Wowzers – you went all out to support your local family favourites in the Red Kite Days Awards 2022, with literally thousands of people voting. It was extremely close in many of the categories so a huge congratulations to all the finalists and a big thank you to everyone who supported by nominating and voting.
After checking out the winners, do scroll on down and check out the finalists too . The voting was so close and there are some great places to try for a family day out, clubs & classes, family friendly restaurants and community groups.
You might also like to check out the October Half Term What’s On Guide
Red Kite Days Oxfordshire Award Winners
Best Museum – The Story Museum
There’s a surprise round every corner at the unique museum in Oxford. Inside The Story Museum you can explore 1001 stories in all their magnificent variety.
Best Animal Attraction – Cotswold Wildlife Park
With over 260 different animal species in 160 acres of parkland and gardens, Cotswold Wildlife Park is a major attraction on the edge of Oxfordshire.
Best Indoor Play – Sprouts Play Barn
Sprouts Play Barn at Millets Farm is soft play on another level! A great space to play, learn and grow, it’s suitable for all ages with a specially designed area for the under 5’s and they have great cake too!
Best Outdoor Play – Cutteslow Park
Cutteslowe Park is the largest park in Oxford with great play areas, mini golf, a miniature railway, duck pond and lots of great space to explore.
Best for Eating Out – The Old Shed
The Old Shed sits nestled in Banbury Hill Farm close to Charlbury. Family friendly with great food, friendly service and a little wooden tractor to clamber on outside. Great to combine a visit with a walk around the woods or try a game of disc golf.
Best Theatre – Chipping Norton Theatre
In the heart of the Cotswolds, The Theatre Chipping Norton is a mixed arts venue, hosting, co-producing and supporting some of the most exciting, accessible and entertaining culture in the region.
Ante/Postnatal – From Bumps to Babies
From Bumps to Babies offer antenatal education with group classes and hypnobirthing classes.
Best Baby & Toddler Group – Kidlington Community Hub
Kidlington Community Hub is a charity which runs a variety of drop-ins and support groups for parents, carers and their children.
Best Kid’s Activity Class – Baby College West Oxfordshire
Baby College West Oxfordshire offer interactive fun award-winning multisensory development classes for babies and toddlers from 0-3
Best for Teens – Oxford Wet n Wild
Located in Berinsfield on the stunning Queenford Lakes, Oxford Wet n Wild offers activities for all ages – run wild on the inflatable obstacle course or hire paddleboards and kayaks.
Best Parties – A Message From
A Message From provide princess & character parties/appearances along with personalised video messages for all occasions.
Community Support – Home-Start Oxford
Home-Start Oxford provides non-judgmental, compassionate, confidential and individual support to families who are going through tough times, and have at least one child under 5.
Red Kite Days Awards Finalists
Museums
- Ashmolean Museum (Oxford)
- Oxford University Museum of Natural History (Oxford)
- Pitt Rivers Museum (Oxford)
- The Oxfordshire Museum (Woodstock)
Animal Attractions
Indoor Play
- Clip n’ Climb (Bicester)
- KidzZoo (Bicester)
- Rugrats & Halfpints (Banbury)
- Yarnton Magic Garden
Outdoor Fun
Eating Out
- Coco’s of Abingdon
- Mamma Mia (Summertown)
- Pinto Lounge (Banbury)
- Torino Lounge (Bicester)
Theatres
- Cornerstone (Didcot)
- Mill Arts Centre (Banbury)
- New Theatre (Oxford)
- Oxford Playhouse
Ante/Postnatal
- Self & Body Fitness (Abingdon)
- Birth Baby Balance (Witney)
- Oxfordshire Breastfeeding Support
- Fit & Healthy Mums (Abingdon)
Baby & Toddler Groups
- Jellybeans (Bicester)
- Deddington Baby & Toddler Group
- Stepping Stones Toddler & Baby Group(Didcot)
- Noah’s Ark (Woodstock)
Kid’s Activity Class
- Cleal’s Wheels
- Gosford All Blacks Youth
- Gurgle & Co
- Little Performers Club
- Master Builders Club
- Mini Professionals Dance Academy
- Razzamataz Oxford
- Ride On Time
- Rhyme ‘n Climb at Clip ‘n Climb Bicester
Best for Teens
- Cotswold Water Park
- Mini Professionals Dance Academy
- Razzamataz Oxford
- Sweatbox Youth Centre (Wantage)
Parties
- Aaron Williams Entertainer
- Bizzy Bees Party Hire
- Cakey More (Kidlington)
- Clip n’ Climb Bicester
- Ride On Time
- Snakes & Ladders (Abingdon)
- Sprouts Play Barn (Millets Farm)
- Trainmaster Oxfordshire
- Yarnton Magic Garden
Community Support