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).
Bank holidays
| Date | Bank Holiday | Bamber Bridge Leisure Centre | Leyland Leisure Centre | Penwortham Leisure Centre | South Ribble Tennis & Fitness Centre | Bamber Bridge Sports Hub |
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| 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. |
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Tennis Camp |
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| Gymnastics Camp |
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