Wondering what to do with the kids this Christmas?
Oxford is a great place to take the kids. You just need to know where to go and what to do.
Check out these insider tips by Kelli Terrington, an Oxford mum and founder of Ox and Cross Publishing, publisher of the Oxford Colouring Book, where all proceeds go to charities that help children.
1. The Botanic Garden near Magdalen Bridge has an inspiring Christmas tree decorated with things found in the garden. If you are worried about being out in the cold, there are several glasshouses where you can keep warm and admire many interesting plants despite the outside temperatures.
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I used to measure the success of school breaks based on the number of trips made to A&E. One year I had to deal with a 2-year-old who lost her fingernail in a slammed door AND a 3-year-old who broke her arm whilst climbing out of her cot.
We've moved on since then, and so has the economy.
The credit crunch means that many people may opt to stay local this half term, rather than the usual trip to France and Euro Disney.
Here are some ideas in preparation for when you wake up on Monday morning and the children ask "what are we doing today mummy?"
And if none of these ideas appeal ... you can always hire a babysitter and get a massage!
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