We offer a variety of facility hire options to suit your needs. The following key will help you identify if this space is right for you. For more information and general enquiries please contact: [email protected]

For our 2023-24 Sport and Leisure Facilities Pricelist, click here.

Facilities
Dewey Sports Centre
Sports Hall
Climbing Wall
Studio
Squash courts
Indoor swimming pool
All-weather pitches
Sports fields
Netball & Tennis Courts
Great Hall
Library

Dewey Sports Centre

Based away from our main site, our Dewey Sports Centre is home to indoor and outdoor facilities. Facilities include a sports hall, studio, changing rooms, climbing wall, gym & fitness suite, squash courts, astro turfs, hardcourts and grass playing field. Free parking is available.

  • Events & Competitions

Sports Hall

Our 4-court hall has excellent spring-loaded flooring to help minimise impact on joints and ultimately lower the risk of injuries. Indoor cricket nets and basketball hoops are available, amongst floor markings and equipment for a wide range of other sports.

  • Local teams & Groups
  • Events & Competitions

Climbing Wall

9 routes can be used to ascend our climbing wall and we mark the lower region for users who wish to traverse instead. Ideal for small group bookings. A qualified instructor must be present.

  • Local teams & Groups
  • Events & Competitions

Studio

A spacious and versatile space for a wide range of occasions – whether you’re planning a birthday party, workshop, meeting, or special gathering, this could be the space for you. The windows of our studio run the full length, with shading or the option of blinds for privacy. Our studio is situated alongside our sports hall and can complement sports hall hire, or be booked in isolation. With ample seating, full-length windows and flexible layout options, our studio provides a welcoming and accommodating environment for a range of activities.

  • Local teams & Groups
  • Events & Competitions

Squash courts

Adjacent to our Dewey Sports Centre, we have two glass-backed squash courts – the only glass-backed courts in the Banbury area! Courts are available to book during weekday and weekend public opening hours.

  • Individual use & Membership
  • Local teams & Groups
  • Events & Competitions

To book a court, visit: Bloxham School / Tennis Courts Bloxham School (lta.org.uk)

Indoor swimming pool

Our traditional pool is home to public swimming lessons and a wide range of groups who hire our facilities. Our swimming lessons are delivered to high standards and at good prices, whilst our small class sizes ensure that all children receive the best coaching. We run swimming lessons throughout the week, ranging from Stage 1 (beginners) to Rookie Lifeguarding and Survive and Save, as well as intensive courses throughout the holidays.

  • Individual use & Membership
  • Local teams & Groups
  • Events & Competitions

All-weather pitches

We have two sand-based astro-turf pitches here at Bloxham, which are maintained to excellent standards by our Grounds Team. Available for full-pitch or half-pitch hire.

  • Local teams & Groups
  • Events & Competitions

Sports fields

Our pitches are maintained to high standards by our Grounds Team and are available to hire seasonally. Our pitches are located at the Dewey Sports Centre, Main Field, Courtington Lane and Park Close. We’re home to 6 outdoor cricket nets which meet ECB standards.

  • Local teams & Groups
  • Events & Competitions

Netball & Tennis Courts

Our Dewey sports centre hardcourts are interchangeable and can be used as 3 tennis or 2 netball courts. We have additional hardcourts at our Park Close venue. During the summer, we also turn our astro-turfs into tennis courts. Our courts are available to book during weekday and weekend public opening hours (weather and daylight permitting).

  • Individual use & Membership
  • Local teams & Groups
  • Events & Competitions

To book a court, visit: Bloxham School / Tennis Courts Bloxham School (lta.org.uk)

New Local Tennis League in Banbury

A new LTA Local Tennis League is just about to start in Banbury and is a great opportunity for anyone who is looking for regular, fun, competitive tennis matches.

Interested? Click Here to find out more….

Great Hall

The Great Hall is available for events of all kinds, including meetings, performances and celebrations. The Great Hall building has seven classrooms which make perfect break-out areas. The Hall can seat 230 or can hold 250 guests for a standing reception. It boasts a stage and balcony area which can seat an additional 40 people.

  • Local teams & Groups
  • Events & Competitions

Library

The Vallance Library Building boasts multiple rooms for a range of meetings, presentations and performances. Choose from the Adams room, or the ‘VLR’ – a bright, modern space seating up to 80.

  • Local teams & Groups
  • Events & Competitions

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