Hull Culture and Leisure are proud to work with Hull City Council and its partners on the Healthy Holidays Summer programme for 2025. Funded by Hull City Council and the Department of Education as part of the Holiday Activities and Food programme, Healthy Holidays Summer 2025 offers a range of different free and low-cost activities for young people and families across the summer holidays. Below you'll be able to find our Healthy Holidays sessions and more!
Places on our booked sessions are limited, so make sure you secure your place here! Please make sure to mention any allergies or dietary requirements in your booking as a free packed lunch is provided on all our booked courses.
Please note: Online sessions will only be available to book 28 days in advance.
Bring the whole family along for a session full of fun and games everyone can enjoy together! Designed especially for families with children aged 7 and under, this is a SEND child friendly session.
Thanks to the Healthy Holidays Activities and Food Programme, all junior participants will receive a free packed lunch to keep their energy up throughout the day.
Come join us for quality family time and lots of smiles!
Woodford Leisure Centre:
Thursday 31 July 14th & 28th August | 2:15pm – 4:15pm
Get ready for a summer full of wild, creative fun at East Park and Pickering Park!
Each week brings a brand-new animal-themed adventure, with exciting crafts, games, and nature activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity.
Free family fun – but places are limited, so book now to secure your spot!
Recommended for ages 4–12
All participants receive a free packed lunch, thanks to the Healthy Holidays Activities and Food Programme.
Week 1: Nature Crafts
Use natural materials to create your own magnificent works of art.
- East Park: Wednesday 23rd July | 11am – 1pm
- Pickering Park: Friday 25th July | 11:30am – 1:30pm
Week 2: Beautiful Butterflies
Butterfly-themed crafts and Butterfly ID activities, linking in with the Big Butterfly Count.
East Park: Monday 28th & Wednesday 30th July | 11am – 1pm
- Pickering Park: Friday 1st August | 11:30am – 1:30pm
Week 3: Paint Me a Picture
Nature-themed painting fun and more butterfly spotting for the Big Butterfly Count.
East Park: Monday 4th & Wednesday 6th August | 11am – 1pm
- Pickering Park: Friday 8th August | 11:30am – 1:30pm
Week 4: Minibeast Madness
Go on a minibeast hunt and get creative with insect-themed crafts in this bug-tastic week of fun!
- East Park: Monday 11th & Wednesday 13th August | 11am – 1pm
- Pickering Park: Friday 15th August | 11:30am – 1:30pm
Week 5: Brilliant Bats
Take flight with bat-themed crafts and activities perfect for curious young minds.
- East Park: Monday 18th & Tuesday 19th August | 11am – 1pm
- Pickering Park: Friday 22nd August | 11:30am – 1:30pm
Special Event: Playday @ Pickering Park Adventure Playground – Wednesday 20th August
Week 6: Recycling Crafts
Let your creativity shine with eco-friendly crafts using scrap and recycled materials.
- East Park: Wednesday 27th & Thursday 28th August | 11am – 1pm
- Pickering Park: Friday 29th August | 11:30am – 1:30pm
Free Keeper Talks Daily:
Animal Education Centre: 11:30am & 2:30pm.
Pickering Park: Watch a meerkat feed and keeper talk at 1:00pm.
Stretch, breathe, and relax together with our Family Yoga session!
Junior yoga offers a gentle, playful introduction to yoga for children, blending fun physical postures, breathing exercises, and mindfulness – all in an age-appropriate and supportive setting.
Open to children aged 8 to 15, with each child welcome to bring one accompanying adult.
All participants will receive a free packed lunch, thanks to the Healthy Holidays Activities and Food Programme.
Come move, unwind, and enjoy some quality time together!
Albert Avenue Pools & Fitness
Thursdays | 4pm – 5pm
Get moving together in this fun and energetic dance fitness session designed especially for families!
Led in a friendly, inclusive environment, this session is all about getting active, having fun, and enjoying music and movement as a family.
Open to children aged 8 to 15, with each child welcome to bring one accompanying adult.
All participants will receive a free packed lunch, thanks to the Healthy Holidays Activities and Food Programme.
No dance experience needed – just bring your energy and smiles!
Albert Avenue Pools & Fitness
Tuesdays | 5:30pm – 6:15pm
