13 Nov – 3 Jan
Christmas at Blenheim Palace 2026
Santa's grotto · Days out & festivals
- Blenheim Palace, Woodstock
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
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6 Christmas events in Oxford
6 family Christmas events across 6 venues in Oxford & Oxfordshire. The first is on Friday 13 November, and Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December, with 2 of them on Christmas Eve.
14 Nov – 20 Dec
Family Christmas crafting
Crafts & workshops
- National Trust - Upton House and Gardens, Banbury
- Ages 4–13
- Indoor
28 Nov – 24 Dec
Santa's Grotto Experience at Yarnton Home & Garden
Santa's grotto
- Yarnton Home & Garden, Yarnton
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
28–29 Nov
Visit Santa on the Nature Reserve - Sutton Courtenay
Santa's grotto
- Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre, Abingdon
- Ages 3–11
- Outdoor
5–23 Dec
Steam Into Christmas at Didcot Railway Centre
Santa's grotto · Trains & rides · Days out & festivals
- Didcot Railway Centre, Didcot
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
5–23 Dec
Stories with Santa: Christmas at Oxford Castle
Santa's grotto · Shows & storytelling · Days out & festivals
- Oxford Castle Prison, Oxford
- Ages 3+
- Indoor
Booking quickly across Oxford & OxfordshireMany Christmas events sell out early — book soon to avoid disappointment.
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Planning Christmas in Oxford
Where can we meet Santa in Oxford?
5 Santa's grottos are listed in Oxford.
- Christmas at Blenheim Palace 2026Blenheim Palace, Woodstock · 13 Nov – 3 Jan · Ages 0–10
- Santa's Grotto Experience at Yarnton Home & GardenYarnton Home & Garden, Yarnton · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Visit Santa on the Nature Reserve - Sutton CourtenaySutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre, Abingdon · 28–29 Nov · Ages 3–11
- Steam Into Christmas at Didcot Railway CentreDidcot Railway Centre, Didcot · 5–23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Stories with Santa: Christmas at Oxford CastleOxford Castle Prison, Oxford · 5–23 Dec · Ages 3+
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What Christmas events are there for toddlers in Oxford?
6 events in Oxford suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.
- Christmas at Blenheim Palace 2026Blenheim Palace, Woodstock · 13 Nov – 3 Jan · Ages 0–10
- Family Christmas craftingNational Trust - Upton House and Gardens, Banbury · 14 Nov – 20 Dec · Ages 4–13
- Santa's Grotto Experience at Yarnton Home & GardenYarnton Home & Garden, Yarnton · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Visit Santa on the Nature Reserve - Sutton CourtenaySutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre, Abingdon · 28–29 Nov · Ages 3–11
- Steam Into Christmas at Didcot Railway CentreDidcot Railway Centre, Didcot · 5–23 Dec · Ages 0–10
What pantos and Christmas shows are on for kids in Oxford?
One panto or Christmas show is on for kids in Oxford.
- Stories with Santa: Christmas at Oxford CastleOxford Castle Prison, Oxford · 5–23 Dec · Ages 3+
Where can kids do Christmas crafts in Oxford?
One Christmas craft session or workshop is on in Oxford.
- Family Christmas craftingNational Trust - Upton House and Gardens, Banbury · 14 Nov – 20 Dec · Ages 4–13
What Christmas events are there for babies in Oxford?
3 events in Oxford welcome babies under one.
- Christmas at Blenheim Palace 2026Blenheim Palace, Woodstock · 13 Nov – 3 Jan · Ages 0–10
- Santa's Grotto Experience at Yarnton Home & GardenYarnton Home & Garden, Yarnton · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Steam Into Christmas at Didcot Railway CentreDidcot Railway Centre, Didcot · 5–23 Dec · Ages 0–10
Are there Santa trains and Christmas rides in Oxford?
One Santa train or Christmas ride is on in Oxford.
- Steam Into Christmas at Didcot Railway CentreDidcot Railway Centre, Didcot · 5–23 Dec · Ages 0–10
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What's on for kids on Christmas Eve in Oxford?
Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 2 events in Oxford are on that day.
- Christmas at Blenheim Palace 2026Blenheim Palace, Woodstock · Thu 24 Dec
- Santa's Grotto Experience at Yarnton Home & GardenYarnton Home & Garden, Yarnton · Thu 24 Dec
Are there indoor Christmas events for kids in Oxford?
5 events in Oxford are indoors — handy if the weather turns.
- Christmas at Blenheim Palace 2026Blenheim Palace, Woodstock · 13 Nov – 3 Jan
- Family Christmas craftingNational Trust - Upton House and Gardens, Banbury · 14 Nov – 20 Dec
- Santa's Grotto Experience at Yarnton Home & GardenYarnton Home & Garden, Yarnton · 28 Nov – 24 Dec
- Steam Into Christmas at Didcot Railway CentreDidcot Railway Centre, Didcot · 5–23 Dec
- Stories with Santa: Christmas at Oxford CastleOxford Castle Prison, Oxford · 5–23 Dec
