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Council services over Christmas and New Year 2025/26

A guide to council services over the Christmas and New Year period when the council offices are closed to the public. 

half term

These four images collectively appear to promote resources related to children's educational activities, particularly theatre, craft, and popular book-based themes.

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? 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

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.

Mr Bubbles from The Bubble Show

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 […]

A man and a child looking a an Xplorer document out the woodlands

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. […]