The government has launched a consultation on options to reorganise local councils across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire.
Leisure
November 29, 2024
Revamp to White Horse Leisure and Tennis Centre reception complete
A £160,000 full refurbishment of the reception at the White Horse Leisure and Tennis Centre in Abingdon completed this month.
November 14, 2024
Major £340,000 investment in new gym equipment at Vale Leisure Centres in Wantage, Faringdon and Abingdon
Several leisure centres across Vale of White Horse District will get an early Christmas present this year, with a major investment in new, state-of-the-art gym equipment.
November 6, 2024
Record number of visitors at Abbey Meadow pool 2024 season
In a bid to capture a final bit of that sunshine feeling, with the leaves falling and the nights closing in, Vale of White Horse District Council and its leisure provider, Better, are celebrating the successful summer season at Abbey Meadow pool and splash pad.
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 […]
September 2, 2024
Wantage Leisure Sports Hall revamp complete
The sports hall at Wantage Leisure Centre has been given a new lease of life this month with a £24,000 revamp. The popular sports hall floor had seen better days, with the wear and tear from its constant use leading to general damage and worn-out lines. During August, the floor was sanded down and all […]
August 27, 2024
An extra week of fun for Vale outdoor pool and splashpads announced
There is great news at Abbey Meadow with an extra week announced for the outdoor pool and splashpad.
July 11, 2024
Make a splash at Abbey Meadow Pool
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 reopen on Saturday 20 July in plenty of time for the school summer 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!
May 7, 2024
Here comes a fun-packed summer in the Vale
As May gets underway, Vale of White Horse District Council is gearing up for a summer of family-friendly free and low-cost activities and destinations to visit.
Over the summer months, the council’s Active Communities Team will be offering a range of activities to get involved in, including community walks and skateboarding.
