SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY

Welcome to Manchester's School Holiday Activity page.

We're delighted to share our December school holiday programme which will see lots of activity taking place from Friday 22nd December to Monday 2nd January 2024 

We've have lots to keep the kids entertained - all the details are below - click on the links to book or if you have the Better UK app you can book through the Lessons & Courses tile. 

JUNIOR SPORTS CAMPS & ACTIVITY

Junior Gym

For 11 to 16 years olds, join us throughout the school holiday in our fantastic gyms. Sessions are availale at

Abraham Moss Library & Leisure Centre

Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre 

Belle Vue Leisure Centre

Broadway Leisure Centre 

East Manchester Leisure Centre

Hough End Leisure Centre

North City Family & Fitness Centre

Manchester Aquatics Centre 

Moss Side Leisure Centre

Whalley Range Leisure Centre

Session times vary - click on the centre name click the link below and search for your chosen centre.

Book Junior Gym

Super Active Multi-Sports Camp

Come and join us at Manchester Regional Arena, where your kids can discover their own super powers!

Following feedback we’ve now added the option of an early drop off from 8.30am! For no extra charge children can join us for toast and fruit and can enjoy reading time, board games and colouring before camp starts at 10am.

The perfect place for your mini-marvels of all abilities to enjoy a host of fun and energetic activities. Sports include Athletics, Squash, Tennis, Rugby and much more. Every day is different and particpants get to experience all sports on offer regardless of which day they attend.

Super Active Camp
Monday 18th to Friday 22nd December 

10 - 4pm each day or free early drop off from 8.30am
6 – 14 years
£16.50 per day

Children will need a packed lunch and a drinks bottle. 

Book Super Active Camp

Soft Play at North City

Come and join the fun at North City!

With multi-layered climbing frames, colourful ball pits and elaborate mazes, our soft play area is certain to keep babies, toddlers and kids active and entertained, whatever the weather.  

Our soft play is the perfect place for kids to have a whole heap of fun, whatever the weather!

Book Soft Play

Aqua Splash

Fun for all the family! Take the Aqua Splash challenge this summer and try your nerve on our giant pool inflatable obstacle run. Places are limited so make sure you book your spot!

East Manchester Leisure Centre
Monday 18th & Friday 22nd December
13.15 - 14.00 & 14.15 - 15.00
Ages 8+
£6.60 per session

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FAMILY SESSIONS

Family Badminton or Table Table Tennis

Learn new skills on the badminton court or tee up some family rivalry on with a game of table tennis!

Abraham Moss Library & Leisure Centre 
Ardwick Sports Hall (Badminton Only)
Denmark Road Sports Centre
Moss Side Leisure Centre (Badminton Only)

Click on the centre name above to book or hit the link below and search for your chosen venue. Note that bookings can only be made 7 days in advance.

Book Badminton or Table Tennis

Family Swimming

Enjoy family time in our pools this school holiday. Our 'Swim for All' sessions are the perfect session for a family swim. Choose:

Abraham Moss Library & Leisure Centre
Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre
Hough End Leisure Centre
East Manchester Leisure Centre
Manchester Aquatics Centre
Moss Side Leisure Centre
North City Family & Fitness Centre

To book, click on the link below and select your chosen pool. You'll find our 'Swim for All' sessions in the Swimming tab.

Don't forget Manchester residents aged 16 and under swim for free!

Book Swimming

Family Squash

Squash is a great way to have fun and get healthy, whatever your age or level of ability.

Enjoy some festive family time on one of our many courts

Abraham Moss Library & Leisure Centre
Hough End Leisure Centre
National Squash Centre
Moss Side Leisure Centre 

Click on the centre name above to book or hit the link below and search for your chosen venue. Note that bookings can only be made 7 days in advance.

Book your court

Free Family Tennis

Anyone for Tennis?

Swing in and smash it at the Manchester Tennis and Football centre at our dedicated family sessions!

Between Monday 18th and Friday 22nd December we're offering free courts for family tennis between 8am and 9am and 9am and 10am.

Equipment will be provided - no experience needed

Note that bookings can only be made 7 days in advance.

Book your free court today

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