



20+ Things to Do with Toddlers in Oxford
Oxford has a wide range of options designed for toddlers and babies under 5 — from sensory play and soft play to free museums with dedicated under-5s spaces.
Play Cafés(4)

Rugrats and Half Pints
★4.1Explore vibrant indoor soft play zones designed for babies, toddlers and young children, with a relaxing café for parents.

Partyman World Of Play
★4.0Explore endless indoor soft play adventures with hot food, arts & crafts, and entertainment for babies through teenagers at this family-friendly Oxford venue.

Sprouts Play Barn
★4.6Enjoy indoor soft play with food and refreshments at this family-friendly barn venue suitable for children ages 0-12.

Snakes & Ladders
★4.1Explore a massive three-tiered play frame, Science Discovery Zone, and interactive gaming pods at this family-friendly soft play center with on-site café.
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Botanical Gardens(3)

Yarnton Home & Garden
★4.1Explore a beautiful destination store combining plants, gardens, pottery painting, forest school experiences, and The Allotment Café, perfect for families seeking nature-based activities.

Harcourt Arboretum (University of Oxford)
★4.6Explore 130 acres of woodland, wildflower meadows and historic tree collections just 6 miles from Oxford city centre, perfect for family days out.

The National Herb Centre
★4.5Explore 125 acres of herb gardens, nature trails, and countryside views with a children's play area and on-site café bistro.
City Parks(3)

Florence Park
★4.6Explore a stunning East Oxford park featuring beautiful flowerbeds, three children's play areas with a zip wire, and Flo's Cafe for family refreshments.

Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park
★4.6Explore Oxford's largest park with three children's play areas, splash features, miniature railway, skate park, and diverse sports facilities across 42 beautiful hectares.

Bury Knowle Park
★4.6Explore one of Oxford's most beautiful parks with Narnia-themed play areas, historic Bury Knowle House, and picturesque grounds perfect for families.
Farms(3)

Waterfowl Sanctuary & Childrens Farm
★4.2Feed and cuddle baby animals in the Cuddle Corner, then explore a scenic Oxfordshire farm with playground and diverse wildlife.

Cogges Manor Farm
★4.4Explore a historic Manor House with working farm, adventure playground, and seventeen acres of outdoor space perfect for families.

Millets Farm Centre
★4.5Explore a multi-activity farm centre with animal encounters, play facilities, mazes, rides, and family-friendly dining all in one destination.
Museums(3)

Didcot Railway Centre
★4.6Ride vintage steam trains and explore a 21-acre living museum showcasing Great Western Railway locomotives, carriages and historic railway heritage.

Pendon Museum
★4.7Explore exquisite miniature dioramas depicting English rural life in the 1920s-1930s, featuring intricate model railways, villages and landscapes.

The Story Museum
★4.6Explore immersive story spaces where children tumble down rabbit holes, step through wardrobe doors, and play on interactive storytelling beds.
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