THE COFFEE ShED, WITNEY
Please note that due to renovations at The Leys we are currently working a takeaway only service. Find out more about the changes at The Leys below:
Mini golf is open as usual, 9-4 every day. Four tennis courts are also still available to book at the café or online at tennisoxfordshire.com
Join us after your daily walk, jog or game of tennis on the Leys Recreation Ground to have a cup of coffee and a bite to eat. We are a local café with a big focus on community, sport and family time.
Opening Hours
October to February
Mon-Fri 9.30am - 4.00pm
Sat-Sun 9.00am - 5.00pm
March to September
Every day 9.00am - 5.00pm
FOOD & DRINK
At the Coffee shed, we serve freshly ground coffee and a range of nutritious meals using locally sourced ingredients, including salads, sandwiches and home made treats!
PARTIES
We host birthday parties, christenings and other celebrations. Adventure Golf & Pizza party packages are available. Click below to find out more and make an enquiry.
ACTIVITIES
Get active with friends and family! Try your hand at adventure golf, tennis, netball or football. Winner gets the bragging rights, loser gets the drinks!
ACTIVITIES at the leys
Get involved in a range of fun outdoor activities and sports on The Leys….
ADVENTURE GOLF
Our 9-hole course is waiting for a future Rory McIlroy or Georgia Hall to reveal themselves! If you're looking for some fresh air fun, this is the place for you.
No need to book in advance… putters and balls are available from the golf hut or The Coffee Shed.
TENNIS & MINI TENNIS
7 full-sized courts and 4 mini tennis courts are waiting for you!
Covid-19 update: courts now open for 55 minute bookings, subject to social distancing and Government/LTA guidance. Sanitised rackets are available for free, along with balls for just £1.
PRICES
Mini tennis courts available for kids - use our suitably sized rackets and lower bouncing balls at no additional charge. £4 per court.
Full-sized tennis courts are waiting for your serve – £6 per court for adults, concession prices available.
TENNIS COACHING
Individual tennis coaching at The Leys is available for children and adults looking to improve their game. Develop core skills with LTA-qualified Premier Tennis coaches, led by Coach Stephen Prew.
Stephen is an LTA qualified level 3 coach who has lived in Witney all his life and has been coaching for over 15 years.
Stephen is available for individual lessons and can be contacted on stephen.prew@premiertennis.co.uk
FOOTBALL
“BALL GAMES ALLOWED” is one of our mottos here at The Coffee Shed! Come down for a relaxed kick about with mates, or get in touch with the local club (Witney Spartan Rangers) to play more seriously.
Leys Recreation Ground Play Area
On The Leys, there is a fantastic adventure playground, skate park and seasonal splash park for kids of all ages to enjoy.
NETBALL
Join our Thursday Morning Back 2 Netball sessions with our qualified coach and team of lovely ladies. Don't worry if you haven't played since school, it’s suitable for all abilities – sign up now!
CRICKET
The quintessential sound of summer and leather on willow can be heard ringing round The Leys. Get in touch with Witney Swifts if you want to be involved.
CELEBRATE WITH US…
IMPORTANT: *All parties are currently bespoke and subject to government guidance, so please contact us to find out further details.
PARTY PACKAGES
Interested in having a party here at The Coffee Shed? We host birthday parties, christenings, baby showers, work dos and many other celebrations!
We offer adventure golf and mini tennis party packages, where you can enjoy our 9 hole Adventure Golf Course or mini tennis courts just outside the café.
Alternatively, we offer make-your-own pizza party packages. Drinks and snacks can be included in all party packages to suit your preferences and budget.
We also host bespoke parties, tailored to your needs!
Prices depend on guest numbers, so give us a call on 01993 835809 or complete our enquiry form to get the ball rolling.
SCHOOL TRIPS
The Coffee Shed is a great school trip destination in Witney! We offer outdoor fun and games and hot/cold refreshments. Give your kids a school trip to remember, see below for details or get in touch with your requirements.
Adventure Golf
Each child will get 2 rounds on our Adventure Golf course. Designed to suit children of all abilities. Get ready to uncover your school's next hot shot…
Mini Olympics
We offer a Mini Olympics programme to suit primary school children. We have a range of games/activities that provide competitive fun and team-building opportunities.
Food & Drink
Serving food and drinks is our bread and butter! We offer hot and cold food, and unlimited cold drinks.
STAFF SOCIALS
We offer 90 minute slots our 9 hole Adventure Golf Course for you and your work colleagues to enjoy the perfect laid back summer social.
If you are interested in booking a staff social please fill out our enquiry form or call us on 01993 835809.
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Community Counts
Since then, we have dedicated ourselves to serving the community all year round, offering great value meals with ingredients sourced from local food producers in Oxfordshire. This is because we think it is important to do our bit for the environment and to support our local economy.
Activity Hub
We are passionate about bringing locals together by creating a hub of community activities, successfully hosting a range of social events, clubs and celebrations to achieve this aim.
We recognise the value of sport and recreation in helping to build stronger, healthier and safer communities. We hope that by encouraging locals to make use of the fantastic sports facilities on The Leys Recreation Ground, we can contribute towards strengthening social bonds and increasing physical activity in Witney.
MEET OUR TEAM
Meet the team behind The Coffee Shed's crafty cuisine.
VONNIE WHALLEY
GENERAL MANAGER
Meet our General Manager, who generally manages everything at the Shed. A 25-year catering career has led her to life at The Coffee Shed, taking in schools, colleges and even a garden centre or two along the way.
Vonnie describes herself as a campaigner for customer care, and takes a stand against blank-faced barista-ing. She is the chief architect of our cheeriness and keeps sincerity in our smiles!
Top treat: Lemon Drizzle cake
Best bev: Cappuccino (plenty of froth, lots of chocolate!)
SAPHRON DRISKELL
Assistant Manager
With a career spanning everything from pot-washing to place-setting, Saph keeps everything and everyone ticking over at the Shed.
With a tireless work ethic, Saph loves the buzz that comes from a busy coffee house, and is an expert at getting things done while ensuring no corners are cut. We are delighted to have her expertise fuelling the beating heart of The Coffee Shed - the kitchen!
Top treat: Classic Chocolate cake
Best bev: A hearty latté or two
WANT TO JOIN THE SHED TEAM?
We're always interested in meeting enthusiastic people who are keen to learn and get a kick out of good customer service - If that sounds like you, then please get in touch. Part time summer job opportunities are often available.
LOCATION
Find us AT THE COFFEE SHED, The Leys RECREATION GROUND, STATION LANE, Witney, OX28 4AR
Parking is available nearby, and we are only a 5 minute walk from the centre of Witney.
Toilets and baby change facilities are also available in the pavilion behind us.
Contact The Shed
01993 835809
hello@thecoffeeshed.com
Tennis Talk
01865 689754
hello@premiertennis.co.uk