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
Badbury Clump bluebells
Widely regarded as one of the best places in the UK to view bluebells...get ready for an assault on the senses! Read more
Bluebell walk: Begbroke – Bladon
A beautiful bluebell walk connecting two Oxfordshire villages, with the bonus if a great playground too! Read more
Arbequina
This buzzing restaurant - beloved by food critics - is hiding in plain sight. Outstanding! Read more
Valley Farm Pizza and FarmBox Burger
We were let into this secret by friends in the know…now we are sharing it with you! At a gorgeous little campsite in Farmoor - ... Read more
Hinksey Splash Pad and Tiny Wheels Track
A new splash park next to Hinksey pool...compete with sweet little bike track! £330k well spent! Read more
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
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!