May
These are a few ofour favourite May things
The nights are definitely lighter, the promise of summer is round the corner and the children are learning ancient dances round the maypole! There’s festivals, open days and the first ripe strawberries to look forward to!
MAY YOUR
ADVENTURES
BEGIN
Open Farm Sunday
Farming’s open day is back on the 9th of June and the Oxfordshire offering is strong! Book ahead as lots of the open day events sell out very quickly.
Oxford Maths Festival
An extravaganza of all the wonderful curiosities mathematics holds. Over two days you can immerse yourself in a wide range of events, with something for everyone, no matter your age or prior mathematical experience.
Canoeing on the Oxford Canal
What a way to spend a day! A lovely sunny day canoeing adventure along the Oxford Canal and River Cherwell. Is there anything better than a meander on the water?
Big Bale Play at High Lodge Farm
Woweeeee! 200 large straw bales for running, jumping and climbing over. There’s also a fenced-off Mini Bale Play for under 5s with little bales and a sandpit. Absolute play heaven!
DON’T
FORGET TO
Have a child-free adventure every now and again! Rousham House and Gardens doesn’t allow children so take yourself off there with a flask and a KitKat and enjoy the views and your own thoughts without interruption!
IDEAL ADVENTURES
FOR MAY
Pulpit Hill and Ninn Wood
A 5k circular route with stunning views over the Chilterns. Big tick for a pub half way around! Read more
Minster Lovell playground
A refurbished playground given a new lase of life with exciting equipment for a wide age range. Read more
Natural History Museum at Tring
A museum stuffed full of taxidermy. Fascinating...and a bit unnerving at the same time! Read more
Modern Art Oxford *now open after £2 million re-design*
A new £2 million refurbishment sees an artist-designed café, new gallery and more space to participate, learn and be inspired in this ... Read more
Hailey and Ipsden Circular (with pub & playground!)
Autumn stompers: this short walk deep in the Childterns countryside is bookended by a cosy pub with roaring fire and stunning views! Read more
We hired a VW Campervan!
Ever wanted to hire a campervan? I did for YEARS and finally did it in June. What an adventure!! Read more
WATCH OUT
FOR
Cotswold Lavender opening dates! There are 35 different varieties of lavender covering more than 70 acres. This lavender farm opens for only two months every summer – don’t miss out!