Things to do in Oxfordshire

Pssst… Did you know we have over 1,200 Trails all over the UK? If you’re looking for fun things to do in Oxfordshire, you’ve come to the right place! Explore the markers on the map above, check out the sites listed alphabetically below the map, or find a specific place using the search bar. Keep reading for a hint of what’s to come on your exciting escapade… 

Treasure Trails capture the hearts and imaginations of all ages of adventurer, from 6 to 106, with awesome routes and crafty clues to keep everyone entertained. Before you know it, you’ll have walked a couple of miles on your self-guided Oxfordshire Trail, but you’ll be having too much fun to notice! Whether you’re a treasure seeker with an eye on the bounty or a super sleuth searching for a villain at large, you’ll be fully immersed in your quest to crack the secret code. With so much fun to be had, which tantalising Trail will you choose first? 

If you’re looking for the best things to do in Oxfordshire, a Treasure Trail should be at the top of your list! There are 20 teasing Trails to choose from, each with a themed story to captivate your team of daring explorers. Whether you’re ambling along the Thames towpath or admiring some of the 1,500 listed buildings in Oxford, you’ll be amazed by your quintessentially English surroundings. 

Treasure seekers should make a start in Abingdon in search of the Prince’s hidden hoard of jewels, but you’ll have to be quick to beat the looters to it! Further along the river, in Henley-on-Thames, a cunning crew of ace detectives (that’s you!) is needed to crack a sor’row’ful case and locate the culprit before they sail off into the sunset. If you’re more of a slippery spy, head to bustling Oxford to hunt down the clues to crack the deactivation code and prevent the local area from cataclysmic flooding. Quest complete? There are four more awesome Trails around the city to tackle.      

Oxfordshire is a true natural playground, ready to be enjoyed by intrepid Trail lovers. Uncover all the wonderful hidden gems that this incredible county has to offer while having fun and making memories with your loved ones. What more do you need from a day out? Your self-guided adventure is waiting for you, so let’s get (code) cracking! 

Discover all the Oxfordshire Treasure Trails with our alphabetical list below the map. For a specific location, scroll up to the top of this page for a map view or enter the place you’d like to explore into the search bar.