# Didcot Wave — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > This modern leisure facility in Didcot combines swimming fun with fitness options, featuring accessible amenities and convenient onsite parking for families visiting Oxfordshire. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/didcot/attractions/didcot-wave (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Swimming & Leisure Centres # Didcot Wave Didcot Wave Pool & Gym, Newlands Avenue [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7763352813106145688&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [DB 192](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/111571234448793190348) **In short:** Didcot Wave is an attraction in Didcot, rated 3.8 out of 5 from 554 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Didcot Wave This modern leisure facility in Didcot combines swimming fun with fitness options, featuring accessible amenities and convenient onsite parking for families visiting Oxfordshire. ## What's nearby - Kasia Polish Market - Grocery Store Didcot - Polski Sklep Didcot 200m away - Didcot Launderette 200m away - Tesco Express 250m away - Stepping Stones Pre-school Within Northbourne School 300m away - Northbourne C Of E Primary School 300m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Free street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM **Tuesday** 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM **Wednesday** 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM **Thursday** 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM **Friday** 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM **Saturday** 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Richard Legg](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116393024831330893399/reviews) ★★★★★ The pool is pretty good for kids, with a graduated pool and flume, so fun for all ages. The issue this place has is that it is disgustingly dirty, everywhere. The floor where you're expected to walk bare foot is horrible with mud, sock fluff and hair. There'srust over most metal fittings and mould on tile grout. The staff are friendly and helpful, but the company need to take a leaf out of their own book and do BETTER! · via Google [Paul Reeves](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116477152589443105913/reviews) ★★★★★ I take my kids to Didcot Wave all the time and they always have a great time. The waves and slides are a big hit and keep them busy the whole time. It’s usually clean and feels safe, which is the main thing for me. Staff are always helpful too. · via Google [Tom Hancock](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104372213839034231495/reviews) ★★★★★ Freezing cold. The pool is cold and so with children you probably won’t last beyond 20 minutes. The room itself also isn’t warm (you’d want a jumper if watching swimmers, which is so unusual for a pool area!). It’s a bit tired too but that’s not as easy to fix. Please turn the pool temp up, otherwise I’d suggest you find another pool. Apparently Abingdon is a bit warmer. · via Google [Rafa Medina-Martin](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/109646443223749579877/reviews) ★★★★★ Horribly disgusting, floor is a state, walked into the toilet there was pungent piss every where, full to the top of very little kids, went to swim with mates and we where humiliated and left feeling diss respected by staff, we are made to wear wristbands in the gym and only let in for 40 minutes even though we pay an extortionate fee. However not all staff are bad since a member named Steve was always compassionate and caring towards us. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x4876b9505905f4ab:0x6bbcf8406338a998!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Some visitors say this leisure centre has a good wave machine and flume, and the staff are friendly and helpful. Other reviews mention the pool can be crowded and the slide isn't always open. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Newlands Avenue, Didcot, OX11 8NX [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.6008928%2C-1.2493938) **Category** Swimming & Leisure Centres **Guest rating** 3.8 / 5 (554 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Indoor **Destination** Didcot [More attractions in Didcot](https://staycation.co.uk/didcot/attractions) ★ 3.8 (554 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/south-oxfordshire/didcot-wave-leisure-pool?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01235 819888](tel:01235819888) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Didcot **Postcode** OX11 8NX **Plus Code** 9C3WJQ22+96 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x4876b9505905f4ab:0x6bbcf8406338a998!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4876b9505905f4ab:0x6bbcf8406338a998!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4876b9505905f4ab:0x6bbcf8406338a998!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Didcot Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DDidcot%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/didcot/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/didcot/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Didcot Wave? Didcot Wave is open Mon–Fri 6:30am–10pm; Sat–Sun 7am–5pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Didcot Wave any good? Didcot Wave is rated 3.8 out of 5 from 554 Google reviews. ### Is Didcot Wave indoors or outdoors? Didcot Wave is indoors, so it works on a rainy day. ### What ages is Didcot Wave suitable for? Didcot Wave suits all ages. ### Is Didcot Wave wheelchair accessible? Didcot Wave has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. ### Is there parking at Didcot Wave? Yes: free car park and free street parking. ### How do I contact Didcot Wave? Call Didcot Wave on +44 1235 819888. ## More near Didcot Wave ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Premier Inn Oxford South Didcot ★ 4.0 · 2.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/didcot/hotels/premier-inn-oxford-south-didcot) - [Courtyard Oxford South by Marriott ★ 4.3 · 2.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/abingdon/hotels/courtyard-oxford-south-by-marriott) - [Steventon House Hotel ★ 4.1 · 2.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/abingdon/hotels/steventon-house-hotel) - [Milton Hill House ★ 4.0 · 2.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/didcot/hotels/milton-hill-house) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [The Bothy 1.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/vale-of-white-horse/cottages/the-bothy-nms) - [Chalkpit Cottage 2.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/vale-of-white-horse/cottages/chalkpit-cottage-syk1136387) - [Southfield 3.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/vale-of-white-horse/cottages/southfield-uk31769) - [Curlew 4.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/west-berkshire/cottages/curlew-uk50520) ### Campsites nearby - [St. Peter's Farm Campsite ★ 4.0 · 2.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/didcot/camping/st-peter-s-farm-campsite) - [Muster Point Campsite ★ 4.9 · 3.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/wantage/camping/muster-point-campsite) - [High Lodge Farm ★ 4.6 · 4.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/abingdon/camping/high-lodge-farm) - [Wallingford Sports Park ★ 4.4 · 4.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/wallingford/camping/wallingford-sports-park) ### Things to do nearby - [Cineworld Didcot ★ 4.1 · 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/didcot/attractions/cineworld-didcot) - [Didcot Railway Centre ★ 4.6 · 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/didcot/attractions/didcot-railway-centre) - [The Bounce Park Didcot ★ 4.7 · 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/didcot/attractions/the-bounce-park-didcot) - [Pendon Indoor Model Village and Railways ★ 4.7 · 2.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/abingdon/attractions/pendon-indoor-model-village-and-railways)