OCTOBER
These are a few ofour favourite October things
The month where the clocks go back and you feel the darkness descending. Out come the Halloween trails, pumpkins and ghouls to lure us into winter.
Trick or treat?
LET YOUR
ADVENTURES
BEGIN
High Lodge Farm PYO Pumpkin Patch and Spooky Trail
Will you dare? Yes! This trail will entertain and wear your children out in equal measure…what sorcery!
Bunkers Hill Halloween Pumpkin Trail
It’s back! Race around the nursey findig all the hidden pumpkins and unscramble to win a prize.
Oxford Round Table's Fireworks Display
Save the date for the 2nd November! Head over to the website and get your hands on an early bird discount!
IF Oxford Science and Ideas Festival
Over 100 free mind-opening events in 32 different locations. Interactive, family-friendly and hands on. This is STEM at it’s finest!
DON’T
FORGET TO
check for hedgehogs before you light bonfires for Halloween or Bonfire Night. A bonfire is like a 5* hotel for a a hedgehog!
IDEAL ADVENTURES
FOR OCTOBER
Clara’s Corner soft play
A whimsical soft play in a muted palates, best suited to little ones. Read more
Skirmett, Fingest and Turville 5k circular
A plethora of landscapes to explore and the star of the show at the end: the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang windmill! 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
Aynho Circular Walk
Varied 5.5k walk that takes you around the perimeter of Aynho Park, including the deer park where some impressive stags reside! 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
Conkers! Now is peak conker time! Round ones, shiny ones, triple ones if you are really lucky! Find a bunch of fun conker activities here to enjoy with your little ones.
