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, you can join our mailing list to receive regular email updates, or if you have any questions; please email active.communities@southandvale.gov.uk 

The activities are usually very popular, we encourage you to book early to avoid disappointment.  See below for details of our next programme of holiday activities and how to book. Booking is required to be able to attend our activities.

What’s on, where and when:

The Active Communities team are offering a range of activities for you and your family to be active during May half term. Activities are low-cost or free, please see each activity for pricing. 

Bookings must be made in advance and tickets can be purchased online on the day if there is still space available.

Active Leaders Course – Age 14-18

4 day course for ages 14-18 where you will gain an Active Leader Award.

This is a fun and practical training programme including how to lead, risk management, intorudction to first aid and CPR, running events, getting a job and more.

• Tuesday 26 – Friday 29 May, 9.30am-4pm, The Junction (opposite library), Broad Street, Abingdon, OX14 3JU
• £50 per person or £30 with a YouMove card

To book your place email youmove@southandvale.gov.uk if you have a YouMove card let us know.

Softball and Cricket Fun Activity Camp – Age 8-12

Come and join our fun Cricket camps run by the qualified coaches from Oxfordshire Cricket! With a range of softball and cricket, learn more about the game and learn some skills and how to play the game!

• 10am-2pm
  • Wednesday 27 May, Ardington Cricket Club
  • Thursday 28 May, Didcot Cricket Club
  • £10 per child or £5 with YouMove card children age 8-12 only

Find out more and book your place for the softball and cricket fun activity camp.

Faringdon Fun Day

Come and join us for a fun active day at Faringdon Leisure Centre. Family Fun Swims, Junior Gym Inductions, Pickleball, Badminton, Football and a roller disco.

• 9am-4pm
  • Wednesday 27 May, Faringdon Leisure Centre

More information and booking soon.

Xplorer

Come and join us for our free Xplorer sessions, a family-friendly fun navigation challenge that is educational and gives children a sense of adventure as they explore the park to find the markers. Incorporating orienteering skills in a unique and fun way. Perfect for all ages the whole family.

• 10am-11:30am
  • Tuesday 26 May, Wantage, Manor Road Memorial Park, OX12 8DP
• 2-3.30pm
  • Tuesday 26 May, Watlington Recreation Ground, Shirburn Rd, Watlington OX49 5BZ

Book your free space for Xplorer here or turn up on the day.

We 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 during term time.

To find out more, visit our Term Time Activities page.

We also work across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse to help residents with their physical health and wellbeing, running 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.