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Activities for children
If you’re looking for ways to keep children active and entertained, look no further!
Get fit for free in NL Active facilities
If you are aged 66 or over you can get fit for free in NL Active facilities with two months' access to the gym, swimming and virtual fitness classes. Find further information on our fit for free page.
Keep children active this Easter with our school holiday activities. Whether you’re wanting to reach new heights on the climbing wall at The Pods, train to be a mermaid, conquer our inflatable pool assault courses, workout in the gym, or take advantage of discounted sports, there’s something for everyone.
You can also learn to swim during the half term break with our crash course swimming lessons at NL Active Ancholme and NL Active The Pods.
All Easter activities apart from the Easter Daze free swimming sessions need to be booked in advance by calling the centre on 01724 291900 or by dropping into site. Payment will be taken at the time of booking.
Free swimming is also back for the Easter Break! Find the Easter Daze sessions on our swimming pool timetables. Easter Daze sessions are for anyone to attend, and children aged up to 16 are free of charge, whereas the Easter Daze Family sessions are aimed at younger children and are for parents/carers attending with their children. In the Easter Daze Family sessions it’s free for the whole family to attend.
Any children aged 8+ who are attending the Easter Daze free swim sessions will need to book their place in advance on the booking site. Any parents attending with younger children can turn up and book in at reception as usual, and the Easter Daze Family sessions can’t be booked in advance, so just turn up and check in at reception for these sessions. Please note that the normal swimming pool supervision ratios apply and you can find them on our swimming page.
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Junior Gym
Junior Gym is a supervised session where 11 to 16 year olds can access the gym and get active under the supervision of our Health & Fitness Assistants. During the session they’ll complete challenges set by the Health & Fitness Assistant and undertake a wide range of gym exercises with emphasis on having fun and keeping fit.
Junior Gym sessions are delivered at all NL Active gyms, and you can find the sessions on our fitness timetables. Places cost £3.90 and need to be booked in person or by contacting the centre on 01724291900. Please note that Junior Gym sessions aren’t included in Fitness+ Junior membership.
Children’s parties
If you’re looking for a no stress, no mess way to celebrate a birthday, how about an NL Active party?
Our party package includes:
- A birthday card for the birthday child
- Party invitations to download (you’ll be emailed the party invite when you receive your booking confirmation)
- Free swim voucher for all children attending the party
- 10% off your next party booking
Our party offer differs from site to site, so take a look at the options below and complete our online forms to submit your booking request.
Pool parties can be booked on Saturdays and Sundays from 3pm to 4pm and sports hall inflatable parties can be booked on Sundays from 11am to 12.30pm. Party options are:
Pool party with floats and toys
- Small pool – 42 people maximum, £82.30
- Main pool – 93 people maximum, £113.50
- Both pools – 135 people maximum, £191
Sports hall inflatable activity castle party
- 20 people maximum (maximum height 1.5m), £98
To book your party, please submit a booking request and a member of the team will get back to you. Please make sure that you have read and understood the terms and conditions before confirming your booking.
Pool parties can be booked on Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm to 3pm. Party options are:
Pool party with floats and toys
- 50 people maximum, £134
Giant inflatable pool party
- 40 people maximum, £160 (suitable for children aged 14 and under)
To book your party, please submit a booking request and a member of the team will get back to you. Please make sure that you have read and understood the terms and conditions before confirming your booking.
Pool parties can be booked on Saturdays and Sundays from 3pm to 4pm and sports hall parties can be booked from 1.30pm to 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Party options are:
Pool party with floats and toys
- 60 people maximum, £134
Dual commando run pool inflatable assault course
- 20 people maximum (suitable for ages 8 to 15 years), £160
Sports hall party
- 35 children maximum (choice of activities including multi-sports and inflatable disco dome), £100
To book your party, please submit a booking request and a member of the team will get back to you. Please make sure that you have read and understood the terms and conditions before confirming your booking.
Pool parties can be booked on Saturdays and Sundays from 3pm to 4pm. The café can provide the catering for your party, let us know when you submit your enquiry if you’d like more information. Party options are:
Pool party with floats and toys
- Small pool – 25 people maximum, £88
- Main pool – 90 people maximum, £160
- Both pools – 115 people maximum, £237
Giant inflatable pool party
- Main pool – 45 people maximum, £191 (suitable for children aged 8 to 16)
- Both pools – 70 people maximum, £263 (suitable for children aged 8 to 16, includes floats and toys)
To book your party, please submit a booking request and a member of the team will get back to you. Please make sure that you have read and understood the terms and conditions before confirming your booking.
Get in touch
If you require further information on NL Active or would like to speak to someone, please call us on 01724 291900.