A guide to council services over the Christmas and New Year period when the council offices are closed to the public.
Leisure
November 27, 2025
New studios open at the Didcot Wave
Published Thursday 27 November 2025 Two new studio spaces opened at the Didcot Wave Leisure Centre this month, with further work starting on improvements to dryside changing rooms at the centre. The leisure centre in Didcot has benefited from £140,000 worth of improvements – with the creation of a multi-use studio, suitable for a range of […]
October 21, 2025
Thousands of visitors help make the Riverside summer season a sizzler!
Published 21 October 2025 Over 22,000 visitors enjoyed the facilities at Riverside Park and Pools in Wallingford this summer. South Oxfordshire District Council and its leisure provider GLL, who manage the site at Riverside Park and Pools on behalf of the council, saw a 45 per cent increase in visitors compared to 2024. The pool […]
September 29, 2025
Enjoy an action-packed half-term across South Oxfordshire and the Vale
From theatre shows and craft workshops to outdoor adventure challenges and family fun days – there’s something for everyone this October half-term! Families across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse can look forward to an exciting week of free and low-cost activities from 25 October to 1 November. Free and low-cost outdoor activities, […]
September 1, 2025
Outdoor pools season extended and doggy swims are back!
Published 1 September 2025 Swimmers and families will get to enjoy an extra week of fun at the Riverside outdoor pool in Wallingford and Abbey Meadow outdoor pool in Abingdon! Both pools and splash pads will be open until Sunday 7 September. GLL who manage the outdoor pools and splash pads on behalf of South […]
July 10, 2025
Book now for FREE South and Vale Summer Holiday Activities!
Secure your spot. Don’t miss out!
July 8, 2025
Work starts on two new studios at the Didcot Wave
Works starts this week at the Didcot Wave Leisure Centre to create two new studio spaces.
June 9, 2025
Leisure Centres in Berinsfield and Henley to benefit from new clean green energy
Multi-million-pound plans have been approved to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions at two South Oxfordshire leisure centres in Berinsfield and Henley. South Oxfordshire District Council has been successful in its bid for government funding of around £1.5m towards installing energy efficiency measures including double glazing and insulation, as well as solar panels and […]
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.
