5 Best Family Things to Do in Oxford

With over 100 acres to frolic in, Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park is the perfect place for kids to expend some energy during a sunny day out. Amid the woodland, there are attractions like tranquil duck ponds, adventure play areas, and mini-golf. Best of all, there’s a cute miniature railway which the whole family can ride.

With live storytelling, exhibits dedicated to children's literature, and even printing workshops where young people can see how their favourite books are made, The Story Museum is an interactive and lively day out. There are also regular author visits and performances, bringing your child's favourite tales to life.

A vast, icy adventure area with skating sessions for all ages, Oxford Ice Rink makes a popular day out for families. With seasonal events such as Christmas discos and hockey matches, there's plenty on, and you can even book some skating lessons for your child so that they can improve their technique.

Byron is a relatively small chain that serves perfectly crafted and very juicy hamburgers, and their Oxford location is close to many tourist attractions. Relax in the casual dining room and enjoy generously crammed buns, crispy fries, and decadent desserts, with smaller burgers to fill the little one's tummies.

In the grounds of Oxford Botanic Garden, you'll find a huge, colourful selection of plant life from around the world, and kids will love getting close to so many exotic species. Inside the different themed greenhouses, future botanists will relish learning more about the sights and smells of the natural world.