English Language Family Holiday in Oxford, England
The perfect family language holiday for younger and older children, where parents would rather explore Oxford than take an English course themselves.
Family Language Holiday in Oxford, England
Perfect for younger children aged 4 and over – learn English in a fun and successful way, alongside local children.
Our family language holiday in Oxford is perfect for families with younger children aged 4 and over and siblings, as children aged 4–17 learn English in different groups.
Your advantages
- Learning English with British children
- From the age of 4
- Ideal for siblings
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English Summer Field Campus, Oxford, England
We use the campus of Summer Field Boarding School in the heart of Oxford
Our Multi-Activity and Adventure Camp for children aged 4–13 takes place alongside British children, who learn through games and communication (with the option of 90 minutes of English lessons per day). On the same site, we also run our Summer Camp with English lessons for children and teenagers aged 8–17. Together with children and teenagers from around the world, they learn English in the mornings, whilst the afternoons feature a varied programme of activities and a full-day excursion on Saturdays.
Map of Oxford, England
The easiest way for you and your family to travel from London to Oxford is by train or long-distance coach: 🚆 Train – usually the best choice From London Paddington to Oxford with Great Western Railway (GWR). The fastest trains take around 52 minutes; most take around 1 hour. Services run very frequently; on weekdays, some run roughly every 15 minutes. Oxford station is relatively central and within easy walking distance of the city centre. All timetables and information can be found here: https://www.gwr.com 🚌 Oxford Bus – convenient and often cheaper The Oxford Bus (The Airline) is a long-distance coach service that provides frequent and excellent connections between London (Heathrow and Gatwick) and Oxford. All information and timetables can be found directly at https://www.theairline.co.uk
Oxford offers families a mix of child-friendly museums, historic sights, interactive experiences and plenty of nature.
Here is a selection of the most exciting activities for families with younger and older children.
Top activities & museums for families
- The Story Museum: An interactive museum dedicated to children’s and young adult literature, featuring live storytellers and themed events (such as the Harry Potter Family Quiz).
- Oxford Castle & Prison: Exciting guided tours of the historic castle and prison, presented in a way that’s entertaining for children too.
- Museum of Natural History & Pitt Rivers Museum: Here, children can marvel at huge dinosaur skeletons, zoological exhibits and fascinating ethnographic collections (admission is usually free).
- Ashmolean Museum: Britain’s oldest public museum, offering a variety of family-friendly discovery tours.
- Escape Hunt Oxford: Offers interactive escape rooms, including a child-friendly Alice in Wonderland scenario suitable for children aged 8 and over.
- Harry Potter Tours: Guided walking tours through the city centre and to original filming locations such as the Bodleian Library or New College.
Nature, Parks & Outdoor Excursions
- Port Meadow: A vast, protected meadowland right by the Thames, ideal for walks and wildlife spotting.
- Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park: A large city park with three child-friendly playgrounds and plenty of green space.
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Images Impressions of Oxford, England
Impressions of Oxford, England
Pictures speak louder than words, so here are a few photos from my last visit to Oxford.
Oxford, England’s university city, has a lot to offer. Did you know that the University of Oxford consists of many colleges of its own, which are scattered throughout the city and are well worth a visit? The most famous college is All Souls College, which admits just three students each year; this exclusive circle can only be joined by passing a rigorous entrance examination, and it is renowned for its essays; in the past, students had to write and present an essay on a topic such as whether snakes can think, whilst often a three-hour exam would revolve around a single word, such as ‘splendour’, ‘water’ or ‘innocence’.
As well as the traditional student life in Oxford, the city has so much more to offer – whether it’s culture, nature or fascinating history – and all in a very international, peaceful and cosy atmosphere. Oxford is definitely worth a visit!
Course overview (2)
Multi-Activity Camp with or without English, ages 4–13
At our Multi-Activity Camp and Adventure Camp, the focus is on having fun. Joint activities with local children make learning fun. There is also the option of attending a 90-minute age-appropriate English lesson in the morning.
Course Information
- Type: Multi Activity Camp
- Age From: 4
- Duration: 30 per unit: 45 min.
- Level: Beginner - C2
- Group Size max.: 20
- Course Dates From: 28 March 2027 – 18 April 2027, 1 June 2027 – 1 September 2027, 1 October 2027 – 31 October 2027
Price overview & Options
| 1 Week | 0.00 | |
| 2 Week | 1,730.00 | |
| 3 Week | 0.00 | |
| 4 Week | 0.00 |
All prices are per person
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English Course for Teenagers + Activities in Oxford
On our Teen Course + Activities programme, children and teenagers attend English lessons in the mornings alongside international participants, grouped according to their language level; in the afternoons, they take part in activities in an international setting; and in the evenings, they return to their parents’ accommodation.
On Saturdays, there is a full-day excursion for all children and teenagers.
Course Information
- Type: Teencourse + Activities
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- Duration: 20 per unit: 45 min.
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- Group Size max.: 15
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Price overview & Options
| 1 Week | 940.00 | |
| 2 Week | 1,880.00 | |
| 3 Week | 2,810.00 | |
| 4 Week | 3,750.00 |
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* Accepted as an educational holiday
Holidays / Holiday periods: Activities take place on all public holidays
Leisure time activities
Children and teenagers explore Oxford with their peers in an exciting and entertaining way. The programme features a mix of sporting activities, history brought to life and classic British student life (for the older teenagers). Whether they’re making British or international friends, lifelong friendships are quickly formed here.
Meanwhile, the adults can organise their own itinerary and explore Oxford at their own pace; Oxford has plenty to offer, including charming cafés and restaurants for a quick break.
A family holiday spent together, with space for both children and adults to do their own thing – the perfect mix for a family holiday.
Chosen highlights:
- Enjoy Oxford city centre with its many colleges
- The parks and the natural surroundings that wind their way through Oxford
- Westgate Shopping Centre
Good reasons for this jouney:
This language holiday is suitable for children aged 4 and over.
This language holiday is ideal for families where the adults do not wish to take a language course but would rather explore Oxford.
It’s also particularly suitable for siblings, as all the Multi-Activity Camps and Summer Camps take place on the same site.
Oxford is a wonderful university city with plenty to discover; it’s small enough to explore easily on foot, and if you fancy a trip to London, that’s no problem either, as there are excellent train connections to the capital.
