Get active this May!

Young people and families across Dorset and Hampshire can look forward to an action‑packed May half-term filled with a fun‑filled line‑up of activities at BH Live Active leisure and sports centres in Bournemouth, Portsmouth, and Southampton.

BH Live, a registered charity and social enterprise, has expanded its BH Live Active junior activity programme to help children of all ages stay active, burn off energy, and enjoy time together throughout the school holidays, whatever the weather brings.

Older children aged 8+ can get moving at fitness sessions, including Family Gym, Junior Gym, Family Yoga, and many more*. These welcoming classes encourage young people to build healthy habits while giving families the chance to enjoy fitness side-by-side.

For families looking to make a splash, Wet & Wacky sessions are back with even more availability. Held at BH Live Active pools across Bournemouth, Portsmouth, and Southampton, this much‑loved water play experience is packed with inflatables, floats, and water toys for guaranteed giggles.

There’s plenty of fun to be had at BH Live Active attractions too. From pool inflatables such as brand-new Rumble Run at Stokewood Leisure Centre in Bournemouth, and indoor bounce attractions such as MountAirXL at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth, families can reach new heights of fun with exhilarating sliding, climbing, and bouncing features.

Families can browse BH Live Active’s full school holiday timetable to discover what’s happening at their local leisure centre and plan their perfect day out. Terrace cafés in selected centres will also be serving up hot and cold drinks, snack, meals and treats.

Plus, all under‑5s can swim for free at BH Live Active pools in Southampton and Bournemouth when accompanied by a full‑paying adult or an adult BH Live Active member. Under 12s in Portsmouth can also benefit from this initiative.

What’s on at your local BH Live Active leisure centre?

Bournemouth

  • Rumble Run at Stokewood Leisure Centre
  • Crusher Run at Littledown Leisure Centre
  • Raptor Run at Pelhams Leisure Centre
  • AirJumpX at Sir David English Sports Centre
  • Soft play at Littledown, Pelhams, and BH Live Active, Corfe Mullen’s Terrace Cafés
  • Swimming crash courses at Littledown Leisure Centre
  • Multi-sports holiday camps at Sir David English Sports Centre
  • Half-term workshops available at Littledown, including Tennis and Football workshops, plus Park Yoga & Crafts. Spaces are bookable via the BH Live Active app or timetable online (bhliveactive.org.uk)
  • Sessions such as Table Tennis, Basketball, Tennis Skills, Soccer Starters, Mini Play, and more at Littledown Leisure Centres. Spaces are bookable via the BH Live Active app or timetable online (bhliveactive.org.uk)

Portsmouth

  • MountAirXL at Mountbatten Leisure Centre
  • AquaDash! at Mountbatten Leisure Centre
  • Clip N’ Climb at Mountbatten Leisure Centre
  • Exploria at Pyramids Leisure Centre
  • Soft play at Mountbatten Leisure Centre’s Terrace Café
  • Multi-sports holiday camps at Portsmouth Tennis Centre
  • Gymnastics holiday camps at Portsmouth Gymnastics Centre
  • Climb N’ Crafts at Mountbatten Leisure Centre – Climb N’ Crafts combines two fun activities into one! Take on the 7 exciting climbing walls followed by various craft activities with a climbing theme. Includes friendship bracelets, fridge magnets, colouring, and more! Suitable for ages 4 -13 years. Spaces are bookable online.
  • Cricket Skills at Charter Community Sports Centre - Fun and inclusive cricket sessions focused on learning the fundamentals and developing new skills. Suitable for 8-13 years. Spaces are bookable via the BH Live Active app or timetable online (bhliveactive.org.uk)

Southampton

*Facilities and timetables vary by centre. For full details, visit the BH Live Active app or bhliveactive.org.uk.

Some activities and classes are included within BH Live Active’s junior membership (T&Cs apply). Find out more at bhliveactive.org.uk/junior-membership.