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.

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, Ardington, Wantage OX12 8QB
  • Thursday 28 May, Didcot Cricket Club, Greenwood Way, Didcot OX11 6EY
  • £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.

• 9am-4pm – Wednesday 27 May, Faringdon Leisure Centre, Fernham Road, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 7LB

Sessions include:

• 10-10.45am Football for under 5’s
• 11-11.45am – Football for 6-10 years
• Midday-1pm – Family badminton
• 1-2pm – Family Pickleball
• 2.30-3pm – Seated Exercise class
• 3-4.30pm – Roller Disco

Find out more information and book your space here.

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.

Active Leaders Course – Age 14-18

Due to unforeseen circumstances the session has been cancelled over May half term. We will be running an Active Leaders Course in the October half term 26-30 October.

Please email youmove@southandvale.gov.uk to register your interest.

The Beacon, Wantage

This May half-term at The Beacon, children can enjoy a relaxed screening of the beloved children’s classic ‘The Gruffalo’ followed by a stay and play session on Thursday 28 May.

And don’t miss the Wantage Children’s Books Festival on Saturday 30 May. A full day of free events and activities to entertain and inspire children and families to get reading. 

Keep an eye on The Beacon’s website for even more activities coming soon.  

Cornerstone Arts Centre

Over at Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot, families can dance into May half-term at Dinky Disco on Saturday 30 May, a fun-filled party for children aged 10 and under. With upbeat music and party games, it’s the perfect way for little ones and their families to enjoy some feel-good holiday fun. 

Keep an eye on Cornerstone’s website for even more activities coming soon. 

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.