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Half Term Activities

Feb 4 2026

Cartoon pool graphics of palms and inflatable rings, in the centre in white font are the words "School Holiday Activities".

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.

Clifton Leisure Centre: 

Swimming

Dive into half-term with a choice of Swim for All with Flume, Swim for Fun or Parent and Toddler sessions:

MondaysTuesdaysWednesdaysThursdaysFridaysSaturdaysSundays
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)
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

Little Treasures Soft Play photo from the entrance showing two levels with cartoon image of a pirate in the foreground.

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!

Birthday parties room at Clifton Leisure Centre with a blue table, various different coloured chairs and cartoon paintings on the wall depicting a pirate ship, palm trees and a small island.


Djanogly Community Leisure Centre: 
Join friends and family at Djanogly Community Leisure Centre this half term and choose from Swim for Fun (0.92m depth), Swim for Ladies and Kids (0.92m depth) and Swim for All (1.24m depth). Or try out their Pool Parties: 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
Seven children of mixed genders in a swimming pool holding floats, looking at the camera.
MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
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
14:45-15:30 Pool Party16:00-16:45pm
16:45-17:30pm
Swim for Ladies & Girls
Pre-booking is required, and bookings can be made up to 7 days in advance. The times and information provided were correct when going to print and may change without notice. For up-to-date timings, please visit our live timetable online.
Read our pool admissions policy for children under 8 here.

Harvey Hadden Sports Village: 

Cartoon pool graphics of palms and inflatable rings. Below on a blue background are the words (in a white font) "Pool Parties and Pool Discos"

Pool Parties and Pool Discos

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

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
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.

A large green and black inflatable within a sports hall.


Ken Martin Leisure Centre: 

Swimming pool with children wearing goggles, smiling at the camera. Below the children, on a blue background are the words (in a white font) "Swim for Fun".

Swim for Fun:

Pop along to Ken Martin Leisure Centre this half-term with their Swim for Fun and Parent and Toddler sessions.

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
08:00-09:00
12:00-13:00
Parent and Toddler
No public swims running10:15-11:15
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
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.


Southglade Leisure Centre: 

A black child is in the swimming pool, wearing blue goggles and orange armbands, smiling at the camera. Below the pool on a blue background are the words (in a white font) "Swim for Fun during half term."

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
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
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.


Victoria Leisure Centre: 

Swimming pool four rubber ring inflatables floating in the pool (colours of the rubber rings are yellow, pink, purple and orange). Below the pool, on a blue background are the words (in a white font) "Swim for Fun".

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
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)
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)
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.


Two females (in red and yellow jerseys) and playing badminton in a sports hall.

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.