Sweatbox Youth Centre Wantage

The Sweatbox is an open access community youth centre based in Wantage, Oxfordshire, supporting young people aged 11-19.

“Youth workers are here to help teenagers in any way they can. Teenagers are here to have fun and teach youth workers how to do their job.”

What’s Happening at Sweatbox?

Upcoming Sessions

Sweatbox Centre Site Open Nights

Our open sessions are currently for all young people in our community who are in school years 7-9 only, and our Sweatbox Union. £3 per session, 7pm-9.30pm. King Alfreds Academy, Centre Site.

Dates: Friday 17th January, Friday 31st January, Friday 14th February, Friday 7th March and Friday 28th March.

Sweatbox Youth Workers will be out and about in the community, engaging with groups of young people from time to time. Say hi if you see us!

Dungeons and Dragons evenings

Open to school years 7-13. Please join us for our Dungeons and Dragons evenings on Friday 24th January, Friday 7th February, Friday 28th February, Friday 14th March and Friday 4th April. This is a is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game aimed at smaller groups. This will help to promote creativity, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork. If you would like to join us for a quieter evening, please email: sweatbox@ka.vale-academy.org as spaces are limited.

Kingsgrove Open Nights

Open to school years 7-13. 7pm until 9pm. Tickets are £2 on the gate. Wantage Primary Academy, Rutherford Road, Wantage, OX12 7GQ.

Dates: Monday 6th January, Monday 13th January, Monday 20th January, Monday 27th January, Monday 3rd February, Monday 10th February, Monday 24th February, Monday 3rd March, Moday 10th March, Monday 17th March, Monday 24th March and Monday 31st March.

Sweatbox Instagram

To see what the Sweatbox looks like and the activities we offer, watch a short movie made by Dan Edwards in conjunction with the Sweatbox Union and Squidgers: