Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) provides a fun way to play on the water, with the added benefit of a full-body workout, that’s not only a great experience for the whole family but can also be very relaxing.

These 2 hour instructor led sessions are for anyone aged 10 years + who wants to experience Stand Up Paddle boarding at Tees Barrage.

• Saturday 27th July
  Sunday 28th July
  Monday 29th July
  Saturday 3rd August
  Wednesday 7th August
  Monday 19th August
  Wednesday 21st August
  Sunday 25th August
  Monday 26th August
  Friday 30th August
  Saturday 31st August

• Dependent on dates – see booking link below.

• 10 years old+

• Book online in advance

Have a family fun water adventure this summer with instructor led kayaking sessions, ideal for beginners to learn a new and exciting skill or simply just to have fun on the water!

This entry level course provides the skills to manoeuvre a kayak and focuses on forward, backward, turning stopping and some fun and games.

• Saturday 27th July
  Sunday 28th July
  Saturday 3rd August
  Monday 12th August
  Wednesday 14th August
  Sunday 18th August
  Wednesday 28th August
  Friday 30th August
  Saturday 31st August
  Sunday 1st September

• Dependent on dates – see booking link below.

• 8 years old+

• Book online in advance

White water rafting is a fun, fast and unforgettable activity plus you don’t need any prior experience. We have a friendly, highly-trained team here to help you get to grips with the basics before heading out. Plus we provide you with all the equipment you need to have fun and stay safe on the rapids.

• Thursday 25th July
  Friday 2nd August
  Saturday 24th August
  Sunday 25th August
  Saturday 31st August
  Sunday 1st September

• Dependent on dates – see booking link below.

• 14+

• Book online in advance

For the first time we are now offering stand up paddleboarding (SUP) taster sessions!

These sessions will give you the chance to sample stand up paddleboarding at the home of adventure in the heart of the North East. This is a great way to experience something new and to have fun out on the water with your family and friends.

• Thursday 1st August
  Friday 16th August
  Thursday 22nd August

• Dependent on dates – see booking link below.

• 10 years old+

• Book online in advance

Our kayaking taster sessions return this summer!

These sessions will give you the chance to sample kayaking at the home of adventure in the heart of the North East. Even if you have been in a kayak before you will still have a fabulous time as you navigate around Tees Barrage’s flat water lake.

• Thursday 15th August
  Friday 23rd August
  Thursday 29th August

• Dependent on dates – see booking link below.

• 8 years old+

• Book online in advance

GET YOUR FREE JUNIOR SWIM WITH EVERY VISIT TO AIR TRAIL

Easily located at Tees Barrage International White Water Centre, this ultimate family adventure awaits your arrival and challenges all who visit to complete each obstacle it has in store!

Set over 4 levels, over 38 unique challenges await your excited arrival and stand before you ready to conquer. Do you have the nerves to conquer them all? No equipment or experience is required.

• Everyday throughout holidays

• 10:30 – 11:30, 12:00 – 13:00, 13:30 – 14:30 & 15:00 – 16:00

• 1m height restriction – below 1.2m must be accompanied by an adult on the structure

• Book online in advance

GET YOUR FREE JUNIOR ICE SKATE WITH EVERY VISIT TO GOCLIMB

Conveniently located within Billingham Forum, GoClimb’s colourful jungle of exciting climbing walls, brings you interactive designs to let your imagination run wild!

With over 20 unique walls, a 22ft vertical plunge slide and a spiral of twisting towers to overcome, will you have the energy left to take a daring leap of faith? Our team will provide harnesses and helmets (only required for a few challenges), so all you need to bring is your sense of adventure!

• Open everyday throughout the holidays

• Check session times on the booking link

• 4 years old+

• Booking recommended – Spaces filling up quick! Book online in advance

Attempt to take on 21 climbing walls and climb the spiralling stepping stones in the dark. Will you be brave enough to take on the daring leap of faith and the 22ft drop slide?

Navigate your way up and down our walls and many other challenges using just the light from your head torch.

• Monday 22nd July
  Monday 5th August
  Monday 26th August

• Check session times on the booking link

• 4 years old+

• Book online in advance

Join us for Big Splash sessions this half term where the waves and flumes are guaranteed to provide all the fun you need! Click the link below to view the timetable and book your spaces in advance.

Spaces are limited and we recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment.

• Everyday throughout holidays

• Various times (check book now link)

• Admission policies apply

• All ages and abilities

• Book online 7 days in advance
  Walk-ins available

Join us at Stockton Splash for public swimming sessions each day throughout the holidays! Click the link below to view the timetable and book your spaces in advance.

Spaces are limited and we recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment.

• Everyday throughout the holidays

• Various times (check booking link)

• Admission policies apply

• All ages and abilities

• Book online 7 days in advance
  Walk-ins available

A lovely family session with a range of floats and toys available to play in our small pool.

• Monday, Tuesday & Friday

• Various times (check booking link)

• Young children with parents/guardians

• Adult supervision at all times

• Admission policies apply

• Book online 7 days in advance
  Walk-ins available

Come and chill out at Forum Ice Arena for public ice skating sessions every day throughout the holidays! No booking required, just turn up and skate!

Check session times on the ice timetable by clicking below.

• Every day throughout holidays

• Various times (check timetable link)

• All ages

• No booking required – simply turn up

A lovely family session with a range of floats and toys available to play in our small pool.

• Weekends

• Saturdays – 10:45 – 12:30 & 14:30 – 16:00
  Sundays – 09:15 – 16:00

• Young children with parents/guardians

• Adult supervision at all times

• Admission policies apply

• Book online 7 days in advance
  Walk-ins available

Join us at Billingham Forum for public swimming sessions each day throughout the holidays! Click the link below to view the timetable and book your spaces in advance.

Spaces are limited and we recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment.

• Everyday throughout the holidays

• Various Times (check booking link)

• Admission policies apply

• All ages and abilities

• Book online 7 days in advance
  Walk-ins available

Climb, jump and slide as you race against your friends to conquer the Rapid Racer! Finish with a splash on the big slide…if you can make it that far!

• Selected Saturdays throughout the holidays – subject to availability

• 13:00 – 14:00

• 2 – 16 years

• Book online 7 days in advance
  Walk-ins available

The PlayBarn offers many unique features from a wavy slide, climbing nets and ball pool to stepping stones, a wobble floor and a log ramp!

Your little ones will love an adventure at PlayBarn!

• Everyday throughout the holidays

• Various times (check booking link)

• 8 years old and under

• Adult supervision at all times

• Book online 7 days in advance
  Walk-ins available

Badminton is a fast-paced, fun way to keep fit. Suitable for all ages to get involved with, this mood boosting racquet sport can be played socially or competitively and is sure to improve your health, fitness and coordination!

• Everyday throughout holidays

• Various times (check booking link)

• Book online in advance

This fast paced game will keep you on your toes and is a great way to stay healthy and active. As with most racquet sports, Squash can really help to improve co-ordination, balance and stamina.

• Everyday throughout holidays

• Various times (check booking link)

• Book online in advance

Take on our Aquaconda Inflatable at IB Leisure! Slither, slip and slide as you race against your friends to conquer this two lane inflatable!

• Saturday 27^th July
  Saturday 24^th August

• 17:00 – 18:00

• 2 – 16 years

• Admission policies apply

• Book online 7 days in advance
  Spaces usually sell out.

A lovely family session with a range of floats and toys available to play in our small pool.

• Everyday throughout holidays

• Various times (check timetable below)

• Young children with parents/guardians

• Adult supervision at all times

• Admission policies apply

• Book online 7 days in advance
  Walk-ins available

Soft play is one gigantic adventure to your little ones! IB’s soft play sessions encourage complete creativity to build structures and explore boundaries in a safe and controlled area.

• Various times (check booking link)

• 5 years old and under

• Adult supervision at all times

• Book online 7 days in advance
  Walk-ins available

Join us at IB Leisure for public swimming sessions each day throughout the summer holidays! Click the link below to view the timetable and book your spaces in advance.

Spaces are limited and we recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment.

• Everyday throughout the holidays

• Various times (check booking link)

• Admission policies apply

• All ages and abilities

• Book online 7 days in advance
  Walk-ins available

Table Tennis can be played with 2 to 4 players and can be enjoyed by anyone. When played at a high level it is one of the fastest sports around, but you don’t have to be a pro to still get a good workout! The sport is gentle on your body and extremely good for your movement and co-ordination, so why not hire a table and start to improve your skills!

• Sundays

• 13:00 – 15:00

• Book online in advance

Intensive holiday swimming lessons return at IB Leisure this Summer to help children gain confidence and improve their skills in the water.

• Monday 29th July – Friday 2nd August
  Monday 5th August – Friday 9th August
  Monday 12th August – Friday 16th August
  Monday 19th August – Friday 23rd August
  Tuesday 27th August – Friday 30th August

• Ducklings and stages 1,2,3 & 4

• Book at reception or call 01642 132020

The Rookie Lifeguard Course will provide your child with valuable life saving rescue skills, CPR, towing techniques, rescue equipment training and more! Take their aquatic skills to the next level and dive into a new challenge this Summer.

• Monday 12th August – Friday 16th August
  Tuesday 27th August – Friday 30th August

• Stages 5+

• Book at reception or call 01642 132020

Get involved with Ninja Warrior style fun and games, and enjoy battling to beat your friends on Thornaby Pool’s inflatable!

• Every Monday and Saturday

• 12:30 – 13:30 & 13:30 – 14:30

• 2 – 16 years

• Admission policies apply

• Book online up to 7 days in advance
  Walk-ins available

A fun session with floats and pool noodles to enjoy with your families and friends – come along and jump in!

• Tuesday – Friday & Sundays

• Various times (check booking link)

• Admission policies apply

• Book online 7 days in advance
  Walk-ins available

Join us at Thornaby Pool for public swimming sessions each day throughout the holidays! Click the link below to view the timetable and book your spaces in advance.

Spaces are limited and we recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment.

• Everyday throughout the holidays (except Monday 27th May)

• Various times (check booking link)

• Admission policies apply

• All ages and abilities

• Book online 7 days in advance
  Walk-ins available

With a range of different activities including a full length inflatable run, a mini inflatable run and a bouncy castle it’s an adventure you won’t want to miss out on!

Have fun and take on the different activities with your friends – jump, slide and commando roll at Thornaby Pavilion.

• Every Monday & Tuesday

• Various times (check timetable)

• 4 – 13 years old

• No booking required – pay on arrival

Badminton is a great game suitable from 2 to 4 players. It is a very sociable sport and provides a great workout. Thornaby Pavilion is championed as a centre for badminton excellence which offers a specialist floor called ‘Taraflex’ to keep its facilities first class.

• Everyday throughout holidays (except Monday 27th May)

• Various times (Check Booking Link)

• Book in advance online

This fast paced game will keep you on your toes and is a great way to stay healthy and active. As with most racquet sports, Squash can really help to improve co-ordination, balance and stamina.

• Everyday throughout holidays

• 09:00 – 21:00

• Book online in advance

This year saw Science lead the way in getting our lives back to normal. Now, the UK’s favourite science team are back and more explosive than ever!

• 21st September 2024

• 13:30

• Book online in advance

Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler – celebrating 25 years in 2024!

• 6th October – 8th October 2024

• Performances at 10:30, 13:30 and 16:00

• Book online in advance

Meet the bravest of RANGERS as they take you on a journey through Jurassic Earth, introducing their herd of the most incredible Dinosaur species to have ever lived!

Bring your biggest ROOAR and your fastest feet as you take Rangers Danger’s masterclass to become an Official Dinosaur Ranger – gaining the skills you need to come face-to-face with the World’s largest walking T Rex, a big-hearted Brontosaurus, tricky Triceratops, uncontrollable Carnotaurus, vicious Velociraptors & sneaky Spinosaurus.

• 19th October 2024

• Performances at 12:00 and 15:00

• Book online in advance

This UK Premier tribute is the only children’s tribute of its kind, with little people across the country going crazy for her… Bringing her character to life in a fun, interactive live show with lots of audience participation for the little ones!

• 27th October 2024

• 14:30

• Book online in advance

Milkshake! Live is back with a brand-new show!

Join your favourite Milkshake! friends on Holiday with Dora, Pip and Posey, Blue from Blues Clues and You!, Milo, Milkshake! Monkey plus two of your Milkshake! presenters for an all-new adventure!

• 2nd November 2024

• 13:30

• Book online in advance