October Half Term 2026

Keep active and entertained this October half term at GLL leisure centres in Reading!

From fun-filled and spooky swimming sessions and exciting sports activities to family-friendly fitness and play, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re looking to try something new, stay active or simply have fun together, make the most of the school break at your local GLL leisure centre.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All centres offer children swim for £1 before 10am during the school holidays

Rivermead Leisure Centre 
Click the links below to book activities. 

Monday 26th October	Swim For All (9:30 - 11am) Parent and Toddler Splash (9.10am - 10.50am & 1.30pm - 3.30pm) Family Fun Swim (12-3.30pm)
Tuesday 27th October	Swim For All (9.30am - 11am) Inclusive Swim (9.30am - 10.20am) Family Fun Swim (10.20am - Midday) Parent and Toddler Splash (1.30pm - 3.30pm) Table Tennis Drop In (2pm - 5.20pm)
Wednesday 28th October	Family Fun Swim (10.30-11.30am, 11.50am -12.50pm, 1.10pm -2.10pm, 2.30pm-3.30pm) Aqua Splash Inflatable (11.50am - 12.50pm, 1.10pm - 2.10pm) Table Tennis Drop In (1pm - 4pm)
Thursday 29th October	Swim For All (9.30am - 11am) Parent and Toddler Splash (9.30am - 11.30am) Aqua Play Inflatable (12.30pm - 1.40pm, 1.50pm - 2.50pm) Table Tennis Drop In (12pm - 2pm)
Friday 30th October	Swim For All (9.30am - 11am) Parent and Toddler Splash (9.30am - 11.30am) Aqua Play Inflatable (12.40pm - 1.40pm, 1.50pm - 2.50pm)

Rivermead Leisure Centre - Swimming Short Course 
An intensive swimming course, for children to develop their swimming skills. Taking place Monday 26th - Friday 30th October. 
8am - 8.30am (Foundation, 4+)
8.30am - 9am (Foundation, 4+)
9am - 9.30am (Development top up)

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Palmer Park Leisure Centre
Click the links below to book activities.  

Monday 26th October	Drop In Football for £1 (9am - 1pm) Swim for All & Family Fun Swim (Various Times)  Wheelie Fun (4pm - 5pm)
Tuesday 27th October	Drop In Football for £1 (9am - 1pm) Swim for All & Family Fun Swim (Various Times)
Wednesday 28th October	Drop In Football for £1 (9am - 1pm) Swim for All & Family Fun Swim (Various Times)
Thursday 29th October	Drop In Football for £1 (9am - 1pm) Swim for All & Family Fun Swim (Various Times) Wheelie Fun (10am - 11am)
Friday 30th October	Drop In Football for £1 (9am - 1pm) Swim for All & Family Fun Swim (Various Times)

 

South Reading Leisure Centre
Click the links below to book activities. 

South Reading Family Swim provides access for 2 adults and 2 children for £5 

Monday 26th October	Swim For All (9.30am - 10.30am) Family Swim (1pm - 2pm) Junior Multi Sports Drop in (10am - 12pm) Junior Football Drop In (12pm - 3pm)
Tuesday 27th October	Swim For All (9.30am - 10.30am) Family Swim (1pm - 2pm)  Swim For All (3.30pm - 4.30pm) Junior Football Drop In (12pm - 3pm)
Wednesday 28th October	Swim For All (9.30am - 10.30am) Family Swim (1pm - 2pm) Swim For All (3.30pm - 4.30pm) Junior Football Drop In (12pm - 3pm)
Thursday 29th October	Swim For All (9.30am - 10.30am)  Family Swim (1pm - 2pm) Swim For All (3.30pm - 4.30pm) Junior Multi Sports Drop in (10am - 12pm)
Friday 30th October	Swim For All (9.30am - 10.30am)  Family Swim (1pm - 2pm) Swim For All (3.30pm - 4.30pm) Junior Multi Sports Drop in (10am - 12pm)