Family & kids
Having fun
Fun for all the family at The Bridge Leisure Centre
We offer a wide range of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy in and out of the pool.
From activities to keep the little ones active during the school holidays, to parties for that special day, to fun and active ways to spend some quality family time together - we have something for everyone.
Holiday Activities
We understand the importance of children being active during the holidays.
Our experienced and fully qualified team deliver a wide range of activities to keep your children happy, active and busy.
Holiday activities coming soon
Holiday Camp
Dates: Tuesday 24th December, Tuesday 31st December, Friday 3rd January
Come and spend the day at the leisure centre. Challenge yourself to see how far you can climb on our Clip 'n Climb walls and join in with some team games, wacky races on our GIANT obstacle bouncy castle and get creative with some Christmas arts and crafts!
- Suitable for ages 5-11
- £25.00
- 9.00am - 2.00pm (Tuesday sessions)
- 9.00am - 3.30pm (Friday session)
Active Play and Bounce SEN session
Dates: Tuesday 24th December
Try our new SEN inclusive Active Play & Bounce session- a fantastic way for your child to keep active, whilst having fun!
This session includes use of play equipment, soft play and the bouncy castle. We will also have the sensory room open for use in this session. Siblings of SEN children welcome
- Suitable for ages 4-16
- £6.10 per child
- 11.45am - 12.45pm
Arts & Crafts
Dates: Monday 23rd December
Come and get messy and have some fun making Christmas arts and crafts . Make some Santa’s to hang on your Christmas tree, a paper plate snowman and so much more
- Suitable for ages 5-11
- £9.15 per child
- 10.00am - 12.00pm
Mega Active Play & Bounce sessions
Dates: Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th December
Have you heard about our Mega Active Play & Bounce sessions running in between Christmas and the New Year? For one weekend only, we are doubling the amount of bouncy castles and and fun for everyone!
- 9.45am - 10.45am
- 11.00am - 12.00pm
- 12.30pm - 1.30pm
- 1.45pm - 2.45pm
Book via the timetable
All sessions are bookable by calling reception on 01403 211311
Active Play and Bounce
A fantastic way for your child to keep active whilst having fun! Suitable for under 5's this session includes early years play equipment, soft play and bouncy castle.
Our one hour sessions run Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9.30am and 10.30am.
£6.10 per child, with additional siblings charged at £2.90 each. Sessions are bookable via our timetable.
Enjoy Active Play & Bounce and Clip 'n Climb at the weekends, with 1 ticket at a reduced price with our Combo Tickets.
We are also running some additional weekend Active Play and Bounce sessions, to keep your children active and full of adventure! Find out more below.
Active Play and Bounce
The fun doesn't have to stop on Friday...we also run Active Play and Bounce sessions over the weekend!
Saturday sessions
A fantastic way for your child to keep active whilst having fun! Suitable for under 8's this session will include endless fun on our bouncy castle.
- 11.30am - 12.30pm
Sunday sessions
A fantastic way for your child to keep active whilst having fun! Suitable for under 5's this session will include endless fun on our bouncy castle.
- 9.15am - 10.15am
With the exception of the following dates:
- 1st September
- 28th & 29th September
- 27th October
- 17th November
- 15th December
£6.10 per child, with additional siblings charged at £2.90 each. Sessions are bookable via our timetable
Gymnastics
Bouncing, spinning and rolling, and more…
Our gymnastics programme follows British Gymnastics’ Rise Gymnastics scheme – a modern take on a wonderful, legendary sport. Children of all ages and abilities have the power to shine with Rise Gymnastics.
Learning through fun games and activities to enable gymnasts to develop physically, socially and emotionally, your child will build key foundation skills for life. Achievements will be rewarded regularly with certificates and medals, and you can follow all of their progress in real-time using the Course Hub.
We also offer adult gymnastics.
Trampolining
Bounce to new heights with one of our trampolining courses! Following the Trampolining Proficiency Awards Scheme, our trampolining courses teach simple aerial tricks all the way up to big-air stunts. Our courses are adaptive for all abilities. Trampolining helps children build strong, healthy muscles and bones, and increases flexibility, balance, and coordination as well as discipline, self-esteem, and social skills.
We also have Adult Trampolining lessons available. For these sessions, please book via our timetable
Sensory room
Our purpose built sensory room is designed for disabled children and adults, and also under 5's. Sensory rooms provide a relaxing environment in which can both calm and stimulate the senses through interactive fun and a relaxing atmosphere.
Sessions will cost £2.50 throughout November and December
Our sensory room
The features included in our sensory room increase creative sensory input, provide relaxation and enjoyment through eliminating distraction.
Join our intergalactic adventure through our galaxy and beyond, with our space themed sensory room. Features include:
- Colourful ball pond with hoist access
- UV light panel
- Milky way carpet and glow-in-the-dark star decorated walls
- Bright and colourful interactive games panels
- Starry fibre optic strands
- Light projector showcasing the galaxy
- Soothing sounds and much more
Our space themed sensory room facilitates communication and mobility for children with a wide range of disabilities. A portable hoist is available to aid access to the ball pool, please ask for assistance, you must bring your own sling for this.
Socks must be worn by children and adults at all times whilst in the Sensory Room.
Pay as you go sessions are available for £5.15, booking is advised and can be done so through our timetable. An additional £2.50 charge will be applied for any siblings joining the sessions.
Private Hire sessions are also available by calling us on 01403 211311.
Parties at The Bridge Leisure Centre
Turn your child’s party into an exciting day to remember.
There's no fuss and no mess. You, your child and their friends have all the fun whilst we plan the big day for you.
During the school holidays, you could enjoy up to 20% off some of our party options!*
*T&Cs apply
Parties at The Bridge Leisure Centre
Active Play & Bounce Party
They’ll be lots of fun on our Bouncy Castle & Soft Play equipment.
- £258
- Maximum 30 Children
- Suitable for Children up to 5 years old
- Saturdays 1.00pm - 2.00pm, 2:30pm – 3:30pm and 4.00pm – 5.00pm
- Sundays 10:30am – 11:30am and 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Ultimate Climbing Adventure Party – Clip ‘n Climb
Are you ready for the ultimate Party?! For an unforgettable experience you and your friends can come down and take part in the best birthday party EVER! Our amazing instructors will get you scaling our main wall. The range of climbing that we have means that we have something for everyone. Suitable for Children aged 4+.
- Maximum 20 Children
- Suitable for Children aged 4+
- Fridays 5.15pm - 6.30pm (£210)
- Sundays 2.45pm - 4.00pm & 4pm–5.15pm (£248)
Active Adventure Bounce Party
Take on our inflatable obstacle course, run, jump & have endless fun.
- Cost: £238
- Maximum 30 Children
- Suitable for Children aged 5 years +
- Saturdays 1.00pm - 2.00pm, 2:30pm – 3:30pm and 4.00pm–5.00pm
- Sundays 10:30am – 11:30am and 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Party Tea
All parties include a room to host your party tea in. Tables and chairs/benches will be provided. However, we do ask you to supply the plates, cups, napkins and food. Your party tea room can be accessed 15 minutes before your party starts, you then have 45 minutes for your party tea after your party ends.
Football Party
Shoot and score!
If your child loves football then this party is for them. Full of actioned packed football fun with a range of games and finishing in a match.
We will be running football parties from April - September, as per the dates below:
- 18th August
- 1st & 15th September
Party times are 11.45am - 12.45pm or 12.45pm - 1.30pm
Cost - £160
How to book
If you'd like to book one of our amazing parties please download and complete our Birthday Party Booking Form below. Send the completed form to us via email or if you'd like to talk through the options, please give us a call on 01403 211311.
1. Download party booking form
If you'd like to talk through the options, please give us a call on 01403 211311
Please read our terms and conditions before booking.
Home education sessions
At The Bridge Leisure Centre, we want everyone to feel welcome! So, we are running the following sessions, for children that are home educated, to come along to.
Home education sessions
Our upcoming home education sessions, are all based in our Clip 'n Climb arena! Suitable for those that are home educated to come along to try something new, make new friends and have lots of fun!
Running on the following dates:
- Thursday 24th October 12.00pm - 1.15pm
- Thursday 14th November 12.00pm - 1.15pm
- Tuesday 26th November 11.45am - 1.00pm
- Tuesday 10th December 11.45am - 1.00pm
To find out more, please speak to a member of our team, or call us on 01403 211311
To book your session, please visit our timetable