FAMILY FUN IN DERBY 2019 Loads of great children’s activities -20 SEE INSIDE FOR SUMMER PULL OUT Springwood Leisure Centre Derby Parks & Golf Derby Arena Theatre & outdoor events Derby Libraries Queen’s Leisure Centre inderby.org.uk/family inderby.org.uk/holidays WELCOME MEET THE SIX Hello everyone, my name’s Stix and I’m super excited for everything going on in Derby! My favourite place ever is the park and I can’t wait to get out and try the new Mini Golf and Disc Golf at Markeaton Park. I know my buddy Kix will come along and have a go with me, if he’s not too busy trying to race everyone on Queen’s Atlantis Splash Run. Our friend Trix will come too, but only if we go track cycling with him at Derby Arena! I know Vix will be spending her summer in the library with her head in space, she’ll be taking part in the Space Chase Summer Reading Challenge and when summer ends she’ll just keep reading. We’ve put Clix in charge of the picnic for The Hannell’s Darley Park Concert this year so we know it will be the best evening ever. Flix has got The Six all ready for Christmas with tickets to see Peter Pan at Derby Arena, we loved seeing Jack and the Beanstalk so we’re all dead excited for it! The Six are a group of friends who live in Derby and love all the great activities on offer 20 Teens around the city. Join them in Derby’s parks, leisure centres, libraries and the Guildhall Theatre for loads of fun things to do. 4 Swimming 22 Parks & Golf Look out for them around the school holidays when there will be special programmes of activities across our facilities. Every school holiday programme can be found on our website visit inderby.org.uk/holidays. CONTENTS 8 Sports 27 Libraries You can also find The Six online atinderby.org.uk/six with lots of great games, colouring sheets and fun things to do. 15 Under 5s 28 Events 16 School Holidays 31 Contact us 18 Birthdays HOW TO BOOK Our Sales & Information team are based in the Riverside Chambers, call them on 01332 640640 or drop in for more information or to book. Many activities can also be booked online. 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 See p31 for other ways to get in touch. 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. Don’t miss our Derby Active guide and Derby LIVE What’s On guide 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. 2 inderby.org.uk/familyfun 01332 640640 (see inside back cover for other ways to get in touch) 3 SWIMMING POOL PROGRAMME At Queen’s Leisure Centre we have great opportunities for children to learn to swim and for the Queen’s Leisure Centre family to be active together. Take a look at our pool programme at inderby.org.uk/swim, which We have a great range of different swimming sessions available to suit everyone. offers plenty of opportunity to swim as a family whether it’s for fun, relaxation or to keep fit. Look out for family splash and adult & child sessions as well as our public swim session which is open to everyone. Our programme does change from time to time so check online for the most up to date times. The full programme is available at inderby.org.uk/swim or you can call 01332 641444 to find out about the best sessions for you. 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? SCHOOL HOLIDAY POOL PROGRAMME Children under 5 can swim for FREE in public swim sessions We offer a fantastic fun-filled holiday programme, find out more on page 16 or visit inderby.org.uk/holidays. SPLASH PARTIES Pool party options: Splash Party Atlantis Splash Run Party Inflatable Party 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 there the fundamentals of swimming. Adults with will be floats and toys to enjoy – why not try children under 5 years can come along to our Atlantis Splash Run, an amazing inflatable fun Adult and Child sessions. There are toys which stretches the length of the gala pool, and floats for the children to enjoy, which For more information visit with giant obstacles for you to climb, scramble helps build their confidence in water. inderby.org.uk/birthdays or call 01332 641444 over and thrill seeking slides. (Ages 5+) UNDER 8s POLICY We operate a policy for ratio admission of children of a certain age LEARN TO SWIM See p6 for our range of swimming lessons with an adult to swim in our pools. Check inderby.org.uk/swim for more details. 4 inderby.org.uk/swim 01332 641444 (see inside back cover for other ways to get in touch) 5 LEARN TO SWIM NEW SWIMMING POOL Our Learn to Swim programme at Queen’s Leisure Centre provides the opportunity for everyone Derby can look forward to a fun filled family regardless of age or ability to learn to swim at their own pace and achieve their own goals. adventure at the new swimming pool Our qualified swim teachers will progress your child through the Swim England framework. being built at Moorways. PRE-SCHOOL UNDER 5s 4 TO 16 YEARS Designed with families and children in mind, it will include a number of thrills and spills. There will be The Pre-School programme introduces Our stages cover a range of topics, including a water play structure, beach area, two flumes, a wave generating pre-schoolers to swimming through fun water confidence, safety, stamina, stroke ‘wow’ ball, multi-slide and a wave rider. and games. It also offers support for those technique and much more. It will also include soft play, 50m pool, learner pool, sauna & steam, learners who may have additional needs, All stages are delivered based on the ability gym and exercise studios. requiring smaller steps. Look out for of each individual, so regardless of your Find out more at inderby.org.uk/newpool 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 first splash to becoming confident and having fun Look out for Disney inspired in water. Splash sessions at Stage 8-10 Discipline-specific and are Queen’s Leisure Centre taught to young people who want to take up ©Disney/Pixar competitive swimming or Rookie Lifeguard. Visit inderby.org.uk/familyswim To book your lesson call 01332 641444 or visit inderby.org.uk/learntoswim 6 inderby.org.uk/swim 01332 641444 (see inside back cover for other ways to get in touch) 7 CYCLING SPORTS COURTS Do you want to try something different? Ride the track at Derby Arena, feel the energy rush Our sports centres and parks offer a range of pitches and courts for you to hire for a quick game and excitement as you ride the 42° incline. If you’re aged 12 (9 for family taster sessions) or as a regular booking for your family to enjoy. We have rackets and balls available to hire. and over, why not come to Derby Arena and have a go? For prices, more information or to book visit inderby.org.uk/sports or inderby.org.uk/parks or call 01332 641234. Our highly-trained and experienced cycling instructors will be on hand to take you through the different stages to make you a confident rider. Moorways Springwood Queen’s Derby Arena Parks To find out more and book your Stage One Track Cycling Taster session visit Stadium Leisure Centre Leisure Centre derbyarena.co.uk/cycling or call 01332 640011 Squash • Racketball SCHOOL HOLIDAYS • We have family sessions during school holiday periods, see page 16. Badminton • • Table tennis • •• Short mat bowls • • Basketball • • Grass pitches •• Athletics track & field • Synthetic pitches ••• Handball • Netball • • BIRTHDAY PARTIES Book a cycling birthday party visit page 18 for more information. Volleyball • Futsal football • Tennis • Pickleball • SPORT IN THE PARK Cycle Derby offer a wide range of cycling opportunities for children and the whole family to enjoy. At Markeaton Sports Pavilion FOOTGOLF At cyclederby.co.uk you’ll find a wealth of information to help you get started with cycling, find Come along with family, friends or your local club or team.