The government has launched a consultation on options to reorganise local councils across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire.
Leisure
January 29, 2026
A big £1M birthday boost for Wantage Leisure Centre
Published 29 January 2026 In what will be its 50th year, Wantage Leisure Centre is going to see some big refurbishment projects taking place throughout 2026. Vale of White Horse District Council, who own the centre, has been working on plans to refresh and update facilities with a budget of £982,000. Funding for the work comes from developer contributions in the area […]
January 6, 2026
Councils secure a high-quality and sustainable future for leisure facilities in uncertain times
Local residents can look forward to high-quality, sustainable leisure services for at least the next three years after their councils struck a deal for a contract extension.
October 21, 2025
Record-Breaking Season at Abbey Meadow Pool!
Published 21 October 2025 This summer was a record breaker for Abbey Meadow outdoor pool in Abingdon with nearly 30,000 visitors coming to enjoy the facility. Vale of White Horse District Council and its leisure provider, GLL, who manage the pool, kiosk and splash pad for the council agreed a slightly earlier opening of the […]
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!
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June 17, 2025
Early opening days announced for Abbey Meadow Pool ahead of June heatwave
Summer in the Vale is well underway and there is great news for families and swimmers with the Abbey Meadow outdoor pool in Abingdon set to open early this season!
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? Come along to Abingdon Fun Day on Wednesday 28 May – a completely free day of games, sports, and family activities at the White Horse Leisure and Tennis Centre!
February 10, 2025
Cleaner greener modern heating for council leisure centre
White Horse Leisure and Tennis Centre in Abingdon will see even more activity than usual from this week as work begins on a multi-million-pound replacement of the centre’s heating system to one with a massive reduction in both energy costs and carbon emissions.
December 4, 2024
Vision for the future of sports pitches and leisure facilities approved
Published on Wednesday 4 December 2024 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. Both South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are committed to creating healthy and inclusive communities. The aim is to support […]
