South and Vale Holiday Activities

During most school holidays, our Active Communities team offer a range of free and low-cost activities, for young children, teenagers and families to enjoy at locations across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse.

Bookings open around a month before each holiday period – follow our new Active Communities Facebook page, or to if you wish to join our mailing list to receive regular email updates, or you have any questions or to register interest, please email active.communinities@southandvale.gov.uk 

The activities are usually very popular so, where required, we would encourage you to book early to avoid disappointment.  See below for details of our next programme of holiday activities and how to book. 

May Half Term 2024

Activities take place between 27 and 31 May.  Unless stated otherwise, all activities are free and are aimed at preschool and primary aged children to do with their parent/guardians or grandparents.

What’s on, where and when:

Below are the events we have confirmed so far for the upcoming holiday period – check back shortly for more activities or visit our Facebook page for more information on upcoming events and activities.

Under each category, you’ll find when and where the activities take place along with the links you’ll need to make a booking.

Xplorer: a fun navigation challenge that is educational and gives children a sense of adventure as they explore the park to find the markers.

• Tuesday 28 May, 10am-midday, Benson – Sunnyside Play Park, OX10 6LZ
• Friday 31 May, 10am-midday, Abingdon – Long Furlong Play Park, OX14 1XP

**Please note registration closes at 11.30am for all xplorer events **

Please click here to book for a place at an Xplorer event

The Bubble Show: join Mr Bubbles with his extraordinary show featuring a unique blend of magic, storytelling, science and bubbles of all sizes! Suitable for 3 – 12s and their bubble loving grown-ups! Tickets are £12.50, £10 Under 16s, £40 Family Ticket.

• Friday 31 May – 2pm – Didcot – Cornerstone Arts Centre, OX11 7NE

Please click here to buy tickets for The Bubble Show.

The Adventures of The Little Red Hen: join our plucky little hen as she finds her own way to get stuff done. An energetic adaptation of this much-loved story, featuring a combination of brilliant puppetry, live music and unforgettable comedy. Suitable for 3-10s. Tickets are £12-14.

• Friday 31 May – 3pm – Wantage – The Beacon, OX12 9BX

Please click here to buy tickets for The Adventures of the Little Red Hen.

Make Your Own Robot Sidekick: Follow your imagination and create your own recycled buddy! All materials will be provided. Tickets £8.

• Wednesday 29 May – 11am-midday – Didcot – Cornerstone Arts Centre, OX11 7NE

Please click here to book a place on the Make Your Own Robot Sidekick workshop

Activities for all residents

Our Active Communities Team work across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse to help residents with their physical health and wellbeing. They run a variety of weekly activities for all ages and abilities.

To find out more and to see what activities are available near you, visit our pages on Active Communities in South Oxfordshire and Active Communities in the Vale of White Horse.