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Holiday Activities

Looking for things to do with the kids during the holidays? We’ve got you covered in Christmas Holidays 2026. Find a range of fun filled activities for the whole family. 

Swim for £1 - under 16's (Swim For All Sessions)

Monday /Tuesday/ Wednesday/Friday 

22nd 23rd 28th 29th 30th December 2026

09:00-09:50

Swim For All - Main Pool

 

 

To Book for under 16's - Bookable at reception / Via Website or by downloading BetterUKapp

 

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Family Fun Swim - Mats & Floats Session in Main Pool

Tuesdays

13:00-13:50

(School Holidays Only)

Thursdays 

13:00-13:50

14:00-14:50 

(School Holidays Only)

 

& Every Saturday & Sunday 13:00-13:50 ( subject to pool programme availability)

Fun time for all the family with floats and mats 

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Swim For All - Main Pool

Mondays & Wednesdays 

18:30-19:20

Tuesdays

10:00-10:50

13:00-13:50

17:50-18:30

 

Thursday

11:00-11:50

13:00-13:50

16:00-16:50

 

Saturdays

12:00-12:50

Sundays

11:00-11:50

12:00-12:50

 

above times  are subject to Change :- please check Bookable timetable on Website or download the BetterUKapp

(Above times are Termtime , Please check Timetable for Holiday Public pool sessions)

 

 

 

 

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Junior Gym

Available to all 11 - 17 years old (you must be gym inducted to attend these session)

Monday - Friday

11:00-17:45 - School Holidays

15:30-17:45 - Termtime

Saturday and Sunday 

09:30-12:30

Book your 50 minute slot via the Better UK app or website

Junior Gym induction must be attended before access will be granted

Junior Gym Inductions included in the Multi-Centre Junior membership with raquets dierct debit membership , and a fee is charged for Non-Members and Pay and play members.

Inductions are available to book Via BetterUk App / Website or in person

if no available slots available on App please email mark.fisher@gll.org or shaun.mason@gll.org to book an Induction.

 

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Short Tennis /Badminton/ or Pickleball

Select Book Activities online or the Better UK app:

Monday - Friday 09:00-15:00 (School Holidays)

Saturday & Sunday 13:00-17:00

(Subject to Sports Hall availability)

  • Sports Hall Activities
  •  Short Tennis / Badminton/or Pickleball ( Racquets and Pickleball Bats Available to hire @ £2.00 per Racquet/Bat) Shuttlecocks/Pickleball/Short tennis Balls can be purchased from Reception or bring your Own
  • £13.50 per court 60 minutes or 1 Court included per day (Subject to Sports Hall availability) with a Multi-Centre Junior membership plus Racquets (@ £24.00 per month)

 

 

 

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