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May Bank Holiday Weekend Events in Oxfordshire
4 May - 6 May
You gotta love May with two bank holiday weekends! There’s absolutely lots going on for the Spring Bank Holiday Weekend in Oxfordshire.
Spring Festival at the Earth Trust
Celebrate the joys of spring, with newborn lambs frolicking in the fields and a whole farmyard of fun activities to explore at the Earth Trust Spring Festival.
Meet the farm animals and learn about their role in healthy, nature-filled farmland. Take a bumpy ride on the tractor trailer, have a go at welly-wanging, or climb the giant hay bales. ‘Bee’ amazed by the Oxfordshire Beekeepers’ Association as they showcase the vital work of pollinators on the farm, with hive demonstrations, beeswax candle-making and honey-tasting activities.
Dorchester Festival
The 10 day festival kicks off from the bank holiday weekend and is packed with events and workshops for all ages.
Science Oxford Family Day
Make a splash outdoors and hands on with fun science in the Exploration Zone at Science Oxford. There’s a woodland to explore too and it’s alway a great fun.
Medieval Jousting at Stonor Park & Gardens
The Medieval Jousting weekend at the Oxfordshire estate near Henley-on-Thames, sees the Knights of Royal England perform dramatic and entertaining displays. There will also be archery, falconry display and admission includes entry to the fantastic Tumblestone Hollow adventure playground.
Circus Weekend at Fairytale Farm
Marvel at the wonders of the Fairytale Farm Big Top Marquee Show, a spellbinding performance for the entire family. Laugh out loud with Magic Mark the Clown and his hilarious antics.
Dino Encounter at Roves Farm
Jousting Tournament at Blenheim Palace
Step back in time at the Blenheim Palace jousting tournament and witness the thrilling clash of steel and the thundering hooves as knights don their armour and mount their noble steeds for the most spectacular jousting event of the year.
Dorchester Duck Race
Cutteslowe Park Miniature Railway
Great value, the Cuttleslowe Park miniature railway will be running over the bank holiday on Sunday and Monday.
Day Out With Thomas at Bucks Railway Centre
Join Thomas the Tank Engine for a day of adventure at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre! All aboard a train ride with Thomas, say Hello to Sir Topham Hatt and join Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of fun.