Ten for under a tenner in Lewisham!
The long holidays are almost upon us and many families will be racking their brains, trying to find fun activities for the nippers to do over the six-week period without breaking the bank.
Luckily, your local ‘Better’ leisure centres in Lewisham have plenty going on to keep youngsters occupied and they’re all under a tenner! See below for borough highlights –
Swimming – not only is swimming a fun thing to do it’s crucial for children to learn how to be safe in the water.
1.Kids swim for £1 in any of our Swim for All sessions that start before 10am.
2.Under 3’s swim for free at any time
3. Children with a registered disability can swim for free during any Swim for All session
Keep Fit/Gym Training – incorporating exercise into the day is a great way to stop children feeling restless and help them to be fit and healthy while toning and strengthening muscles.
4.Junior Gym will operate across 5 gyms with a Pay & Play price of £5.05 (11-17 years old).
5.Juniors get access to our Junior Classes with a price of £5.05 (11-17 years old).
6. Juniors with a registered disability can use the gym for free during any junior gym or adult and child session
Soft Play - a 'Sanity Saver' for stressed parents, soft play allows little ones to let off some steam and experience adventure and exploration through play.
7.Soft Play £2.45 under 2 & £6.70 over 2 (Bellingham Leisure & Lifestyle Centre and Wavelengths Leisure Centre).
8.Toddlers World at Forest Hill Pools a price of £2.45
Athletics Track Access
9. Juniors can access the track for £2.55
Table Tennis
10. Juniors can access our Table Tennis Tables at Wavelengths and Forest Hill Pools from £6.85
Leisure centres in Lewisham are run by charitable social enterprise GLL under the ‘Better’ brand in partnership with the local council. Supporting the wellbeing of local communities is an important part of the organisation’s ethos.
Matthew Houghton, GLL’s Community Sports Manager in the borough, comments, "We know many Hackney parents are watching the purse strings but still want their kids occupied and active this summer.
"So we've got them covered with a range of affordable and fun activities throughout the school holidays and beyond. Ask in centre or visit www.better.org.uk to find out what’s happening in your neighbourhood."