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The Summer holidays are just around the corner, and NL Active is on hand to help children across North Lincolnshire stay active, have fun, and make the most of every single day! 

From 21 July to 2 September, NL Active centres will be bursting with activities that’ll get little ones off screens and into action. Whether they’re climbing to new heights on the climbing wall at The Pods, splashing their way through summer in our pools, or challenging their friends to a team game, there’s something for everyone, every day! 

It’s more than just fun, our sessions help children stay active, build confidence, make friends and try something new in a safe, inclusive and welcoming space. 

Here’s what’s coming up this summer:

Free swimming in NL Active pools

Children can swim for free at all NL Active pools this summer…just look out for the Summer Daze free sessions on our swimming pool timetables!

Climbing & bouldering sessions

Swap the sofa for the climbing wall at The Pods! Children can build strength, problem solving skills and confidence as they tackle roped walls and bouldering routes with guidance from our friendly instructors. Now available to book online, click here! 

Crash course swimming lessons

Fast track swimming skills in just one week! Whether they’re new to the pool or wanting to work on their swimming skills, our small group and 1 to 1 SwimLincs crash courses focus on confidence, safety, and having fun in the water while learning essential skills. Find more information on our SwimLincs page.

Mermaid experience, sea scooters & snorkelling

Make a splash and fulfil your child’s dreams with our magical mermaid and merman sessions or try something new like zooming through the water on a sea scooter! For children who love to explore, our family and junior snorkelling sessions are a must. Find the sessions on our holiday activity timetable. 

FunSplash & giant inflatables

Boredom? Wiped out! Let them bounce, race, slide and laugh their way through summer with our giant inflatable assault courses and FunSplash sessions, perfect for blowing off steam. Find the sessions on our pool timetables.

Half price 3G football pitch hire

Get a game going with friends for half the price! Great for kickabouts, friendly matches, or honing football skills over the summer break. Pitches at NL Active Axholme North and NL Active Epworth can be booked online.

Half price racket sports

Smash boredom this summer! Try out badminton, pickleball, short tennis or table tennis for half the price! A fun low-cost way to stay active, socialise and move more.  

Skate park sessions

Swap boredom for a board! Whether they’re cruising, kickflipping, or just finding their balance, the skate park is the perfect place to stay active, build confidence, and make new friends this summer. You can find skate parks at NL Active Ancholme, NL Active Epworth and NL Active Winterton. 

Wheelchair basketball

Want to try something new? Discover wheelchair basketball at The Pods, the perfect way to stay active, build confidence, and make new friends this summer. 

This inclusive sport welcomes children of all abilities, whether they use a wheelchair or not. 

Your summer, sorted!

This summer, let children burn off that holiday energy in the best way, by moving more, making memories, and having fun with friends. With affordable, active, and exciting options across our centres, you’ll find plenty of ways to keep young ones happy, busy, and burning off that extra energy.  

Explore our jam-packed holiday activity timetable here, full of fun for everyone! 

Activities run 21 July to 2 September 2025 across NL Active centres. 

To book your child’s activities, visit your local NL Active centre or call us on 01724 291 900. Plan ahead, book early to avoid disappointment, and let us take a little pressure off your summer. 

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North Lincolnshire’s investment in the Easter Daze free swimming programme made a triumphant return this spring, bringing joy and improving fitness levels for hundreds of children and families across the county. Over the course of the Easter holidays, more than 2,400 free swims were enjoyed at local hubs and leisure centres.

Running from 7 April to 21 April, the programme allowed children under 16 to enjoy free swimming at six pools across North Lincolnshire, including The Pods, Riddings Community Hub, Ancholme Leisure Centre, Axholme North Leisure Centre, Baysgarth Community Hub, and Epworth Swimming Pool.

Cllr Julie Reed, cabinet member for children, families, and communities, expressed her excitement for the programme’s success: “As a parent, I know how difficult it can be to plan activities during the holidays, which is why I am proud that we have delivered the investment to see the return of these free swimming sessions. It’s a fantastic way for children to have fun with their friends and family in a secure, lifeguard-supervised environment in contrast to the risks that come from open water swimming.”

This year new special family sessions also enabled entire households to swim for free, ensuring that families could enjoy quality time together while staying active.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, highlighted the overwhelming response from the community: “Investing in children and families is a real priority for us as a council. We always knew these free-swimming sessions were popular, but seeing such a high attendance across all our venues really shows how valued they are.

“With hundreds of children and families enjoying Easter Daze swimming, the initiative has once again proven to be a hit, making the holidays memorable while promoting health, safety, and the importance of swimming as an essential life skill. We know that lots of parents, grandparents and carers enjoy supporting their young people to become physically active and this investment also helps to support the family budget as well.”

To find your nearest pool in North Lincolnshire visit www.northlincs.gov.uk/swimming.

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