News & Events / Half Term Activities
Feb 4 2026

We’ve got plenty for everyone to enjoy this half‑term! Join us at Active Nottingham for fun, active sessions running from 16 to 20 February 2026.
Please note: Nottingham Swim School lessons will continue as normal unless advised otherwise.
Information below was correct at the time of printing. Please check our live timetables before travelling, as sessions may be subject to change.
Swimming
Dive into half-term with a choice of Swim for All with Flume, Swim for Fun or Parent and Toddler sessions:
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays |
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| 09:30-10:15 Parent and Toddler (Leisure pool) | 09:30-10:15 Parent and Toddler (Small pool) | 09:30-10:15 Parent and Toddler (Small pool) | 10:30-11:15 14:30-15:15 16:15-17:00 17:15-18:00 18:15-19:00 Swim for Fun/All with Flume (Leisure pool) | 13:30-14:15 Swim for Fun (Main pool) | 09:15-10:00 10:30-11:15 Swim for All with Flume (Leisure pool) | 09:00-09:45 10:00-10:45 Swim for All with Flume (Leisure pool) |
| 10:30-11:15am 14:30-15:15pm 16:15-17:00pm 17:15-18:00pm 18:15-19:00pm Swim for Fun/All with Flume (Leisure pool) | 10:30-11:15 14:30-15:15 16:15-17:00 17:15-18:00 Swim for Fun/All with Flume (Leisure pool) | 10:30-11:15 14:30-15:15 16:15-17:00 17:15-18:00 18:15-19:00 Swim for Fun/All with Flume (Leisure pool) | 13:30-14:15 Swim for Fun (Main pool) | 16:15-17:00 17:15-18:00 Swim for All with Flume (Leisure pool) | 09:00-09:45 10:00-10:45 11:15-12noon Swim for Fun (Main pool) |
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| 13:30-14:15 Swim for Fun (Main pool) | 13:30-14:15 Swim for Fun (Main pool) | 13:30-14:15 Swim for Fun (Main pool) |
Pre-booking is required, and bookings can be made up to 7 days in advance. Session details were correct at the time of print but may change without notice – please check our live timetable online for the latest updates.
Read our pool admissions policy for children under 8 here.
Little Treasures Soft Play

Let your little ones explore our under‑the‑sea themed, two‑storey soft play adventure! Packed with challenges, imaginative spaces and fun zones suited to toddlers and children alike – it’s perfect for active play and making memories.
We’re open from 9am to 4pm. There’s no need to pre‑book, but if you’d like to secure a spot, you can book up to 7 days in advance through the Active Nottingham app.
Birthday Parties
Planning a celebration? Clifton offers a range of fun-filled children’s party packages and an amazing party room to make the day extra special. Enquire now to secure your date!


| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-8:45am Swim for All | 8-8:45am 9-9:45am 16:00-17:00pm Swim for All | 9-9:45am Swim for All | 8-8:45am Swim for All | 10-11am Swim for Fun | 14:15-15:15pm Swim for Fun | 11:30-12:15pm Swim for Ladies & Kids |
| 10-10:45am Splash About | 10-10:45am Swim for Fun | 10am-10:45am Swim for Fun | 13:45-14:30pm Swim for Fun | 11:15-12:15 Pool Party | 15:15-16:15pm Swim for All | 12:45-13:30pm Swim for Fun |
| 11-12noon 13:30-14:30pm Swim for Fun | 14:45-15:30pm Pool Party | 13:45-14:30 18:00-18:45 Swim for All | 13:30-14:15pm Swim for All |
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| 14:45-15:30 Pool Party | 16:00-16:45pm 16:45-17:30pm Swim for Ladies & Girls |

Pool Party: A fun, active swimming session for children, young people and families – complete with toys, floats, inflatables and music, with a pool depth of 1.24m
Pool Disco: The ultimate party for under 14’s! This activity is suitable for ages 8+. Pool depth of 0.94m
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30-10:30am 10:45-11:45am Swim for Fun. Pool Depth 0.95m | 9:30-10:30am 10:45-11:45am Swim for Fun. Pool Depth 0.95m | 9:30-10:30am 10:45-11:45am Swim for Fun. Pool Depth 0.95m | 13:30-14:30pm Pool Party. Pool Depth 1.24m | 9:30-10:30am 10:45-11:45am Swim for Fun. Pool Depth 0.95m | 12:45-13:30 13:45-14:30 Swim for All. Pool Depth 1.24m | 11:15-12noon 13:15-14:00 14:15-15:00 Swim for All. Pool Depth 1.24m |
| 13:30-14:30pm Pool Party. Pool Depth 1.24m | 13:30-14:30pm Pool Party. Pool Depth 1.24m | 13:30-14:30pm Pool Party. Pool Depth 1.24m | 14:45-15:45pm Pool Disco. Pool Depth 0.95m | 13:30-14:30pm Pool Party. Pool Depth 1.24m | 16:00-16:45pm Pool Disco. Pool Depth 0.95m | |
| 14:45-15:45pm Pool Disco. Pool Depth 0.95m | 14:45-15:45pm Pool Disco. Pool Depth 0.95m | 14:45-15:45pm Pool Disco. Pool Depth 0.95m | 14:45-15:45pm Pool Disco. Pool Depth 0.95m | |||
Pre-booking is required, and bookings can be made up to 7 days in advance. Session details were correct at the time of print but may change without notice – please check our live timetable online for the latest updates.
Read our pool admissions policy for children under 8 here.
Birthday Parties
Make it a celebration to remember! Book a birthday party at Harvey Hadden – and see if you’re brave enough to take on Titan. Learn more on our party page.


Swim for Fun:
Pop along to Ken Martin Leisure Centre this half-term with their Swim for Fun and Parent and Toddler sessions.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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| 08:00-09:00 12:00-13:00 Parent and Toddler | No public swims running | 10:15-11:15 Parent and Toddler | 10:00-11:00 13:30-14:30 Swim for Fun | 08:00-09:00 12:00-13:00 Parent and Toddler | 13:45-14:30 Swim for Fun | 11:45-12:45 Parent and Toddler |
| 13:30-14:30pm Swim for Fun | 10:15-11:15 Swim for All | 11:30-12:30 Parent and Toddler | 10:00-11:00 Swim for Fun | 14:45-15:30 Swim for All | 13:00-14:00 14:15-15:15 Swim for Fun |
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| 13:30-14:30 Swim for Fun | 18:15-19:15 Swim for All |
Pre-booking is required, and bookings can be made up to 7 days in advance. Session details were correct at the time of print but may change without notice – please check our live timetable online for the latest updates.
Read our pool admissions policy for children under 8 here.

| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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| 12:15-13:00 Parent and Toddler | 10:15am-11am Swim for Fun | 10:15-11am 1:15pm-2pm 2:15pm-3pm Swim for Fun | 12:15-13:00 Parent and Toddler | 12:15-13:00 Parent and Toddler | 14:15-15:00 15:15-16:00 Swim for Fun | 11:15-12:00 12:15-13:00 14:15-15:00 Swim for Fun |
| 1:15pm-2pm 2:15pm-3pm Swim for Fun | 12:15-13:00 Parent and Toddler | 12:15-13:00 Parent and Toddler | 1:15pm-2pm 2:15pm-3pm Swim for Fun | 1:15pm-2pm Swim for Fun | 13:15-14:00 Parent and Toddler |
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| 18:15-19:15 Swim for All |
Pre-booking is required, and bookings can be made up to 7 days in advance. Session details were correct at the time of print but may change without notice – please check our live timetable online for the latest updates.
Read our pool admissions policy for children under 8 here.

| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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| 09:30-10:30 Parent and Toddler (Teaching pool) | 11-12noon 16:45-17:30 Swim for All (Main and Teaching pool) | 11:00-12:00 Parent and Toddler (Teaching pool) | 11-12noon Swim for All (Main and teaching pool) | 13:30-14:30 Parent and Toddler (Teaching pool) | 13:30-14:30 Parent and Toddler (Teaching pool) |
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| 13:30-14:30 14:45-15:45 Swim for Fun (Main and teaching pool) | 13:30-14:30 14:45-15:45 Swim for Fun (Main and teaching pool) | 15:00-15:45 Swim for All (Main pool) | 13:30-14:30 14:45-15:45 Swim for Fun (Main and teaching pool) | 14:30-15:30 Swim for Fun(Main and teaching pool) | 14:30-15:30 Swim for Fun(Main and teaching pool) |
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| 16:00-17:00 17:15-18:15 Swim for All (Main and teaching pool) | 16:00-16:45pm Swim for All (Main pool) | 18:30-19:15 Swim for Fun (Teaching pool) |
Pre-booking is required, and bookings can be made up to 7 days in advance. Session details were correct at the time of print but may change without notice – please check our live timetable online for the latest updates.
Read our pool admissions policy for children under 8 here.

Badminton – available at Clifton Leisure Centre, Harvey Hadden Sports Village and Southglade Leisure Centre.
Table Tennis – available across all Active Nottingham leisure centres, except Ken Martin Leisure Centre.
Both Table Tennis and Badminton require advance bookings due to the set-up and availability of the space. Book via the Active Nottingham app or website.