info on the Warwick Castle website.
Saturday 24th January
🤍National Garden Scheme: St Edmund Hall snowdrops
It’s time. Get ahead of the snowdrop game with your first visit to St Edmund Hall to see the snowdrops in their splendour. I’ve never actually been here to see the snowdrops but I hear that’s its a good show and an annual tradition of many a garden fan.
📅 Saturday 24th January ⏰ 10am – 4pm 💷 Adults: £5, Children: Free 🎫 Booking not essential ℹ️ Book via National Garden Scheme website.
🦕Oxford Natural History Museum: Science Saturday
Meet scientists to investigate real natural history specimens from the collection. Hands-on science-based activities where families can explore a range of topics including insects, fossils, skeletons and microscopes. Touch real specimens and try investigating like a scientist.
📅 Saturday 24th January ⏰2pm – 4pm 💴 Free 🎫 No pre-booking required ℹ️ More info on the museum website.
🔭 History of Science Museum: How Does it Work
Get hands-on with the collection and experience fascinating objects in action. There’s SEND-friendly backpacks too which are designed to help children explore science stories through hands-on activities.
📅Saturday 24th January⏰12 noon – 4pm 💴Free 🎫 No booking required ℹ️ More info on the History of Science Museum website.
🐏 Oxford City Farm: Wassailing
Celebrate an old English tradition of awakening the trees… with a firepit and lots of singing and noise creating – children will love it! A beautiful way to connect to the land. The community farming session is still on from 10am so you can meet all the animals before a wassail wail.
📅 Saturday 24th January⏰ 12pm – 1pm 💴 Free 🎫 No booking needed ℹ️ Visit the Oxford City Farm website events page for more info. Never been to the farm? Check one of our many visits here
Sunday 25th January
🌱Kates Place: Community Nature Day
Need some nature? Find it at Nature Day at Kate’s Place in Florence Park. There will be nature-based crafts, willow weaving, a fire circle and lots of opportunities to engage with the nature around you.
📅Sunday 25th January⏰11am – 3pm 💴Free 🎫 No booking required ℹ️ More info on the Flo’s Place in the Park website
🎥 Ultimate Picture Palace: Kino Kids Club
Brave. Love the story of this flame haired warrior! Kino Kids Cinema Club screenings are relaxed, meaning that the sound will be turned down a notch, and the lights will be up a little, and they don’t mind if people make a bit of noise or move around during the film. The UPP sells food and drink, but do feel free to bring your own lunch if that suits you better. Colouring-in sheets and other crafts will be available before the film, so do head down early to enjoy those.
📅Sunday 25th January⏰12 noon 💴 Adult: £7, Child: £5.50 🎫 Booking required ℹ️ More info on the Ultimate Picture Palace website.
🧱 Tap Social: LEGO Movie screening and buildalong
A family-friendly film screening at Tap Social’s Botley taproom of the Lego Movie. There will also be lots of Lego blocks to build-along with the film. Feel free to bring your own lego too!
📅Sunday 25th January⏰ Doors open at 2pm, film starts at 3pm 💴£5.50 per ticket 🎫 Booking required ℹ️ More info on the Tap Social website.
🔭 History of Science Museum: How Does it Work
Get hands-on with the collection and experience fascinating objects in action. There’s SEND-friendly backpacks too which are designed to help children explore science stories through hands-on activities.
📅Sunday 25th January⏰12 noon – 4pm 💴Free 🎫 No booking required ℹ️ More info on the History of Science Museum website.
