Date posted 27 Mar 2024
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Between 1st and 12th April 2024, Better Leisure Centres in Reading are providing a number of activities to keep children and juniors entertained and active during the Easter holidays.

The variety of activities on offer can be seen below.

Booking is not essential, but recommended to guarantee your place.

South Reading Leisure Centre

https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/reading/south-reading/holiday-activities

  • £1 Activities
    • Football: Kick around for £1 is back! Monday to Friday, 9am - 2pm. These sessions cost £1 per hour and are suitable for those aged 8-15.
    • Multi Sports: Badminton, Short Tennis, Table Tennis, Football and Basketball will all be on offer to take part in.
      These sessions are taking place Tuesday & Thursday 9am - midday and cost £1 per hour.
  • Soft Play 
    • Taking place on Monday, Wednesday & Friday there will be two soft play sessions (10am - midday and 12.30-2.30pm) Children under the age of 8 can go on the bouncy castle and play with soft play equipment. These sessions cost £2.50.
  • Colouring Competition 
    • Find the Better letters hidden around the centre, colour them in and submit your entry at reception to be in with the chance of winning an Easter Egg. 

Meadway Sports Centre

https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/reading/meadway/holiday-activities

  • Swimming
  • Kids Swim for £1! Monday to Friday, 9am – 10am
    • Swim For All Monday to Sunday (Varying times between 9am and 6pm)
  • Gym
    • Junior Gym: Monday – Friday 3pm – 6pm & Weekends 9am – 3pm
    • Adult & Junior Gym: Monday to Friday 9am – 6pm & Weekends 9am – 5pm
  • Soft Play
    • Monday & Sunday morning 9.30am – 10.30am (£3, under 2’s go free)

 

Palmer Park Leisure Centre

https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/reading/palmer-park/holiday-activities

  • Swimming
    • Kids Swim for £1! Monday to Friday, 9am – 10am
    • Family Fun Swimming Monday to Thursday 9am – 11.30am
    • Swim for All Monday to Sunday (Varying times between 9am and 6pm)
  • Swimming Lessons – Crash Courses
    • Junior Foundation for Beginners: Crash course suitable for over 4s who are new to swimming. Monday 8th – Friday 12th 9am – 9.30am
    • Junior Foundation Top Up: Crash course suitable for over 4s with a basic level of swimming ability. Monday 8th – Friday 12th30am – 10am
    • Breaststroke Clinic: For over 10s who can swim 15metres and want to develop their breaststroke.
  • Gym
    • Junior Gym: 10am – Midday and 3pm – 6pm Monday to Friday / 9am – 5pm Saturday & Sundays
    • Adult & Junior Gym: 9am – 6pm Monday to Friday / 9am – 5pm Saturday & Sundays
  • Cycling
    • Wheelie Fun: Thursday 4th April, Monday 8th April
  • Athletics
    • Drop In: Wednesday 3rd & 10th April midday – 1pm
  • Football
    • Facilitated Football Drop-In Session suitable for 8–15-year-olds, Tuesday 2nd April 10am – 11am & Tuesday 9th April midday – 1pm.

 Rivermead Leisure Centre

https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/reading/rivermead-leisure-centre/activities 

  • Gym
    • Junior Gym Monday – Friday 3pm – 6pm & Weekends 8am – 5.30pm
    • Adult & Junior Gym Monday – Friday 6pm – 9pm
  • Badminton
    • Drop In: Tuesday’s 10am – midday & Wednesday’s 10am – midday
  • Soft Play
    • Open 7 days per week from 9am – 6pm