We provide activities during the school holidays to keep children active at both of our sports centres.

In addition to activities held by the centre, Qualitas Sport will be holding sports camps throughout the holidays, find out about the Qualitas Sport camps here.

Holiday activities:

Queen's Park Sports Centre

Healthy Living Centre

Queen's Park Sports Centre activities

We have a variety of activities going on over the holidays at Queen's Park Sports Centre for ages all ages including:

Activities can be booked in advance for most sessions by contacting reception. Payment must be made at the time of booking.

Family racket offer - just £6 this summer

Keep the kids active and enjoy time together on court with our summer family racket sports offer. Throughout the holidays, families can play badminton, pickleball or squash for only £6 per court when visiting between 9am and 3pm, Monday to Friday.

To qualify for the offer, your group must include at least one under‑16, with up to four players allowed per court (max two for squash). Simply check in at reception on arrival to confirm eligibility before heading to court.

Rackets, shuttlecocks and balls are available to hire from reception, making it easy for families to get started even if you don’t have your own equipment.

Bookings can be made online or via reception up to 8 days in advance, making it easy to plan your visit.

Offer valid from 6 July to 4 September 2026.

Stay active, have fun, and make the most of the summer holidays with great value court time for the whole family.

Splash sessions

Fun session including toys, floats and sinkers and is aimed at families, although children aged eight and above can attend unaccompanied as long as they are able to competently swim at least 50 metres in the main pool.

Booking essential for small pool admissions. Normal pool ratios apply.

It is advised that adults swimming without children avoid these sessions.

The pool will close 30 minutes before the start of the session to allow for set up and for other swimmers to vacate the changing area.

Days and times:

Wednesday 1.30pm to 2.30pm

Price:

£5.70 (adult) £4 (children under 16)

Family discount available for £17.50 (family of four with a maximum of two adults)

Please note the splash session is not included as part of the Active Fitness membership.

Gymnastics

During our summer gymnastics sessions children get a taste of the sessions we run at Queen’s Park Sports Centre. Children will learn skills on the floor, beam, vault and other apparatus.

Sessions are led by our fully-qualified British Gymnastics coaches. 

For ages five to 14 years old. 

Dates: 

Wednesday 19 and 26 August
Thursday 20 and 27 August

Times:

9am to 12 noon and 12.30pm to 3.30pm

Price:

£12.50 

Please note booking is for one session only not both. Advance bookings required. Please book direct at the centre or by calling our team on 01246 345555.

One-to-one intensive swimming lessons

Looking to boost your child's confidence and skills in the pool? 

Queen’s Park Sports Centre are offering intensive one-to-one swimming lessons over the summer holidays.

Every session is tailored to your child’s needs, helping them progress at their own pace. The intensive, focused lessons can lead to faster improvement in key swimming skills and are ideal for children just beginning their swimming journey as the consecutive lessons start to build strong foundations. 

One-on-one time with an instructor can help children feel more comfortable and confident in the water so don't miss out on this opportunity and book today.

You can also book two to one lessons for two swimmers of similar ability. 

Days and times:

Weeks commencing 27 July, 3, 17 and 24 August

9am to 12 noon

Each lesson lasts for 30 minutes long and takes place at the same time every day Monday to Friday. 

Prices: 

One to one: member: £120, non-member: £138

Two to one: member: £185, non-member: £215

How to book:

Please contact reception at 01246 345555 or email courses-enquiries@chesterfield.gov.uk for more information. 

General swimming

Any child enrolled on our learn to swim or dry side programme is entitled to free swimming with a paying adult. We do this to encourage children to come along and practice their skills, as even just playing about in the water increases core strength and fitness levels. Swimming often will help children move up the stages faster.

Check our timetable for up to date family swim times.

Healthy Living Centre activities

We have a variety of pay-and-play activities going on in the school holidays at the Healthy Living Centre, including:

Activities can be booked in advance for most sessions by contacting reception. Payment must be made at the time of booking.

Children’s climbing club

Ages seven to 17 years old.

These session teach the basic skills of climbing such as safety issues, top-roping, bouldering, climbing techniques and is a great introduction to climbing. 

Days and times:

Thursday 2.45pm to 4.35pm
30 July, 6, 13, 20, 27 August, 3 September

Friday 2.30pm to 4pm
31 July, 7, 14, 21, 28 August, 4 September

Price:

£9

How to book:

Bookings can be made direct at the centre or by calling our team on 01246 345666.

Splash sessions

Fun session including toys, floats and sinkers and is aimed at families, although children aged eight and above can attend unaccompanied as long as they are able to competently swim at least 50 metres in the pool.

Booking not essential. Normal pool ratios apply.

It is advised adults swimming without children avoid these sessions.

The pool will close 30 minutes before the start of the session to allow for set up and for other swimmers to vacate the changing area.

Days and times:

Thursday 1.15pm to 2.30pm and Saturday 2.15pm to 3.45pm

Price:

£5.70 (adult) £4 (children under 16)

Family discount available for £17.50 (family of four with a maximum of two adults)

Please note the splash session is not included as part of the Active Fitness membership.

Parent and toddler swimming

Join us for a splashtastic session in our pool aimed at children up to the age of five years old.

Our moveable floor will be raised to create a splash pad type area whilst our shallow end of the pool will also be available for this session.
Both spaces will have toys, floats and mats with music suitable for children also being played.

Days and times: 

Monday 1pm to 2.30pm
Thursdays 10am to 11.30am

Price:

£5.70 per adult with one child swimming for free.

Playzone

The playzone is set over five floors and is packed with fun activities to keep children busy. It is great for younger children to have fun in a safe and secure environment. With a mini climbing wall, ball pool, wave slide and helter-skelter there are plenty of ways for them to burn off all that spare energy.

Days and times:

Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm

Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm

Price:

£6 (reduced priced can be purchased for children under two years old)

Please note due to private parties taking place, the play zone is closed to the public at certain times. Please contact us to check opening times before visiting.

  • discounted pre-paid ticket also available - ten play sessions for the price of eight costing £48
  • tickets can be purchased at reception and must be presented on every visit
  • reduced tickets are available for children under two years old

Summer swim nights at the Healthy Living Centre

For three weeks only, we’re opening up extra evening swim sessions so you can enjoy the pool during the warm summer evenings. Whether you’re cooling off after a busy day, practising your skills or enjoying a relaxed swim with family or friends, our summer swim nights offer the perfect way to unwind.

Session days and times

Tuesdays 4, 11 and 18 August: 7.00pm to 8.30pm

Fridays 7, 14 and 21 August: 5.30pm to 7.00pm

What’s available

Half of the pool will be open for a general swim great for family fun, while the other half will be set up for lane swimming. If you usually join us for general swimming, this is a great chance to try lane swimming, a calmer, more focused way to build stamina, improve technique or simply enjoy a peaceful swim.

Special summer prices

We’re offering these discounted prices for all six summer swim night sessions at just £4 for adults and £2 for children.

Summer swim pass – all 6 sessions for one price

Make the most of these limited‑time sessions with our summer swim pass. Instead of paying each time you visit, you can enjoy all six swims for a great discounted rate:

  • £24 for adults
  • £12 for children

It’s ideal for anyone planning to take full advantage of our additional summer swim opportunities.

Pick up your summer swim pass at reception and dive into all six sessions.

General swimming

Any child enrolled on our learn to swim or dry side programme is entitled to free swimming with a paying adult. We do this to encourage children to come along and practice their skills, as even just playing about in the water increases core strength and fitness levels. Swimming often will help children move up the stages faster.

Check our pool timetable for up to date family swim times.

Last updated on 30/06/2026