Wildlife Photographer of the Year is coming to Science Oxford Live! This is one of the first stops on its UK tour, so don’t miss this opportunity to see some of the world’s most breathtaking examples of wildlife photography. And this year the exhibition will be running alongside our usual Discovery Zone, so there’s something for all the family...
Stagecoach is a part time Theatre Arts School
providing singing, dance and drama classes for
children aged 4-18 years with centres in Headington
and North Oxford...
The Ashmolean
Children can find out about the ancient Greek and Romans.
Call for more details about the events children can get involved
with.
Open: Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 12-5pm. Closed
at Easter, Christmas and in early September for St. Giles
Fair....
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What
Shall We Do Today...
Need some ideas for the holidays,
use the links Above for places
to visit and things to see and
do! Why sit in front of the TV
when you could be out and about
having fun! or take alook at
some of the great venets for
kids below!
Science
Oxford Live
1-5 London
Place, St Clements, Oxford OX4 1BD.
Tel: 01865 810000.
Open: Saturdays, 10am to 5pm, during
term time and Monday to Saturday,
10am to 5pm, during the school holidays. www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Saturday 28th January to Saturday 10th March: Wildlife Photographer of the Year is coming to Science Oxford Live! This is one of the first stops on its UK tour, so don’t miss this opportunity to see some of the world’s most breathtaking examples of wildlife photography. And this year the exhibition will be running alongside our usual Discovery Zone, so there’s something for all the family. You can also join us for Wildlife Photographer Late on the 10th and 24th of February and the 9th of March, when we’ll be open from 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Tickets: £3.50 Family/Group (up to 5 people): £11.00.
An ABC of the Universe
Thursday 2nd February: This 5 week course is for anyone who has never studied science, or who has forgotten what they ever knew. Easily digested, fun and fascinating, each session will bring you a big topic in modern science. With activities, talk and discussion, we will take everyone from the simplest starting points all the way to the cutting edge of modern research. Where is the earth in the universe? What holds the universe together? What’s the difference between stars, planets and galaxies? How did the universe begin, and how will it end? Please note: you must sign up for all 5 sessions. Times: 7:00pm Tickets: £50 for the five week course.
Discovery
Zone
Learn
through
play
at
the
discovery
zone
and
experience
science
first
hand
with
equipment
that
allows
you
to
fire
a
vortex
or
air,
send
secret
whisper
messages
across
the
room,
colour
your
shadow
and
much
more. Times:
Open
Saturdays,
10am to 5pm Admission: Drop in £3 per person, £10 family
ticket (up to 5 people), under 4s go free.
Birthday
Parties
Parties
are for
up to
30 children
and last
2 hours
(in addition
parents
are invited
to stay
for the
party).
£100:
Exclusive
use of
the space,
including
the play
area
and a
separate
space
to eat
food.
A separate
room
for you
to put
the food
and presents. £200:
All Above Benefits + Two members
of staff to run the party. Invitations
(with directions to the venue) provided.
Book now. Call 01865 810000 or e-mail info@scienceoxford.com.
Sunday 26th February – Tuesday 20th March: O3 Gallery’s Oxford Fashion Week 2012 exhibition will present a series of sketches, illustrations, garments, installation and photography from some of the finest up-and-coming creatives working in the fashion industry today.. For more information about Oxfordshire Science Festival please visit their website
Diamond Light Source Exhibition
Saturday 3rd March to Sunday 18th March: Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron facility, located at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire. By accelerating electrons to near light-speed, Diamond generates brilliant beams of light from infra-red to X-rays which are used for academic and industry research. Over 2000 researchers use Diamond’s beamlines to conduct experiments in a wide range of disciplines including structural biology, health and medicine, solid-state physics, materials & magnetism, nanoscience, electronics, earth & environmental sciences, chemistry, cultural heritage, energy and engineering
To celebrate Oxfordshire Science Festival Diamond Light Source will be bringing spectacular images of happenings within their otherworldly walls to Oxford Castle Quarter for the public to view at their leisure in the form of an open-air exhibition.
Pegasus Theatre is a welcoming, vibrant venue that hosts
a range of professional dance, music and drama productions
from local and international companies.
The Power of a Dream Thursday 9th - Saturday 11th February: Pegasus Youth Theatre Groups are taking the essence of the Olympic Spirit “to build a peaceful and better world and to reach for a dream”. All the groups will show in their performances how ‘the Power of a dream’ can influence lives. Tickets: £7 (adult), £3 (child) Activity also avilable, please see website for further info.
Oxford
Town Hall Oxford Town Hall, St Aldates,
Oxford. Box Office.
Tel: 01865 252351. Bookings Office Tel:
01865 252195
Web: www.oxfordtownhall.co.uk
Sporting Mosaics Tuesday 14th - Wednesday 15th February: Everyone is welcome to come along and have a go at this communal project to create some sporting picture mosaics. The mosaics will be displayed in the Oxford’s Sporting Past exhibition in The Gallery from June 2012. Admission: free. Open to everyone, no experience required.
Home Front in Oxford Thursday 16th February: Have you ever wondered what it felt like to wear a gas mask or what toys children played with during World War 2? Have a go at some fun and interactive activities for all the family and find out what life was like in Oxford during the World War Two. Admission: free.
A haven of creativity and adventure set in the heart of the Cotswold landscape, The Bushcraft Company has to be the most exciting venue for kids Oxfordshire has to offer.
For more information about The Bushcraft Company’s holiday camps click here
Sunday 4th March: Once upon a time there were three little pigs…and now it’s time for them to leave home. So they set off to build their dream houses in the green field by the river. But the wolf has a problem and the person under the bridge is grumpy! Blending The Three Little Pigs and Three Billy Goats Gruff with beautiful puppets, a light-hearted story, live music and some piggy-style eco-awareness this is a tippity-top show for all you budding home builders! Tickets: £8, £6 (concs) ages Ages: 3+. Info: www.cornerstone-arts.org.
Millets
Farm Centre Kingston Road, Frilford,
Nr Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 5HB. Tel: 01865 392200. Open: 7 days a week.
Free entry and free car parking www.milletsfarmcentre.com
With lots to see and do, including Farm Shop selling farm
produced food, Garden Centre, Restaurants, Farm Zoo, Children’s
Play Area, Woodland Walk and lots of seasonal events. Pick
Your Own opens in June with a choice of over 30 different
fruits and vegetables.
A great day out for ALL the family.
They're back – the FABULOUS cushion concerts return to Cornerstone after a little spring break. These concerts of classical music are so popular – many people come to every single one, but we never seem to run out of instruments!
This time it's percussion. Come and listen to professional musician Mister Mark tap, shake, rattle and ting all different kinds of percussive instruments. Bring a cushion, bring your adult chaperone and get up and wiggle if you like.. Times: 12 noon – under 5s, 1.30pm – 5-8 year olds. Tickers: £6, under 18 months go free.
Stagecoach is a part time Theatre Arts School providing singing, dance and drama classes for children aged 4-18 years with centres in Headington and North Oxford.
Students gain experience and training in all aspects of theatre while having a lot of fun! Term time classes on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
For the right mix of learning and performance opportunities, call for any remaining places for the new term! And don't forget to read the reviews of our showcase performances!
Super
Camps
Tel: 01235 832222.
Oxfordshire’s No.1 activity day camp provider for childrenaged
4-14!
What do yourchildren want during their school holidays? Action?
Adventure? Fun? If so, Super Camps have the perfect solution
for you! Our programme brings together an exciting mix of
Sports and Arts & Crafts keeping your children active,
alert, safe and happy during the Easter and Summer holidays!
We offer FREE extended hours and accept childcare vouchers.
