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 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: 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: Ensemble Play Days; Mon 13th and Tues 14th April: Suitable for children already learning to play an instrument, bring your own instrument, ages 7-12. Rock and Pop: 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 |
