Holiday activities and food sessions in BL1 and BL7

ASTLEY BRIDGE  
Provider Name: Andrew Lane Playing Field - Bolton Council *Funded By Astley Bridge Area Working Budget
Activity Overview: Multiple activities in our sessions including sports, crafts, games, free play and much more!
Session type: Play Scheme
Times: Fridays 1pm - 3pm
Location: Andrew Lane Park, Located off Blackburn Road, BL1 7JR
Contact: 01204 338190
Cost: Free Available to all young people - not just those receiving free school meals
Need to book: No
Age: 4*- 12yrs, No toilet facilities *4 yr olds must already be in reception
Dates: 10th & 17th April 2026
ASTLEY BRIDGE  
Provider Name: Astley Bridge Park - Bolton Council *Funded By Astley Bridge Area Working Budget
Activity Overview: Multiple activities in our sessions including sports, crafts, games, free play and much more!
Session type: Play Scheme
Times: Wednesdays 1pm - 3pm
Location: Astley Bridge Park, Located off Moss Bank Way, BL1 6RT
Contact: 01204 338190
Cost: Free Available to all young people - not just those receiving free school meals
Need to book: No
Age: 4*- 12yrs, No toilet facilities *4 yr olds must already be in reception
Dates: 8th & 15th April 2026
ASTLEY BRIDGE  
Provider Name Oldhams Family Hub/Forfar Street Park - Bolton Council *Funded By Astley Bridge Area Working Budget
Activity Overview Multiple activities in our sessions including sports, crafts, games, free play and much more!
Session type Play Scheme
Times Thursdays 4pm - 6pm
Location: Forfar Street Park, Forfar St, BL1 6RN
Contact: 01204 338190
Cost: Free Available to all young people - not just those receiving free school meals
Need to book: No
Age: 4*- 12yrs, *4 yr olds must already be in reception
Dates: 9th & 16th April 2026
ASTLEY BRIDGE
Provider Name: Quality Sport Holiday Clubs Ltd
Activity Overview:

Multi sports camps - We are an active holiday club and children are encouraged to take part in all activities and there is always the opportunity for children to have ‘down’ time playing games, crafting, baking, watching films etc.

Here are of some of the activities currently on offer that the children can participate in:

Gymnastics - Street Dance – Athletics – Rugby - Multi Skills - Drama - Talent Show Performances – Hockey – Dodgeball - Bench ball – Football – Tennis – Basketball - Den Building - Arts & Crafts – Baking - Free Play – AirTrack - Archery and many more…….

We will also be bringing exciting experiences into club as well as taking the children on trips too!

Session type: Holiday Club / Sports Camp
Times:  9am-1pm OR 12pm-4pm
Location: The Oaks Primary School, Sharples Hall Drive, Bolton BL1 7HS
Contact: Website: www.qualitysport.co.uk
Email: info@qualitysport.co.uk
Tel: 07507579852
Cost: Free to FSM eligible / Paid places available too
Need to book: YES
Age: 4 - 12Yrs
Dates: 7th - 10th April 2026
BRADSHAW  
Provider Name: Greenway Community Centre - Bolton Council
Activity Overview: Multiple activities in our sessions including sports, crafts, games, free play and much more!
Session type: Play Scheme
Times: Wednesday 4pm - 6pm
Location: Green Way Community Centre, Green Way, BL1 8UJ
Contact: 01204 338190
Cost: FREE - Available to all young people - not just those receiving free school meals
Need to book: No
Age: 4*- 12yrs, *4 yr olds must already be in reception
Dates: 8th April 2026
BRADSHAW  
Provider Name: Pixmore Avenue - Bolton Council
Activity Overview: Multiple activities in our sessions including sports, crafts, games, free play and much more!
Session type: Play Session
Times: Wednesday 4pm-6pm
Location: Pixmore Avenue, Bolton, BL1 8ST
Contact: 01204 338190
Cost: FREE - Available to all young people - not just those receiving free school meals
Need to book: No
Age: 4*- 12yrs, No toilet facilities *4 yr olds must already be in reception
Dates: 15th April 2026
BROMLEY CROSS  
Provider Name: Egerton Park - Bolton Council *Funded by Bromley Cross Area Working Budget
Activity Overview: Multiple activities in our sessions including sports, crafts, games, free play and much more!
Session type: Play Session
Times: Mondays & Thursdays 1pm - 3pm
Location: Egerton Park, Located off Blackburn Road, BL7 9PL
Contact: 01204 338190
Cost: FREE - Available to all young people - not just those receiving free school meals
Need to book: No
Age: 4*- 12yrs, *4 yr olds must already be in reception
Dates: Wednesday 8th 10am-12pm. 9th, 13th & 16th April 2026 1pm - 3pm
BROMLEY CROSS  
Provider Name: Walmsley Church Hall - Bolton Council *Funded by Bromley Cross Area Working Budget
Activity Overview: Multiple activities in our sessions including sports, crafts, games, free play and much more!
Session type: Play Session
Times: Wednesday 10am -12pm
Location: Blackburn Road, Egerton, BL7 9SA
Contact: 01204 338190
Cost: FREE - Available to all young people - not just those receiving free school meals
Need to book: No
Age: 4*- 12yrs, *4 yr olds must already be in reception
Dates: 15th April 2026
CROMPTON  
Provider Name: MNI Youth Club
Activity Overview: Various Sports and workshops activities 
Session Type: Sports
Times: 10am - 2pm
Location: Noorul-Islam Mosque Community Centre 
Contact: mniyouthclub@gmail.com
Cost: Free (priority for FSM)
Need to book: Yes
Age: 8-13
Dates: 7th, 8th, 9th and 11 April
HALLIWELL  
Provider Name: HAFWAY
Activity Overview: Baking, archery, arts and crafts, outdoor activities
Session Type: Sessions are mixed and will include sports, creativity and added value activities and lifeskills
Times: Tuesday - Friday 5pm - 9pm
Location: The HAFWAY Hub, Halliwell Road, Bolton,  BL1 8BP
Contact: Fiona Harris - fiona@HAFWAY.org, 07711 263786,
Cost: Free
Need to book: Yes via website
Age: 11+
Dates: 7th, 8th, 9th & 10th April 2026
HALLIWELL  
Provider Name: Elite Community Hub CIC
Activity Overview:

Join us for an exciting Easter Activity Week at Elite Community Hub! Young people will take part in a wide range of fun and engaging activities designed to keep them active, creative, and social during the holidays.

Activities include football, boxing, pool, table tennis, cooking sessions, arts & crafts, and Easter-themed activities and games throughout the week.

Session type: Holiday Activities & Food (HAF) – Multi-Activity Programme
Times: 10am - 2pm
Location: Elite Community Hub
Unit G, Wordsworth Mill
Wordsworth Street
Halliwell
BL1 3ND
Contact: Kallum Matvienko - Kallum@elitecommunityhub.co.uk - 07908 940026
Cost: FREE for children eligible for Free School Meals (FSM)
Need to book: Yes – register on the website
Age: 8 – 13 years
Dates: 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th April
HALLIWELL  
Provider Name: Premier Education
Activity Overview:

Easter holiday mutli sports camp from activities like football and dodgeball through to glow in the dark dodgeball, archery and fencing we have something for everyone!

Full day childcare including a meal and over 30 different activities available Easter is going to be our biggest yet! We cant wait to see you!

Session type: Multi Activity and sports camp
Times: 08:00-16:00
Location: St Thomas Primary School, BL1 3JB
Contact: To book simply visit www.premier-education.com and search the venue postcode
Cost: Free to eligible FSM
Need to book: YES
Age: 4-12yrs
Dates: 7th - 10th April 2026
HALLIWELL  
Provider Name: Ulleswater Park - Bolton Council
Activity Overview: Multiple activities in our sessions including sports, crafts, games, free play and much more!
Session type: Play Scheme
Times: Wednesdays 4pm - 6pm
Location: Ulleswater Park, Ulleswater Street, BL1 8LY
Contact: 01204 338190
Cost: Free Available to all young people - not just those receiving free school meals
Need to book: No
Age: 4*- 12yrs, No toilet facilities *4 yr olds must already be in reception
Dates: 8th & 15th April 2026
QUEEN'S & CENTRAL PARK
Provider Name: BLGC - Junior HAF
Activity Overview:

HAF Programme (Ages 8–12)

Discover, play, and grow at Infinity this Easter! Our Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme for children aged 8–12 offers an exciting mix of activities designed to build confidence, develop friendships, and encourage new experiences.

Based at our state-of-the-art Infinity Centre in central Bolton, children will enjoy themed week filled with creativity, exploration, and fun, such as an Easter egg hunt, mini sports day activities, egg decorating, arts and crafts activities and baking and cooking activities.

Each day includes engaging physical activities, creative workshops, and social games, alongside a nutritious hot meal. Opportunities for local trips further enrich the programme. Our experienced youth workers create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every child feels welcome and able to thrive.

Session type: Junior HAF
Times: 10am - 2pm
Location: Infinity, 18 Spa Road, Bolton, BL14AG
Contact: 01204 540100 or haf@blgc.co.uk
Cost: Free to eligible Children and Young People receiving FSM
Need to book: Yes
Age: 8-12yrs
Dates: Tuesday 7th - Friday 10th April 2026
QUEEN'S & CENTRAL PARK
Provider Name: BLGC - Senior HAF
Activity Overview:

Empowering young people through activity, creativity, and leadership. Our Senior HAF programme provides age-appropriate activities that promote health, wellbeing, and personal development.

Young people can access gym facilities, take part in sports tournaments, and try new physical challenges designed to build confidence and resilience.

Alongside physical activities, the programme includes creative sessions such as cooking, digital media, and music-based projects.

Leadership opportunities, youth voice sessions, and wellbeing workshops are embedded throughout, helping young people develop independence, decision-making skills, and positive peer relationships in a supportive environment

Session type: Senior HAF
Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays 5pm - 9pm
Location: Infinity, 18 Spa Road, Bolton, BL14AG
Contact: 01204 540100 or haf@blgc.co.uk
Cost: Free to eligible Children and Young People receiving FSM
Need to book: Yes for daytime off, no for evening offer.
Age: 13 - 18yrs
Dates: 7th, 9th, 14th & 16th April 2026
SMITHILLS  
Provider Name: ComputerXplorers Bolton and Wigan
Activity Overview: Minecraft Education, Lego Robotics, Video Game Design, Animation and more fun tech-based STEM activities.
Session type: Holiday Club
Times: 11am-3pm
Location: Smithills Sports Centre, Smithills Dean Rd, Bolton BL1 6JS
Contact: https://computerxplorers.co.uk/bolton-wigan/boltonhaf/
Cost: Free to FSM eligible
Need to book: YES
Age: 5 - 12 years
Dates: 7th - 10th April 2026
SMITHILLS  
Provider Name: Forest Frontiers C.I.C.
Activity Overview:

Activity Overview: Project Bolton Wild Child
We hope to offer something wild, outdoors, and unique!
Each session is planned but can be tailored to support every individual need, whilst building confidence and a love for nature.

We take part in many varied activities and are flexible in our response to interests and other factors such as the weather.

We fully support the Forest School ethos which allows for individual discovery and exploration and child-led play, and in turn natural develop and improve physical development, overall health and well being improvement and the encouragement of healthy lifestyles.

This is our Wild Child sessions:
Every day in response to needs and interests, other activities may also include:
• Nature Play • Nature Art
• Nature Crafts eg weaving, macrame
• Leaning how to use tools
• Learning how to light fires
• Woodland games
• Den Building
• Tree Climbing
• Physical Workouts
• Hands on experiences
• Wildlife experiences
• Team Building Enriching Activities – Bushcraft Skills, Nature ID, Cooking on an open fire, seasonal growing, creative arts and crafts.

Food – Healthy pack lunches are provided

Physical Activities – Outdoor Physical games, and activities including hide and seek, woodland yoga, tree climbing, being in nature, mindfulness etc.

Forest Frontiers C.I.C is a part of the Woodland Trust Smithills Estate Social Enterprise, a group of companies that use the estate for various reasons (our interest being to deliver Forest School and outdoor learning sessions).

Session type: Forest School
Times: 9.30am-1.30pm
Location: Forest Frontiers Woodland Trust Smithills Forest School Site, on Smithills Dean Road next to St Peters Primary
Contact: bookings@forestfrontiers.co.uk
Cost: Free for children on benefits related Free School Meals, or sessions bookable for £26.50.
Need to book: Yes via website
Age: 5-11 Year olds
Dates: 7th-10th April 2026

TONGE WITH THE HAULGH  
Provider Name: Little Angels Holiday Club
Activity Overview: Holiday club lots of fun activities inside and outside for ages up to 8
Session type: Holiday Club
Times: 9 am to 1pm or 11 am to 3 pm
Location: St Aidans church hall Crompton way Bolton bl1 8up
Contact: Karen Jackson 07904609902
Cost: Free to FSM eligible
Need to book: Yes
Age: 4-8 years
Dates: Tuesday 7th - Friday 10th April 2016
QUEENS & CENTRAL
Provider Name: Bolton Music Service
Activity Overview:

Musical Theatre:
Come and Join us for four days of singing, dancing and acting, creating your own shows, learning new skills and making fabulous friends. Our team of music theatre specialists will guide you through performing a musical, playing games and gaining new confidence in yourself, all whilst having lots of fun! Suitable for primary school children aged 4 to 11

Ensemble Play Days; Mon 13th and Tues 14th April:
These play days are for Young People who are learning to play an instrument, whether in lessons in school or out of school, or as part of your whole class lessons in school, you will be part of an orchestra of musicians. These play days will be full of fun activities, games and music, meeting new friends who love music as much as you!

Suitable for children already learning to play an instrument, bring your own instrument, ages 7-12.

Rock and Pop:
Our Rock and Pop session on Weds 15th April is for Young People who have little or no experience in playing an instrument and fancy learning to play in a band. You’ll spend the day trying out different instruments, creating a band, making loads of noise and lots of new friends!

Suitable for children ages 7-12.

Session type: Music and Musical Theatre (Dance, Drama and Singing)
Times: 10am - 2:30pm with wrap around care from 9-10 and 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Location: Bolton Music Service, Merehall Mere Hall Street, Bolton, BL12QT
Contact: music.service@bolton.gov.uk
Cost: Free to FSM eligible. £30 per day for non FSM pupils. £5 per day for wrap around care for non FSM
Need to book: YES - book on our website
Age: Musical Theatre 4-11 Performance experience and rock and pop 7-12
Dates: 13th - 16th April 2026