Top Things to do in Oxfordshire
Top Hotels in Oxfordshire
- 1. George Street Hotel
- 2. The Holt Hotel
- 3. Malmaison Oxford Castle
- 4. voco Oxford Spires, an IHG Hotel
- 5. Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre
- 6. The Randolph Hotel, by Graduate Hotels
- 7. voco Oxford Spires, an IHG Hotel
- 8. Jurys Inn Oxford
- 9. voco Oxford Thames, an IHG Hotel
- 10. Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel
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Top 10 Farms in Oxfordshire, England
Discover the best top things to do in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom including Millets Farm Falconry Centre, Ramsden Rare Breeds, Fir Tree Falconry, Willowbrook Farm, Wykham Park Farm Shop, Cogges, Rectory Farm, Farmer Gow's, Millets Farm Centre, Fairytale Farm.
Restaurants in Oxfordshire
1. Millets Farm Falconry Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 535 reviews
Millets Falconry Centre is the largest bird of prey and exotic animals Centre open to the public in Oxfordshire offering daily flying demonstrations and hands-on experiences. The Falconry Centre houses a diverse range of over 80 birds of prey including Owls, Hawks, Falcons, Eagles, Vultures and Kites. Open 10.30am - 4.30Pm with Daily Flying Displays. You can also see Meerkats, Skunks, Raccoon and Reptiles. Closed Monday's except school and bank holidays. Onsite at Millets Farm Centre
Reviewed By BromsgroveMum
We booked an excellent 'hawk walk' experience though Virgin for 3/4 hour. Just the two of us (in our 50s) and and the knowledgeable keeper Ross. We took a stroll to the falconry arena area then on to the public parkland/woods down the lane, with the harris hawk freely following by choice. We had the hawk land on our hand about 5 times each from the posts and trees. The experience includes entry to the falconry which is much bigger and better than we expected - loads of birds (including owls and vultures), and meerkats, skunks, racoons and ferrets - so spent the few hours there. All had great enclosures and were well looked after. Saw an impressive flight demonstration show in the arena too for about half an hour - not just the usual birds of prey - a little owl, kookaburra and cute running/jumping seriema too. The falconry centre is part of a big garden centre complex including a restaurant, cafe, farm shop, clothing, and a few outdoor farm animals (alpacas, rhea, goats) so you can make a whole day out. There's even a soft play, carousel and playground for young ones (though limited opening in Aug due to covid). Superb, and surpassed our expectations!!
2. Ramsden Rare Breeds
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
3. Fir Tree Falconry
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By 784belug - Banbury, United Kingdom
I gave my husband one of the falconery experience and my little boy and myself went to watch with him. Dian was absolutely amazing. They are all really welcoming and they have mor birds than I could ever imagine! The talk was absolutely brilliant, Dian is a real expert and the birds are so beautiful and respond to her as if they where part of her family! Definitely recommended and we will be coming back!
4. Willowbrook Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
We are a family run organic farm committed to producing healthy, wholesome food. We believe in protecting wildlife, increasing bio-diversity and sustainable energy. We open our farm for educational group and school visits, Camping, regular Open Days, Workshops and Events throughout the year. You may be interested in attending our weekly Sunday visits and other summer events. For more information please look on our website. VISITS BY EMAIL APPOINTMENT ONLY! - Please understand this is a business, but also our home.
Reviewed By SheikhusMaximus - Wembley, United Kingdom
Wanted to try out some of their produce (which by the way is excellent) so popped in to try out a walk round the farm on a 'Lazy Sunday' whilst picking up our order from the farm shop. The farm itself is in a lovely tucked away spot, with some woodland and a small brook running through it. The kids loved playing in the woods, plenty to keep them entertained with rope swings and treehouses to explore. Also had lots of fun getting up close with some of the baby lambs and animals in the 'menagarie'. Their ethos is about running a sustainable, eco friendly farm, so as you'd expect it's small and no frills, but that's kinda the point and is what gives it it's charm. It's humble, personal and great fun. Looking forward to trying out a Saturday Open day next!
5. Wykham Park Farm Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By Rose4105 - Brisbane, Australia
Products sold here are top quality. Great range of meat, deli products, fruit and veg. Worth a visit.
6. Cogges
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 265 reviews
Cogges is an historic farmstead and great day out in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, with over 15 acres of beautiful grounds and farmyard to explore. Cogges dates back to the 10th Century and today you will find this unique place brought to life with the sights, sounds and smells of a lively farmyard. The site of the first manor house is surrounded by a Norman moat and is now the location for a timber play fort and adventure playground - great fun for children of all ages. More recently, Cogges is the location for filming of Downton Abbey - home of Mr Drewe the tenant farmer of Yew Tree Farm.
Reviewed By 632stewartf
Staff friendly and helpful. fed the goats, saw some baby pigs. Granddaughter played in the play area. very historical. Very nice family visit all told.
7. Rectory Farm
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 104 reviews
Rectory Farm is a long established Pick Your Own and Farm shop. Mainly known for the wide range of crops you can Pick Your Own which include Asparagus, Strawberries, Raspberries, Gooseberries - cooking and dessert, Red and Blackcurrants, Blackberries Broad Beans, carrots and beetroot. Plus other crops that are available only ready picked including new potatoes, rhubarb and flowers. we have a team of pickers so we supply wholesale as well as retail and well able to meet any order for your barbecues and summer parties. The farm shop stocks a wide range of fruit and vegetables as well as meats from Eadles our next door farmer, artisan bread from Degustibus a local baker, a few cheeses and smoked products all locally sourced. Enough to be able to make a complete meal. Our Tractor Shack Cafe provides light lunches and refreshments from 9.30am until about 4.30 pm. A large sandpit, bouncy castles and bale castle provide entertainment for the children.
Reviewed By DLC_Oxford - Oxford, United Kingdom
I've been coming here for years - love the fruit picking each year (great fun and the staff are lovely). Since lockdown, the Farm Shop has been an absolute lifesaver. I've avoided supermarkets as much as possible (as people just don't get the 2 metre rule) and have for the last 3 months shopped here every week. The quality of the food is outstanding and to be honest, when lockdown is lifted, I'd rather support Rectory Farm than a supermarket. Still love Waitrose but I'll buy most of my food here from now on. Felt safe throughout the whole of lockdown - they've got really clear signage (with the option to pick food up in your car if you pre-order) and a huge basin before you go into the Farm Shop. I've always felt safe and looked after. Charlie and the entire team are brilliant. They've become regular people in my life since lockdown and are fantastic. It's lovely experience doing my weekly shop now compared to the stress of a supermarket (plus MUCH better food too - all local and top quality). Well done to everyone at Rectory Farm for keeping us all fed and safe during these crazy times. Your efforts will absolutely be rewarded in customer loyalty way after lockdown. I'm very glad you've been there during these strange times. Thank you!
8. Farmer Gow's
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 157 reviews
'Hands on' farm animal handling and feeding experiences with farmyard adventure play. Farmer Gow's welcomes visitors of all ages (youngest visitor 5 days, oldest 102 years!) to some wonderful countryside experiences. The farm lies in the Vale of White Horse, just off the A420 between Oxford and Swindon. Lots of 'hands on' with the farm animals. Daily 'Meet the Animals' sessions - see Home page for details. Bottle fed lambs & goat kids; tickle or pat a wriggly piglet; hand fed sheep and goats; go egg collecting; handling tiny fluffy chicks, turkey poults, ducklings or goslings. Adventure play in the farmyard, Trailer Rides to feed Pollyanna sow, Treasure Hunts on the giant Bale Climb. Open Daily 10am - 5pm. All weather activities, both undercover and outside. Refreshments available throughout the day in Harvest Tea Room. Picnics also welcome.
Reviewed By 994lynnep - Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
We arrived just before 2pm which was animal feeding time . My grandchildren are aged 5 and just over 1 yo. They really loved getting hands on and feeding the animals. It was a really safe environment and the staff were fantastic, really taking time to make sure each child got an opportunity to be involved. Great little tea room and a large outdoor area with lots of sit and ride tractors for various ages, that even the 1 year old could ride. There was also a hay bale climbing area which was ideal for our 5 yo with lots of tunnels and nooks and crannies. We all had such a great afternoon. The price isn’t cheap but I think for what we had it offered great value for money!
9. Millets Farm Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 733 reviews
Millets Farm Centre is a *free to visit and park family attraction in West Oxfordshire with Farm Shop, Garden Centre, Falconry Centre, Play Barn, Animal Walkway, Phoebe Wood, Playground and seasonal activities throughout the year including Beach and Maze Maize in the summer, PYO fruit and vegetables and also features independent retail outlets on site and a Carousel ride! * free to visit but some attractions are payable separately (proud to be a Dog Friendly site)
Reviewed By MouseyCrox - Oxford, United Kingdom
We arrived at 12 o’clock and left just after 6pm. We didn’t manage to do everything we could have as we ran out of time......we had a fantastic day and still have loads left to do for a return visit. If you think it’s just a farm shop and PYO you will be sadly mistaken. Opposite the farm shop you have a massive play area with a super large Maize Maze (well 3 actually in varying difficulty) small ride on’s, large go carts, fairy trails, crazy golf, sandpits, unicorn trails, trampolines and so much more. It’s £7.50, you get a wristband and you can go in and out as you please for the whole day. If you want to upgrade you ticket you can, to a season ticket. If I had found this place at the start of the summer holidays I would have done it, it would have happily kept my two entertained throughout. We were given trail/activity books at the start...complete all the games as you go round and you get bubbles or another gift of your choice as you leave. We didn’t complete all games as there was too many fun things to do, they still have my two gift when we left tho. The staff were really helpful, the park was clean and it was very good value for money. We had a break in the middle for some lunch then returned at the end. They also have a play barn which is a giant soft play, you have to book a session on line. We did look at this but had no time. They have so much there I couldn’t possibly list everything, give it a go, I thoroughly recommend it x
10. Fairytale Farm
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 634 reviews
Mixing classic fairy tales, animals and adventure play, children will love Fairytale Farm. With our exciting adventure playground, an enchanted walk with a surprise around every corner and a chance to meet our amazing animals, there is so much to see and do. It is a sensory and learning wonderland for all the family.
Reviewed By GingerBeer1979 - Oxford, United Kingdom
A happy and bright place to spend many an hour feeding the animals, in the sandpit, duck racing, and exploring the interactive displays. Our 3 year old loved the lights and animals, and youngest (1) enjoyed the play area. Friendly staff and family run entertainment.
