Hop into Easter

Families can enjoy a jam-packed line-up of Easter activities this spring, with events taking place across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse from 30 March to 11 April.

The holidays start with an Activity Morning in Cholsey and an Activity Afternoon at The Junction in Abingdon. Followed by Born to Move fun fitness sessions in Wallingford and a football day in Faringdon. Midweek, join the Easter themed Xplorer challenge in Botley and younger children can finish off the first week with a Mini Fun Day in Abingdon.

In the second week, on Wednesday 8 April the fun continues with an Xplorer session and a Mini Fun Day in Didcot. Followed by a free Fun Day at Thame Leisure Centre on Thursday 9 April. And to round off the holiday, everyone is invited to an Open Day at The Junction in Abingdon, where families can drop in and try a range of fun activities including crafts, soft play and New Age Kurling.

There’s also plenty of Easter holiday fun at The Beacon in Wantage, with films, creative sessions and theatre experiences to keep families entertained throughout the holiday, including relaxed movie mornings, hands-on crafts and a play-along theatre adventure for children aged 2–6.

At Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot, families can also enjoy free Easter-themed activities, including egg painting and much more, suitable for children of all ages when accompanied by an adult.

This Easter children can enjoy Kids Swim for £1 at the council’s Better Leisure Centres. Family Fun Swims will be running throughout the holidays as well as Swimming Lesson Courses. Better Leisure also has lots of other activities lined up including, Drop in Badminton, Tennis, Pickleball Sessions, Bouncy Castle Sessions and Junior Gym Sessions. More details can be found on the leisure centre’s 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 Easter we have plenty for kids and families to enjoy with activities for everyone. Whether it’s getting creative with workshops and family theatre at The Beacon, enjoying the fresh air with outdoor challenges, or coming along to a free family fun day – and with everything free or low-cost, they’re a brilliant way to make the most of the school holidays.”

Cllr Georgina Heritage, Cabinet Member for Communities at South Oxfordshire District Council, said: “Our Active Communities team and the team at Cornerstone have lined up another fantastic range of activities for young people this Easter. We look forward to welcoming lots of families for some Easter holiday fun! Take a look at our website to see what’s on and book early to secure your place on the various activity sessions.”

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