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The Summer holidays are just around the corner, and NL Active is on hand to help children across North Lincolnshire stay active, have fun, and make the most of every single day! 

From 21 July to 2 September, NL Active centres will be bursting with activities that’ll get little ones off screens and into action. Whether they’re climbing to new heights on the climbing wall at The Pods, splashing their way through summer in our pools, or challenging their friends to a team game, there’s something for everyone, every day! 

It’s more than just fun, our sessions help children stay active, build confidence, make friends and try something new in a safe, inclusive and welcoming space. 

Here’s what’s coming up this summer:

Free swimming in NL Active pools

Children can swim for free at all NL Active pools this summer…just look out for the Summer Daze free sessions on our swimming pool timetables!

Climbing & bouldering sessions

Swap the sofa for the climbing wall at The Pods! Children can build strength, problem solving skills and confidence as they tackle roped walls and bouldering routes with guidance from our friendly instructors. Now available to book online, click here! 

Crash course swimming lessons

Fast track swimming skills in just one week! Whether they’re new to the pool or wanting to work on their swimming skills, our small group and 1 to 1 SwimLincs crash courses focus on confidence, safety, and having fun in the water while learning essential skills. Find more information on our SwimLincs page.

Mermaid experience, sea scooters & snorkelling

Make a splash and fulfil your child’s dreams with our magical mermaid and merman sessions or try something new like zooming through the water on a sea scooter! For children who love to explore, our family and junior snorkelling sessions are a must. Find the sessions on our holiday activity timetable. 

FunSplash & giant inflatables

Boredom? Wiped out! Let them bounce, race, slide and laugh their way through summer with our giant inflatable assault courses and FunSplash sessions, perfect for blowing off steam. Find the sessions on our pool timetables.

Half price 3G football pitch hire

Get a game going with friends for half the price! Great for kickabouts, friendly matches, or honing football skills over the summer break. Pitches at NL Active Axholme North and NL Active Epworth can be booked online.

Half price racket sports

Smash boredom this summer! Try out badminton, pickleball, short tennis or table tennis for half the price! A fun low-cost way to stay active, socialise and move more.  

Skate park sessions

Swap boredom for a board! Whether they’re cruising, kickflipping, or just finding their balance, the skate park is the perfect place to stay active, build confidence, and make new friends this summer. You can find skate parks at NL Active Ancholme, NL Active Epworth and NL Active Winterton. 

Wheelchair basketball

Want to try something new? Discover wheelchair basketball at The Pods, the perfect way to stay active, build confidence, and make new friends this summer. 

This inclusive sport welcomes children of all abilities, whether they use a wheelchair or not. 

Your summer, sorted!

This summer, let children burn off that holiday energy in the best way, by moving more, making memories, and having fun with friends. With affordable, active, and exciting options across our centres, you’ll find plenty of ways to keep young ones happy, busy, and burning off that extra energy.  

Explore our jam-packed holiday activity timetable here, full of fun for everyone! 

Activities run 21 July to 2 September 2025 across NL Active centres. 

To book your child’s activities, visit your local NL Active centre or call us on 01724 291 900. Plan ahead, book early to avoid disappointment, and let us take a little pressure off your summer. 

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North Lincolnshire Council has invested in Winterton to enhance customer access at NL Active Winterton. These improvements include: 

• Installation of additional CCTV cameras, now linked to our central control centre to improve site security.
• Introduction of the Door Watch access system, enabling members to enter the gym during unstaffed hours using their membership card or wristband.
• Creation of two new Duty Manager roles to support customers with their fitness goals

These developments have paved the way for safe, extended access hours – giving you more freedom to work out on your schedule.  We are pleased to be able to respond  to our gym users and announce that Winterton Gym will be trialling extended opening hours: 

• Monday to Sunday: 6am to 10pm

As always we ask customers to continue their smooth experience by pre-booking their sessions through our online booking site but members can also check in and book on-site using the kiosk. 

We’ve also launched a new initiative aimed at supporting the health and wellbeing of young people in our community. 

Again, for a 3-month trial period, 14 and 15-year-olds with a Fitness+ Junior Membership will be able to use the gym unaccompanied once they have updated their membership records. 

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said:  “This continued investment in Winterton Gym is part of our wider commitment to supporting our rural communities and improving access to health and wellbeing services for all.   I have spoken to a number of residents who wanted improved access to their facilities and I am pleased that we have been able to support them. 

“By extending gym hours and making it easier for people to fit fitness into their lives, we’re helping more residents – wherever they live – to lead healthier, more active lifestyles.” 

Cllr Elaine Marper, cabinet member for transforming the customer journey, said:  “We have been working with our residents now for a number of months to secure these improved access hours.  This is a fantastic new initiative that opens up new opportunities, especially for young people in Winterton who may not be able to travel to larger gyms.   Giving 14 and 15-year-olds the chance to access the facilities independently is a big step forward.  

It’s important to remember this is a trial, so I’d encourage everyone to make the most of it and show there’s real demand to make these improved hours permanent.” 

Take advantage of our June offer!

From 15 to 30 June 2025, new members can sign up online and enjoy: 

• Half price joining fee 

• Half price membership in July 

Find out more here.

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