FAMILYFAMILY FUNFUN ININ DERBY DERBY 2021/22 LoadsLoads of of great great children’s children’s activities activities 2021 SpringwoodSpringwood LeisureLeisure Centre DerbyDerby Parks Parks & & Golf Golf DerbyDerby Arena Arena TheatreTheatre & & outdoor outdoor events DerbyDerby Libraries Libraries Queen’sQueen’s Leisure Leisure Centre Centre inderby.org.uk/familyinderby.org.uk/family inderby.org.uk/holidaysinderby.org.uk/holidays COVID-19 Industry Standard In Partnership with; The National Tourist Organisations of Great Britain and Northern Ireland In recognition that this business has confirmed that they have followed government and industry COVID-19 guidelines, ensuring processes are in WELCOME place to maintain cleanliness and aid social/physical distancing. Hi everyone, we are the Derby Six and Trix and Kix,Valid love 2020 cycling and learn tricks at we want to tell you what’s happening for the Alvaston Park BMX track and ride the families in Derby! Derby Arena indoor track. You will find Vix at Derby’s Libraries where she will be enjoying Although 2021 may have been slightly the Big Summer Read challenge and the click different with the COVID-19 pandemic, we and collect service, but she also likes to go to want to reassure you that all Derby City the Coding Club with Flix. Council facilities and activities are following government guidance to ensure you and your All the Derby Six are excited this year as families are safe. events are back, and with their families they will be going to Darley Park Concert, but There is lots for you all to get involved in, as also the Pantomime at Derby Arena, which is individuals or as a family! Sleeping Beauty. Let’s find out what the Derby Six like to do. So, why not take a look through this Family Stix loves Markeaton Park, he enjoys the Guide and plan a fun day out for everyone! open space with his family, enjoying bike All programmes, events and up to date rides and playing Mini Golf. Clix is learning to information can be found at inderby.org.uk swim and visits Queen’s Leisure Centre each or why not down load the In Derby FREE App. week to improve her confidence in water, ready for when she takes a splash in the pool on holiday. Clix is the leader of The Six, she finds Kix is into all kinds of sport. Come and Trix loves cycling and spends loads of out about all the great activities on join him at Derby Arena and Queen’s time at Derby Arena where he can ride offer in Derby and posts them on the and Springwood Leisure Centres for the 42 degree track and keep fit in the website and social media. swimming, badminton, footie and more! gym and on the courts. Flix loves going to the cinema and Vix loves to find out about new things. Stix hangs out in the park all the the theatre. Lucky there’s some great She’ll be doing loads of cool activities time because there’s so much to do. shows coming up in Derby. in Derby Libraries including computer Markeaton Park has a great play centre programming at Code Club. and he loves the BMX track at Alvaston. COVID-19 Industry Standard In Partnership with; TheThis National Tourist Organisationslogo of Great means Britain and Northern Ireland our business adheres to Government and public health guidance In recognition that this business has confirmed that they have followed government and industry COVID-19 guidelines, ensuring processes are in place to maintain cleanliness and aid social/physical distancing. Valid 2020 inderby.org.uk/familyfun SWIMMING At Queen’s Leisure Centre we have great opportunities for children to learn to swim and for the family to be active together. Take a look at our pool programme at inderby.org.uk/swim, which offers plenty of opportunity to swim as a family whether it’s for fun, relaxation or to keep fit. PUBLIC SWIM DISABLED SWIMMERS These sessions are for everyone – enjoy For adults and children with disabilities we swimming at your own pace. Families can have spacious disabled changing rooms enjoy the pool together in this open session. and pool hoists. Admission is free for carers helping a disabled person take part in an activity and disabled swim lessons. DID YOU KNOW? Children under 5 can swim for FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAY POOL PROGRAMME in public swim We offer a fantastic fun-filled holiday programme, sessions find out more atinderby.org.uk/holidays SWIM AS A FAMILY ADULT & CHILD You can swim in our public sessions, but we As a baby, your child can start learning also have Family Splash sessions where the fundamentals of swimming. Adults with there will be floats and toys to enjoy – why children under 5 years can come along to not try Atlantis Splash Run, an amazing our fun Adult and Child sessions. There are inflatable which stretches the length of toys and floats for the children to enjoy, the gala pool, with giant obstacles for you which helps build their confidence in water. to climb, scramble over and thrill seeking slides. (Ages 5+) UNDER 8s POLICY We operate a policy for ratio admission of children of a certain age with an adult to swim in our pools. Check inderby.org.uk/swim for more details. inderby.org.uk/swim LEARN TO SWIM Our Learn to Swim programme at Queen’s Leisure Centre provides the opportunity for everyone regardless of age or ability to learn to swim at their own pace and achieve their own goals. Our qualified swim teachers will progress your child through the Swim England framework. PRE-SCHOOL UNDER 5s 4 TO 16 YEARS The Pre-School programme introduces Our stages cover a range of topics, pre-schoolers to swimming through fun including water confidence, safety, stamina, and games. It also offers support for those stroke technique and much more. learners who may have additional needs, All stages are delivered based on the ability requiring smaller steps. Look out for of each individual, so regardless of your Discovery Ducklings coming soon. child’s experience we will make sure they feel comfortable and help them to build their own confidence at their own pace. Stage 1- 7 For non-swimmers, from their ADULT LESSONS first splash to becoming confident and Adult Lessons available visit our Learn to having fun in water. Swim web page for more information. Stage 8-10 Discipline-specific and are taught to young people who want to take up competitive swimming or Rookie Lifeguard. To book your lesson call 01332 641444 or visit inderby.org.uk/learntoswim inderby.org.uk/swim NEW SWIMMING POOL Derby can look forward to a fun filled family adventure at the new swimming pool being built at Moorways. Designed with families and children in mind, it will include a number of thrills and spills. There will be a water play structure, beach area, two flumes, a wave generating ‘wow’ ball, multi-slide and a wave rider. It will also include soft play, 50m pool, learner pool, sauna & steam, gym and exercise studios. Find out more at inderby.org.uk/moorways ATLANTIS SPLASH RUN Take the Challenge at Queen’s Leisure Centre FAMILY FUN FUN WITH FRIENDS BOOK NOW inderby.org.uk/atlantisinderby.org.uk/learntoswim inderby.org.uk/swim SPORTS COURTS Our sports centres and parks offer a range of pitches and courts for you to hire for a quick game or as a regular booking for your family to enjoy. We have rackets and balls available to hire. For prices, more information or to book visit inderby.org.uk/sports or inderby.org.uk/parks or call 01332 641234. Moorways Springwood Queen’s Derby Arena Parks Stadium Leisure Centre Leisure Centre Squash • Racketball • Badminton • • Table tennis • •• Short mat bowls • • Basketball • • Grass pitches •• Athletics track & field • Synthetic pitches ••• Handball • Netball • • Volleyball • Futsal football • Tennis • Pickleball • SPORT IN THE PARK At Markeaton Sports Pavilion FOOTGOLF Come along with family, friends or your local club or team. At Markeaton Park Pavilion we have amazing sporting NEW activities for you all to enjoy. DISC GOLF Pitch & Putt/Footgolf/Disc Golf £6 per player, per round 9 holes Additional Round (Per Person) £2 PITCH & Group ticket (4 players) £20 PUTT Tennis Court per hour £7.50 (free courts available see website) TENNIS For information visit inderby.org.uk/markeatonsports Cricket equipment available to hire for free, a refundable deposit will CRICKET be required. The Sports Pavilion is open weekends, Bank Holidays and school holidays, 10:30am to 4pm (Easter to Oct). Tennis courts are open all-year, 8am to 6pm (daylight dependant) and can be booked online by visiting inderby.org.uk/tennis Prices subject to change. inderby.org.uk/markeatonsports inderby.org.uk/sports COACHING There are lots of activities for children to take part in at our leisure facilities, including term-time coaching courses. Some courses are delivered by our own staff and others by clubs. These courses will encourage children to be active and learn new skills. Moorways Springwood Queen’s Derby Arena Parks Stadium Leisure Centre Leisure Centre Coaching courses include, gymnastics, martial arts, swimming, Squash • football, athletics, track cycling and trampolining. Find out more on our coaching web page inderby.org.uk/coaching. Racketball • Badminton • • Table tennis • •• Short mat bowls • • Basketball • • Grass pitches •• Athletics track Our gymnastic programme aims to ensure that every & field • participant achieves their full potential whilst enjoying our Synthetic pitches ••• coaching programme, which follows the British Gymnastics award scheme. There are sessions available for all ages, from Handball • walking-age up to 16 years. Netball • • For availability and prices call Springwood Leisure Centre on 01332 640333 or visit inderby.org.uk/gymnastics Volleyball • Futsal football • Tennis • Pickleball • Our sessions introduce your little one to gymnastics in a fun and challenging way by exploring the soft play and gymnastics equipment.