Affordable Half Term Fun Awaits at Cornwall’s Leisure Centres

This half term, families in Cornwall have a reason to be excited as GLL’s nine Cornish leisure centres offer an array of affordable activities for children. With a special promotion allowing children to swim for just £1 before 10am in any swim for all session, the initiative aims to provide fun and engaging options for families looking to entertain their youngsters during the school break.

GLL, operating under the Better brand, has organised additional swimming sessions to accommodate more families. Alongside swimming, junior gym and fitness classes have been scheduled to offer a variety of physical activities designed to keep children active and entertained.

Amelia Kitchen, a senior manager at GLL, emphasised the challenges parents face during the February half term, particularly with unpredictable weather conditions. “That’s why we’ve expanded our swimming pool programme so families can take a dip together and make a splash,” Kitchen said, highlighting the effort to provide inclusive and engaging activities for all family members. The initiative also includes intensive swimming lessons for those looking to improve their water skills.

For children with a keen interest in sports, tennis courses are available at Bodmin Leisure Centre, aiming to inspire the next generation of Wimbledon stars. Additionally, GLL offers soft play areas at St Austell and Newquay Leisure World, catering to younger children, while a large trampoline park in Newquay promises to keep a wide age range entertained with its interactive features.

GLL encourages visitors to check individual centre websites and timetables for detailed information on available activities and schedules. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and workers’ cooperative, GLL runs centres in locations including Bude, Saltash, Liskeard, Bodmin, St Austell, Newquay, Truro, Helston, and St Ives, all dedicated to providing affordable, health-oriented leisure activities.

For more information on the half term activities and to plan a visit, families can visit the Better website.