Things to Do in Oxford

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Sightseeing & Attractions

Oxford Magic walking tours

Discover Oxford's enchanting streets on these accessible guided walks, perfect for families with pushchairs, wheelchairs, babies and even four-legged friends welcome to join the adventure.

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Sightseeing & Attractions

Escape Hunt Oxford

Challenge your family to solve puzzles and crack codes against the clock at this exciting Oxford escape room venue, conveniently located in the Westgate Centre with wheelchair access.

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Parks & Play Areas

Cutteslowe Park and Miniature Railway

This 42-acre Green Flag park offers exciting play areas, scenic walks and a charming miniature railway ride, plus picnic spots, onsite dining and facilities for wheelchair users.

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Boat Tours & Cruises

Footprint Tours Oxford

Explore Oxford's historic streets and waterways with guided walking excursions and boat trips departing from the city centre, with refreshments available during your visit.

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Museums & Galleries

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

Discover fossils, insects and animal specimens in this fascinating natural world collection housed in a beautiful Victorian building on Parks Road, complete with café and family facilities.

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Museums & Galleries

Bates Collection of Musical Instruments

Discover centuries of musical heritage through a fascinating array of historic instruments at this Oxford University museum. A compact but captivating collection perfect for music-loving families.

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Laser Tag Arenas

LaserGaming Oxford

Experience adrenaline-fueled laser tag battles in a unique woodland setting featuring authentic military props like helicopters. Perfect for action-loving families seeking outdoor adventure in Oxfordshire.

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Escape Room Challenges

Natural Wanders Challenge - University Parks, Oxford

Explore Oxford's beautiful University Parks through this outdoor escape room adventure that welcomes families with pushchairs, wheelchairs and dogs to solve puzzles together in the fresh air.

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Boat Tours & Cruises

Oxford River Cruises

Cruise along the historic waterway that sparked Lewis Carroll's imagination aboard a charming Edwardian launch, with refreshments available and family facilities including baby changing on board.

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Parks & Play Areas

South Oxford Adventure Playground

Located in Grandpont, this action-packed playground offers energetic kids both covered and open-air zones filled with climbing frames and active equipment, plus you're welcome to pack a picnic lunch.

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Museums & Galleries

The Ashmolean Museum

Britain's oldest public museum showcases half a million years of treasures from ancient civilisations to modern masterpieces. Free entry to explore world-renowned collections, interactive workshops and family-friendly galleries.

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Museums & Galleries

The Pitt Rivers Museum

Explore fascinating artefacts spanning cultures worldwide at this renowned Oxford museum, housing extraordinary anthropological and archaeological treasures that captivate visitors of all ages.

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Laser Tag Arenas

Laser Kombat Oxford

Battle it out in this action-packed laser tag arena at Ozone Leisure Park, where families can enjoy futuristic combat games plus onsite refreshments to refuel between missions.

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Horse Riding

Pony Pursuits

Young riders can learn essential stable skills like grooming and tacking up before saddling up for a gentle ride at this welcoming Oxford equestrian centre, plus enjoy creative activities such as horseshoe decorating.

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Parks & Play Areas

South Park Oxford

This accessible green space welcomes families for outdoor fun and picnics, with nearby parking and wheelchair-friendly paths, though facilities are limited with no toilets or baby changing areas on site.

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Sightseeing & Attractions

The Bodleian Library

Oxford's historic working library welcomes visitors to explore its magnificent architecture and literary treasures through guided tours. Nearby parking and facilities available, though accessibility is limited.

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Museums & Galleries

The Story Museum

Step into Oxford's enchanting celebration of storytelling where beloved books spring to life through vibrant interactive exhibits that spark imagination in visitors of all ages.

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Sailing & Kayaking

Cherwell Boat House

Paddle along Oxford's scenic River Cherwell with boat hire for families, plus an onsite restaurant and picnic-friendly grounds with parking and baby changing facilities.

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Parks & Play Areas

The University of Oxford Botanic Garden

Britain's oldest botanic garden offers families a peaceful green oasis to explore diverse plant collections, enjoy picnics on the lawns, and discover nature together in the heart of Oxford.

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Sightseeing & Attractions

City Sightseeing Oxford Hop on Hop off Tour

Discover Oxford's historic landmarks and iconic university buildings aboard an open-top double-decker bus, with the freedom to jump off at any stop to explore further before rejoining the route.

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Adventure Golf

FootGolf - Hinksey Heights

Kick a football around the course or try rugby golf at this fun South Hinksey venue where all ages can enjoy an entertaining twist on traditional golf with onsite refreshments available.

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Museums & Galleries

History of Science Museum

Discover centuries of scientific innovation through fascinating instruments and equipment on Broad Street. Note that accessibility is limited and facilities are minimal, so plan your visit accordingly.

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Museums & Galleries

Modern Art Oxford

Discover cutting-edge contemporary exhibitions at this centrally-located Oxford gallery, complete with an onsite restaurant and full accessibility features including wheelchair access and baby changing facilities.

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Castles & Palaces

Oxford Castle & Prison

Explore 1,000 years of history through gripping tales of prisoners and royalty on a 40-minute guided tour of this atmospheric former castle and jail, complete with original Saxon tower and Victorian prison cells.