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The Oxford Boat Adventure offers children the opportunity to experience outdoor life around a secluded lake. Soak up the great Oxfordshire outdoors by boat, land on islands, light campfires, share adventures with friends, both old and new, and learn some of the skills that make the countryside come alive.
“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing—absolutely nothing—half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats”. Ratty and Mole’s adventures on and beside the water inspired The Oxford Boat Adventure.
reclaim childhood
Escape from the trappings and distractions of modern life. We replace screen time and social pressures with a chance for imagination to come alive, and for creativity and character to shine. At The Oxford Boat Adventure we embrace the opportunity for real world adventures.
We’ve created a screen free space where more traditional childhood adventures can thrive. There’s nothing old fashioned about technology free activities. This adventure course aims to celebrate and rekindle the great tradition of outdoor childhood fun and wonder.
THE LITTLE EXPLORERS - AGES 4-7
The Little Explorers is specially designed for children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 and will give them the opportunity to experience some exciting land based adventures across the farm. There are so many little adventures for them to enjoy.
From den building, visiting the island and cooking on fires to treasure hunts, crafts, archery and helping with lambing at Easter, the Little Explorers will get to explore the farm and experience the great outdoors in a safe and nurturing environment. We encourage working together and kindness within our groups and are positive the children will gain a huge amount from their time with us.
THE ADVENTURERS - AGES 7-13
The ‘Adventurers’ are children from school years 3-8 (age 7-13) who we welcome on the farm for a land and water experience like no other. Our experienced and energetic team lead groups of children in a range of adventurous activities. In a carefully managed environment we deliver a set of truly memorable childhood adventures. Each adventure will vary depending on time of year and duration. For details on what will be on offer during a particular course please get in touch.
Examples of Water Adventures include kayaking, canoeing, improvised rafting, dingy rowing and stand up paddle boarding. Land Adventures can include fire lighting, den building, campfire cooking, concealment in the woods, craft, treasure hunts and much much more.
QUEENFORD FARM DATES 2025/2026
AUTUMN HALF TERM 2025
27th - 28th October - 2 DAY ADVENTURE (non-residential) - Adventurers (Years 3-8) £180
27th - 28th October - 2 DAY ADVENTURE (non-residential) - Little Explorers (Reception - Year 2) £180
29th - 30th October - 2 DAY ADVENTURE (non-residential) - Adventurers (Years 3-8) £180
29th - 30th October - 2 DAY ADVENTURE (non-residential) - Little Explorers (Reception - Year 2) £180
EASTER HOLIDAYS 2026
30th March - 1st April - 3 DAY ADVENTURES (non-residential) - Adventurers (ages 7-13), £260
30th March - 1st April - 3 DAY ADVENTURES (non-residential) - Little Explorers (ages 4-7), £260
8th - 10th April - 3 DAY ADVENTURES (non-residential) - Adventurers (ages 7-13), £260
8th - 10th April - 3 DAY ADVENTURES (non-residential) - Little Explorers (ages 4-7), £260
SUMMER HOLIDAYS 2026
3th - 7th August - 5 DAY ADVENTURE (non-residential) - Adventurers (ages 7-13) £430
3th - 5th August - 3 DAY ADVENTURE (non-residential) - Little Explorers (ages 4-7) £260
6th - 7th August - 2 DAY ADVENTURE (non-residential) - Little Explorers (ages 4-7) £175
10th - 14th August - 5 DAY ADVENTURE (non-residential) - Adventurers (ages 7-13) £430
10th - 12th August - 3 DAY ADVENTURE (non-residential) - Little Explorers (ages 4-7) £260
13th - 14th August - 2 DAY ADVENTURE (non-residential) - Little Explorers (ages 4-7) £175
location
Queenford Farm is located off the main A4074 road from Oxford to Wallingford. A range of other activities are run on lakes nearby so look out for our signs and head for Queenford Farm (not Queenford Lakes). The ‘what three words’ is ‘envoy.rainwater.onion’.
We operate a one way system on the farm. Entry is via Berinsfield and then you exit via Dorchester on Thames. The postcodes are not reliable so please download the ‘what three words’ app and enter ‘envoy.rainwater.onion’ for an accurate location to enter the farm.
Please note we do not have offices at the farm so please do not post any correspondence to the farm.
FAQ’s and BOOKING A PLACE
Please visit our FAQ page for more details and iff this doesn’t answer your questions or you would like to discuss anything in more detail then please contact us. We are passionate about what we do and always happy to chat.
To book a place on one of our adventures please visit Book a Place.