Services A-Z
All events and information are correct to the best of our knowledge but please contact the event organisers to confirm/find out more
Baby and Toddler
Baby Bar
- Ridgeway Community Church, St Mary’s Street
- Support and social opportunities
- https://www.wallingfordbabybar.co.uk/
- Contact form on the site
Baby Group
- Wigod Way Family Centre, Wilding Road
- Sensory play and social interaction
- Expectant parents welcome
- No charge – Donations Welcomed
- https://www.wallingfordfamilycentre.com/
- 01491 832940
- info@wallingfordfamilycentre.com
Baby Sensory
- Wallingford Sports Park, Hithercroft
- Simple, but effective activities that can aid learning and development
- https://www.babysensory.com/oxford-south/
- 01235511476
- oxfordsouth@babysensory.co.uk
Baby Singing
- St Mary’s Church, Market Place
- https://www.wallingfordcofe.org.uk/community
- contact@wallingfordcofe.org.uk
Crawlers & Cruisers
- Wigod Way Family Centre, Wilding Road
- A chance for those little ones who have just started to move, to play, explore & socialise while parents/caregivers can connect with others in a similar circumstance.
- No charge – Donations Welcomed
- https://www.wallingfordfamilycentre.com/
- 01491 832940
- info@wallingfordfamilycentre.com
Melody Movement by Dance Connection
- Bushells Business Park, Lester Way
- Classes to aid children from 18 months old till school year one develop dance & musical movement
- https://dance-connection.co.uk/
- 07870 501 831
- enquiries@dance-connection.co.uk
Outdoor Explorers
- Wigod Way Family Centre, Wilding Road
- Group for children ages 0 till 5 to engage with nature
- https://www.wallingfordfamilycentre.com/
- 01491 832940
- No charge – Donations Welcomed
- info@wallingfordfamilycentre.com
Tots Time
- Wigod Way Family Centre, Wilding Road
- Informal play for toddlers
- No charge – Donations Welcomed
- https://www.wallingfordfamilycentre.com/
- 01491 832940
- info@wallingfordfamilycentre.com
Kinecroft Academy of Dance
- KAD Studios Centre 70, off Goldsmith Lane
- Dance, Movement and Music to capture and nurture young children’s imagination and creativity
- Age 18 Months- 3 Years
- https://kinecroftacademy.co.uk/
- 07814 718409
- info@kinecroftacadamy.co.uk
Special Educational Needs
A Special Time to Play
- Wigod Way Family Centre, Wilding Road
- A monthly stay & play session for families with children with additional needs
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-special-time-to-play-only-book-a-space-for-adults-attending-tickets-418747494027
- 01491 832940
- No charge – Donations Welcomed
- info@wallingfordfamilycentre.com
Arts
Dance Connection
- Bushells Business Park, Lester Way
- Acro dance, classical ballet, modern, performing arts, tap & technical jazz classes
- Suitable for children aged 4 – 18 years
- https://dance-connection.co.uk/
- 07870 501 831
- enquiries@dance-connection.co.uk
Encore Youth Theatre by Sinodun Players
- Corn Exchange, Market Place
- Theatre classes for children aged 3 and over
- https://sinodunplayers.org.uk/youth/
- encoreyouth@sinodunplayers.org.uk
Kinecroft Academy of Dance
- Kinecroft off Goldsmith Lane
- Ballet, contemporary, modern, musical theatre, street & tap classes
- Suitable for children aged 4 – 18 years
- https://kinecroftacademy.co.uk/
- 07814 718409
- info@kinecroftacadamy.co.uk
Faith Based
Children & Youth at WBC
- Wallingford Baptist Church, Thames Street
- Sunday morning groups for children & young people
- Toddler Group
- Regular Family events e.g bouncy castle and family swim afternoons
- Weekly in term time
- Youth Night – year 7-13 – open to all – journey together as YP, Socialise, build friendships and explore the Christian Faith in the context of life’s big questions and wellbeing
- https://wallingfordbaptist.co.uk
- youthcoordinator@wallingfordbaptist.co.uk
Friday Club & Sunday Club
- Gospel Hall, Atwell Close
- Clubs for school aged children where they sing choruses, learn verses from the Bible, listen to Bible stories, and have quizzes
- https://www.wallingfordchristianassembly.org.uk/
- 07788 833388
- info@w-c-a.org.uk
Jesus and Me (JAM) Childrens Church
- St Mary’s Church, Market Place
- Children explore Bible stories and the Christian faith through games, drama, songs, crafts and more
- https://www.wallingfordcofe.org.uk/community
- contact@wallingfordcofe.org.uk
Wallingford & Didcot Boys Brigade & Girls Association
- St Leonard’s Square
- Opportunities for children aged 5 and over to learn, grow and discover in a safe, fun and caring environment which is rooted in the Christian faith
- https://1wallingford.boys-brigade.org.uk/team.html
- 01491 652602
- 1stWallingford@boys-brigade.org.uk
Sports
Rugby Tots
- Wallingford Sports Park, Hithercroft
- For children from 3.5 till 5
- https://www.rugbytots.co.uk/Wallingford/Class/Details/80251
- sean@rugbytots.co.uk
Sporty Minis
- Wallingford Sports Park, Hithercroft
- 30 minute sessions that cover agility, balance & coordination for pre school through year 1 children
- https://sportyminis.com/
- sportyminisheadoffice@gmail.com
Springbox Gymnastics Club
- Wallingford School, St Georges Road
- For children aged 2 and over
- https://www.springboxgymclub.co.uk/
- springboxgc@gmail.com
Wallingford Castle Archers
- Wallingford Sports Park, Hithercroft (Outdoors) & Wallingford School, St Georges Road (Indoors)
- For children aged 6 and over
- https://www.wallingfordcastle.co.uk/
- hello@wallingfordcastle.co.uk
Wallingford & Crowmarsh Football Club
- Various locations in town
- For children in reception class and over
- https://www.wandcfc.co.uk/default.aspx
- 07810 774952
- info@wandcfc.co.uk
Wallingford Hockey
- Wallingford Sports Park, Hithercroft
- For children aged 5 and over
- https://www.wallingfordhc.org.uk/wildcats
- Contact form on site
Wallingford Karate School
- Wallingford Sports Park, Hithercroft
- For children aged 4 and over
- https://wallingfordkarateschool.co.uk/
- 07702 800 999
Wallingford Rowing Club
- Thames Street
- For children aged 13 and over
- https://wallingfordrc.co.uk/junior-rowing/
- generalenquiries@wallingfordrowing.co.uk
Wallingford Rugby Club
- Wallingford Sports Park, Hithercroft
- https://wallingfordrfc.rfu.club/information/mini-and-junior-rugby
- wrfcsecretary@hotmail.com
National Badminton
- Wallingford School Leisure Centre, St. Georges Road
- Suitable for children aged 10 – 14 years
- https://www.nationalbadminton.org.uk
- 0330 551 9497
- hello@nationalbadminton.org.uk
Youth Workers
Beacon Youth Project
- By referral for children aged 11 and over who study or work in Wallingford
- https://wallingford.ridgewaycommunity.church/beacon-project/
Oxfordshire Targeted Youth Support Service
- By referral for children aged 11 and over
- You can self refer
- https://oxme.info/tyss
- tyss@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Train Youth Project
- Detached youth work & mentoring for children aged 11 and over
- https://www.didcottrain.org.uk/
- 07458306358
- info@didcottrain.org.uk
Libraries
Wallingford Library
- High Street
- A collection of free events:
- Rhymetime, weekly : Suitable for children aged under 5
- Storytime, weekly : Suitable for children accompanied by an adult
- Code club, fortnightly: Suitable for children aged 8 – 13 years
- Lego club, fortnightly: Suitable for children aged 4+
- Plus other irregular activities
- https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/leisure-and-culture/libraries/find-library/wallingford-library
- 01491 837395
- https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/contactus/contact-wallingford-library
Other Groups
Air Cadets
- Drill Hall, Thames Street
- For children aged 13 to 12 (Year 8) and over
- https://966atc.org.uk/
- adj.966@rafac.mod.gov.uk
Army Cadets
- Drill Hall, Thames Street
- For children aged 12 and over
- https://armycadets.com/county/oxfordshire-acf/
- 01869 259684
- 1587sweene@armymail.mod.uk
Scouts
- Scout Hut, Station Fields off Station Road
- For children aged 6 and over
- https://2ndwallingfordscouts.org.uk/
- membership@2ndwallingfordscouts.org.uk
Wallingford District Girl Guides
- For children aged 4 and over
- https://www.facebook.com/GirlguidingWallingford/
- wallingforddistrict@oxfordshiregirlguiding.org.uk
A big thank you to the OX10 Community Centre team for putting together the below lists of activities for Summer 2024
