Things to Do in Standlake

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.

Farm Parks

Millets Farm Centre

Experience countryside fun near Abingdon with hands-on animal encounters, pick-your-own produce, dining options and outdoor exploration – all in a fully accessible, family and dog-friendly setting.

Sports Facilities

The Leys

This Witney sports centre offers active families an onsite restaurant and snack options, though visitors should note limited accessibility and facilities for very young children.

Farm Parks

Cogges Manor Farm

Meet farm favourites and explore historic countryside charm at this welcoming Witney attraction, complete with dining options, picnic-friendly grounds, and full accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Zoos & Animal Parks

Millets Farm Falconry

Meet more than 70 stunning birds of prey at this captivating falconry centre, where engaging activities and special events bring you closer to these remarkable creatures.

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

The Pottery Place

Unleash your family's creativity at this welcoming Witney studio where you can decorate ceramics, create colourful mosaics or try Decopatch crafts in a fully accessible space with refreshments available.

Cinema & Theatre

Cineworld Witney

This five-screen cinema at Marriotts Walk Leisure Centre features regular family-friendly showings, with onsite parking, snacks available to purchase, and wheelchair access throughout.

Escape Room Challenges

Natural Wanders Challenge - Jarn Mound

Tackle this accessible outdoor escape room adventure with the whole family, including furry friends, as you solve puzzles around Jarn Mound's scenic trails and welcoming facilities.

Horse Riding

Witney Pony Partners

This welcoming Oxfordshire stable offers accessible equestrian experiences for all the family, with wheelchair-friendly facilities, pushchair access throughout, and the option to bring your own picnic and four-legged friends.

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.

Ice & Roller Skating

Oxford Ice Rink

Glide across the ice at this family-friendly rink on Oxpens Road, offering skating sessions for all abilities plus lively disco nights. Facilities include parking, refreshments and accessible amenities.

Museums & Galleries

Oxford Bus Museum and Morris Museum

Step aboard historic buses and Morris vehicles at this fascinating transport collection in Long Hanborough, where families can explore around 40 classic motors and enjoy onsite dining facilities.

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.

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.

Boat Tours & Cruises

Huntfun Oxford

Explore Oxford's historic streets on an exciting treasure hunt adventure that transforms an ordinary stroll into a thrilling family quest filled with clues and discoveries.

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Hinksey Outdoor Pool

This spacious heated open-air pool near Oxford city centre offers family swimming fun with excellent facilities including wheelchair access, baby changing rooms, parking and an onsite restaurant.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Trails & Treasure Hunts

Oxford Spy Mission Treasure Trail

Follow clues through Oxford's historic streets on an interactive spy-themed adventure trail that's perfect for families seeking an active day out exploring the city together.

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.

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Carterton Leisure Centre

A family-friendly leisure facility in Broadshires Way offering full accessibility throughout, including wheelchair access and baby changing rooms, making it ideal for all ages and abilities.

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.

Museums & Galleries

Museum of Oxford

Discover Oxford's fascinating heritage at this town centre museum, where local history comes alive through engaging exhibits. Family-friendly facilities include accessible toilets, baby changing and an onsite restaurant.

Indoor Soft Play

Carterton Soft Play & Trampoline Park

Let energetic youngsters bounce away on trampolines while toddlers explore dedicated soft play zones at this Broadshires Way venue, complete with parking, dining facilities and full accessibility features.

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.

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Abbey Meadow Open Air Swimming Pool

Take a refreshing dip at this outdoor lido offering al fresco swimming with picnic-friendly grounds, on-site parking, wheelchair access and snack bar facilities for a perfect family day out.

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.

Indoor Soft Play

Snakes & Ladders Abingdon

This action-packed indoor play centre keeps children entertained with electric motorbikes, a three-storey climbing frame and challenging assault course. Facilities include parking, a café and baby-changing areas.

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.

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.

Zoos & Animal Parks

Crocodiles of the World

Britain's exclusive crocodile zoo showcases an extraordinary range of species with thrilling daily feeding sessions and unforgettable baby crocodile encounters for all the family.

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.

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.

Boat Tours & Cruises

Oxford Ghost Trail

Explore Oxford's darkest secrets on this spine-tingling walking tour through historic streets and shadowy corners, perfect for brave families seeking supernatural thrills after dark.

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.

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.

National Parks & Reserves

Faringdon Folly Tower and Woodland

Climb this striking tower for spectacular panoramic views across the countryside, then explore the surrounding woodland trail to discover impressive sculptures hidden among the trees.

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.

Swimming & Leisure Centres

White Horse Leisure & Tennis Centre

This well-equipped leisure facility offers swimming, tennis courts and an onsite restaurant, with excellent accessibility including parking, changing rooms and facilities for families with young children.

Castles & Palaces

Blenheim Palace

This magnificent Oxfordshire estate offers families palace tours, sprawling gardens and adventure play areas, with full wheelchair access and baby-friendly facilities throughout.

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.

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.

Garden Centres & Home

Adventure Play at Blenheim Palace

Let youngsters loose in an exciting outdoor play area set within the magnificent grounds of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, complete with refreshments and full facilities for families.

Museums & Galleries

Soldiers Of Oxfordshire Museum

Museums & Galleries

The Oxfordshire Museum

Discover Oxfordshire's heritage at this engaging museum housed in a historic building on Park Street, featuring local history exhibits and accessible facilities including nearby parking and toilets.

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Faringdon Leisure Centre

This family-friendly leisure centre offers swimming and fitness facilities with excellent accessibility, onsite parking, and changing areas where you can bring your own refreshments for a fun day out.

Indoor Soft Play

Partyman World Oxford

Kids can climb, shoot and score across multiple levels of adventure at this action-packed indoor play venue, while grown-ups relax in comfort with refreshments from the onsite café.

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.

Cinema & Theatre

Vue Oxford

Catch the latest blockbusters and family films at this fully accessible cinema in Ozone Leisure Park, featuring wheelchair access, baby facilities, and the option to bring your own snacks.

Adventure Golf

Gravitee Golf

Oxford's largest indoor adventure golf venue features 36 holes across two cosmic-themed courses at Ozone Leisure Park, offering family-friendly fun with wheelchair access and onsite refreshments.

Bowling Alleys

Hollywood Bowl Oxford

Strike up family fun at this modern bowling venue in Ozone Leisure Park, complete with multiple lanes, exciting arcade games and an onsite restaurant. Wheelchair accessible with parking available.

Adventure & Activity Centres

Kelmscott Manor

This historic manor house welcomes families with accessible facilities, onsite parking and dining options, plus picnic-friendly grounds for a relaxing day out in the Cotswolds.

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

The Funky Teapot

Get creative as a family by painting your own pottery pieces at this Grove Street ceramic café, where you can enjoy snacks and refreshments while designing unique keepsakes to take home.

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.

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Wantage Leisure Centre

This family-friendly leisure centre on Portway offers swimming and facilities for all ages, with convenient parking, accessible amenities, and the option to bring your own picnic along.