I also like the October / November events calendar – Halloween is round the corner so don’t forget to check out the fancy dress shops in Oxford or you could always try one of Oxford’s ghost tours to really get those goose bumps going.

My kids especially love this time of year, they are completely obsessed with Halloween! They absolutely love dressing up and trick or treating. It wasn’t such a big event when I was little, but I can see the appeal; knocking on doors and being given sweets! What more could you ask for?

My little girl dressesd as a Princess (of course!) while my son was an action man/soldier. Neither of their costumes were scary, but I much prefer it that way, I’m a bit of a scaredy cat! They both looked fantastic and they had a great night.

And then of course there’s always Bonfire Night. As always, South Parks (Headington) hosts the annual Round Table charity fireworks display, which this year takes place on Saturday 7^th November.

Not only raises money for charity but entertains over 15,000 spectators every year with one of the largest bonfires in Oxfordshire. Gates open from 5pm, with food stalls and a funfair to experience before over £11,000 worth of fireworks are set off for you to “ooh” and “ahh” over – enjoy!

My kids don’t really get the historiacl importance of Binfire Night yet, they just like the flapjack!