October Half Term Activities at Newlands Leisure Centre 🍂
Keep the Kids Active, Entertained & Making Memories This Half Term
Half term at Newlands Leisure Centre means plenty of time in the water — Fun Swim sessions run Monday to Friday, with a calmer Quiet Swim session on Sunday 1 November for anyone who'd prefer a gentler pace.
📅 26th – 30th October 2026
WHAT'S ON AT NEWLANDS
🏊 Fun Swim
Monday to Friday
12:00pm–1:00pm
1:15pm–2:15pm
2:30pm–3:30pm
Dive into some family fun at our Fun Swim sessions! With music playing, floats and small inflatable toys in the pool, it's the perfect way for the whole family to relax, splash about and enjoy some quality time together in the water.
Standard supervision ratios apply.
Plan your Fun Swim visit - Booking available soon
💙 Quiet Swim
Sunday 1 November · 1:45pm–2:45pm
A gentle, welcoming swim session created especially for our SEN community. With no music and a calm, low-sensory environment, Quiet Swim gives everyone the chance to enjoy the water in a way that feels comfortable and relaxed — at their own pace, in their own time.
Find out more about Quiet Swim - Booking available soon
AT A GLANCE — OCTOBER HALF TERM 2026
Activity | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
🏊 Fun Swim | Mon–Fri | 12:00pm–1:00pm, 1:15pm–2:15pm, 2:30pm–3:30pm |
💙 Quiet Swim | Sun 1 Nov | 1:45pm–2:45pm |
A QUIETER SWIM OPTION
Not everyone wants music and a busy pool — and that's exactly why Quiet Swim exists. Running Sunday 1 November from 1:45pm to 2:45pm, it's a calm, low-sensory session created especially for the SEN community, with no music and no pressure to rush. It's simply a gentler environment to enjoy the water at your own pace, in your own time.
PLAN YOUR OCTOBER HALF TERM AT NEWLANDS
With Fun Swim on every day and Quiet Swim to round off half term, there's always a reason to head to Newlands Leisure Centre for a splash. Check the times above and dive in.