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SUMMER HOLIDAYS: 20th July - 30th August 2026

Swimming Pool

NEW! - RLSS Rookies Life Saving Taster

Brand New at Eastern this Half-Term:

RLSS Rookies Life Saving is a fun and educational programme for juniors aged 8+ who are competent swimmers. This Taster Session introduces children to key lifesaving skills while building water confidence, teamwork, and safety awareness.

This give Juniors a taste of our New RLSS Rookies Life Saving classes and an opportunity to join our Lesson and Course program where juniors will take part in pool‑based and dry‑side activities, learning safe rescue skills, personal survival, and how to respond in an emergency, all in a supportive and enjoyable environment.

This programme provides a strong foundation for future lifesaving awards while helping children stay active, confident, and safe in the water.

Holiday Taster Session: Monday 25th May 2pm - 3pm 

Book your Rookies Taster Session

NEW - Short Course Swimming Lessons - Technique Clinics

Give your swimmer a boost this Half Term with our brand‑new Short Course Swimming Lessons - Technique Clinics; specially designed for Development‑level swimmers looking to refine skills, build confidence, and improve stroke efficiency.

Across the week, we’re running five focused clinics, each dedicated to one core discipline. Swimmers can attend a single session or join the full programme for maximum technical progression.

Monday 27th July: 3pm - 345pm Frontcrawl Technique Clinic. 

Tuesday 28th July: 3pm - 3:45pm Backstroke Technique Clinic 

Wednesday 29th July: 3pm - 3:45pm Breaststroke Technique Clinic

Thursday 30th July: 3pm - 3:45pm Butterfly Technique Clinic

Book your Technique Clinic Here

Short Course Swimming Lessons

Help your kids stay active and learn a new life skill over the holidays with our Swim School Short Holiday Courses running from the 20th July until 24th July and 3rd August until 7th August.

We have lessons suitable for complete beginners and for children that require a top‑up to help them progress on to the next level. New this half term, we are offering Foundation for children 9+, where your child will build their confidence in the water and have fun at Eastern.

Monday to Friday:

Foundation (Non-swimmer): 1030am - 11am or 11am - 1130am

Foundation (Top Up): 11am - 1130am

Foundation (Top Up, 9yrs +): 1130am - 12pm 

Foundation (SEND): 1130am - 12pm 

Book your Short Course Here

Family Fun Swim

Make a splash with our Family Fun Swim Sessions! Kids under 16 swim free, and the whole family can enjoy pool toys, floats, and a lively atmosphere. All children under 8 and weak swimmers must be with a competent swimming adult. Lifeguards are always on duty. Book now for safe, active family fun!

Monday to Friday: 12pm - 2pm 

Saturday: 2.30pm – 4.30pm               

Sunday – 2.30pm – 3.30pm

 *Swim Safe admission rules apply*

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Aqua Splash Pool Inflatable Session

Bring your friends and family and have a wild hour clinging on, climbing over and racing through our Aqua Splash Pool inflatable. 

Inflatable fun for all the family. Under 8s, none swimmers or weak smimmers must be accompanied by an adult in the pool and on the pool inflatable. 

Booking required in centre or through the BETTER UK App. 

Holiday Times: 

Saturday and Sunday - 1pm - 2pm 

July: 25th, 26th

August: 1st, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 23rd, 29th, 30th

*Check timetable for excluded dates*

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Junior Activities 0 - 7 Years Old

Toddler World

Don’t miss our final holiday programme to include Toddler World before we replace it for an exciting upgrade!

This is your last chance for little ones to enjoy the much-loved Toddler World experience as part of our holiday activities. Let your little ones explore, play, and burn off energy in a safe, fun environment while making special memories during the school holidays.

🚧 What’s next?
Toddler World at Eastern will soon be replaced with a brand-new dedicated Softplay experience, bringing even more fun, adventure, and excitement!

Book your spot now and join us for this final opportunity to enjoy Toddler World as part of our holiday programme.

Toddler World (U5’s) during the holidays 

Monday and Friday: 9am - 11am 

*Some dates exclusions may apply*

Book Toddler World

Junior Activities: 11 Years +

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Junior Gym Inductions

Prior to venturing in to our Junior Gym sessions our junior members must complete a mandatory gym induction in order to guarantee the safety of all our junior members. We offer a Junior Gym Induction conducted by a certified fitness instructor who will instruct them on the appropriate use of the equipment, exercises and gym etiquette. 

Days and times available*:

Tuesday: 430pm

Friday: 4pm

Sunday: 11am 

*Check timetable exclusion may apply*

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Junior Gym

If training in the gym is more your interest, we’ve increased the number of Junior Gym slots available to book throughout the holidays. Sessions are now availble to book at the following times:

Monday to Friday: 11am – 12pm and *330pm – 5pm*

Saturday and Sunday: 10am – 11am and 11am - 12pm

*These sessions are 45mins to allow juniors to also attend other Junior Sessions without clashing but they are welcome to stay and train for longer with friends until 5pm.* 

 

Junior restrictions on equipment do apply.

Juniors 11 - 16 years = cardio and resistance machines only. 

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Adult and Junior Gym Sessions

Lead by example and train with your young ones in the gym, supervise and give confidence to the next generation. 

These sessions allow juniors 11 - 17 years old to train outside of Junior Gym times with a pre-paid adult member.The supervising adult is responsible for the juniors safetly and welfare at all times during these sessions. 

 

 

Holiday Hours: 1hr booking slots

Monday to Thursday: 7am - 9pm (Monday 25th May: 10am - 7pm) 

Friday: 7am - 7pm 

Saturday: 9am - 5pm

Sunday: 9am - 3pm     

 

Junior must book a Adult and Child Gym slot 

Adult must book a Gym slot     

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Junior Fitness Class

Junior Group Fitness is bigger and better during the holidays. Looking for a fun and energetic way to keep your yourself active? Our Junior Fitness Classes at Eastern Leisure Centre is the perfect introduction to fitness for young people aged 11–17!

This dynamic, instructor-led session combines a variety of exercises and formats from circuits to strength and conditioning, helping juniors build strength, improve cardio fitness, and boost confidence – all in a safe, supportive environment.

Whether your just starting your fitness journey or looking to take it to the next level, our Junior Fitness Class' are a fun and structured way to stay active and healthy this holiday.

Tuesday 

Junior Circuits

11am - 1145am

Friday 

Junior Strengh and Conditioning 

3pm - 345pm 

 

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Junior Multi-Sports Drop-In

Juniors (11+) can enjoy a mix of Badminton, Pickle Ball, Table Tennis, Basketball and Football. This is a great way to stay active, try new sports and have fun with your friends. Sessions are unsupervised - Junior's play independantly but must follow the centre rules. Staff are available if needed. 

Session time:

Wednesday: 330pm - 415pm and 415pm - 5pm. 

Sessions are 45mins to allow juniors to also attend Junior Gym Sessions but are welcome to stay and play for longer with friends. 

*Check Timetable for excluded dates* 

BOOK JUNIOR MUTI-SPORTS DROP-IN

Drop in Football (11+)

Goooooaaaaalllll! 

Drop in Football is the perfect place for kids to have a kick about, practice their football skills, burn of some energy and make new friends. 

Sessions are unsupervised - Junior's play independantly but must follow the centre rules. Staff are available if needed.

Session Times:

Tuesday: 2pm - 3pm and 3pm - 4pm

Friday: 330pm - 430pm

Saturday: 1pm - 2pm

*Check Timetable for excluded dates*

BOOK YOUR SLOT NOW

Junior Pickle Ball Drop-in (11+)

Junior Pickle Ball sessions are open to young players aged 11 and over. These sessions are drop-in, unsupervised sessions, perfect for casual play with friends or honing your skills at your own pace.

Equipment included - no need to bring anything but your energy!

Session Times: 

Tuesday: 430pm - 530pm

Thursday: 3pm - 4pm

* Check Timetable for excluded dates *

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Junior Badminton Drop-In

The Junior Badminton Drop-In session is a casual, self-led opportunity for young people aged 11 and over to enjoy badminton at their own pace. These sessions are unsupervised, meaning there are no coaches or facilitators present—participants are free to organise their own games, practice skills, and enjoy the sport in a relaxed, informal setting.

This is a great option for juniors who already have some experience with badminton and are comfortable playing independently or with friends. Equipment available on request. 

Sesson Times: 

Monday: 2pm - 3pm 

Thursday: 4pm - 5pm 

Saturday: 3pm - 4pm and 4pm - 5pm

Sunday: 10am - 11am and 11am - 12pm 

*Check Timetable for excluded dates*

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Junior Basketball Drop-In

Looking for a fun and flexible way to stay active, practise your basketball skills, or just hang out with friends this holiday? Our Junior Basketball Drop-In sessions are the perfect opportunity for young people aged 11 and over to enjoy access to the court in a relaxed, informal setting.

This is an unsupervised session, meaning there are no coaches or structured activities – just open court time for you to use as you like. Whether you're working on your shooting, playing a casual game of 3-on-3, or simply enjoying some solo practice, this session gives you the freedom to play your way.

Holiday Session Time:

Monday: 330pm - 415pm and 415pm - 5pm *

Friday: 2pm - 3pm 

Saturday: 2pm - 3pm 

Sunday: 12pm - 1pm and 1pm - 2pm

* Check Timetable for excluded dates

* Bring your own basketball or borrow one in centre (subject to availability).

* These sessions are 45mins to allow juniors to also attend other Junior Sessions without clashing but they are welcome to stay and train for longer with friends until 5pm. 

 

 

 

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