From taking to the slopes at Snozone, teeing off at Volcano Falls or settling down for something to eat, there’s something for everyone.
And this weekend sees the opening of The Gymnastics Academy – the perfect place to introduce kids to the world of flips, rolls and tumbles.
Take a look at what’s on!
5. Take a tumble at The Gymnastics Academy
Opening on Saturday, July 20, The Gymnastics Academy is the perfect place to introduce kids to the world of flips, rolls and tumbles. Offering lessons for children aged between 4 months and 16 years old, the classes are suitable for all abilities, helping kids go from first steps to first flips. Aspiring gymnasts can leap into action in a variety of specialised classes from gymnastics, tumbling and trampolining, to practicing their bar and beam techniques in a fun, safe and professional environment. Their OFSTED-registered holiday camp - running 8am – 5pm everyday throughout the school holidays - is the perfect balance of fun and fitness for children aged 3+, making it an ideal way to keep your children entertained and active all summer long. Price: Weekly lessons from £39.99 per month / Holiday camp is £19.99 per day to celebrate their brand-new venue (Usually £34.99 per day). Families can try their first lesson for free during their opening weekend on 20th & 21st July. https://www.thegymnasticsacademy.co.uk/ Photo: Xscape
6. Make a splash at swim!
Head to the pool this summer. swim! offers a variety of swimming lessons for children up to 11 years old. Co-founded by the four-time Olympic medallist, Becky Adlington, this member-only state-of-the-art facility provide lessons delivered by expert teachers that are fun and progressive - there’s no better time to dive in and perfect their swimming techniques. Price: Memberships from £55.00 per month https://my.swim.co.uk/coursefinder?centre=castleford Photo: Xscape
7. Take a trip to the cinema
A trip to the cinema is the perfect rainy-day activity should the Yorkshire summer not deliver. Exclusive to Cineworld, immerse yourself in 270-degree projection with ScreenX or experience extreme sensory cinema in 4DX, with stimulating effects such as water, wind and scent in your moving seat. Cineworld Castleford brings some fantastic new releases to the big screen this summer. Families can send their emotions into overdrive with Inside Out 2, watch the return of everyone’s favourite super-villain and his Minions as they create more hilarious chaos in Despicable Me 4, or embark on a magical mission with Harold And The Purple Crayon (from 2nd August). Throughout August and September, families can also sit back and enjoy all eight live-action Spider Man films, as they swing back into cinemas. Price: Family ticket (x1 adult / x1 child) from £9.98 https://www.cineworld.co.uk/cinemas/castleford/064 Photo: Xscape
8. Xscape
Families can pull up a chair and take a seat at one of Xscape’s irresistible restaurants which satisfy every appetite. From dine-in set menus for little ones, to a quick grab and go eateries, eating out with the kids has never been so easy. Bring a taste of Italy to your table at Ask Italian, Bella Italia or Pizza Express, or indulge in a smokin’ meal that’s full of flavour at Smoky Boys, Nandos or TGI Fridays. The newly opened Me@t boasts a brilliant kids’ menu, featuring tortilla wraps, rice bowls and chip box meal deals, whilst Frankie & Benny’s new Coney Island-inspired menu really packs a taste of summer. If fast food is on the menu so you can spend more time having fun, Five Guys, Burger King, Taco Bell and Subway have families covered. For a sweeter summer, visitors can grab a tasty treat from Heavenly Desserts or devour a delicious milkshake at ShakeStop.https://xscapeyorkshire.co.uk/attractions/restaurants-bars-and-coffee-shops Photo: Tuck into a tasty treat