Leisure centres to banish boredom this summer

Swindon's Leisure Centres, run by charitable social enterprise 'Better', have announced a ‘Summer of Fun’ to banish boredom and provide much welcomed support to local communities.

The Paris Olympics will be inspiring many to think about getting active and the borough is rising to the challenge, offering a range of activities to entertain, engage and energise.  

For children, over the summer holidays there’ll be a range of activities to keep all ages entertained.

Dorcan Leisure Centre - Swim for all: Mon 1200-1300, Tues- Fri 9.30am-11.30am & 1.30pm-2.30pm and normal weekend times.

HAF programme: 5th-29th Aug 4 days a week, max 40 spaces a day. Dry Inflatable will be run around HAF inflatable sessions. Times TBC.

Link Centre - Additional Public Ice Skating throughout week – see timetables for each day's programme. 

Trampoline Park: Monday 9.30-10.30 Toddler Jump then open from 10.30-17.00,Tuesdays 9.30-10.30 SEND session then open10.30-17.00; Wednesday 9.30-10.30 Toddler then open 10.30-17.00; Thursday 9.30-10.30 SEND then open 10.30-17.00; Friday 09.30-10.30 Toddler Jump then open 10.30-17.00

Soft Play – normal programme, 9.30 – 17:00

Kids for a Quid Swim - £1: 9am-10am every Friday.

Family Fun Swim -throughout the week – see timetables for each days programme.

Short Course swimming lessons Mon-Fri, 9am-10am: 29th July to 1st August. 5th to 8th August. 12th to 15th August. 18th to 23rd August.

Delta Tennis Centre - 2 hour drop in tennis clinics for 8-16 year olds. Tues, Weds, Thurs for 2 weeks the 6th,7th,8th August and 13th,14th and 15th from12-2 pm.

Booking is via the better_uk app or www.better.org.uk 

Barnaby Rich, Better’s Partnership Manager for Swindon said: “We’re getting ready for a bumper, busy summer – welcoming many more people through our doors. Take a look at better.org.uk for details.” 

People in Swindon are also invited to try something new at their nearest Better leisure centre at Better’s Summer Open Days 20-21 July.  

Choose from free gym and fitness classes, yoga, swimming, tennis, pickleball and more*. 

Details can be found at https://www.better.org.uk/open-days and sessions booking via the Better_uk app.

*check centre for specific activities