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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.

Shows and movies

A photo of a show taking place at The Beacon in Wantage

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.

Sport and exercise

Events will be added here shortly, check back later for details.

Arts and crafts

A photo of four children sat at a table drawing

Events will be added here shortly, check back later for details.

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.