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Kids' activities in Islington

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Kids' activities in Islington

If you're looking for things to do in Islington, your Better leisure centre may have the answer. Whether it's the school term or the holidays, come to Better to keep the kids entertained all year round. From swim school and soft play to gymnastics and junior gym, your little ones and not so little ones can have fun while being active at Better leisure centres in Islington. Find out more below. 

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Take to the water

Make a splash at the many swimming pools in Islington, North London. From the lagoon-style beach pool at Archway to the 20-metre teaching pool at Cally Road, get your kids swimming and enjoying the water with Better. Besides family time in the pool, your water babies can learn essential life skills as part of our swimming lessons and courses. Find out more at your local leisure centre. 

Archway Leisure Centre | Cally Pool & Gym | Ironmonger Row Baths

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Jump and play

Let them bounce and somersault their way to fun with Better leisure in Islington. You'll find an Extreme trampoline experience at Sobell leisure centre. Here kids can burn off some energy and have a fun session of bouncing and showing off some tricks. While bigger kids jump and bounce, your teeny tots can have fun in the Soft Play area. With slides, rope bridges, vertical roller squeezers and more, they can work their way around the course. There's also a designated area for under 2s. For fun and enjoyment, come to Better in Islington. 

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Ace it on court

Inspired by Wimbledon? Improve your kid's hand-eye coordination and get them moving on court by taking up tennis. With several locations in Islington offering lessons, drop-in sessions and bookable courts, your kids can progress in this exciting game. You'll find Junior, Mini and Tots courses for children from the age of two at Highbury Fields and Islington Tennis Courts and Gym in Islington. Click the locations below to find out availability and more information. 

Highbury Fields Courts and Pitches | Islington Tennis Courts and Gym| Rosemary Gardens Tennis Courts and Pitches | Tuffnell Park Playing Fields

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Get your heart pumping

If your little one isn't so little anymore, get them into good habits with our Junior gym. You'll find sessions available for children from 11 to 16 at your local Better leisure centre in Islington. Once signed up, they will be put through an induction so they can use the equipment safely and confidently, then they can use the gym during Junior gym sessions. To make the most of Junior gym plus a bunch of other activities, sign up to the All Inclusive Junior membership. You'll find Junior gym at the following locations in Islington:

Archway Leisure Centre | Better Gym Holloway | Highbury Leisure Centre | Ironmonger Row Baths | Islington Tennis Centre and Gym | Sobell Leisure Centre

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Make a racquet

Tennis isn't the only racquet sport your kids can enjoy at Better in Islington. With squash courts and badminton on the timetable, you can help them discover a range of racquet sports. Squash offers drop-in sessions for Juniors and coached sessions so they can learn how to take control of this fast-paced game. Badminton also runs a range of drop-in sessions for children of all abilities and works with Badminton England to ensure everyone can learn how to play. You can find squash and badminton at the following leisure centres in Islington:

Finsbury Leisure Centre | Ironmonger Row Baths| Sobell Leisure Centre

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On the ball

Teach your kids through play at a Better leisure centre in Islington. Whether they want a kickabout or slamdunk on court, you'll find football and basketball at a location near you. Book a basketball court to train on or join a team to become part of the Basketball community league U12 or U15. You can also play 5-a-side football indoors with friends or learn new skills with our Better football programmes. Find basketball or football for kids at the following locations:

Finsbury Leisure Centre | Highbury Fields Courts and Pitches | Market Road Football Pitches | Paradise Park Football Pitch| Rosemary Gardens Football Pitch and Tennis Courts | Sobell Leisure Centre | Tuffnell Park Playing Fields| Whittington Park Football Pitch | William Tyndale School Football Pitch

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And much more...

Whether it's ice skating or gymnastics, you'll find so much more at Better leisure centres in Islington. Birthday coming up? No problem. We'll help you organise a party featuring their favourite activity. As for the holidays, we have plenty of options to keep the kids busy so come to Better in Islington. 

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