Walking Football
Enjoy the beautiful game at a slower pace
YOU CAN TALK THE TALK BUT CAN YOU WALK THE WALK?
No sprinting. No running and don't even think about jogging!
Walking Football is exactly as the name suggests - you play football, walking. Usually aimed at people over 50, this inclusive, fun and sociable 5-a-side version of the game is slow-paced but lacks none of the passion or excitement of the original game.
Whether you're looking to keep active, stay fit, or simply want to play for the love of the game, Walking Football offers the perfect opportunity to take to the pitch.
As well as the health benefits associated with most forms of physical activity; keeping fit and active, weight loss etc there are also many social health benefits that come with playing Walking Football.
Taking time to socialise, meet new people or even build confidence are all part and parcel of taking part in this slower version of the beautiful game.
We've teamed up with a number of partners across the game to ensure that Walking Football is provided at locations throughout Oxfordshire.
Indoor or outdoors. Male or mixed sessions. Morning or afternoon. There's a session to suit you.
Want to get involved?
We have several recreational opportunities across the county which are growing fast – for more information on your nearest session check out the tabs below.
Alternatively, please get in touch & we will be happy to help you find your local session!
Throughout the year, we deliver ad-hock Walking Football Festivals in collaboration with local partners. This provides a perfect opportunity for walking football groups to get together and enjoy the beautiful game.
We also deliver the Oxfordshire FA Walking Football Cup annually which was first introduced in 2019!
In May 2022, Oxfordshire FA collaborated with the Oxfordshire Over 50s Football League and local walking football clubs to establish the Oxfordshire Walking Football League.
This is a central venue league that operates once a month at Whitelands Farm Sports Ground across May, June, July & August. The league has 14 teams participating across 50+ and 60+ divisions.
You can check out the league fulltime page to see how participating teams are getting on here
If you would like to get involved or like further information on in the festivals, Oxfordshire Walking Football Cup or Oxfordshire Walking Football League please get in touch with us as we will be happy to answer any questions.
Can't find suitable opportunities for you?
Complete the short form here, and we will help find a team near you!
Alternatively, please contact us on Development@OxfordshireFA.com
Get In Touch
By Phone: 01993 778586
(9am - 5pm Monday - Friday)
By Email: Development@OxfordshireFA.com
Walking football sessions in Oxfordshire
Click on the location to view details of the sessions available in that area.
Spiceball Country Park
Banbury,
Oxfordshire,
OX16 2RD
Run by Cherwell District Council and Age UK Oxfordshire
Mondays, 5.00pm - 6.00pm - FREE (£2 per session in autumn/winter, when sessions move to Spiceball Leisure Centre)
Get in touch to find out more or book a session:
harry.baker@cherwell-dc.gov.uk
Whitelands Farm Sports Ground
Chesterton,
Bicester,
OX26 1XA
Monday 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Wednesday 10.30am to 11.30am.
Friday 7.30pm to 8.30pm.
All sessions at Whiteland’s Farm Sports Ground.
Get in touch to find out more or book a session:
Steve Payne - Stevempayne1@gmail.com
Cherwell Strollers
The Dewey Sports Centre
Barley Close
Bloxham
Banbury
OX15 4NJ
Wednesdays, 8pm – 9pm (£3 per session)
Get in touch to find out more or book a session:
Stan Horlock - stan@thehorlocks.com
Chalgrove MUGA (mixed - aimed at over 50's)
Chalgrove Cavaliers FC
Baronshurst Drive,
Chalgrove,
Oxford,
OX44 7TE
Wednesdays, 18:30 - 19:30 (£3 per session)
Get in touch to find out more or book a session:
Graham Cooper
grahamcooper95@gmail.com
(Provided by Chalgrove Cavaliers Walking Football)
Chalgrove MUGA (mixed - aimed at over 50's)
Chalgrove Cavaliers FC
Baronshurst Drive,
Chalgrove,
Oxford,
OX44 7TE
Friday 10.00-11.00am (£3 per session)
Get in touch to find out more or book a session:
Graham Cooper
grahamcooper95@gmail.com
Charlbury Community Centre
Spendlove Centre,
Enstone Road,
Charlbury
OX7 3PQ
The Charlbury sessions are held at Charlbury Community Centre on Wednesdays between 3:00pm - 4:30pm and Thursday evening between 8:00pm - 9:00pm
We also have a webpage https://charlburytownfsc.co.uk/walking-football
If you are going to display an email address for enquiries, can you please use charlburytownwf@gmail.com
For further information:
Website: https://charlburytownfsc.co.uk/walking-football
Email: charlburytownwf@gmail.com
Phone: 07388 010496
(Provided by Charlbury Community Centre in partnership with Better)
Chipping Norton Leisure Centre (Over 50s)
Burford Road,
Chipping Norton,
OX7 3DY
Mondays, 17:00 - 18:30 (£3 or FREE to centre members)
For more information, please click here
(Provided by Better)
Day: Thursdays
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Where: Carterton Leisure Centre (Sports Hall)
Cost: £3
01993 840933 (Option 5)
(Provided by Better)
Oxford Academy (Mixed, Over 50's)
Sandy Lane West,
Littlemore,
OX4 6JZ
Saturday 10am - 12noon at the Oxford Academy, £5 for 2 hours or £3 for 1 hour.
Sundays 9am - 10am at the Oxford Academy, £3 a session.
Oxford Sports Park
Oxford Road
Horspath
Oxford
Wednesday 8pm - 9pm at the Oxford Sports Park, £3 a session
The club currently compete in the Thames Valley Walking Football League and have teams entered for men's over-50s, over-60s and over-65s leagues, and also the women's league starting in 2021.
Get in touch to find out more or book a session:
Ken Wroe
07973541660
kenwroe8@gmail.com
(Provided by Oxford United Walking Football Club)
Bishopswood Sports Ground,
Gallowstree Common,
Reading,
RG4 9BT
Mondays 6pm – 7pm (£3 per session)
Wednesday 10:00 - 11:30 (£3 per session)
Get in touch to find out more or book a session:
Contact
ian.massey28@gmail.com
(Provided by Rotherfield United FC)
Windrush Leisure Centre (Over 50s)
Witney,
Oxfordshire,
OX28 4YA
Tuesday 10:00 - 12:00 (£3 or FREE to centre members)
Get in touch to find out more or book a session:
Reception
01993 202020
windrush@gll.org
(Provided by Better)
Football in the Vale of White Horse is governed by the Berks & Bucks Football Association.
For Walking Football sessions in this area please contact:
Football Development
01235 554898