Free and low cost holiday activities in South Ribble
South Ribble Borough Council has a range of free or low cost activities and camps during the main school holidays, at locations across the Borough - including at South Ribble Leisure Centres.
- HAF - free activities and a healthy meal for children who are eligible for free school meals (during the Summer, Christmas and Easter holidays).
- Active Camps - low cost holiday camps with a range of fun activities, available to anyone! Or free if your child is eligible for free school meals.
- Free Family Fun - free family fun throughout the borough during the summer holidays.
Bank holidays
| Date | Bank Holiday | Bamber Bridge Leisure Centre | Leyland Leisure Centre | Penwortham Leisure Centre | South Ribble Tennis & Fitness Centre | Bamber Bridge Sports Hub |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 August 2026 | Summer bank holiday | Closed | 1000 - 1800 | Closed | Closed | 1600 - 2100 |
Swimming, gymnastics and tennis lessons during a closure will be cancelled, and Direct Debits/block payments will be amended accordingly.
New! Swim Smart
For just £20, South Ribble residents aged 8-15 years can dive in and enjoy unlimited public swimming from 20 July to 28 August 2026 at: Bamber Bridge Leisure Centre, Leyland Leisure Centre and Penwortham Leisure Centre. Stay active, have fun with friends, build confidence in the water and learn valuable water safety skills in a safe, supervised environment all summer long. One Pass. Three pools. Six weeks of summer fun.
Valid in public swimming sessions - see timetables for details.
School holidays at Leyland Leisure Centre
| Swimming |
We have a range of swimming sessions available to book, see timetables on website or app. For just £20, South Ribble residents aged 8-15 years can dive in and enjoy unlimited public swimming from 20 July to 28 August 2026. See above for details. |
| Intensive swimming lessons |
Swimming every day is a great way to boost progress, build confidence and develop essential water skills. Our intensive swimming lessons run throughout the summer holidays. More details below. |
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Racquets |
Squash and badminton available to book |
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Classes |
Many of our fitness classes are suitable for age 16+. |
School holidays at Bamber Bridge Leisure Centre
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Swimming |
We have a range of swimming sessions available to book, see our timetable on website or app. For just £20, South Ribble residents aged 8-15 years can dive in and enjoy unlimited public swimming from 20 July to 28 August 2026. See above for details. |
| Intensive swimming lessons |
Swimming every day is a great way to boost progress, build confidence and develop essential water skills. Our intensive swimming lessons run throughout the summer holidays. More details below. |
|
Racquets |
Squash, pickleball and badminton available to book. |
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Classes |
Many of our fitness classes are suitable for age 14+. |
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Withy Grove Park |
Why not visit Withy Grove Park next to the centre, and make a day of it? Plus we have a ice-cream, snack and drinks kiosk open next to the playground. |
School holidays at Penwortham Leisure Centre
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Swimming |
We have a range of swimming sessions available to book throughout school holidays, see timetables on website or app. For just £20, South Ribble residents aged 8-15 years can dive in and enjoy unlimited public swimming from 20 July to 28 August 2026. See above for details. |
| Intensive swimming lessons | Swimming every day is a great way to boost progress, build confidence and develop essential water skills. Our intensive swimming lessons run throughout the summer holidays. More details below. |
|
Classes |
Many of our fitness classes are suitable for age 14+. |
School holidays at South Ribble Tennis and Fitness Centre
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Racquets |
Family tennis - book a tennis court (equipment available to borrow if required). |
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Classes |
Many of our fitness classes are suitable for age 14+, timetables on the link below. |
Intensive swimming lessons
Intensive swimming lessons help children make faster progress by practising every day, building confidence, improving technique, and reinforcing skills while they’re still fresh in their minds.
A week of lessons costs just £34.50 (5 x 30 minute lessons). Book on the links below.
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Bamber Bridge |
Monday 27 – Friday 31 July |
Stage 1 08.30-09.00 |
Book now |
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Leyland |
Monday 3 – Friday 7 August |
Stage 1 08.30-09.00 |
Book now |
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Penwortham |
Monday 10 – Friday 14 August |
Stage 1 09.00–09.30 |
Book now |
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Bamber Bridge |
Monday 17 – Friday 21 August |
Stage 1 08.30-09.00 |
Book now |
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Leyland |
Monday 24 – Friday 28 August |
Stage 1 08.30-09.00 |
Book now |