Want a HAF Pass?
If you're at high school and eligible for free school meals, then use this link to register for a free HAF Pass this summer (one form per young person)! Whether you want to hit the gym or have fun at Jump Xtreme then pick a pass to suit you! Please ensure you complete the form in full to avoid disappointment. Passes are limited so what are you waiting for? If you are successful in obtaining a pass but do not use it, you will be unsuccessful in future applications.
In addition to the above pass, you can also register for a complimentary Food & Drink festival pass. More details below…
Please be aware that along with Bolton Council your details will need to be shared with your selected pass provider in order to process your registration details.
GYM & SWIM
With over 5 Active Bolton gyms to choose from use this pass to access state of the art gym equipment and exercise classes for 6 weeks over the Summer Holidays! You even get to access the pools for FREE! The pass is available on any dates between Monday 20th July – Sunday 30th August 2026. For young people aged 12 to 16 (up to Year 11).
Apply now - HAF Code required
JUMP XTREME
Get down to Bolton’s best trampoline park for some high adrenaline fun! Your Jump pass grants you 4 FREE visits including a hot meal each time over The Summer Holidays! The pass is available on any dates between Monday 20th July – Monday 31st August 2026. For young people in school years 7 to 11.
Applications close at 8:00am on Monday 13th July.
Apply now - HAF Code required
Saturday 29th to Monday 31st August – Bolton’s Food & Drink Festival:
We’re delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity for young people aged 10 and over to take part in free, professional chef-led cooking sessions as part of our 21st Annual Food & Drink Festival 2026.
These hands-on sessions will take place over the bank holiday weekend in the Lancaster Suite, 1st Floor, Bolton Town Hall, and each session lasts just over one hour.
There will be three sessions per day at 11am, 1pm and 3pm, featuring a rotating selection of recipes, including:
- Beef and vegetable pasties
- Tarka dhal with naan breads
- Black Forest muffins
Each participant will have their own fully equipped cooking station, allowing them to follow along as the chef demonstrates each recipe and to prepare the dishes themselves.
At the end of the session, participants can enjoy the food they’ve made, along with a free drink. They’ll also receive a £10 food voucher to use at stalls across the festival site.
Saturday 29th August:
11am: Beef and vegetable pasties
1pm: Tarka Dhal and Naan breads
3pm: Black forest Muffins
Sunday 30th August
11am: Tarka Dhal and Naan breads
1pm: Black forest Muffins
3pm: Beef and vegetable pasties
Monday 31st August
11am: Black forest Muffins
1pm: Beef and vegetable pasties
3pm: Tarka Dhal and Naan breads
Book direct at https://octagonbolton.co.uk/events/haf-cook-dine