Better Leisure Centres Support Reading Children’s Festival!
Reading’s Children Festival returns for its 36th year from Saturday 10th May – Sunday 1st June.
The Children’s Festival kicks off with the Forbury Fiesta (at Forbury Gardens on 10th May 2025) where GLL will be attending with information about our Swim School, Holiday Activities, Children’s Activities and Junior Activities. We will have some games and competitions for you to take part in too!
All four of Reading’s Better Leisure Centre’s are holding activities as part of Children’s Festival. See details below of what’s on offer and how to book.
Please note that booking becomes available 1 week prior to the activity.
Palmer Park Leisure Centre – Multi-Activity Day – Tuesday 27th May 2025
Palmer Park Leisure Centre will be hosting a multi-activity day for children / juniors from the age of 1-16 years. A colouring competition will be running throughout the day. Other activities include:
Foundation Swimming Lesson Taster Sessions 10am - 11am (x2 30mins classes)
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Family Fun Swimming 8am – 10am
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Soft Play (All Day)
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Adult & Junior Gym 3pm – 9pm
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South Reading Leisure Centre – Rookie Lifeguard Workshop – Wednesday 28th May 2025
South Reading Leisure Centre are providing a taster session to teach Children (aged 8+) the skills to build confidence in basic water survival, rescue and lifesaving skills. Children who take part must be able to swim 25m unaided.
10am – 12:30
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Rivermead Leisure Centre – Pickleball Taster Session – Thursday 29th May 2025
Rivermead Leisure Centre is hosting an introduction to Pickleball for children and juniors aged 8-16. This coached session will teach you the basic skills of Pickleball (a mix of badminton, tennis and table tennis). Pickleball is played indoors and all equipment will be provided.
12:00 – 1pm
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Meadway Sports Centre – Give it a Go Day – Friday 30th May 2025
Meadway Sports Centre are holding a give it a go day, giving you the opportunity to have a go at a variety of sports.
Racket Sports Drop In (Badminton, Short Tennis, Table Tennis or Squash)
9am - Midday
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Pool Inflatable Session 10.30am - 11.30am
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Soft Play (9am - 11am) & SEND Soft Play (11am - Midday)
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