Cheesy Family Fun Along the Trail

Travelling along the Cheese Trail with the whole family? Check out these stops and activities that kids, and kids at heart, will love.

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Blandford-Blenheim

Thames River Melons: Work together to Pick-Your-Own fruits and veggies, explore the walking trails and play on the playset. Shop the Farm Market or grab a bite at the Farm Food Truck. Ask their team for a cracker to feed the chickens for some free fun or sign up for their Harvest Brunch Experience. (Seasonal operating hours - view online)

Udderly Ridiculous Farm Life: Make friends with the goats and get a taste of Udderly Ridiculous Ice Cream with their single-serve goat milk ice creams in the the Farm Market Store. Sign up for one of their Farm Life Experiences.

Woodstock

Golspie Dairy: Fill up a bottle of whole milk at the Golspie Dairy's self-serve Milk and Cheese Vending Machines. Purchase a fresh bottle to fill, or bring your own container.

Habitual Chocolate: No matter the time of year, Habitual Chocolate has a special way for you to enjoy their bean-to-bar chocolate. During colder months, try their hot chocolate made with real dairy (or dairy replacement for those with dietary needs) or delicious ice cream during the warmer months.

Upper Thames Brewing, Brickhouse Brewpub: Stop by one of these two locations to try UTBC's housemade Root Beer, Cream Soda, or Vanilla Cola. Grab a bite at Brickhouse Brewpub from their 1/2 Pint Menu for kids with affordable eats.

Gunn's Hill

Jakeman's Maple Farm: Visit the Maple Farm Gift Shop for favourites like Maple Cookies and Caramels before burning off some energy on the Trillium Woods Trail, across from the shop. This single loop through the sugarbush is perfect for families.

Norwich District Museum and Artifacts: Explore the museum or sign up for their Churn Back Time Experience where you will make a delicious snack as you learn to churn butter. Make memories, and butter, together.

Gunn's Hill Artisan Cheese: Watch the cows at Gunn's Hill Artisan Cheese, set up a picnic on the grass, and snap photos with the leaning tower of cheese. How many cheese wheels tall are you?

Wild Comfort Body Care: Felt your own soap with the guidance of Wild Comfort Body Care and leave with your own felted soap to scrub up with at home. This is the perfect creative activity to enjoy with kiddos.

Tillsonburg

Coyle's Country Store: Sweets and treats are what Coyle's is all about. Enjoy their fresh fudge, made on site, and aisles of bulk candies to choose from.

Dad's Ice Cream: Walk-up to the window and choose from a large selection of Shaw's Ice Cream flavours, scooped and served up at Dad's. Find a grassy spot or pick the perfect picnic table to enjoy your scoops. (Open Father's Day-September)

Ingersoll

Ingersoll Cheese and Agricultural Museum: Learn about the area's Dairy History at the Cheese Museum (by donation) and play on the Cheese-themed playground.

Louie's Pizza and Pasta: Picky eaters present? Share a za! This economic meal is sure to please the whole crew.

Looking for more ways to explore Oxford as a family? Read more and plan your trip here.