Oxfordshire Christmas Activities & Events
From magical light trails and Santa visits to tractor parades and twinkling markets, there’s something for everyone this holiday season. Here are some of the top Christmas events and activities happening across the county – perfect for families, kids, and anyone looking to soak up the festive spirit.
ILLUMINATE LIGHT TRAIL
Millets Farm 4PM - 8PM
15th November 2025
Step into a magical winter wonderland at Millets!
Follow a sparkling 60-minute light trail filled with colour and wonder, perfect for little ones and grown-ups alike. Warm up with festive treats, toast marshmallows, and enjoy twinkling lights together for an unforgettable family evening.
Kingston Road, Frilford, Oxfordshire OX13 5HB
Tel: 01865 392221
toddleabout.co.uk/company/millets-farm-centre
Cost: Children from £12.50, Adults from £15.50
BICESTER CHRISTMAS LIGHT
Bicester. From 10AM (Switch on at 6PM)
29th November 2025
Kick off Christmas in Style! Enjoy festive stalls, tasty treats, live music, and family entertainment throughout the day, before the big Christmas lights switch-on at 6pm. A magical, festive celebration for the whole family!
Market Square, Bicester OX26 6AJ
facebook.com/BicesterTownCouncil
toddleabout.co.uk/company/bicester-town-council
Cost: free
CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE
Roves Farm. 9AM - 5PM
6th - 23rd December 2025
Step into a winter wonderland at Roves Farm’s Christmas Experience! Begin your journey in an enchanting woodland, then meet Father Christmas in his cosy cabin. Swap your golden coin at the Toy Shop, make biodegradable reindeer food, enjoy the Elf Show, crafts, animal feeding, a festive trail and full-day farm access.
Sevenhampton, Swindon SN6 7QG
Tel: 01793 763939
toddleabout.co.uk/company/roves-farm
Cost: Children from £32.50, Adults £12.50, Under 1s £10
CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA
Abingdon Town Centre. From 9AM
29th November 2025
Enjoy a festive family day packed with music, dancing, and a Christmas market! Little ones will love the mini funfair, play bus, balloon models, and donkeys - plus a special visit from Bluey. With
tasty street food and entertainment all around, it’s fun for the whole family!
Market Place, Abingdon OX14 3HH
facebook.com/XmasAbingdon
toddleabout.co.uk/company/abingdon-community-christmas-extravaganza
Cost: free
STORYTIME WITH MRS CLAUS
SSECC. 10AM - 11AM
3rd - 4th December 2025
A special event for your toddler to meet Mrs Claus in a relaxed group setting, with festive stories and wildlife crafts by the cosy woodstove. Each child receives their own eco friendly gift from Mrs Claus. (Visits to Santa available for older children, see website.)
Sutton Courtenay Road Didcot OX14 4TE
Tel: 01235 862024
toddleabout.co.uk/company/sutton-courtenay-environmental-education-centre-bb
Cost: Children £14, accompanying adult free.
TRACTOR RUN
Banbury. 5PM - 8:30PM
13th December 2025
Celebrating it's 10th year, the festive fleet of fairy-lit tractors will be taking a tour around local villages, spreading Christmas cheer and raising money for Katharine House Hospice. You can even vote for your favourite tractor!
Banbury and surrounding villages
toddleabout.co.uk/company/katharine-house-hospice
Cost: free