Things to Do in Kidlington

Discover things to do in Kidlington, from local parks and leisure facilities to cafés, community activities and days out in Oxfordshire.

Living in Kidlington isn't just about being close to work, schools and everyday amenities.

The village and surrounding area offer opportunities to get active, meet friends, enjoy the outdoors and explore Oxfordshire.

View along a shopping high street in Oxford

Get outdoors

Kidlington has a range of green spaces and recreation areas where residents can enjoy time outside.

Local parks and open spaces provide opportunities for walking, informal play and outdoor recreation, while the wider countryside around Kidlington opens up further routes for walking and cycling.

For families, local recreation grounds and play areas provide places to spend time outdoors close to home.
Sport and fitness

If staying active is important to you, there are several options locally.

Kidlington & Gosford Leisure Centre on Oxford Road provides swimming, fitness and leisure facilities.

The wider area also includes sports clubs, playing fields and recreation facilities, providing opportunities to take part in organised and informal activities.
Explore the village centre

Kidlington's High Street and village centre provide places to shop, meet friends, enjoy a coffee or eat out.

The centre has a mix of independent businesses, shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants, giving the village its own local character. Recent local planning and retail evidence also identifies the High Street, Kidlington Centre and surrounding areas as important parts of the village's service and leisure offer.

Enjoy Oxford and explore the wider Oxfordshire area

One of the biggest advantages of living in Kidlington is having Oxford close by.

The city offers an extensive choice of restaurants, cafés, museums, galleries, shops, theatres and historic attractions.

For a day out, you can combine the attractions of Oxford with the more local pace of life in Kidlington.

Oxford Parkway and the Park & Ride provide public transport options for travelling into the city.

Kidlington also provides a useful base for exploring the wider county.

From historic towns and villages to countryside walks, cultural attractions and family days out, Oxfordshire offers plenty to discover beyond the village itself.

Make the most of life in Kidlington

Whether you're looking for a local walk, a swim, a coffee with friends, an afternoon in Oxford or something to do with the family, Kidlington offers a variety of ways to spend your free time.

And with new homes coming to Water Eaton Lane, there will be another opportunity to make Kidlington home.

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