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Get ready for Easter fun with free and low-cost holiday activities across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse! 

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are thrilled to announce their exciting programme of free and low-cost activities for young children, teenagers and families this Easter holiday. Taking place at various locations across the districts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! 

Don’t miss out – bookings are open now and activity sessions are expected to be very popular, so book early to avoid disappointment! 

Join us for FREE Fun Days, running from 10am to 3pm: 

  • Wednesday 9 April – Didcot Leisure Centre – Mereland Road, Didcot OX11 8AY 
  • Thursday 10 April – Faringdon Leisure centre – Fernham Road, Faringdon, SN7 7LB 
  • Monday 14 April – Cholsey Pavilion – Station Road, Wallingford, OX10 9PT 
  • Tuesday 15 April – Botley Dean Court Community Centre – Pinnocks Way, Oxford, OX2 9DG. 

At each Fun Day, you can join in free activities throughout the day and find out more information about other local activities and programmes.  

The fantastic activities on offer across the four days, include: New Age Kurling, Born to Move, Family Fun Fitness, Pickleball and Badminton. Table Tennis, Swimming, Gym Sessions, Xplorer, Football, Boxercise and an Easter Scavenger Hunt! 

But that’s not all!   

There’s also low-cost entertainment and activities at The Beacon in Wantage with the mind-boggling ‘24K Magic with Danny Lee Grew’ (5 April) and ‘Family Art Play’ (12 April), and at Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot on 9 April with a chance to ‘Make your own cardboard creature’. 

To find out what’s on and when, and to book a session, visit southandvale.gov.uk/holidayactivities  

Phil Barker, Head of Communities at South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils, said: “We are delighted to offer such a diverse range of activities this Easter.  We look forward to seeing many families come along for some Easter holiday fun!  Don’t miss out, visit our website to find out what’s on and book early to secure you place on the various activity sessions!” 

Stay up to date by following our new Active Communities Facebook page or join our mailing list to receive regular email updates.  

Better Leisure Centres across South and Vale are also offering a range of activities during the Easter holidays, you can find out more on the Better website – better.org.uk