May half term is set to be full of exciting family activities across Oxfordshire.  Here’s the Red Kite Days guide to what’s on for kids in Oxfordshire and some great ideas for days out.  From Banbury to Abingdon and Thame to Witney, we’ve got it covered!  Stretch out a little further and there’s a great guide too for Berkshire and Buckinghamshire too.

SPOTLIGHT – HIGH LODGE FARM BIG BALE PLAY

High Lodge Farm will transform their field into a giant pop-up straw maze playground from 24th May to 1st June. Children of all ages can let off steam on the carefully constructed straw towers, pyramids, fortress, maze and even our bale pirate ship. Under 5s will have their own mini bale play too.

May Half Term Activities Oxfordshire 2025

Outdoor Half Term Adventures in Oxfordshire

• Big Bale Play at High Lodge Farm (Culham, near Abingdon) 24th May – 1st June
• May Half Term Fun at Tumblestone Hollow (north of Henley) 25th May – 2nd June
• Dreamworks Gabby’s Dolhouse at Fairytale Farm (near Chipping Norton) until 31st May
• Mini Farmers half term event at Roves Farm (Sevenhampton) 24th May – 1st June
• Beale Wildlife Park (Lower Basildon) 25th May – 2nd June TBC

HogFest Countryside Fete half term fun at Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park (Hogsahw) 24th May – 1st June

Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park will have an action-packed week of family fun this May half term. Visit the Hogshaw Big Top to try your hand at circus skills, enjoy a ride on our miniature train, have at archery & axe throwing, challenge your friends and family to our féte style games and make new animal friends

• Cutteslowe Park miniature railway (Oxford) 26th May + 1st June

Hedgehog Club half term activity days (near Witney) 28th – 29th May

Spend a day outside, building dens, bug hunting, natural crafts, using tools and knives and lighting fires, among other activities. These days are full days.

• Bottle feeding, sheep sheering and more at Cotswold Farm Park

Family Theatre, Live Music and Puppets

• The Bubble Show at Mill Arts Centre (Banbury) 24th May
• John Lawson’s Circus at Millets Farm (Frilford, near Abingdon) 25th – 31st May

Splat Children’s Theatre Show at Chipping Norton Theatre (Chipping Norton) 27th May

Splat! is a physical comedy about Art and Creativity coming live on stage to The Theatre Chipping Norton. The show explores themes of collaboration, play, dedication, spontaneity and letting go.

• Dantastic’s Party Time at Kenton Theatre (Henley) 27th May
• The Ultimate Bubble Show at Kenton Theatre (Henley) 29th May
• Punk Alley at Whitelands Academy (Bicester) 30th May

Woodland Tales & Granded at the Cornerstone (Didcot) 31st May

Olivier-nominated Hattie Naylor has teamed up with Pickled Image once again, crafting a magical tale with an urgent environmental message, live on stage at the Cornerstone in Didcot. Featuring a cast of extraordinary puppets, this uproarious family show not only entertains, but has an important and timely environmental message to share.

• Puss in Boots at Mill Arts Centre (Banbury) 31st May

Indoor May Half Term Events in Oxfordshire

• Giffords Circus at Blenheim Palace (Woostock) 22nd May – 2nd June

Science Oxford Family Day (Oxford) 24th + 31st May

Visit the Science Oxford Centre for a unique family experience every Saturday. Explore, discover and play in hands on science Exploration Zone, pick up an activity sheet and follow the woodland nature trails.

• Poppy & Sam exhibition at The Story Museum (Oxford) 24th May – 1st June
• Flying Scotsman Steam Days at Didcot Railway Centre (Didcot) 24th-26th, 28th + 31st May
• Blenheim Palace food festival (Woodstock) 24th – 26th May
• May Half Term crafts at Banbury Museum (Banbury) 26th – 30th May
• Hands On History at the Museum of Oxford (Oxford) 27th May FREE
• Brick Madness at Banbury Museum (Banbury) 27th – 30th May
• Model Making at Pendon Museum (Long Wittenham) 28th May
• Listen In family fun at Weston Library (Oxford) 29th May FREE
• Nursery Rhyme Crimes interactive workshop at the Museum of Oxford (Oxford) 28th May
• Hare puppet workshop at the Museum of Oxford (Oxford) 29th May £1.50
• Neill Cameron book signing at The Story Museum (Oxford) 31st May FREE

Master Builders Club Lego Brick Building Session – sessions tbc

Build a story with LEGO! Master Builders Club will be providing 1000s of LEGO bricks that will transform the museum space into a LEGO fan’s paradise. Sessions are designed as a creative adventure that incorporates a playful learning experience whilst nurturing young minds. Suitable for all abilities of “Brickie” aged 5+.