We are an indoor centre which provides a wide range of activities specifically suited to families - we have two swimming pools (one with flume ride and features), a large sports hall for ball games and racquet sports, a soft play area called Jungle Junction and creche facilities.
Sports
Sports
What is it?
Sport is one of the most widely varied recreational pursuits ever. It includes world famous sports such as Football, Rugby, Tennis and Cricket though to many more unusual types you may never have heard of - watersports have been classified separately to this listing.
What does it involve?
Sport usually involves physical movement and the aim of achieving a goal, and can be played as part of a competition, for pleasure or for exercising. Special equipment is usually part of sport, with the most common element being a ball.
Why do it and what are the benefits?
Practicing sport is one of the best ways to exercise, as it allows you to have fun whilst doing so! It's also a great way of building self-confidence and bonds within a group, and can actually help prevent stress related illnesses.
What equipment do we need?
A lot of sport requires specialist equipment, but most of it is reasonably cheap and will allow you to practice sport within your own grounds! However, there are many sports that require visiting somewhere more specialist, and these places will provide the equipment for you; for example, indoor skydiving will mean a trip to the provider, but will be an unforgettable experience!
Who is it suitable for?
Sport can be suitable for any ages as long as it's practiced correctly!
Costs?
The costs of practicing sport can vary from completely free to reasonably expensive - some types of sport require careful instruction from qualified tutors and a lot of specialist equipment! Choose carefully depending on your budget.
Issues/Things to think about? (unsuitable for age groups, medical conditions etc)
Younger children may not enjoy some sports such as others! More physically demanding activities such as boxing or wrestling may not be suitable for smaller children - be aware of the needs of the group!
How do we include?
Disability in sport has become extremely well catered for, so there is guaranteed to be something everyone in your student body can join in with.
Doing it abroad?
Sport is practiced all over the world, so definitely make sure you research what is popular locally! There will be many sports practiced widely abroad that aren't so popular in the UK, so a trip abroad may be the only chance for some people to have a go!
Main website:
Visit our National Associations and Governing Bodies for Sports page to see a great list of popular available sports and their specific informational websites.
Venues with this Activity
A bowling centre located Cross point business park, Olivier way. We have 34 modern fully computerised lanes, American and English Pool tables, Amusement Arcades all catered towards families and kids. There is also the Beach Road Cafe Bar for some delicious meal and snack options.
Trimpley Reservoir is in a idyllic location, nestling between the River Severn on one side and the historic Severn Valley Steam Railway on the other.
We are committed to encouraging sports development to help you to enjoy sport as part of a healthy lifestyle as well as developing talent for the future. Work out in our gym or at one of our classes, play Badminton and Dodgeball, or take part in one of our courses.
We also have a number of junior sports clubs that hire our facilities available for adults and children to join.
Enjoy our leisure pool, gym, courts, events arena and sports hall. Or enjoy our cafe or hire a room for your event.
Junior Gym
We also offer supervised junior gym sessions.
Ice skating sessions to suit all ages and standards, from Disco Nights with the Big Party Atmosphere, to quieter sessions for families, parent and toddlers.
Ice Skating is a cool experience, whatever your age or ability. So why not give it a go with Ice Quest: the only real ice rink in 3 Counties Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire?
Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Indoor Go-Kart Track - has the best value karting thrills in the Midlands for adults and kids aged 4 yrs and over. Standard karting events are available for 8yrs upwards. Brand new Cub go karts for 4-7 year olds.
Competition style pool, 5 metre and 3 metre diving boards, 1 metre spring board, brine pool and children's gym.
The specially sized and designed Fitzone Gym sessions are aimed at children between the ages of 8 to 16 years old.
Wakelake was the first cable tow centre to open in the West Midlands, and is mainly dedicated to the exciting activity known as wakeboarding!
This is the sport of riding on a short, wide board (similar to a surfboard), and performing manoeuvres while being towed, in this case, by a cable tow.
Silver Blades with its friendly atmosphere and popular location, is fun for all the family.
Silver Blades currently has a selection of skating sessions for you to choose from.
They have Public and Disco Sessions, Birthday Parties, Ice Hockey Basics courses, as well as practice time for figure skaters and Ice Hockey teams of all ages.
Off road pony trekking and horse riding through the beautiful Cannock Chase forest. No riding experience needed, as there are a range of horses and treks to suit everyone. Available for kids aged 4 and older.
The Award Winning big park for little people
An enchanting place where nursery rhymes and fairytales come to life. Endless rides and a giant indoor play area!
Pan for diamonds in the new diamond mine, play crazy golf on the Jolly Roger or visit the Christmas Village, open all year round! Plus visit the dinosaur valley and a few more surprises!
Welcoming over 5s to next generation hide and seek: played with laser guns in a futuristic arena full of special effects, this isn't how the game goes at granny's! Combat gaming: zero contact, maximum thrill!
A tropical water paradise
A tropical water paradise 65m dragon slide, plus rapids, fountains, spas, whirlpool, cascade pools and lots more!
We offer the following in our swimming pools:
Leisure swim - A tropical water paradise with "Dino", our 65 metre dragon slide, rapids, fountains, spas, whirlpool, cascade pools and lots more fun for everyone.
Aerial Extreme is a high ropes adventure course involving a series of challenging obstacles set at varying heights above the ground. You'll find yourself tackling fun obstacles such as rope bridges, scramble nets, zip wires, swinging logs and balance beams, plus many more!
An exciting indoor karting circuit that can be enjoyed by all ability levels. Kids get to drive a specially designed kart that can have the power limited remotely until their skills and confidence have increased. For ages 8 and older.
Boasting sensationally speedy, but child friendly indoor go-karts that are specially designed to allow kids to race at their own pace.
Exciting family entertainment centre with 6 unique attractions to choose from. Soft play, and Sky Tykes for kids under 6, Nerf Blaster Target range and Nerf arena, plus Mini Golf for all and Altitude for the daring!
Yu Kids is a Japanese designed adventure play area, which is colourful with some inventive ideas, plus a special play space for kids under 2 years old.
Baggeridge Country Park is a beautiful area of countryside on the doorstep of the Black Country. Being set back from the roads, its secluded delights are revealed to you as you explore further. The creation of today's scenery however, is very diverse.
Fun pool with flume, bubble beds and more features; heated outdoor pool and kiddie gym.
Aqua Vale Swimming and Fitness Centre has an excellent range of facilities including: 25 Metre, 8 Lane Competition Swimming Pool; Leisure Waters (Flume, Spa, Bubble Beds and Lazy River) and 20 Metre Heated Outdoor Pool.
A play area for younger kids as well as a 'teen' play area, new tennis courts, a multi-use games area and a bowls green. There is also a skatepark facility, but the park still remains a green and tranquil place close to the town centre.
Pool open all year round but varies in temperature depending on winter or summer season. Swimming lessons available.
Newly resurfaced courts with the option of floodlights. The multi court is marked out for tennis, netball, football and basketball
25 metre swimming pool plus leisure pool with flume and interactive play features.
Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
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