Towards the end of May, we are carrying out a major piece of planned essential maintenance work on the council’s IT systems. This work is unavoidable and has to take place in order to secure the future of our IT system and the services it enables.
Leisure

May 16, 2025
Get active and join the excitement of half term with a free family fun day, shows and more!
Looking for exciting ways to keep the kids entertained this May half-term? Take a look at what’s on!

May 6, 2025
Work to create accessible moorings on the River Thames at Wallingford is now complete
Over £209,000 has been invested in major accessibility improvements at the riverside in Wallingford.

April 3, 2025
Solar energy is coming to Thame Leisure Centre
Work has begun this week at Thame Leisure Centre to install just over 150 solar panels, reducing the site’s reliance on fossil fuels and lowering its carbon emissions.

December 4, 2024
Vision for the future of sports pitches and leisure facilities approved
A vision for the future of sports and leisure facilities across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse Districts was top of the agenda last week.

November 14, 2024
Major £210,000 investment in new gym equipment at South Oxfordshire Leisure Centres in Berinsfield, Thame and Wheatley
There is great news for gym users across South Oxfordshire, with a major investment by the council of £210,000 in new, state-of-the-art gym equipment.

November 12, 2024
Successful season for Riverside Park and Pools
South Oxfordshire District Council and its leisure provider, Better, are celebrating the successful 2024 summer season at Riverside Park and Pools.

October 8, 2024
Get active, enjoy shows and Halloween fun this October half-term
Children and their families can enjoy free and low-cost entertainment and Halloween themed activities during the upcoming half-term holiday, from 27 October to 1 November. Get out and about with the Halloween Xplorer navigation challenge in Benson and Wantage or get active indoors with pickleball in Abingdon and Born to Move fitness classes and Family […]

August 27, 2024
Riverside outdoor pool and splashpad extended season announced
There is great news for children and families looking to cool down in the summer sunshine before the end of the school holidays.

July 10, 2024
Get ready to drop-in to the South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse ‘Summer of Skate’
Calling all young thrill-seekers, board riders, and scooter enthusiasts! Get ready for an epic summer with the ‘Summer of Skate’—your ticket to high-flying tricks, awesome vibes, and unforgettable memories.

July 8, 2024
Fun all summer long with free and low-cost activities for kids
Book now to avoid disappointment!