Saturday 15th August
The Fox Got You - The Botanic Gardens
Pop along and enjoy the incredible photographic exhibition by Françoise Sergy at the University Botanic Gardens this Saturday. Celebrating six plants commonly used in modern medicine, this installation will really make you think as you ‘Oooh’ and ‘Ahhh’.
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/the-fox-got-you---the-botanic-gardens
Hands-On Coins Every Saturday
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to admire some incredible historical coins from a range of different times and places at the Ashmolean Museum!
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/hands-on-coins-every-saturday
Trail: All Going on a Summer Holiday at Pitt Rivers Museum
Packed full of holiday fun for the children, this activity day will have your little ones taking advantage of a brilliant adventure, full of things to do, see, touch and hear!
Epic Egypt @ River and Rowing Museum
Step back in time into the incredible world of ancient Egypt! History lovers and adventurous children alike will love this epic exploration with a trip down the Nile, the opportunity to build your very own pyramid, dress up like an Egyptian Mummy and even learn to write your own name in hieroglyphs!
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/epic-egypt--river-and-rowing-museum
Beneath Our Feet Family Gallery Trail
Take a virtual tour through Oxford Town Hall’s medieval Jewish Cellar and many other captivating sights along the streets of Oxford in years gone by!
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/beneath-our-feet-family-gallery-trail
250 Reasons for 250 Years
To mark 250 years since General John Guise left more than 200 paintings and almost 2000 drawings to Christ Church Picture Gallery, a unique exhibition of 250 cards has been installed to celebrate this momentous year.
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/250-reasons-for-250-years
New Theatre Backstage Tour
Fancy going backstage to see what it looks like from the other side of the curtains? Take advantage of this rare and exciting opportunity to tread in the same footsteps as many great performers have done before.
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/new-theatre-backstage-tour
Recycled Workshop and Sculptures
Pop along to Blenheim Palace this Saturday and join in the activities! Help create two large, two metre long recycled sculptures, whilst children get the opportunity to decorate the final masterpieces! What fun!
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/recycled-workshop-and-sculptures
Sunday 16th August
Family Friendly Fun at Pitt Rivers Museum
Choose from activity backpacks, sorting boxes, trails, colouring sheets, craft activities and the story corner at this fun day out at the Pitt Rivers Museum!
The Fox Got You - The Botanic Gardens
Pop along and enjoy the incredible photographic exhibition by Françoise Sergy at the University Botanic Gardens this Saturday. Celebrating six plants commonly used in modern medicine, this installation will really make you think as you ‘Oooh’ and ‘Ahhh’.
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/the-fox-got-you---the-botanic-gardens
Kassam Market & Car Boot Sale
Bargain hunters unite at Kassam this Sunday, where you can browse through a huge range of furniture, trinkets, games and more!
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/kassam-market--car-boot-sale
Epic Egypt @ River and Rowing Museum
Step back in time into the incredible world of ancient Egypt! History lovers and adventurous children alike will love this epic exploration with a trip down the Nile, the opportunity to build your very own pyramid, dress up like an Egyptian Mummy and even learn to write your own name in hieroglyphs!
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/epic-egypt--river-and-rowing-museum
Trail: All Going on a Summer Holiday at Pitt Rivers Museum
Packed full of holiday fun for the children, this activity day will have your little ones taking advantage of a brilliant adventure, full of things to do, see, touch and hear!
250 Reasons for 250 Years
To mark 250 years since General John Guise left more than 200 paintings and almost 2000 drawings to Christ Church Picture Gallery, a unique exhibition of 250 cards has been installed to celebrate this momentous year.
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/250-reasons-for-250-years
Family Cycling Day
Bring your bikes along for this once-a-year exclusive opportunity to cycle around the grounds of Blenheim Palace! Why not bring a picnic along and make it a day to remember?
https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oxford/events/feature/family-cycling-day
