Chandlings Prep School is a lovely venue for a Wacky Wheelers Mini Jeep driving party near Oxford. Set at Bagley Wood, near Boars Hill and Kennington, it combines an indoor sports hall with an attractive school setting, making it a great option for families around Oxford and Abingdon.
We recently ran a party here and really enjoyed the venue. The Mini Jeep driving took place in the sports hall, and the children ate in one of the classrooms afterwards. The location was lovely and the staff were fantastic—a very positive experience all round.
Mini Jeep driving in the sports hall
Chandlings lists its sports hall as measuring 13 m × 21.3 m, giving it a generous indoor space for activities. This was the hall we used for our recent Wacky Wheelers party, with the inflatable track creating the children’s own Mini Jeep driving circuit.
For children aged 4–8, the fun is in getting behind the wheel, sharing a two-seater electric Jeep with a friend and taking part in driving games. Our party host runs the activities, explains the simple track rules and encourages the children as they practise steering, stopping and setting off again.
Having the driving indoors also makes Chandlings a good choice for birthdays throughout the year, with the party activity under cover whatever the weather outside.
A classroom for birthday food
At our recent party, the children moved from the sports hall to a classroom for their food. Having a separate place for birthday tea worked well, keeping the refreshments away from the driving circuit and giving the celebration a clear change of pace.
When arranging your own party, ask the school about booking a suitable classroom or other room alongside the sports hall. The room we used was part of that particular booking, so agree the food space and any facilities you need when confirming your hire.
Our impressions of Chandlings
The setting and the staff were the stand-out features of our visit. Chandlings felt like a lovely location for a birthday celebration, and the sports-hall-and-classroom arrangement worked well for the party we hosted. It is a venue we would happily suggest to families looking for an indoor kids’ driving party near Oxford or Abingdon.
Chandlings School address and venue bookings
Chandlings Prep School
Bagley Wood Road, Boars Hill
Kennington, Oxford
Oxfordshire, OX1 5ND
Telephone: 01865 730771
Facilities hire: lfoster@chandlings.org.uk (Leanne Foster, Head of Operations)
School office: office@chandlings.org.uk
Official facilities-hire information
Chandlings Prep School website
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Contact the school’s facilities-hire team directly for current availability, prices and the rooms included in your booking. Allow time in your hire for the party setup and clearing away, as well as the driving and birthday food.
More kids’ party venues around Abingdon
For more local ideas, explore The Manor Preparatory School in Abingdon or browse our South West Oxfordshire kids’ party venues.