This summer, South Ribble Borough Council is proud to offer a packed programme of exciting free or low-cost activities for children and families across the borough.

Whether you're looking for something active, creative, or just a chance to get outside and have fun - there's something for everyone!


HAF - Holiday Activities and Food Programme

Free activities and a healthy meal for children who qualify for benefit-related free school meals.

We’re once again delivering a fantastic range of free summer activities through the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme for children who qualify for benefit-related free school meals.

From sports and crafts to dance, gymnastics, and more - there's plenty to keep children active and entertained over the summer holidays.

Book your child's place


Active Camps – school holiday provision

Low cost and available to all, or free if your child is eligible for benefit-related free school meals

Our ever-popular Active Camps are running throughout the summer and offer affordable summer camps to all families across South Ribble.

Choose from:

  • Active Camps with a range of activities, including football, dodgeball, scooters, bikes and much more.
  • Dance Active Camps where each week is packed with fun choreography and creative movement - plus fun activities like arts and crafts, games and outdoor play.
  • Special guests will be joining our camps throughout the summer who will lead workshops and inspire the children with their talent and experience

Join us from Thursday 24 July to Thursday 21 August across various locations in the borough.

Drop off is 8.30am to 9.00 am and pick up between 4.30pm to 5pm.

The sessions cost £14 per day or £52 for Monday to Thursday (includes lunch), or FREE if your child is entitled to access the HAF programme.

Book your child's place


Free family summer activities

Free and open to all - no booking required!

Looking for free, drop-in fun the whole family can enjoy? Join us at parks and venues across South Ribble for:

  • learn-to-ride bike sessions

  • tennis, cricket and dodgeball

  • orienteering and outdoor games

  • and other exciting activities!

These sessions are completely free and open to everyone – no need to book, just turn up and join in the fun!

Moss Side Fun Day

Moss Side Community Centre

Dr Bike, smoothie bike, cycle trials

1 August 2025

All day

Learn to Ride

Farington Park

Children's learn to ride

5 August 2025

10am till 12pm

Learn to Ride

Withy Grove Park

Children's learn to ride

6 August 2025

10am till 12pm

Learn to Ride

Higher Walton Community Centre

Children's learn to ride

7 August 2025

10am till 12pm

Xplorer Orienteering and Family Fun

Worden Park

Orienteering, tennis, cricket, dodgeball

26 August 2025

10am till 12pm

Xplorer Orienteering and Family Fun

Withy Grove Park

Orienteering, tennis, cricket, dodgeball

27 August 2025

10am till 12pm

Xplorer Orienteering and Family Fun

Hurst Grange Park

Orienteering, tennis, cricket, dodgeball

28 August 2025

10am till 12pm

Farington Fun Day

Farington Park

Dr Bike, Smoothie Bike, Cycle Trials

29 August 2025

All day