Things to do in the Summer with the Family
When the school holidays roll around, that means there’s plenty of time for some summer family fun. That’s where Better comes in.
From exciting Aqua Splash sessions at a pool near home to trampolining at your local leisure centre, you’re sure to find something to make it a summer to remember. Plus, with a range of holiday short courses and day camps, there’s loads to keep the kids occupied over the break, no matter what activities they enjoy.
Here’s our pick of things to do in the summer holidays with kids:
Water-based summer activities
Boasting a number of swimming pools, lidos and outdoor swimming facilities nationwide, you can take to the water with your whole family this summer.
For younger kids, some of our pools have flumes, slides and wave machines, meaning it’ll be smiles all round, whatever the weather. Your child can also take part in our holiday swimming courses to improve technique and boost their confidence in the water.
If you're heading to Cornwall, you'll find fun pools such as Waterworld in Newquay and Bude Leisure Centre. Holidaying near the Lakes? Windermere Outdoor Adventure Centre is located on the shore of Lake Windermere and offers activities like Paddleboarding, Kayaking and Sailing. Plus, kids aged 7 and above can learn how to swim safely in open water thanks to our Swimsafe lessons.
Find swimming near youTry Aqua Splash
For summer holiday fun the whole family can enjoy, why not try out Aqua Splash? Navigate your way across this on-water obstacle course and try to reach the end without falling in!
Take on Aqua SplashAdventures at Soft Play
If you’re looking for summer holiday days out for younger kids, you'll find a range of Soft Play sessions across our centres. With soft play equipment, inflatables, ladders, slides and more, there's plenty to keep your little ones entertained come rain or shine. No matter where you’re based, we’ve got soft play facilities throughout the country, from London to Manchester - and in Belfast - so you can find a session in your local area.
Soft play near youGet your skates on
Need a break from the summer heat? A trip to a Better ice rink could be just the ticket! Our rinks at the Link Centre (Swindon), Cambridge Ice Arena and Lee Valley Ice Centre run sessions throughout the year, perfect for cooling off with family and friends. We also offer ice skating lessons and have skating aids, so the whole family can get involved in the fun.
Book ice skatingRacquet sports for all ages
From badminton to padel to pickleball, racket sports are guaranteed to serve up some fun and get you moving. Whether you're after a friendly rally or like getting competitive as a family, sharpen up your skills on the court this summer. Looking for outdoor summer activities for families? Tennis is great for getting everyone moving and spending time outside. And if you’re feeling inspired by Wimbledon, you'll find tennis courses for kids and adults at various centres throughout the country.
Discover our racquet sportsCycling activities
Get away from the busy roads and traffic and take to the track at one of our cycling facilities in Cardiff, Bath, Carlisle or Manchester. It doesn't matter if you're a keen cyclist or looking to train a little one on their balance bike, you're guaranteed a day full of family fun on two wheels. Or, if you’re based closer to London, head to Lee Valley for a day of summer family fun on the BMX track or the VeloPark.
Discover Lee Valley VeloParkTrampoline and play parks
Get your bounce on at our trampoline parks up and down the country. Come rain or shine, there's no funner summer break activity for burning off excess energy. Plus, you can try out a range of activities with the whole family at our play parks including indoor climbing.
If you’re in Wales, older kids can head over to Western Leisure Centre in Cardiff to bounce, climb, slide, jump and crawl their way around our new inflatable play obstacle course called Air-Venture - suitable for ages 5 and up.
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