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

By Lawrence Wootten (Parish Clerk) Newington Parish Council (Oxfordshire)

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

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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 activities are expected to be very popular so people are encouraged to book early at southandvale.gov.uk/holidayactivities to avoid disappointment.

See below for a full run down of what’s on:-

Tuesday 16 February – Come along to the Family Funday at Wantage Leisure Centre, 10am–3pm. A free, action-packed event with a bouncy castle, dance, Born to Move, boccia, new age kurling, pickleball, and lots more for the whole family.

Wednesday 17 February - Join the free Xplorer Orienteering events, a family friendly fun navigation challenge that is suitable for all ages.

  • Watlington Recreation Ground, Watlington OX49 5BZ, 10–11.30am
  • Southern Town Park, Abingdon OX14 5TJ, 1.30–3pm

Thursday 18 February – Don’t miss the Didcot fun afternoon at Great Western Park District Community Centre, 1-4pm. Activities will include Boccia, New Age Kurling, crafts, and a family dance party.

Saturday 21 February - Everyone is invited to enjoy live entertainment at Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot. Families can enjoy a performance of Rapunzel, as well as a range of creative holiday activities to keep children entertained during the school break.

Over at The Beacon in Wantage, Monkey Mayhem Stay and Play sessions continue every Monday 9.30–11.30am - a fun-filled morning for under 5s featuring a bouncy castle, ball pit, teddies and toys galore.

All half term week at Better Leisure Centres - Dive into the excitement with Family Fun Swims, running throughout the holidays and every weekend with extended sessions. Better Leisure also offers lots of other activities and swimming courses to keep families busy - more details can be found on the leisure centre Facebook pages, Better UK website and app.

Cllr Helen Pighills, Cabinet Member for Community Health and Wellbeing at Vale of White Horse District Council, said: “This February half-term will be packed with lots of opportunities for families to have fun together. With a mix of live entertainment, creative activities and energetic sessions, there’s plenty on offer for everyone. Booking early is recommended to enjoy these free and low-cost activities.”

Cllr Georgina Heritage, Cabinet Member for Communities at South Oxfordshire District Council, said: “We’re really excited to be bringing back another half-term full of free and low-cost activities for families. Whether it’s getting creative with workshops and family theatre at Cornerstone, enjoying the fresh air with outdoor challenges, or coming along to a free family fun day, there are lots of chances for families to try something new together.”

For more information on events across South Oxfordshire and the Vale, visit southandvale.gov.uk/holidayactivities.

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils

01235 422400

southoxon.gov.uk | whitehorsedc.gov.uk

Contact Information

Lawrence Wootten (Parish Clerk)

  • 07808 761710

Find Newington Parish Council (Oxfordshire)

St Giles Church, Newington Road, Newington, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 7AG

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