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what's on where<br />
7 Dec<br />
Hands on at Henley Library<br />
Henley Library RG9 2DH<br />
www.rrm.co.uk<br />
4pm Join the River and Rowing Museum for<br />
themed object handling, fun craft and stories for<br />
all the family. Booking essential. T: 01865 815278<br />
Get up Close to the Polar Bear<br />
Castle Quay Shopping Centre OX16 5UN<br />
www.castlequay.co.uk<br />
5pm Come and see the animatronic polar bear<br />
for a magical interactive performance with his<br />
handler. T: 01295 256296<br />
10 Dec<br />
Step Inside the Giant Snowglobe<br />
Castle Quay Shopping Centre OX16 5UN<br />
www.castlequay.co.uk<br />
11am Create lasting Christmas memories with<br />
a photograph inside the Giant Snowglobe.<br />
T: 01295 256296<br />
13 Dec<br />
Christmas Carols<br />
Wallingford Town Centre OX10<br />
www.wallingford.co.uk<br />
5.30pm Carols around the Christmas Tree.<br />
Bring your own lanterns.<br />
Science Saturdays<br />
Museum of Natural History OX1 3PW<br />
www.oum.ox.ac.uk<br />
2pm Come and investigate real natural history<br />
specimens with university scientists. Suitable for<br />
families with children ages 8+ years.<br />
T: 01865 282537<br />
Science Saturday<br />
The Yang Science Centre OX14 1BQ<br />
www.scienceoxford.com<br />
9.45am & 11.30am Step aboard our<br />
fantastic flight workshop to explore<br />
the science of flying. Suitable for ages<br />
5-9 years. Cost £8 per child. Booking essential.<br />
Burford Market<br />
Upton Downs Farm OX18 4LY<br />
www.oxfordshirecotswolds.org<br />
10am Diverse market with 49 stall holders<br />
including food and drink, arts, crafts, jewellery,<br />
clothing, textiles, candles, homeware & gifts and<br />
dog products.<br />
Christmas Cracker<br />
Jubilee Hall Lewknor OX49 5TL<br />
www.facebook.com/bluecrosslewknor<br />
11am Come along to soak up some Christmas<br />
cheer, pick up a few pressies and enjoy the<br />
festivities. T: 0300 777 1500<br />
2 - 3 Dec<br />
Christmas Trail<br />
Cliveden SL6 0JA www.nationaltrust.org.uk<br />
10.30am You’re invited to Angel Academy, the<br />
place where angels train. Learn how to fly,<br />
perfect your magic and complete tasks in order to<br />
graduate. Cost £5. T: 01628 605069<br />
Jeep Jump Jive<br />
Bletchley Park MK3 6EB www.bletchleypark.org.uk<br />
9.30am Have yourself a fabulous festive time as<br />
we bring you a weekend of music and re-enacting<br />
groups. T: 01908 640404<br />
Botanic Garden Christmas Fair<br />
Botanic Gardens OX1 4AZ<br />
www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk<br />
10am Discover a wonderland of<br />
hand-picked gifts, artisan foods and family<br />
entertainment. Adults £5, children free.<br />
T: 01865 286690<br />
3 Dec<br />
Dahliciously Dreamy Pillowcases<br />
Roald Dahl Museum HP16 0AL<br />
www.roalddahl.com<br />
12pm, 1.30pm & 3pm Find out more about<br />
dreams and wishes, then decorate your own<br />
pillowcase with your favourite dream. Cost<br />
£3 per person. Suitable for ages 4+. Booking<br />
essential. T: 01494 892192<br />
Santa’s Reindeer<br />
Castle Quay Shopping Centre OX16 5UN<br />
www.castlequay.co.uk<br />
11am Come and meet the three friendly<br />
reindeer including a six-month-old baby<br />
reindeer. You can even sit in Santa’s Sleigh<br />
and have your photograph taken.<br />
T: 01295 256296<br />
Wallingford Santa Dash<br />
Wallingford School OX10 8HH<br />
www.wallingford.co.uk<br />
11.30am Run, walk or sleigh ride your way<br />
on 3km run from Wallingford School to the<br />
Market Place.<br />
4 Dec<br />
Living Advent Calendar<br />
River and Rowing Museum RG9 1BF<br />
www.rrm.co.uk<br />
6pm A perfect festive treat for all the<br />
family, with live music and a Christmas<br />
visit by Mr Toad. Free with admission.<br />
T: 01491 415600<br />
8 Dec<br />
Carols by Candlelight<br />
Cogges Manor Farm OX28 3LA<br />
www.cogges.org.uk<br />
6.30pm Traditional carol singing with band,<br />
festive readings and poems. T: 01993 772602<br />
Wreath Making for Families<br />
Earth Trust OX14 4QZ<br />
www.earthtrust.org.uk<br />
3.45pm Make a beautiful festive wreath for<br />
your home or to give as a gift. Online booking<br />
essential. T: 01865 407792<br />
8 - 9 Dec<br />
Christmas at Cogges<br />
Cogges Manor Farm OX28 3LA<br />
www.cogges.org.uk<br />
3pm The Manor House and walled garden will be<br />
beautifully decorated, with hidden surprises to be<br />
discovered by torchlight. T: 01993 772602<br />
9 Dec<br />
Christmas Creations<br />
Botanic Gardens OX1 4AZ<br />
www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk<br />
11am Spend a festive and creative morning<br />
making Christmas decorations from natural<br />
materials. T: 01865 286690<br />
Stars and Planets<br />
Museum of the History of Science OX1 3AZ<br />
www.mhs.ox.ac.uk<br />
2pm Follow your stars, make an amazing star dial<br />
or paper plate planetarium. T: 01865 277280<br />
Saturday Ashventures: Nativity<br />
Ashmolean OX1 2PH www.ashmolean.org<br />
2pm & 3.15pm Stories, gallery hunts, games,<br />
object handling & crafts. T: 01865 278000<br />
Christmas Coding with Scratch<br />
The Discovery Zone OX1 1BY<br />
www.scienceoxford.com<br />
10am & 12.30pm Young Coders show off their<br />
Scratch programming skills while getting creative<br />
at our festive coding workshop. Suitable for ages<br />
9-12 years. Cost £8 per child. Online booking<br />
essential.<br />
Comics Club<br />
The Story Museum OX1 1BP<br />
www.storymuseum.org.uk<br />
11am & 12.30pm Develop your comic-making<br />
skills and share ideas with like-minded<br />
enthusiasts. Awesome comic artist Neill Cameron<br />
will be on hand to offer helpful advice and tips.<br />
Suitable for ages 8-12 years. Cost £7. Booking<br />
essential. T: 01865 807600<br />
Family Day<br />
Thomley HP18 9JZ www.thomley.org.uk<br />
10am For children with a disability, their family<br />
and friends. Booking essential. T: 01844 338380<br />
9 - 10 Dec<br />
Christmas Trail<br />
Cliveden SL6 0JA<br />
www.nationaltrust.org.uk<br />
10.30am You’re invited to Angel Academy, the<br />
place where angels train. Learn how to fly,<br />
perfect your magic and complete tasks in order to<br />
graduate. Cost £5. T: 01628 605069<br />
15 - 16 Dec<br />
Christmas at Cogges<br />
Cogges Manor Farm OX28 3LA<br />
www.cogges.org.uk<br />
3pm The Manor House and walled garden<br />
will be beautifully decorated, with hidden<br />
surprises to be discovered by torchlight.<br />
T: 01993 772602<br />
16 Dec<br />
Carol Evening<br />
Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway Station<br />
Rd, Chinnor OX39 4ER<br />
www.chinnorrailway.co.uk<br />
7pm All are welcome to come along and join<br />
in the singing on board. Children can travel<br />
for only £1. T: 01844 353535<br />
Saturday Ashventures: Nativity<br />
Ashmolean OX1 2PH<br />
www.ashmolean.org<br />
2pm & 3.15pm Stories, gallery hunts, games,<br />
object handling & crafts. T: 01865 278000<br />
Wantage Lego Club<br />
Vale & Downland Museum OX12 8BL<br />
www.wantage-museum.com<br />
9.30am Free Lego Club suitable for all ages.<br />
T: 01235 771447<br />
Family Workshop: Get Tangled<br />
Modern Art Oxford OX1 1BP<br />
www.modernartoxford.org.uk<br />
11am Oxford Down Breed society member<br />
Marie French brings two rare sheep into the<br />
gallery for this hands-on family workshop.<br />
You will have the opportunity to pet the<br />
sheep and learn about native sheep breeds.<br />
Free event, booking recommended.<br />
T: 01865 722733<br />
Wonderful Weather<br />
The Discovery Zone OX1 1BY<br />
www.scienceoxford.com<br />
10am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm Your minimeteorologists<br />
will explore the science of<br />
rain, clouds and snow through fun, hands-on<br />
activities before creating their very own<br />
‘water-cycle in a bag’ to take home. Suitable<br />
for ages 5-9 years. Cost £8 per child. Online<br />
booking essential.<br />
Farmers Market<br />
Chipping Norton OX7 5NA<br />
www.oxfordshirecotswolds.org<br />
8.30am Stalls with delicious, fresh, locally<br />
produced, seasonal food.<br />
Thomley Christmas Party<br />
Thomley HP18 9JZ<br />
www.thomley.org.uk<br />
10am For children with a disability, their<br />
family and friends. Booking essential.<br />
T: 01844 338380<br />
16 - 17 Dec<br />
Christmas Trail<br />
Cliveden SL6 0JA<br />
www.nationaltrust.org.uk<br />
10.30am You’re invited to Angel Academy,<br />
the place where angels train. Learn how to<br />
fly, perfect your magic and complete tasks in<br />
order to graduate. Cost £5. T: 01628 605069<br />
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<strong>Primary</strong> <strong>Times</strong> WINTER Issue | www.primarytimes.net/oxfordshire
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