Ten Things To Do under £10 this Summer in Hackney
Hackney families looking for ways to banish boredom without breaking the bank can head over to Better for a range of affordable and fun options this summer.
The summer months can feel like an expensive time, especially when it comes to keeping the kids occupied during the school holidays, but there are things you can do with the children that won’t break the bank and cost less than £10.
Local leisure centres in Hackney offer a wide range of fun activities that don’t cost the earth and will keep the kids entertained for hours. Better, the charitable social enterprise, which runs leisure centres, pools and pitches across the borough, has created a timetable of activities to ensure that every child can enjoy active sports and fun games all summer-long. Here are its top ten ideas:
Swimming – not only is swimming a fun thing to do it’s crucial for children to learn how to be safe in the water.
1.Under 18s swim for free in any Swim for All, Swim for Fitness or Sensory Swim session at Britannia Leisure Centre, King's Hall Leisure Centre or Clissold Leisure Centre, if they have a £1.70 pay and play membership.
2.Family Fun Swim at Britannia Leisure Centre, including water features and slide for £3.75 per child (£6.40 for adults who must accompany).
3. Over 14s can swim at West Reservoir Centre for an average of £3.70 if they have a £1.70 annual pay and play membership.
Aquasplash - inflatable floating assault course provides adventure and fun.
4.London Fields Lido inflatable Aqua Play session for £3.75 per child.
Keep Fit/Gym Training – incorporating exercise into the day is a great way to stop children feeling restless and help them to be fit and healthy while toning and strengthening muscles.
5.Junior Gym will operate across 4 gyms with an average Pay & Play price of £4.55 (or £3.10 concessionary) (11-17 years old).
6.Juniors get access to Basic Classes with an average price of £4.65 (11-17 years old).
Soft Play - a 'Sanity Saver' for stressed parents, soft play allows little ones to let off some steam and experience adventure and exploration through play.
7.Soft Play £2.60 under 2 & £7.50 over 2 (Britannia Leisure Centre) or £4.35 under 2 & £7.50 over 2 (Clissold Leisure Centre).
Racquet Sports - hone your agility, reactions and timing in a social or competitive environment.
8.Squash access for 11-17 year old is an average of £5.40
9.Badminton access for 11-17 year old is an average of £5.40
10.Tennis access for 11-17 year old is an average of £5.40
Katie Foulger, Better Partnership Manager for Hackney said: "We know many Hackney families are watching the purse strings but still want their kids occupied and active this summer. So we've got them covered with a range of affordable and fun activities throughout the school holidays and beyond. Ask in centre or visit www.better.org.uk to find out what’s happening in your neighbourhood."