Family & kids
Having fun
Fun for all the family at Waendel 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.
Inflatable & Family Fun
Make a splash at Waendel Leisure Centre.
Come and enjoy our Family Fun & Inflatable Fun sessions. Check out our timetable for details.
Inflatable Fun rules
- All participants will be given a buoyancy aid to wear throughout the activity and must be on poolside for the safety briefing before the session commences.
- Minimum age for this activity is 5 years old, and maximum age is 15 years old.
- Children under the age of 8 years must be accompanied in the water and throughout their visit to the centre by an adult (16 yrs+) Ratio: maximum of 2 under 8's per adult.
- All participants aged 8 and above must be a competent swimmer.
- Each session includes a safety briefing and a lifejacket fitting. Approximate time on the inflatable is 45 minutes.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of your session to allow time for your buoyancy aid fitting.
- Rule of play are displayed on poolside.
- Late entrants will not be permitted due to the essential safety briefing
- Bookings may only be made by those aged over 16 years of age.
- Parents/Guardians with children under 8 years old must be in the pool to supervise at all times, but may not go on the inflatable. Only adults supervising will be allowed in the pool.
- Any child under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult who will remain responsible for the welfare of that child at all times during the inflatable session. The lead person making the party / group booking will be agreeing the Terms and Conditions on behalf of all inflatable use
- In order to cancel a booking a minimum of 48 hours’ notice prior to the start of the session must be given. Cancellations of parties / group bookings will require 7 days’ notice prior to the start of the session. All sessions are non-refundable. We can offer a credit voucher if notified of the cancellation within the time frame above.
Please note that this is a premium session and is discounted for junior members and swimming lesson participants.
How to book
Advanced booking is recommended
Cost for non-members: £6.00
Cost for members/ swimming lesson participants: £3.00
You can book this session via the timetable, which can be found here:
Holiday activities
At Waendel Leisure Centre, we are here to keep your little ones active and happy during the holidays by offering fun activities for them to enjoy.
October Half Term Activities
We will have a range of fun activities to keep the little ones entertained this half term, including:
- Additional swimming sessions in the main & teaching pool
- Inflatable Fun sessions
These will be bookable via our timetable from October 14th, 2024.
Over the half term, we will also be running:
- Intensive swimming lessons
For more information on our upcoming Intensive Swimming course, please click here. For anything else half term related, please get in touch.
Parties at Waendel 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.
We have a range of parties for you to chose from.
Parties at Waendel Leisure Centre
Active Inflatable Pool party
Make a splash and celebrate their birthday with our fun filled pool party!
- Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult at all times. 2 under 8’s to 1 adult.
- You have one hour of activity and then you can have your food and birthday cake in a private room which will be set up with tables and chairs.
- Maximum age is 15 years.
- The activity hour will include a short safety briefing and buoyancy aid fitting.
- Maximum 40 children
*Please note that food is not provided by us, and use of the free food room is optional
Times:
Session 1
- Saturdays, 5.30pm - 6.30pm (pool) and 6.30pm - 7.30pm (food room)
- Duration: 2 hours (with food room)
- Suitable for 5+ years
Session 2
- Saturdays 6.45pm - 7.45pm (pool) and 7.45pm - 8.45pm (food room)
- Duration: 2 hours (with food room)
- Suitable for 5+ years
Prices:
- £225.00
Under 10's Pool Party
- Parties available every Saturday from 3.00pm or 4.00pm
- £160.00 for 2 hour party* (1 hour pool and 1 hour food room)
- £132.00 for 1 hour party* (pool only)
- Maximum 32 children
- Children under 8 must be supervised in the water and changing rooms by their parent or adult (16+). A maximum of 2 children is permitted per parent/adult. Set up time is included within swimming session times.
*Set up time is included within swimming session times.
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 and we'll look forward to working with you to organise your booking.
1. Download party booking form 2. Email us your form
Or if you'd like to talk through the options please give us a call on 01933 221622.
Please read our terms and conditions before booking.