the opening of their first British storytelling studio, Barefoot Books invite you to their shiny new premises in Oxford for their Big Weekend event. A full calendar of free activities will be on offer from October 8–9 including storytelling, dance, choirs

Christmas events include carols, letter writing to Santa and a flying visit from the good man himself. Light Night December 2 Celebrate the arrival of the Christmas season in Oxford as the city comes alive with a buzzing evening of extravagant illuminations

Have you been watching ITV’s latest lavish costume drama Mr Selfridge? Dubbed Downton with tills, the tale of the grandiose American who founded Oxford Street’s most impressive department store has been adding a touch of much-needed glamour to our

workshops. After making seasonal goodies to take home, families can tread the Easter trail starting at the nature reserve’s Oxford Island and collect a special treat at the end.  Easter MadnessApril 8Fall down the rabbit hole at Castle Coole

and bluebell bulbs at Minnowburn Community Allotments, South Belfast. Bugs WorldSeptember 24A wealth of creepy-crawly, four, six and eight legged beasties await young nature detectives at Oxford Island Nature Reserve. Bring your family along to this special bug