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Sports facilities in Radley

Radley College Sports Centre

Kennington Road, Radley OX14 2HR Tel 01235 543111 (email: sportscentre@radley.org.uk)

  • Open to the public all the year round
  • Competition size swimming pool with diving pool
  • Large sports hall marked up for badminton, tennis, football etc and fitted with cricket nets
  • Five squash courts
  • Fitness suite
  • Real tennis
  • Two Astroturf pitches
  • Eight lane athletics track

Memberships from as low as £9.17 per month including swimming, fitness suite and squash.

See below for details of the sports facilities at Radley College open to the public.

The entrance to the Sports Centre and its car park is opposite the Church (do not use the main entrance to Radley College). There is an overflow car park in Church Road.

Entrance to Radley College Sports Centre on Kennington Road Sports centre at Radley College (side view of front)

Swimming

Lane swimming and casual bathing (with lifeguards)

Swimming memberships are available for the following times:

Monday 10.45 am to 12 noon (50+ only) 6.00 pm to 6.50 pm
Tuesday   6.00 pm to 6.50 pm
Wednesday 10.45 am to 12 noon (ladies only) 6.00 pm to 6.50 pm
Thursday   6.00 pm to 6.50 pm
Friday 11.30 am to 12.30 pm 6.00 pm to 6.50 pm
Saturday 1 pm to 2 pm  
Sunday 12.20 pm to 1.30 pm  

 

A number of swimming clubs also use Radley College Sports Centre (including Radley Swimming Club). Club details are available from thenoticeboard in the Sports Centre foyer or from the Sports Centre office on
01235 543111 (email: sportscentre@radley.org.uk).

 

Sports centre at Radley College (front view)

Badminton

The hall at Radley College Sports Centre has five badminton courts.

The courts are available for hire daily from 9 am to 12 noon. Call the Sports Centre on 01235 543111 (email: sportscentre@radley.org.uk) for availability and to book.

Ladies morning - a friendly group session for just £2.00 on Wednesdays from 10 am to 12 noon. A great way to mix with friends or to meet like minded people.

Several badminton clubs use the courts at Radley College. See the noticeboard in the Sports Centre foyer for details.

 

Squash

Squash courts are available at Radley College Sports Centre to hire from £3 per hour daily between 7.30 am - 1 pm and 6-9 pm. Contact the Sports Centre on 01235 543111 (email: sportscentre@radley.org.uk) for availability and to book.

 

Tennis

Outdoor courts are available for hire at Radley College. Contact the Sports Centre on 01235 543111 (email: sportscentre@radley.org.uk) for availability and to book.

 

Weight training

The conditioning room at Radley College Sports Centre is open to the public 6.30-9.30 pm Mon-Fri.

Users must report first to the Sports Centre receptionist.

 

Fencing

Oxford Scorpions Fencing Club meets in the Barker Gym, Radley College

Friday evenings 7 pm Keith Money (instructor) 01993 702755

 

Golf

Radley Golf Club - nine-hole parkland course in the grounds of Radley College (par 68 for 18 holes and 5414 yards off mens competition tees)

Contact: Property & Project Manager's Secretary on 01235 543124

 

Cricket

Radley Cricket Club plays its home matches at Radley College during July and August.

 

Fishing

The River Thames at Radley is a popular spot with anglers. More details

 

Football

Various clubs use the sports hall (five-a-side) and/or the astro turf pitch at Radley College. The playing field and sports pavilion next to Radley Village Hall are used by the various teams of Radley Boys Football Club, but are also available for hire from the Parish Council. Playing field next to Radley Village Hall

Athletics

Radley Athletics Club, founded in 1972 as Radley Ladies, now uses the facilities at Tilsley Park in Abingdon.

 

Want more?

The White Horse Leisure & Tennis Centre is just a short journey into Abingdon from Radley.

 

 

 

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