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, drop-in family fun throughout the borough, with activities including dodgeball, football and orienteering (during the summer holidays).
This May half term, we are hosting a gymnastics and activity camp at South Ribble Tennis and Fitness Centre. This free camp is for children who are eligible for free school meals (no HAF code required). It allows your child to practice their gymnastics skills as well as play some fun games and activities. All children will recieve a healthy lunch as part of the activity. 26-29 May, session times are from 1pm until 3pm. Details below.
Bank holidays
| Date | Bank Holiday | Bamber Bridge Leisure Centre | Leyland Leisure Centre | Penwortham Leisure Centre | South Ribble Tennis & Fitness Centre | Bamber Bridge Sports Hub |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May 2026 | Spring bank holiday | Closed | 1000 - 1800 | Closed | Closed | 1600 - 2100 |
| 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.
School holidays at Leyland Leisure Centre
| Swimming |
We have a range of swimming sessions available to book, see timetables on website or app. |
| 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 in school holidays - for May half term, Tues 26 - Fri 29 May, stages 1-5. Book online. |
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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. |
| 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 in school holidays - for May half term, Tues 26 - Fri 29 May, stages 1-4. Book online. |
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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. |
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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. |
| FREE Gymnastics and activity camp |
This free camp is for children who are eligible for free school meals (no HAF code required). It allows your child to practice their gymnastics skills as well as play some fun games and activities. All children will recieve a healthy lunch as part of the activity. 26-29 May, session times are from 1pm until 3pm. |