Looking for things to do with the kids during the holidays? We’ve got you covered in Easter Holidays 2026. Find a range of fun filled activities for the whole family.
Junior Gym
Available to all 11 - 17 years old (you must be gym inducted to attend these session)
Monday - Friday
11:30-17:30 - School Holidays
15:30-17:30 - Termtime
Saturday and Sunday
10:00-15:00
Book your 50 minute slot via Betteruk app or website
Junior Gym induction must be attended before access will be granted
Junior Gym Inductions included in the Better Health Junior partnership 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.
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)
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
- 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 Better Health Partnership Junior plus Racquets (@ £24.00 per month)
Family Fun Swim - Mats & Floats Session in Main Pool
Tuesdays
13:00-13:50
(School Holidays Only)
Thursdays
13:00-13:50
(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
Intensive swimming lessons
Beginners course
This intensive Swim Course is for beginners 5 years and older who have had very little or no experience of swimming lessons.
Dates:
Monday 30th March - Friday 3rd April 2026
Time: 14:00-14:30
Price: £35.00 for the 5 days
(Suitable for students in our Better Swim School lessons Foundation "Red"
Intensive course
For Improvers aged 5 years and older and is focused on around technique development.
Time: 14:30-15:00
(Suitable for students in our Better Swim School lessons Foundation "Amber or Green"
Price: £35.00 for the 5 days
Please book early to avoid disappointment !!
Swim for £1 - under 16's (Swim For All Sessions)
Tuesdays/ Wednesday & Friday
31st March/ 1st & 3rd April 2026
7th 8th 10th April 2026
09:00-09:50
Swim For All - Main Pool
Swim For All - Learner Pool
To Book for under 16's - Bookable at reception / Via Website or by downloading BetterUKapp
Swim for Under 5's- Learner Pool
25th February - 1st November 2026 (Termtime)
Subject to pool programme availability
| Mondays | Closed |
| Tuesdays | 11:00-11:50 |
| Wednesdays | 12:00-12:50 |
| Thursdays | 11:00-11:50 |
| Thursdays | 13:00-13:50 |
| Fridays | 12:00-12:50 |
| Saturdays | 10:00-10:50 |
| Sundays | 11:00-11:50 |
Easter Holidays 30th March - 10th April 2026
| Day | Time | Session |
| Monday | 13:00-13:50 | Swim for Under 5's |
| Tuesday | 09:00-09:50 | Kids Swim for £1.00 (Swim For All) |
| Wednesday | 09:00-09:50 | Kids Swim for £1.00 (Swim for All) |
| 13:00-13:50 | Swim for Under 5's | |
| Thursday | 11:00-11:50 | Swim for Under 5's |
| Friday | 09:00-09:50 | Kids Swim for £1.00 (Swim for All) |
| 13:00-13:50 | Swim for Under 5's | |
| Saturday | 10:00-10:50 | Swim for Under 5's |
| Sunday | 11:00-11:50 | Swim For Under 5's |
Please book in advance via Website or Betteruk App
Holiday Activity Free Days (Funded By Westmorland Council & Furness Council)
Easter Holiday 2026
Tuesday 31st March 2026
Wednesday 1st April 2026
Tuesday 7th April 2026
Wednesday 8th April 2026
09:00-14:00
A Fun filled day consisting of Sports, Games including Dodgeball, Benchball and crafts, Bouncy castle.
Please bring a Snack & Drink. Lunch will be provided.
Please wear suitable Clothing and Comfortable footwear.
(2 days free per child subject to availability)
For Eligible primary school aged children in cumbria (in receipt of benefit related Free school meals and other criteria , more info.) we have limited - for further information
Please click on the link to Register - Bookings are Live
- Click On Search Activities
- Search learning experience - Type In Kendal
- Select Kendal
- Book
or email
HAF@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk for further information
Swim Stroke Clinic
Aimed at Improving Stroke Technique on all four strokes.
Working on Body Positioning, Breathing, Legs/Arms and Timing.
Targeted at Juniors at Development and Academy stage age 8+
Date: Wednesday 8th April 2026
Breaststroke & ButterFly Clinic
14:00-14:45
£8.50
Monday 6th April 2026
Frontcrawl & Back Stroke Clinic
14:00-14:45
£8.50
Friday 10th April
Distance Award
14:00-14:45
£8.50
How Far Can you Swim ? Challenge yourself to Swim 2K
For further information - email Kendal Swim Lead john.megson@gll.org
or pop into the centre to book and pay, or book online.
Please book early to avoid disappointment!!