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Further information

Summer fun activities

Download our summer guide

There are hundreds of classes and activities for children and families to enjoy over the summer holidays in our leisure centres and beyond. Highlights include splash discos with inflatables, activity clubs, fitness classes, cycling, fun in our parks, Footgolf and climbing and much more. To find out more download our Summer Activities Guide. 

Take part in Get up and Go!

Our Children's Centres are running a Get up and Go! campaign to encourage children, young people and their families to keep active over the summer holiday. In conjunction with our 1000 Tweaks initiative, this is a great way to fit exercise into all your summer activities, have fun and have the chance to win some great prizes! Get involved and find out more on our families website.

Summer Fun Sports Scheme

We have planned an exciting programme of activities that your kids will love at Aylestone Leisure Centre. Under the guidance of a fully qualified team of coaches, your children can experience a range of different activities each day. Activities include dance, football, kick boxing, basketball, rounder’s and much more. 

The programme will cater for children between the age of 8 to 14 years old, each day is split into two sessions, 9am – 12pm and 1pm – 4pm. Children must go home for lunch. Prices start at £8 a session, discounts available if booked in advance. Call us or 0116 233 3040 or visit us to book. Want to know which activities take place when - download the timetable of activities.

Outdoor gyms

For adults wanting to get fit and meet friends over the summer then why not join a led session at one of outdoor gyms, or take part in walking football, tennis, swimming or badminton.

Find an activity

You can find out further information about our leisure and sports centres and find an activity all on our website. You can search by keyword, category and day. 

If you have ‘The Card’ membership, then don’t forget you can book classes and courts on our online booking system. 

Investment and improvements

Cossington Street Sports Cenre

Cossington Street Sports Centre has recently re-opened significant investment and improvements. The swimming pool area, toilets, changing rooms and main reception have all been refurbished. We received £75,000 towards these improvements from Sport England as a part of the Swim Pilot project. Cossington Street has a large six lane, 33 metre swimming pool, a small fitness suite and a three court sports hall.