Date posted 24 Jul 2026
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Looking for fun, affordable ways to keep the family active this summer? Better Reading is offering a fantastic programme of activities across our leisure centres throughout the school holidays, helping, families, children and young people stay active.

With a wide range of activities available, there's something for everyone, whether your child loves swimming, sports, adventure or simply trying something new.

Find out what's on in Reading in the tables below:

South Reading: 

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Day Activities
Monday Soft Play (10:00-12:00)
Junior Multi Sports Drop in (10:00-12:00) - £1.00
Junior Pickleball Drop in (12:00-13:00)
Swim For All (12:30-13:30)
Junior Football Drop In (12:00-15:00) - £1.00
Tuesday Swim For All (9:00-10:00) - Kids Swim for £1
Additional Junior Gym Sessions (10:00-12:00)
Junior Multi Sports Drop in (10:00-12:00) - £1.00
Family Swim (13:00-14:00) - 2 Adults + 2 Kids £5 + Swim For All (14:00-19:00)
Football Drop In Session PL Kick Tournament with RFCCT (12:00-15:00) £1.00
Wednesday Swim For All (9:00-10:00) - Kids Swim for £1.00
Additional Junior Gym Sessions (10:00-12:00) - Start 5th August
Family Swim (13:00-14:00) - 2 Adults + 2 Kids £5.00 + Swim For All (14:00-19:00)
Football Drop In (12:00-15:00) + Junior Multi Sports Drop In (14:00-16:00) - £1.00
Junior Basketball Drop In (16:00-17:00)
Thursday Swim For All (9:00-10:00) - Kids Swim for £1
Family Swim (13:00-14:00) - 2 Adults + 2 Kids £5
Football Drop In (12:00-15:00) + Junior Multi Sports Drop In (14:00-16:00)
Swim For All (15:00-19:00)
Friday Family Swim (13:00-14:00) - 2 Adults + 2 Kids £5
Football Drop In (12:00-15:00) + Junior Multi Sports Drop In (14:00-16:00)
Toddler Splash (14:00-15:00) + Swim For All (15:00-18:00)
Junior Basketball Drop in (16:00-17:00)

 Rivermead:

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Day Activities
Monday Swim For All (9:30-11:00) - Kids Swim For £1 (before 10:00am)
Parent & Todler Splash (13:30-15:30)
Family Fun Swim (13:40-14:30 & 14:30-15:30)
Tuesday Swim For All (9:30-11:00) - Kids Swim For £1 (before 10:00am)
Family Fun Swim (10:20-12:00)
Parent & Todler Splash (13:30-15:30)
Wednesday Swim For All (9:30-11:00) - Kids Swim For £1 (before 10:00am)
Family Fun Swim (10:30-11:30) (11:50-12:50) (13:10-14:10) (14:30-15:30)
Aqua Splash Inflatable (11:50-12:50) (13:10-14:10)
Thursday Swim For All (9:30-11:00) - Kids Swim For £1 (before 10:00am)
Parent & Toddler Splash (9:30-11:30)
Aqua Play Inflatable (12:40-13:40) (13:50-14:50)
Friday Swim For All (9:30-11:00) - Kids Swim For £1 (before 10:00am)
Parent & Toddler Splash (9:30-11:30)
Aqua Play Inflatable (12:40-13:40) (13:50-14:50)

 Palmer Park:

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Day Activity
Monday

Kids for a quid (9am -10am) 
Family Swim (10am -11.30am) 
Drop-in Football £1 (9am -1pm) 
Junior Gym (10am-11am), (11am-12pm), (3pm-6pm) 

Tuesday

Kids for a quid (9am -10am) 
Family Swim (10am -11.30am) 
Drop-in Football £1 (9am -1pm) 
Junior Gym (10am-11am), (11am-12pm), (3pm-6pm) 

Wednesday

Kids for a quid (9am -10am) 
Family Swim (10am -11.30am) 
Drop-in Football £1 (9am -1pm) 
Junior Gym (10am-11am), (11am-12pm), (3pm-6pm)  

Thursday Kids for a quid (9am -10am) 
Family Swim (10am -11.30am) 
Drop-in Football £1 (9am -1pm) 
Junior Gym (10am-11am), (11am-12pm), (3pm-6pm) 
Family Fun evening swim (7pm – 8pm) 
Friday Kids for a quid (9am -10am) 
Family Swim (10am -11.30am) 
Drop-in Football £1 (9am -1pm) 
Junior Gym (10am-11am), (11am-12pm), (3pm-6pm) 
Saturday

Junior Gym (8am - 5pm) 
Adult and Junior Gym (8am - 5pm) 

Sunday Junior Gym (8am - 5pm) 
Adult and Junior Gym (8am - 5pm) 
Other Activities

Table Tennis timings Vary see App                                                                                                                                                                Soft Play Summer Savings in place - A reduced rate Summer Savings Soft Play Session for children up to 10 yrs where Junior tickets include 1 free adult. 
Fundamental Fitness running sessions throughout the holidays check website for more info  www.fitnessandathletics4kids.co.uk 
Elevate kids Athletics running sessions through the holidays check website for more info  elevatekidsathletics@gmail.com 
Wheelie Fun https://bookings.better.org.uk/location/palmer-park/social-cycling/2026-07-27/by-time                                                                

 

Meadway:

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Day Activity
Monday

Swim for £1 (09.30am - 10.30am)
Family Fun swim - (1.30pm - 2.30pm)
Junior Spin (4.30pm - 5.00pm)                                                                                                                                                                Junior Gym

Tuesday Swim for £1 (9.30am - 10.30am)
Family Fun swim - (1.30 - 2.30pm)
Junior Gym
Wednesday Swim for £1 (9.30am - 10.30am)
Family Fun swim - (1.30 - 2.30pm)
Junior Gym
Thursday Swim for £1 (9.30am - 10.30am)
Family Fun swim - (1.30pm - 2.30pm)
Junior Circuits - (4.30pm - 5.00pm)
Junior Gym
Friday Swim for £1 (9.30am - 10.30am)
Family Fun swim - (1.30pm - 2.30pm)
Junior Circuits (4.30pm - 5.00pm)
Junior Gym