Wallingford Town Council

10/02/2026

Wallingford: Simply the Best!

We are thrilled to see that Wallingford has been named the #1 place to live in the county in the Garrington ‘Best Places to Live 2026’ report.

Not only did we take the top spot in the entire county (beating local rivals by over 200 places), but we also broke into the Top 50 nationwide (42nd out of 1,447 towns and villages across England and Wales).

Garrington’s property experts looked at everything that makes a town great, ranking natural beauty, wellbeing, heritage, schools & employment, and value for money.

From our historic market square, beautiful Thames-side walks, fantastic schools and great community, Wallingford offers the perfect blend of these attributes.

A huge thank you to all the residents, local businesses, and volunteers who make our town a national standout.

09/02/2026

Meet your Councillors. Do you have a question, do you need pointing in the right direction, or do you have ideas for Wallingford's future? Our monthly Councillor Surgeries begin on 14 February in St Mary's Church.

06/02/2026

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

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 www.southandvale.gov.uk/holidayactivities to avoid disappointment.

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 pages, Better UK website and app.

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

During most school holidays, our Active Communities team offer a range of free and low-cost activities, for young children, teenagers and families to enjoy at locations across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. Bookings open around a month before each holiday period – follow our new Ac...

28/01/2026

FREE EVENTS at Wigod Way Wallingford Family Centre.

🌟 Family Information Drop-In 🌟

With Oxfordshire County Council Family Information Service (FIS) & Locality Community Support Service (LCSS)
📅 Thursday 29 January
⏰ 10:00am – 11:30am
This informal drop-in session is a chance to ask questions and get one-to-one support around:
• Childcare options
• Local services and activities
• Financial support and benefits
• Support available for your family locally
• You Move will also be attending with information on discounted gym memberships, free kids clubs and more

👉 Book or find out more:
https://family-time.eventbrite.co.uk


🧠 Understanding Anxiety in Children & Teens 🧠
(And what parents can do to help)
📅 Monday 2 February
⏰ 1:00pm – 2:00pm
A supportive session for parents and carers to:
• Understand how anxiety can show up in children and teenagers
• Learn practical, easy strategies to support your child at home
• Build confidence in responding to anxious behaviours

👉 Book your place:
https://understanding-anxiety.eventbrite.co.uk


🎨 SEN Group – A Special Time to Play 🎨
📅 Saturday 31 January
⏰ 2:00pm – 3:00pm
A relaxed, welcoming play session for children with additional needs and their families. A chance to enjoy playtime in a supportive environment and connect with other families.

👉 Book here:
https://senplay.eventbrite.co.uk


Swap Shop
📅 Tuesday 3rd February
⏰ 1.15pm – 2.15pm
Bring a bag of clothes and bric-a-brac to swap for other items. Don’t have anything to donate this time? Please still come with an empty bag to fill and just bring a donation to a future swap shop.
No need to book, just drop in during the session times. All items bought to swap shop need to be in good clean condition. Please note we cannot take any electrical items. Maximum 2 bags per person.


All sessions take place at Wallingford Family Centre and are designed to be friendly, inclusive, and supportive for families.
If you have any questions or would like help booking, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

FUNDRAISING NEWS
As a charity, fundraising and donations are essential to keeping our services running. Below is a snapshot of our current fundraising activity. For more information on how you can help, visit wallingfordfamilycentre.com/ways-to-help-us

Waitrose Green Tokens
We’re delighted to be part of the Waitrose Green Token Scheme at the Wallingford store for the next three months.
Every time you shop, you’ll receive a green token at the checkout and by placing it in our charity’s box, you’re helping us continue our vital work in the community.
Thank you so much for your support. Every token truly counts.

🎤Rock Choir Charity Concert at Dorchester Abbey🎤
28th March
There are only 6 tickets remaining for our Rock Choir event in March, and we’re so excited by the response!
We’ll be releasing a very limited final batch of tickets on Friday, after that there will be no more. With it being pay day, Friday is the perfect moment to grab one and join us.
Book here to before they sell out!


We look forward to welcoming you to Wallingford Family Centre soon 😊
Wallingford Family Centre Team
www.wallingfordfamilycentre.com
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26/01/2026

The Great Wallingford Pancake Race

Tuesday 17th February - Market Place

26/01/2026

Wallingford Carnival presents Melody Market on Saturday 21st February.

22/01/2026

What we and other Councils do.

Did you know that Wallingford Town Council are responsible for Castle Gardens, Kine Croft and Bull Croft. Are you aware that Biffa collect waste and refuse on behalf of SODC or did you know that OCC are responsible for pot holes.

Take a look at this great diagram which gives an idea of what each Council's responsibilities are.

Wallingford Town Council is the parish authority for Wallingford, which has a population of over 11,600. The Town Council operates from the Council Offices in Castle Street and its 13 members of staff (a mixture of full and part-time roles) and 16 volunteer Town Councillors are working to make the t...

16/01/2026

Helping High Streets.

An initiative by Enterprise Oxfordshire. Please share to all businesses whom may be interested.

15/01/2026

Use it or lose it.

Did you know there is a new bus service the 131 that brings you into the Town Centre. Take a look at the pick up points and map.. If you would like a hard copy of the attached, please pop in to the Town Information Centre.

12/01/2026

Do you already follow Wild about Wallingford? do you know about their work? why not sign up to their newsletter and support them at their events.

https://wildaboutwallingford.org.uk/

Some of the projects coming up include, The Big Garden Birdwatch, Wallingford Library Gardening Project, the Wild about Wallingford Wassail and also the Mill Brook Restoration Project. Why not get involved.

Welcome to ‘Wild About Wallingford’ We’re a community-led charity that provides support for activities, projects, and campaigns that aim to improve green spaces in Wallingford for people and for wildlife. Community Orchards We have planted and continue to care for two community orchards. Wildl...

09/01/2026

The Chair of SODC, Cllr Keats-Rohan is organising a fundraising concert at Dorchester Abbey in aid of Sue Ryder Palliative Care Hub South Oxfordshire and Wigod Way Wallingford Family on 28th March. please click the link for more information.

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/wigodwaywallingfordfamilycentre/1957795?fbclid=IwZnRzaAOnVZNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeizH9RklYW_nKrBwJMmY7Pl9px-ISmvzi5DNzLGCLaHmOUQDTI9sjsbMHVyE_aem_Q3PgqkEqqyp1S8A3UKh6jQ

Rock Choir Live! A Charity Concert for Wallingford Family Centre & Sue Ryder Oxfordshire – Dorchester Abbey, Sat 28 Mar 2026 - Rock Choir Charity Concert ...

09/01/2026

Calling all young people of Wallingford.

Are you interested in Politics? Do you like Pizza? why not attend a Pizza and Politics Session run by Oxfordshire County Council Council at Wallingford Town Hall on Friday 6th February, see below for more details.

Do you live, or go to school in, Wallingford, surrounding areas, or in the south of Oxfordshire? Are you secondary school age and able to join an in-person session where you can meet other young people? Want to find out more about local politics, and discuss local