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The new year is bringing a new, simpler leisure offer for every resident across North Lincolnshire – making it easier than ever to get fit, get moving and feel healthier.

Local gyms and swimming pools are now simpler to use, with clearer options, better access and a more straightforward way to get active – whatever your starting point and whatever your goals.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “The new year is when many people think about getting more active, but too often it feels complicated or intimidating.

“This new offer is about cutting through that – clearer choices, easier access and great local facilities that people can simply get on and use.”

The refreshed offer follows investment in leisure centres across the area, with upgraded gyms, improved pools and better activity spaces now matched by a simpler, more modern way to use them.

New membership options – Unlimited, Core, Surge, Boost, Ignite and Collective – strip away complexity, offering a clear, flexible and modern way to get active that fits around real life.

And, they give residents access across the whole area – all gyms and all swimming pools in Brigg, Barton, Crowle, Epworth, Scunthorpe and Winterton – with no groups, no tiers and no complicated rules.

Cllr Carl Sherwood, cabinet member for safer, stronger communities, said: “You don’t need to be a gym expert to get active.

“Whether it’s getting back into fitness, swimming more often or simply moving a bit more in the new year, this new leisure offer makes it easier to start – and easier to stick with it.

“It’s about opening the door to activity for everyone.”

For more details visit our new memberships page.

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A new, structured Junior Gym programme is launching this January to help young people aged 11 to 16 get active, build confidence and learn how to use gym equipment safely – setting them up with healthy habits for life. 

Designed especially for beginners, the programme gives young people the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to feel comfortable in a gym environment, with expert guidance every step of the way. 

A supported four-week introduction to the gym

All new Junior Gym attendees will complete a four-week induction programme led by qualified fitness instructors. Each session focuses on a different element of fitness, helping young people progress safely and at their own pace: 

• Week 1: Getting started with cardio equipment 

• Week 2: Learning how to use resistance machines safely 

• Week 3: Introduction to functional training 

• Week 4: A personalised gym programme tailored to the individual 

The induction costs £30 for four sessions and must be completed before attending regular Junior Gym sessions. 

What happens next?

After completing the induction, juniors can attend ongoing Junior Gym sessions for £5 per session. These sessions are supervised by qualified fitness staff, giving young people the freedom to work towards their own goals in a safe, supportive environment. The Junior Gym sessions can be found on our group fitness timetables. 

Why parents and young people love Junior Gym

• Confidence from day one – expert-led sessions help young people feel comfortable and capable 

• Safety first – correct technique and equipment use taught from the start 

• Personal progress – programmes tailored to each young person 

• Positive habits – building healthy routines that last beyond the gym 

Coming soon: Junior Hybrid sessions

Launching later in 2026, Junior Hybrid sessions will bring together functional fitness and fun, high-energy workouts. Designed to improve strength, agility and coordination, these sessions keep exercise fresh, engaging and enjoyable for young people who like variety. 

Book now

Junior Gym induction sessions are available from January. 

NL Active Ancholme 

• Monday 5, 12, 19 & 26 January – 5pm to 6pm, £30 for the four-week course 

• Tuesday 6, 13, 20 & 27 January – 5pm to 6pm, £30 for the four-week course 

• Thursday 8, 15, 22 & 29 January – 5pm to 6pm, £30 for the four-week course 

NL Active Axholme North 

• Wednesday 7, 14, 21 & 28 January – 4pm to 5pm, £30 for the four-week course 

NL Active Baysgarth 

• Tuesday 6, 13, 20 & 27 January – 3.30pm to 4.30pm, £30 for the four-week course 

NL Active Epworth 

• Tuesday 6, 13, 20 & 27 January – 4.30pm to 5.30pm, £30 for the four-week course 

NL Active Riddings 

• Tuesday 6, 13, 20 & 27 January – 5pm to 6pm, £30 for the four-week course 

NL Active The Pods 

• Tuesday 6, 13, 20 & 27 January – 5pm to 6pm, £30 for the four-week course 

• Wednesday 7, 14, 21 & 28 January – 5pm to 6pm, £30 for the four-week course 

• Thursday 8, 15, 22 & 29 January – 5pm to 6pm, £30 for the four-week course 

NL Active Winterton 

• Thursday 8, 15, 22 & 29 January – 5.30pm to 6.30pm, £30 for the four-week course 

To book, contact your chosen centre on 01724 291900 or pop into site. Payment will be taken at the time of booking. 

Supporting healthier, more active young people 

More than half of young people are not achieving the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity. Programmes like Junior Gym play an important role in tackling this by offering structured, welcoming and age-appropriate ways for teenagers to get active, build confidence and enjoy moving more. 

The Junior Gym programme forms part of a wider commitment to improving young people’s health and wellbeing, alongside initiatives such as free holiday swimming and expanded opportunities for young people to be active across local leisure facilities. 

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We’ve got great news for young fitness fans! NL Active has added an extra Junior Gym session to the Sunday line-up at NL Active The Pods and Winterton, giving even more opportunities for 11 to 16-year-olds to get active and have fun.

What is Junior Gym?

Junior Gym is a supervised session where young people can enjoy the gym in a safe and supportive environment. Under the guidance of our Health & Fitness Assistants, participants will take on fun challenges and complete a variety of exercises designed to build confidence, improve fitness, and get used to working out in a gym.

Full Junior Gym Timetable

NL Active Ancholme

• Monday: 4pm – 5pm
• Tuesday: 4pm – 5pm
• Wednesday: 4pm – 5pm
• Saturday: 10am – 11am

NL Active Axholme North

• Monday: 3pm – 4pm
• Thursday: 3pm – 4pm

NL Active Baysgarth

• Tuesday: 4pm – 5pm
• Wednesday: 4.30pm – 5.30pm
• Friday: 4pm – 5pm

NL Active Epworth

• Monday: 3.30pm – 4.30pm
• Tuesday: 3.30pm – 4.30pm
• Wednesday: 3.30pm – 4.30pm

NL Active Riddings

• Tuesday: 4pm – 5pm

NL Active The Pods

• Tuesday: 4pm – 5pm
• Wednesday: 4pm – 5pm
• Thursday: 4pm – 5pm
• Saturday: 10am – 11am
• Sunday: 10am – 11am (NEW SESSION)

NL Active Winterton

• Tuesday: 4.30pm – 5.30pm
• Thursday: 4.30pm – 5.30pm
• Sunday: 10am – 11am (NEW SESSION)

Sessions cost £3.90 and can be booked by calling the centre you’d like to attend on 01724 291900 or by popping into site. A parent or guardian must attend the first session to complete a consent form.

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From 27 October to 2 November, NL Active centres will be crawling with activities to keep your little monsters active, entertained, and smiling all week long. Whether they’re testing their spooky strength in the junior gym, splashing around like sea creatures, scoring screamers on the pitch, or serving up scares with every swing on the court, there’s frightfully good fun waiting every day! 

Half term is the perfect time to swap screens for adventure, build confidence, and make hauntingly happy memories with friends in a safe welcoming space. 

What’s brewing this October break: 

Junior Gym, spooky strength sessions 

Calling all little monsters aged 11- 15! Join us for frightfully fun junior gym sessions this half term. Led by our Health & Fitness Assistants, these sessions are a scream, helping young people stay active and build confidence in a gym environment. 

Please note, parental consent and a medical form must be completed at your first session. 

Skate park tricks & treats 

Whether they’re gliding like ghosts or pulling off tricks that’ll make your spine tingle, our skate parks at NL Active Epworth, Ancholme, and Winterton are brewing up thrills this half term. Grab your board, skates or scooter and join the spooky fun! 

Wickedly good crash course swimming lessons and stroke development workshops

Make a splash this half term with a crash course that will have your little sea monsters swimming like creatures of the deep. In just one week, they’ll boost confidence, learn about water safety, while improving their stroke and having spooky fun in the water. One-to-one and small group lessons available. 

For children who are already competent swimmers and in our SwimLincs Improvers classes or above, we’re running stroke development and swim survival skills sessions. Find out more on our SwimLincs page.

Creepy kicks, half price 3G pitch hire 

School’s out, the chills are in, and it’s time to summon your squad for some spooky football fun! With pitches half price, it’s the perfect chance for kickabouts and spellbinding skills practice. 

Spine-chilling discounted racket sports 

Smash boredom this half term with discounted racket sports! From pickleball to table tennis, it’s a monstrously good way for kids to stay active while having a frightfully fun time. 

Frighteningly fun FunSplash  

FunSplash turns fright into delight with ghoulishly good fun for kids! Expect wiggly woggles, and wild splashes galore. It’s the perfect way for little witches and warlocks of all ages to let off steam this Halloween! 

Giant inflatable fright fest 

Bouncing, racing, sliding, and shrieking with laughter, our giant inflatable assault courses are perfect for monsters with energy to burn. The ultimate treat for fearless fun seekers this half term! 

Bubble trouble, mermaid experience 

This Halloween, the pool transforms into a realm of mystery and enchantment, inviting children aged 5+ to dive into an unforgettable adventure. Confident swimmers can take part in a mermaid experience session, where they’ll shimmer and glide through haunted waters as magical sea creatures. It’s a spellbinding mix of underwater fun, graceful movement, and mischievous mermaid magic. 

Creep it real on the climbing wall 

Dare your little ghouls to take on the walls? Our Halloween climbing sessions are packed with fun, fright, and fitness! With guidance from our friendly instructors, kids can conquer roped climbs and bouldering routes while building eerie amounts of strength, bravery, and confidence.  

No tricks, just treats this half term! 

Sink your teeth into our spooktacular activity timetable here, and discover a thrilling half term oozing with frightfully fun adventures for everyone! 

To book your little ghouls activities, creep by your local NL Active centre or call us on 01724 291 900. Book early to dodge the dread of disappointment and let us help take the scare out of your half term planning.

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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! Free swim sessions for children aged 8 to 16 for all pools apart from Epworth Swimming Pool need to be booked in advance online. If you’re bringing a child under the age of 8 or attending one of the Summer Daze family swims just turn up and check in at reception.

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. Book your place by calling The Pods on 01724 291900 or by popping into site. 

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

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! 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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