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Important changes to planning, land charges and mapping services

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February 6, 2026

Fun, Theatre and Family Days Out This February Half-Term

Starting on 15 February, families across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse can enjoy a fun-filled half-term with a range of free and low-cost activities, from sports and games to theatre and arts and crafts.

The image is a horizontal banner displaying four distinct, framed images against a teal and green background decorated with faint, white line-art drawings of various objects like sports equipment and theatrical masks. The four framed images are: First Image (Left): A photograph of a smiling, bald man with a beard and a colourful, spotted shirt. He is holding a large ruler and is surrounded by cartoon characters, including a small boy's face peering up from the bottom left and a girl standing next to him on the right. The background is an orange-yellow colour. Second Image (Center-Left): A cover for a book or resource titled

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, […]

Silhouettes of six children standing and playing against a bright teal background, with outlines of various sports equipment such as footballs, table tennis paddles, bats, and balls in the corners.

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!

February 10, 2025

Enjoy a fun-filled February with free and low-cost activities for all ages 

Fun games, badminton, football and pickleball are just some of the free and low-cost activities available for children and their families to enjoy this February half-term, hosted by South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils. 

Two young children working on clues for Xplorer

May 24, 2023

Comedy, crafts and a whole lot of fun this half term

Kids of all ages have a range of activities to choose from across South Oxfordshire and the Vale this half term. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have planned a week of free and low-cost family fun including table tennis, nature walks, Xplorer and multisport activities. There’s much more to table tennis […]

January 31, 2023

Fun, free and low-cost activities for families this February half term

There’s an array of free or low-cost activities this February half-term to keep the kids entertained across South Oxfordshire and the Vale. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils arts centres and Active Communities team have planned a week of theatre, workshops and physical activities for children and their families to engage with. […]