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Oxford Castle Unlocked
Big Bug Week
Saturday 13th - Sunday 21st February
Half Term Family Fun all week including:
  • Mini-Monsters Road Show - Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th February
  • The Big Bug Hunt - Saturday 13th - Sunday 21st February
  • Arts and Crafts Activities - Saturday 13th - Sunday 21st February
  • Creepy Crawlies Costume Workshop - Saturday 20th February
  • Big Bug Fancy Dress Parade and Competition - Saturday 20th February
  • Tours of the Castle and Prison every 20 minutes
Charges apply and pre-booking is advisable.

A Snail at the Big Bug EventMini-Monsters Road Show

Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th February   11.00am – 4.00pm
Handle some real life creepy crawlies such as giant African land snails, Madagascan hissing cockroaches and giant millipedes – if you dare!
£4.00 per child, £1.00 per adult (must accompany children)
To book for Mini-Monsters, please call 01865 260 668

The Big Bug Hunt

Saturday 13th - Sunday 21st February    10.00am – 5.00pm
Can you find all the big bugs that have escaped inside the Prison?
Free prizes for all brave, young explorers!
Hunt included in entrance fee. Hunt only - £4.00 child/£3.75 adult

Arts and Crafts Activities

Saturday 13th - Sunday 21st February    10.00am – 5.00pm
Make and take your own castle creepy crawlies, drawing and colouring activities and puzzles.
Activities included in entrance fee. Activities only - £4.00 child/£3.75 adult

Creepy Crawlies Costume Workshop

Saturday 20th February – Drop in from 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Costume workshop for children aged 5-14 years old inspired by the world of creepy crawlies. After taking part in the workshop, children will be invited to take part in our Big Bug fancy dress parade and competition.
£3.00 per child (must be accompanied by an adult)

Big Bug Fancy Dress Parade and Competition

Saturday 20th February – 3.30pm
Children are encouraged to come along and celebrate the end of Big Bug Week by taking part in our fancy dress parade. The best costume will be presented with a prize. Free to enter
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