Park Sports Centre is situated in between the villages of Wheatley and Holton in South Oxfordshire – easily accessible from the A40, and plays an active part in the local community. The centre boasts a spacious, modern gym facility along with a varied fitness class programme. There are also 3 squash courts, a five court sports hall, a large dance studio and a therapy room. If you are looking for activities for your children then why not try our sports courses, various weekly sessions or even a fun filled birthday party?
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Providing recreational and competitive sporting and leisure opportunities for Oxford Brookes University and the community.
Brookes Sport has a range of activities, sports and opportunities for everyone, no matter whether you are looking to take up a new sport, get fit, or simply relax. Get in touch with us to find out more, or pop into one of our centres for a chat with the team.
Located in the heart of Kidlington, Kidlington & Gosford Leisure Centre offer a 25m swimming pool, 50 station gym, functional training room, sports hall, 2 squash courts, and a relaxing sauna and steam room. If you have any questions or need more information please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Located in Summertown, we’ve got fantastic facilities on offer to help you stay fit and active – including swimming, excellent gym & fitness equipment, indoor courts, squash, basketball, café and an extensive programme of group exercise classes including yoga, pilates and HIIT.
Operated by Fusion Lifestyle, we’ve got some fantastic facilities on offer in Blackbird Leys, Oxford, including swimming pools, all the latest gym & fitness equipment, an extensive programme of group exercise classes such as yoga and pilates, soft play, crèche, and a café.
The Active Body & Mind project is a 12-week physical activity referral programme designed to support adults 16+ with mild to moderate depression, stress, anxiety or low mood, to benefit from a more active lifestyle. Local health centres, community services and mental health support organisations will be able to refer people onto the ‘Active Body & Mind’ project, giving them access to 6 free gym sessions, swimming or exercise classes at any of the Park Club sites.
Our Here for Health team offers a free health and wellbeing support service for patients, staff and visitors.
We offer telephone and video call support via ‘Attend Anywhere’.
You can contact us directly or ask to be referred during your appointment or stay at Oxford University Hospitals.
We focus on what matters to you and offer a range of support methods to help you plan for:
giving up smoking
becoming more active
eating a healthy diet
reducing alcohol intake
self-care for general wellbeing
managing weight.
We tailor your consultation to your individual needs, to make it as easy as possible to adopt small, sustainable and realistic lifestyle changes to improve your health and wellbeing.
We have a wide range of resources and can help you access a variety of community services, including free stop smoking and weight management support.
Making better choices today can have a big impact on an individuals health. One You is here to help the person get healthier and feel better with free tips, tools and support. Whether it’s moving more, eating more healthily or checking well-being, One You can help the individual make small, practical changes that fit in with their schedule.
Health Walks are short, organised walks, led by trained volunteers from the local community. They are part of the national Walking for Health initiative. Designed with health in mind they can improve both physical and mental health by offering a safe, friendly and supported environment where everyone can walk at their own pace and not be left behind to walk alone.
Oxford Health Walks
Tel: 07483 007114
Email: ecollins@oxford.gov.uk
Vale of White Horse Health Walks
Tel: 01235 422219
Email: ashley.chapman@southandvale.gov.uk
Abingdon Health Walks
Tel: 01235 531769
Email: vivboorman531@btinternet.com
Chalgrove Health Walks
Tel: 01865 890730
Email: margaretjwiggall@hotmail.com
Didcot Health Walks
Tel: 01235 835358
Benson Health Walks
Tel: 01491 837564
Email: a_parr@hotmail.com
Sonning Common Health Walks
Tel: 0118 9242515
Tel: 0118 9724149
Green Gyms are free outdoor sessions where you will be guided in practical activities such as planting trees, sowing meadows and establishing wildlife ponds. Unlike other conservation projects, the emphasis is very much on health and fitness – volunteers warm up and cool down in preparation for a range of light to vigorous activities to suit all abilities. By taking part, participants are encouraged to make positive changes to their lifestyle, such as walking and cycling more.
Abingdon Green Gym: www.abingdongreengym.org.uk
Bicester Green Gym: www.bicestergreengym.org
Chipping Norton Green Gym: www.chippygreengym.org
Sonning Common Green Gym: sonningcommon.tcv.org.uk
Wallingford Green Gym: www.wallingfordgreengym.org.uk