Partnership continues with Oxford City Council to provide free summer activities for local families
Brookes Sport is delighted to once again partner with Oxford City Council as part of the YouMove programme, offering free activities for families across Oxfordshire during the school summer holidays.
From Monday 14 July to Sunday 31 August 2025, YouMove families will be able to enjoy free access to our climbing wall, badminton courts and outdoor pitches at both our Headington and Harcourt Hill sites.
This partnership continues our shared mission to support the health and wellbeing of our community through physical activity. We’re pleased to open up our facilities during the quieter summer period, when student sport activity is reduced. The summer holidays offer a valuable opportunity for us to reconnect with and support the wider Oxford community.
Free Activities for YouMove Families - Summer 2025
Climbing Wall (Brookes Sport, Headington)
- Free access on weekdays before 3.00pm
- No booking required, but registration is essential
- Minimum age: 3 years
- Climbing Participation Form must be completed by all adults (18+) entering the climbing area, whether climbing or supervising
- Climbing shoes provided (no harness or rope hire available)
- Maximum of 2 children per supervising adult per session
Before your first visit, please email sportsmembership@brookes.ac.uk with:
- A photo of your YouMove membership cards for each family member
- A note confirming that you are a YouMove family looking to use the climbing wall
Our Membership Team will guide you through the registration process and ensure the Climbing Participation Form is completed where required.
Badminton (Brookes Sport, Headington)
- Free play on weekdays before 3.00pm (subject to availability)
- No advance booking – call 01865 534100 or visit on the day
- Check court availability via the Brookes Sport app (Android or iOS)
- Sessions last 1 hour and begin on the hour, between 9.00am and 3.00pm
- Bring your own equipment where possible (equipment can be borrowed from reception with a deposit)
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone aged 16 or over
- Please show You Move cards upon arrival at check-in
Astro Pitch (Brookes Sport, Headington) & 3G Pitch (Brookes Sport, Harcourt Hill)
- Free use on weekdays before 3.00pm (subject to availability)
- Ideal for casual football, family games, or a friendly kickabout
- Same-day booking only – call 01865 534100 or visit the centre
- Check availability via the Brookes Sport app (Android or iOS)
- Sessions last 1 hour and begin on the hour, between 9.00am and 3.00pm
- Bring your own equipment where possible (equipment can be borrowed from reception with a deposit)
- Under 12s must be accompanied by someone aged 16 or over
- The astro pitch (Headington) is a sand-based pitch, so please no studs and clean footwear are required
- Please show You Move cards upon arrival
Data Sharing Notice
Oxford City Council has requested confirmation of YouMove family participation. Unless you let us know otherwise, we will share your details with them to help monitor programme uptake.
If you have any questions, please contact our team at sportsmembership@brookes.ac.uk or call 01865 534100.
We look forward to welcoming YouMove families to Brookes Sport again this summer!