What’s on this May Half Term at Earth Trust
Things to do with family in Oxfordshire this May half term
May half term is the perfect time of year to get outdoors and explore days out in Oxfordshire. At the junction of spring and summer, May brings more reliable sunshine, warmer weather, and the blooming of new life across our countryside, from flowers and bees to birds and barnyard animals.
If you’re looking for things to do with your family in Oxfordshire this May half term, take a look below at some of our exciting outdoor activities for children and families!
Spring on the farm: A magical Springtime celebration for curious young explorers!
Wednesday 27th to Sunday 31st May
Spring on the farm is a magical day in nature for families with younger children. Explore blooming gardens and minibeasts, play on the mini tractors and hobby horses, get hands-on with nature in our mud kitchen and water play, create nature inspired crafts and much more!
Unique to Spring on the Farm is our Be a farmer VIP experience. Our barnyard is bursting with life, with frolicking lambs and curious calves, and our farmer needs help to care for them all! Come down for a tour around the barnyard, feed our sheep, and change their hay and water, just like a real farmer to help the new babies grow big and strong. You can challenge your friends to a game of welly wanging, pose for a photo in our giant tractor, and much more! Tours take place at specific times through each day, and you can choose the time that’s best for you when you arrive.
Specially designed for families with children aged 2 to 8 in mind, Spring on the Farm offers a fantastic day outdoors, with the chance to get involved with the new life that makes spring time so special. Tickets are limited and selling out fast, so check out our event page for the full details and to book your place.
The essentials:
Dates: Wednesday 27th May – Sunday 31st May 2026
Time: 10am – 3.30pm
Location: Earth Lab, Earth Trust Centre, Little Wittenham
Cost: £12 per child (adults and under 2s free with the purchase of a child ticket)
Suitability: Recommended for ages 2 – 8 years (children must be accompanied by an adult)
Outdoor Explorer Camp – escape your parents and explore a world of adventure!
Tuesday 26th to Friday 29th May
If your kids are anxious to get out into the wilderness without the watchful eye of their parents, this is the experience for them! Outdoor Explorer Camp is our drop-off day camp for intrepid young adventurers aged 7-13, where they can connect with nature, learn survival skills, and make unforgettable memories in the great outdoors.
Set among the meadows, woodlands, hilltops and rivers of the iconic Wittenham Clumps, our explorers will embark on expeditions to uncover long-lost treasures buried across our ancient landscape, and watch for wildlife in their natural habitats. They’ll learn essential bushcraft skills like building dens and lighting fires, and cook tasty treats over open flames. Each day of Outdoor Explorer Camp promises a new adventure – you can book your child a place for just one day, or the full four-day experience!
We only have a few tickets left for Outdoor Explorer Camp – see the full details at our event page and don’t miss the chance to book!
The essentials:
Dates: Tuesday 26th, Wednesday 27th, Thursday 28th and Friday 29th May
Times: 9am-4pm (Drop-off – between 8:45am and 9:00am | Pickup – between 3:30pm and 4:00pm)
Location: Earth Trust Farm, OX14 4QZ
Day Tickets: £55 per child
Food and drinks: Please ensure that your child brings a snack, packed lunch and refillable water bottle.
‘But what’s going on for the adults?’ we hear you ask. Well, do not worry, Earth Trust’s landscapes are open to the public all day every day and nature is putting on a show for us all.
Our grasslands are flush with cowslips and other wildflowers, and many of our hedgerows are out in bloom, drawing wonderful birds, insects and other wildlife to our green spaces. Climb the Clumps, explore our meadows and orchard, and enjoy a delicious coffee and a tasty treat at our Welcome Hub. What will you find at Earth Trust and Wittenham Clumps this May half term? We can’t wait to find out!
We also have a thrilling programme of events coming up across the summer for couples and families of all shapes and sizes, from skills courses to outdoor theatre. Visit our What’s On page for all the details.