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| The Sea Cadets |
Donnington Bridge
Road, Oxford, OX4 6BJ.
Tel: 01865 249158.
Web:
www.sea-cadets.org |
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| The Sea Cadets is a nationwide
voluntary youth organisation, open to young people aged 12 to
18 and with Junior Sections open to those of 10 to 12 years of
age, run by enthusiastic adult volunteers. Fun, friendship, adventure
and learning based on waterborne activities. |
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| The Air Training Corps |
Thames Valley HQ,
Whitecross, Abingdon, Oxon, OX13 6BU.
Tel: 01235 555420.
Web:
www.aircadets.org |
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| Part of the Air Cadet Organization
(ACO) is a national youth organization sponsored by the Royal
Air Force in the UK. Membership is open to young people aged
between 13 and 18 years. |
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| Union Street Centre |
Union Street, Oxford,
OX4 1JP.
Tel: 01865 248521.
Web:
www.spired.com |
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| The Union Street Centre for Young
People is a busy, fun centre that is always ready to listen to
the needs of young people. Regular events include drop-in sessions,
language classes, youth clubs and more. |
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| Ark T |
The Ark-T Centre,
Crowell Road, Cowley, Oxford OX4 3LN.
Tel: 01865 396778.
Web:
www.ark-t.org |
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This youth music project is open
to a wide range of people aged 11-18, offering chances to gain
experience through
recording, performance and workshops.
Specific projects include: the Ark-T studio recording sessions
for young musicians in a dedicated 16-track studio and rehearsal
space. |
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| Trax |
The Step Centre, Osney
Mead, Oxford, OX2 0ES.
Tel: 01865243077.
Email: tamzjones@yahoo.co.uk |
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| Trax is a motor project for young
people between the ages of 13 - 21 yrs old who have an interest
in mechanics. Trax's aim is to channel the natural enthusiasm
some young people have for motor vehicles into positive activities
to help them develop their potential. |
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| Karting Oxford |
Oxford Stadium, Sandy
Lane, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 5LJ
Tel: 01865 717134.
Web:
www.kartingoxford.co.uk |
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Floodlit kart racing circuit providing
everything you need for an action packed session on the karts.
All drivers must be at least 8 years old.
Mon, Fri 2pm - 10pm, Tues, Thurs, Sat 9am - 5pm and Weds, Sun
9am - 10pm |
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| Laser Quest |
Threeways House, Gloucester
Green, Oxford, OX1 2BJ.
Tel: 01865 20023.
Web:
www.laserquest.co.uk |
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| Laser Quest is the world's best
known and most exciting brand of Laser Tag game. Whether you're
6 or 66 you'll love the adrenaline pumping exhilaration of stalking
your opponents and unleashing a volley of laser fire in the battle-zone
of the 21st century. |
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| Hands On |
The
Oxford Trust, Science Oxford, 1-5 London Place, Oxford, OX4
1BD.
Tel: 01865 728953.
Web:
www.oxtrust.org.uk |
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| Hands-On is a science gallery with
lots of exciting interactive experiments exploring themes such
as light, sound, senses, forces and magnets. Hands-On is available
for school bookings and we can cater for children from Foundation
Stage up to Year 6. Booked school groups can enjoy exclusive
use of the exhibition and visits usually last two hours. |
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| Skate Parks |
Web: www.owp.org.uk
Web: www.oxfordcity.gov.uk/leisure |
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| There are 3 dedicated skate parks
in Oxford: Blackbird Leys Park, Sunnymead recreation ground and
Meadow Lane recreation ground. The latter is run by the Oxford
Wheels Project. All parks open to the public. |
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| Banzi Action Sports |
Pool Farm , Stratton
Audley, Bicester
Tel: (01869) 278199
Web: www.e-travelguide.info/Oxford/leisure.htm |
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| Motor sports activity days. Honda
pilots, quad bikes, jeeps, karts, special stage rally driving
school, etc. |
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| Bekonscot Model Village |
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Warwick
Road, Beaconsfield.
Tel: 01494 672919
Web: www.bekonscot.com |
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| Be a giant in a miniature world
just waiting to be explored. See the ultimate train set
and a sit-on railway (weekends and holidays). Ideal venue for
birthday parties. Open daily until 30th October. |
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| Blenheim Palace Park |
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Woodstock,
Oxon OX20 1PX.
Tel: 08700 602080
Web: www.blenheimpalace.com
Open: daily- 9am till 5.30pm (last admission 4.45pm) |
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| The stunning grounds of Blenheim
Palace contain the Malborough Maze (always popular among children
who like a challenge!), a nature trail, an adventure play area,
a miniature train and over 2,100 of trees, lawns and a lake |
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| Botanic Garden |
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Rose
Lane, Oxford. OX1 4AZ.
Tel 01865 286690.
Web: www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk/
Open: 9am – 4.30pm (Jan,Feb, Nov, Dec). Last admission 4.15pm. |
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| Within the oldest botanic garden
in Britain is a classic yet contemporary garden full of stunning
plants and beautiful borders inspired by gardening styles around
the world. |
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| Bowlplex |
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Ozone
Leisure Park, Grenoble Road, Oxford.
Tel: 01865 714100
Web: www.bowlplexuk.com |
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| Oxford Bowlplex; 24 Computerised
lanes, 2am late licensed Stadium Sports Bar, Grill, Authentic
American Pool, DJ & Dancefloor, Video World, Group & Birthday
Party Packages available. |
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| Cogges Manor Farm Museum |
Church
Lane, Witney, Oxon.
Tel: 01993 772602
Open: from Tuesday 4th April to Sunday 29th October 2006. |
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Open from 22nd March to 30th
October 2005 Tuesday – Friday.
Regular activities and events at Cogges Manor Farm Museum include
demonstrations of handmilking, feeding the pigs, buttermaking,
(on most Sunday afternoons), work of the Victorian maids in the
Manor Houses. |
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| Cotswold Motor Museum |
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The
Old Mill, Bourton-on-the-Water, Glos. GL54 2BY
Tel: 01451 821255
Web: www.cotswold-motor-museum.co.uk |
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| Multi-award winning Museum, for
all ages, ideal for families! An exciting day out to learn
about the more romantic age of motoring. Lots to see and
do – a great day out! * cars * motorcycles * pedal
cars * toy collection * motoring signs * Home to BBC Tv’s
Brum! Come and meet him – he loves meeting his fans – and
see where some of the show is filmed! Winner of ‘Big improvements
for small children’ award. Open 7 days a week, 10am – 6pm. |
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| Cotswold Wildlife Park |
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Burford, Oxon.
Tel: 01993823006
Web: www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk
Open: daily at 10am |
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Hundreds of different species
can be seen at this spacious and well-kept wildlife park, including
animals ranging from cuddly Red Pandas to poisonous snakes. With
picnic areas, an adventure playground, a brass-rubbing centre
and a narrow-gauge railway, the Cotswold Wildlife Park will guarantee
a fabulous day out for the entire family.
Please add see web-site for birds of prey demonstrations and
other events. |
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| Roald Dahl Museum |
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Great Missenden, Bucks.
Tel:
01494 892192
Web: www.roalddahlmuseum.org |
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| The Roald Dahl Museum and Story
Centre was established in 2001 with the aim of setting up a centre
to tell Roald Dahl’s life story, to care for his archive
and to promote a love of creative writing in everyone. |
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| Didcot Railway Centre |
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Didcot, Oxon OX11
7NJ.
Tel: 01235 817200
Web: www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk
Open: Weekends throughout the year. Daily 31st March - 15th April,
26th May - 3rd June, 23rd June - 2nd September, 20th - 28th October, 27th
December - 1st January.
Admission: £4 - £9.50 |
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Railway Experience Days: A
chance of a lifetime to realise a childhood ambition and drive
a steam train. Ideal for a birthday treat, a special anniversary,
corporate hospitality or pure self-indulgance.
A Day at Didcot: On one of our normal Steamdays spend the day
with one of our Guides – you’ll see round the Centre,
take a look behind the scenes and experience standing on the
footplate of the engines. |
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| Modern Art Oxford |
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Pembroke Street,
Oxford.
Tel: 01865 722733
Web: www.modernartoxford.org.uk
Open: Tuesday to Saturday 10am- 5pm and Sunday 12-5pm. |
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| Children's arts activities and
workshops throughout the summer holidays. |
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| Hands-On Science Oxford |
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Science Oxford,
1-5 London Place, Oxford. OX4 1BD.
Tel: 01865 728953
Web: www.oxtrust.org.uk
Open: Hands-On is open every Saturday . During local
school holidays Hands-On is open Monday – Saturdays. |
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| Hands-On is a new science gallery
packed with loads of exciting interactive experiments. Try
distorting your face on television, float a train or operate
a digger arm. In addition, Hands-On has a changing menu
of themed activities. |
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| Vale and Downland Museum Centre |
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Church Street, Wantage.
Tel: 01235 771447
Web: www.wantage.com/museum
Open: Mon-Sat 10am-4.30pm and Sun 2.30-5pm. |
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| Depicts the town of Wantage
using interactive displays. Children particularly enjoy the
Anglo-Saxon skeleton and the Formula One racing car. |
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| Coral Reef - Bracknell's Water
World. |
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Nine Mile Road, Bracknell,
Berkshire RG12 7JQ
Tel: 01344 862525
Web: www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk |
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| Coral Reef has a treat in store
for the whole family. Energetic children will be captivated
by the Pirate Ship, Snake River Flumes, Wild Water Rapids, Erupting
Volcano, Water Cannons & Emerald Forest Rain Cloud, while exhausted
parents have the choice of the Japanese Steam Room, Sunken Footspa,
3 scented Sauna's, Cool Pool, Sunbed's, Poolside Loungers or
the invigorating Fitness Room. |
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| Kartex: Karting & Laser Challenge |
Hanger T2 , Grove
Technology Park , Downsview Road, Wantage.
Tel: (01235) 772321.
Web: www.e-travelguide.info/Oxford/leisure.htm |
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| Outdoor karting. Specialize in corporate events. |
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| Snakes & Ladders indoor
adventure playground |
Audlett Drive, Abingdon.
Tel: 01235 522227
email: Abingdon@snakes-and-ladders.co.uk
Web: www.snakes-and-ladders.co.uk
Open: daily 9.30am- 5.30pm. |
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| A world of fun for children
from toddler-sized ones to 10 year-olds. With a giant multi-storey
maze, a big-drop slide, laser-tag, go-karts, and ball pools,
this is a brilliant day out
for the children. |
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| Kinderkids |
Witney Lakes
Tel: 01993 700125
Web: www.kindergarten-uk.co.uk
Open: daily Mon-Sat 9.30am-6pm (Mon 1.30-2.30pm under 5's only).
Sun 11am-6pm. |
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| This is an interactive soft
play area. |
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| Tumble Towers |
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Wesley Walk, High
St. Witney.
Tel: 01993 700789
Web: www.tumbletowers.com
Open: daily Mon-Sat, 9am- 6pm and Sun 10am-6pm. |
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| For children up to 12 years
old with some exciting slides and ball ponds. |
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| The Oxfordshire Museum Arts
and Crafts Club |
Woodstock
tel: 01993 814104
For 8-12 year-olds.
Web: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/the_oxfordshire_museum |
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| Meets during school hols with
activities linked to exhibitions at the main museum. There is
also a Young Archaeologists Club for 9-16 year olds, which meets
monthly. |
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| The Pottery Place |
Ceramic Café,
High St, Witney.
Tel: 01993 704234
Web: www.thepotteryplace.co.uk |
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| Paint Your Own Pottery. Visit
The Pottery Place so your children can enjoy special workshops,
which run during school holidays. |
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| The Oxford Ice Rink |
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Oxpens Road, Oxford.
Tel: 01865 467002
Web: www.oxford.gov.uk
Open 7 days a week. Skate sessions are as follows: 10am – 12
noon, 2pm - 4pm & 8pm – 10.30pm
(times may vary)
Tickets: Adults £5.60 Children £4.30 per
session |
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| Ice Skating, Ice Skating lessons,
Shows and Special Events. Located very near to the train station
with a large car and coach park. The Ice pad at the ice rink
measures 56 x 16 metres. |
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| Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre |
Pegasus Road, Oxford.
Tel: 01865 467020.
Web: www.oxford.gov.uk |
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| Hinksey Open Air Heated Pool |
Abingdon Road, Lake
Street, Oxford.
Tel: 01865 467079.
Web: www.oxford.gov.uk |
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| Woodstock Open Air Heated
Pool |
Shipton Road, Woodstock.
Tel: 01993 811785.
Web: www.wll.co.uk |
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| Ferry Sports Centre |
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Diamond Place, Summertown.
Tel: 01865 467060.
Web: www.oxford.gov.uk
Centre opening times: Monday to Friday 6.30am-10pm, Saturday
8am-9.30pm and Sunday 9am- 8.30pm. |
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| 25 metre x 6 lane main pool
and a toddler pool. 5 Squash Courts. (Please book in advance).
Sports Hall - Available for football, badminton, roller-hockey,
basketball and volleyball (Please book in advance). Wide range
of fitness classes and swimming lessons available. Varied swimming
timetable including ladies only session, 50+ and general public.
Please telephone first or pick up a leaflet for exact timings. |
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| Temple Cowley Pools |
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Temple Road, Cowley,
Oxford.
Tel: 01865 467124.
Web: www.oxford.gov.uk
Centre opening times: Monday to Friday 6.10am-10pm, Saturday
and Sunday 8am-7pm. |
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| 25 metre x 8 lane main pool,
Diving Pool and Toddler Pool. Fully equipped Fitness Room (Induction
needed). Sauna and Steam Room. Wide range of fitness classess
and swimming lessons also available. Varied swimming timetable
including ladies only session, 50+ and general public. Please
telephone first or pick up a leaflet for exact timings. |
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| Abbey Meadows Swimming Pool |
Abbey Meadows,Abingdon
Tel: (01235) 523113
Web: www.soll-leisure.co.uk
The pool is available Saturdays and Sundays 10am -1.30pm and
2pm - 6pm until Saturday 12th July when it will be open seven
days a week at the same times. For full details on prices and
availability please telephone |
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| Vale of White
Horse Leisure & Tennis Centre |
Audlett Drive, Abingdon
OX14 3PJ
Tel: (01235) 520202
Email: comments@whitehorsedc.gov.uk
Web: www.whltc.co.uk
Opening times: Leisure Centre: Mon - Fri: 6.30am - 10.30pm Sat
: 6.30am - 10.30pm Sun: 7.00am - 10.30pm Swimming Pools: Mon
- Fri: 6.30am - 10.30pm Sat: 6.30am - 6.00pm Sun: 7.00am - 10.30pm |
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| Swimming, Badminton, Tennis
all under one roof. |
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| Tilsley Park
Sports and Leisure Complex |
Dunmore Road, Abingdon,
Oxfordshire OX14 1PU
Tel: (01235) 524524
Email: tilsley.park@whitehorsedc.gov.uk
Web: www.soll-leisure.co.uk |
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| Each week of the holidays follows
a different theme such as 'Emergency Week' with visits from
the emergency services and 'Magic Week' with a visit from a
magician. The children enjoy crazy crafts and super sports under
the supervision of our imaginative staff. Places are available
throughout the school holidays as either full-days or half-days,
and children can be booked in for whole weeks or for one-day
treats. Please be aware that places are limited and go quickly.
Register onto our mailing list to receive details about forthcoming
Club Alert schemes. |
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