Discover your local Better leisure in Newham this school break and discover a fantastic range of activities for children and families to enjoy!
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For Family Fun, Just Add Water
Looking for a way to beat the heat and stay active over the school holidays? Dive into fun at Atherton, East Ham and Newham Leisure Centres with an exciting range of Swim for All and Family Fun Swim sessions—perfect for swimmers of all ages and abilities.
Whether you're looking to build water confidence, refine your strokes, or simply enjoy a relaxed swim with family and friends, Swim for All sessions offer a welcoming environment for everyone.
If you're after something a little more lively, Family Fun Swim sessions bring extra excitement with floats, toys and at selected centres, waterslides and inflatables.
Swim for All
Available across all three centres, these sessions are ideal for casual swimming, stroke improvement, or simply unwinding in the pool.
Atherton Leisure Centre
Main Pool
Monday - 10.00am -11.00am, 12.00pm-13.00pm Wednesday -12.00pm -14.00pm, 16.00pm - 17.00pm
Thursday -12:00pm-13:00pm
East Ham Leisure Centre
Main Pool
Mondays - Fridays - 10:00-11:45
Mondays - Fridays - 14:30-16:00
Sundays - 09:00-11:30
Teaching Pool
Mondays - Sundays - 08:00-09:00
Mondays - Fridays - 15:00-16:00
Sundays - 12:00-14:00
Newham Leisure Centre
Main Pool (shared with 1x double lane)
Mondays - 09:00-12:00, 13:00-14:00, 15:00-16:00
Tuesdays - 09:00-12:00
Wednesdays - 09:00-11:00, 15:00-16:00
Thursdays - 09:00-12:00, 13:00-14:00, 15:00-16:00
Fridays - 09:00-12:00
Main Pool & Teaching Pool together
Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays - 14:00-15:00
Tuesdays and Fridays - 13:00-14:00
Saturdays - 14:10-15:10, 15:00-16:00
Sundays - 13:00-15:00
Teaching Pool - for Under 8's only
Mondays, Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays - 11:00-12:00, 12:00-13:00
Wednesdays - 11:00-12:00, 13:00-14:00
Family Fun Swims
Bring the whole family for sessions packed with fun, floats and great memories.
Atherton Leisure Centre
Teaching Pool
Tuesdays - 11.00am-12.00pm & 13.30pm-14.30pm
Thursdays - 11.00am-12.00pm & 13.30pm-14.30pm
Fridays - 10.30am-11.30pm & 13.30pm-14.30pm
East Ham Leisure Centre
Tuesdays to Thursdays - 12:00-13:00 and 13:15-14:15
Mondays and Fridays - 13:15-14:15
Saturdays - 14:15-15:15 and 15:30-16:30
Sundays - 14:00-15:00
Aqua Splash and Water slides
Think you can conquer the course? Take on the challenge in our Aqua Splash Inflatable sessions—available throughout the holidays at Newham Leisure Centre.
East Ham Leisure Centre opens up their water slides during each Family Fun Swim;
Newham Leisure Centre
Aqua Splash - Ages 8+ | Confident swimmers only
Tuesdays - 14:30-15:30
Fridays - 14:30-15:30
Sundays - 10:30-11:30
East Ham Leisure Centre
Water sides – Rules apply
Tuesdays to Thursdays - 12:00-13:00, 13:15-14:15
Mondays and Fridays - 13:15-14:15
Saturdays - 14:15-15:15, 15:30-16:30
Sundays - 14:00-15:00
Women and Girls
At Atherton Leisure Centre we invest in our women and girls by running dedicated sessions to enjoy swimming in a safe, fun and supportive environment.
Women Only - Fridays 17:00pm-18:00pm
Women and Girls - Fridays 16:00pm-17:00pm
Short Course Swimming Lessons
Help your child learn to swim with our Intensive Swimming Crash Course. These daily 30-minute lessons are designed to build water confidence and enhance swimming skills quickly.
We offer sessions for complete beginners as well as refresher classes for those already enrolled in Better's Swim School.
Spaces are limited, book in advance to avoid missing out.
Atherton Leisure Centre - Monday 27th October - Friday 31st October
Monday to Friday - 08:45 -11:00
East Ham Leisure Centre - Monday 27th October - Friday 31st October
Monday to Friday - 09:00-11:00
Newham Leisure Centre - Monday 27th October - Friday 31st October
Monday to Friday - 09:00-10:30
Junior Gym
Across leisure centres in Newham we believe in helping all ages stay fit and healthy and that is why we offer Junior Gym sessions for children aged 11-17 years. Anyone who plans to attend one of these sessions are required to book a Junior Gym induction after signing up to the Junior membership and prior to attending their first session.
Adult and Junior Gym Sessions
Keep your family active by working out together in our adult and junior gym sessions. Juniors must be supervised at all times by the adult accompanying them (the supervising adult is required to be a paying member to attend). Juniors are required to book into this session and must have completed an induction.
Soft Play
Let your little ones play, explore and make friends at our Soft Play areas in Atherton Leisure Centre and Newham Leisure Centre.
At Atherton, children can enjoy a multi-tiered play area featuring a submarine tunnel, rope bridge, wavy slides and plenty of obstacles for active fun and adventure.
The brand-new Soft Play at Newham Leisure Centre offers multi-level frames, slides, tunnels and a dedicated toddler and baby area (under 2s), all set within a safe, padded environment for peace of mind.
Wherever you visit, it’s the perfect place for kids to stay active, explore, and have fun in a bright and welcoming space.
Community Activities
This October half term the Better Newham Active Communities team has got you covered with a wide range of free activities for your children. We are bringing in specialist sports coaches. These clubs will be delivering high quality coaching sessions with a focus on their sport whilst also integrating fun games and other sports.
These activities are a great way to keep your kids entertained in a safe, friendly environment. Thanks to Better’s partnership with Newham Council we can offer these community sessions completely free of charge!
East Ham Leisure Centre |
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| Dates | Ages | Times | Activity | How to Book |
| Wednesday 29th October | 5-16 | 9am - 1pm | Multi-Sports | |
| Thursday 30th October | 5-16 | 9am - 1pm | Multi-Sports | |
| Friday 31st October | 5-16 | 9am - 1pm | Multi-Sports | |