No Cost
The best things in life are free! Check out these ideas for free activities with kids in Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
Find No Cost Near You
Where to go Paddling and Wild Swimming in Oxfordshire
When the temperature soars, paddling and wild swimming are popular ways to cool off. I’ve had a good search around and here are ...
Paddling at Bourton On The Water
The River Windrush flows right through the picaresque village of Bourton-on-the-Water. Shallow and ankle deep, it’s a popular ...
Langford Village Nature Reserve Bicester
The other week my friend sent me some photos of her kids at Langford Village Nature Reserve in Bicester and told me it was great for ...
Bernwood Forest
Once a Royal Hunting Forest, these days Bernwood Forest is an ideal spot to go for a family woodland walk. Within easy reach of ...
Snelsmore Common
When I shared my guide to the top 25 outdoor spaces to explore with kids in Berkshire, Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire, I was given ...
CS Lewis Nature Reserve
Once belonging to the famous Oxford author CS Lewis, the CS Lewis Nature Reserve in the Risinghurst suburb of Oxford is a small but ...
Neptune Wood
Neptune Woods owned by the Earth Trust is relatively new, created in 2005 and a lovely spot to go on a family woodland walk. An easy ...
Ardington Woods and Millennium Sundial
If you’re on the hunt for somewhere new to explore outdoors with your kids then the Ardington Woods near Wantage are wonderfully ...
Tar Lakes near Witney
Within easy reach of Witney, Tar Lakes are perfect for a little scoot or bike around for kids or a pushchair walk if you have a tiny ...
Black Park Country Park with Kids
After a cold damp winter and an overload on soft play, it’s amazing what a little sunshine can do to put a spring in your step. ...
Faringdon Cycle Park
Faringdon Cycle Park is the most wonderful creation, I can’t believe I’ve only just discovered it. The cycle park in ...
Top 10 Bluebell Walks in Gloucestershire
Not long after Easter, towards the end of April, the bluebells start to appear in woodland across the UK. Forests are transformed with ...
Ray Mill Island
On one of my last sunny days of the summer holidays, I stumbled across Ray Mill Island in Maidenhead. We were looking for a play park ...
Hughenden Park
I discovered Hughenden Park with my three boys at the end of the summer holidays and we loved it. The full Hughenden parkland itself is ...
Cotswold Gate Chipping Norton Play Park
After being stuck at home for a few days it was a relief to get out and try out a new play park with my boys. Just opened a few weeks ...
Deddington Play Park at the Windmill Centre
Following a grant, the play park in Deddington at the Windmill Centre has been expanded and is now open. I arrived with a my little ...
Crowmarsh Gifford Play Park Recreation Ground
Following a large grant, Crowmarsh Gifford play park near Wallingford was redeveloped and opened in April 2019. It’s a ...
Wychwood Wild Garden
Wychwood Wild Garden is the most wonderful place to explore outdoors with kids. On the Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire border, ...
Waddesdon Greenway Family Bike Ride
My kids are at the perfect age for a family bike ride, with two pretty confident cyclist and a little one who’s happy to sit on a ...
Florence Park Oxford Review
Florence Park in Oxford was my new discovery today on an outing with my three boys and what a great one! It’s situated between ...
A to Z of Things To Do With Kids in Berkshire
Looking for some ideas of places go and things to do with kids in Berkshire? Here’s our A to Z packed with suggestions of ...
The Thames Path: Abingdon to Dorchester Family Walk
One of the benefits of walking down the Thames is that it is hard to get lost. Just make sure you keep the water in sight. The most ...
Baby and Toddler Trips Out in Oxfordshire
One of the reasons I started Red Kite Days was that I seemed to spend longer searching directories on the internet for days out with my ...
Woodley Park Run
Have you tried Park Run? It’s a great, free, weekly run which is a great way to get the kids out and about and exercising. There ...
Top 10 Bluebell Walks in Wiltshire
Not long after Easter, towards the end of April, the bluebells start to appear in woodland across the UK. Forests are transformed with ...
List of Playgrounds in Newbury
Looking for a playground to take the kids to in Newbury? Here’s our list of all the playgrounds to choose from with options for ...
Top 10 Bluebell Walks in Buckinghamshire
Not long after Easter, towards the end of April, the bluebells start to appear in woodland across the UK. Forests are transformed with ...
Victoria Park Playground Newbury
Victoria Park is in central Newbury, only a few minutes walk from the river, main carparks and shops. It’s a beautiful spacious ...
Charlbury Library
The Charlbury Library is now housed in the stylish and up to date Charlbury Community Centre. A lovely welcoming library, it has a ...
Nine Acres Recreation Ground Charlbury Playpark
I’m always on the hunt for a new playpark to try out and Nine Acres Recreation Ground which is the playpark in Charlbury was ...
Upton To Didcot Art Trail Bike Ride
The Upton to Didcot Art Trail makes a lovely family bike ride (or walk). There’s a great playground at the start, a car-free ...
Pangbourne Playground
Pangbourne has a lovely little playground, not far from the river. The playground is fenced and secure for younger ones and has ...
Vale & Downland Museum Wantage
The Vale & Downland Museum in Wantage was voted one of the top ten family museums in the country and I’m not surprised. I ...
Notcutts Garden Centre Play Area
Notcutts Garden Centre in Nuneham Coutenay has a lovely play area. With the cafe and the garden centre, it makes a nice trip out with ...
Wooburn Park Playground
Wooburn Park has a small playground beside the playing fields and tennis courts. The playground equipment is a bit old and tired but ...
Top 10 Bluebell Walks in Surrey
Not long after Easter, towards the end of April, the bluebells start to appear in woodland across the UK. Forests are transformed with ...
Rhymetime at Banbury Library
Rhymetime at Banbury Library runs on Tuesdays from 10 to 10:30am. Check their website to confirm that the Tuesday session is running ...
Free Things To Do With Kids in Oxfordshire & Berkshire
It’s great to take your kids on a special treat to some of the wonderful attractions we have on offer nearby but it can really ...
Abbey Meadows Playground, Abingdon
The new Abbey Meadows playground in Abingdon is now open and is definitely worth a visit. A £320,000 investment has created a ...
Where To Go For A Family Bike Ride In Berkshire
Getting outdoors and getting active together as a family creates great experiences and memories. Here are our top tips for where to go ...
Leys Recreation Ground, Witney
The Leys Recreation Ground in Witney is a fantastic park with lots for all the family to enjoy. As well as the lovely open grassy space ...
Kilkenny Lane Country Park
Set on the edge of a housing development near Carterton, Kilkenny Lane Country Park is a surprisingly fun place to go with the kids. ...
Berkshire Family Bike Ride: Thatcham to Theale
The Kennet and Avon Canal is a brilliant place to go on a family bike ride in Berkshire. There are miles of fairly flat, car-free ...
Blossoms Field Playground, Newbury
We haven’t yet visited Blossom’s Field Playground in Newbury but it’s on our list! In the meantime, if you have any ...
Upton Playground
Upton Playground is a really excellent playground for children aged 5 years and older. Located next to Upton Village Hall, there is ...
Woodgreen Playground, Witney
Woodgreen Playground in Witney is a great little playground beside the Holy Trinity Church. It is fully enclosed and has a good range ...
St Mary’s Fields Circular Walk, Kidlington
The small circular walk around St Mary’s fields has long been a favourite in my family. It’s not very long so perfect for ...
Exeter Play Park, Kidlington
Exeter play park is the biggest and best of all the play parks in Kidlington. It was totally revamped in July 2018 and is a popular ...
Alexandra Gardens, Windsor
Alexandra Gardens in Windsor is a beautiful place to go with the family if you’re thinking of a trip to Windsor. Located right ...
Orchard Play Park Area
The Orchard Play Park Area in Kidlington is a lovely grassy park with large football field and what my kids refer to as the pirate ...
Parkhill Recreation Ground (Benmead Road Park)
Officially called Parkhill Recreation Ground, my kids have always referred to this little park in Kidlington as Benmead Road park. ...
Bury Knowle Park
Bury Knowle is a beautiful park in Oxford’s Headington. It’s a lovely spot for a family picnic and has lots to keep the ...
Cuttleslowe and Sunnymeade Park
Cuttleslowe and Sunnymeade Park is the all time favourite park for my kids in Oxford because it has so much to do there. Covering 42 ...
Islip Playpark
The village of Islip was the birthplace of Edward the Confessor and has a lovely medium sized playground with plenty to keep kids of ...
South Stoke Park Playground
South Stoke Park playground is a hidden gem tucked away in the beautiful village of South Stoke. It’s a wonderful grassy ...
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
We’re incredibly lucky in Oxfordshire to have the wonderful Oxford University Museum of Natural History. With free entry, it ...
Bure Park Nature Reserve
If you fancy somewhere for a run around, or a good place for younger ones to bike without the worry of cars, then head over to Bure ...
Pitt Rivers Museum
The Pitt Rivers Museum was founded in 1884 when General Pitt Rivers, an influential figure in the development of archaeology and ...
Steeple Aston Play Park
Steeple Aston has a lovely mid sized play park with a good range of equipment for younger and older kids. It’s mostly wooden ...
Kirtlington Quarry
Once a busy quarry, Kirtlington Quarry is now a nature reserve. It’s not specifically set up with any kids activities but I ...
The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock
If your kids love dinosaurs, then they’ll have fun at the Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock. Entry is free which makes it a low ...
Rectory Farm
Rectory Farm is more than just a PYO (pick your own). With some extra facilities for kids on site, you can easily extend your visit to ...
Mill Meadows Toddler Playground, Henley
There are two great playgrounds at Mill Meadows, by the river, in Henley. The wooden adventure playground is suitable for older ...
Mill Meadows Adventure Playground, Henley
There are two great playgrounds at Mill Meadows, by the river, in Henley. One is ideal for toddlers and younger children. The other ...
Garth Park Playground & Cafe
Described as Bicester’s ‘Jewel in the Crown’ play park, Garth Park playground lives up to this accolade. Following a ...
Shotover Country Park
Located on the edge of Oxford, Shotover Country Park offers a great trip out with the family. It’s open all year round and ...
Millets Farm Centre
Millets Farm Centre is great for a trip with younger kids and really good value too as it’s free! It’s perfect if you want ...
Dinton Pastures
For a great family day out, Dinton Pastures is a great destination. With an awesome playground, lakes perfect for cycling or talking a ...
Hinksey Park and Playground
Hinksey Park is a lovely spacious area to run around and enjoy a picnic. There is a pond with ducks and swans, a good sandy playground ...
Top 10 Bluebell Walks in Oxfordshire
Not long after Easter, towards the end of April, the bluebells start to appear in woodland across the UK. Forests are transformed with ...
Tackley Playground
Tackley playground is not far from me so I’m surprised it took me so long to hear about this lovely little gem of a play park. ...
Dorney Lake
Dorney Lake is a fantastic place for a family walk, bike, scoot or rollerskate. Set in a spectacular 450-acre parkland near Windsor, ...
Moulsford Playground
Tucked away next to Moulsford Pavilion, Moulsford playground is a wonderful playground for kids of all ages. Opened in 2014, ...
The Nature Discovery Centre
A trip to the Nature Discovery Centre in Thatcham makes a great day out whatever the weather. With two adventure playgrounds, a lake ...
Blewbury Play Space
Blewbury Play Space Head over to Blewbury to find a brilliant playground designed for children 8 years and over. Younger children can ...
Harwell Jubilee Playground
The Harwell Jubilee Playground is a fabulous outdoor playground for kids of all ages. It is grassy and spacious with lots of ...
Reading Museum
What can you do with kids in central Reading on a rainy day? Try Reading Museum! Located in the Town Hall, Reading Museum is walking ...
Where to go Paddling and Wild Swimming in Oxfordshire
When the temperature soars, paddling and wild swimming are popular ways to cool off. I’ve had a good search around and here are ...
Paddling at Bourton On The Water
The River Windrush flows right through the picaresque village of Bourton-on-the-Water. Shallow and ankle deep, it’s a popular ...
Langford Village Nature Reserve Bicester
The other week my friend sent me some photos of her kids at Langford Village Nature Reserve in Bicester and told me it was great for ...
Bernwood Forest
Once a Royal Hunting Forest, these days Bernwood Forest is an ideal spot to go for a family woodland walk. Within easy reach of ...
Snelsmore Common
When I shared my guide to the top 25 outdoor spaces to explore with kids in Berkshire, Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire, I was given ...
CS Lewis Nature Reserve
Once belonging to the famous Oxford author CS Lewis, the CS Lewis Nature Reserve in the Risinghurst suburb of Oxford is a small but ...
Neptune Wood
Neptune Woods owned by the Earth Trust is relatively new, created in 2005 and a lovely spot to go on a family woodland walk. An easy ...
Ardington Woods and Millennium Sundial
If you’re on the hunt for somewhere new to explore outdoors with your kids then the Ardington Woods near Wantage are wonderfully ...
Tar Lakes near Witney
Within easy reach of Witney, Tar Lakes are perfect for a little scoot or bike around for kids or a pushchair walk if you have a tiny ...
Black Park Country Park with Kids
After a cold damp winter and an overload on soft play, it’s amazing what a little sunshine can do to put a spring in your step. ...
Faringdon Cycle Park
Faringdon Cycle Park is the most wonderful creation, I can’t believe I’ve only just discovered it. The cycle park in ...
Top 10 Bluebell Walks in Gloucestershire
Not long after Easter, towards the end of April, the bluebells start to appear in woodland across the UK. Forests are transformed with ...
