Looking for ways to make the most of the summer holidays? Tees Active has you covered. From making a splash in the pool and tackling our climbing walls to trying stand up paddleboarding on the water, there are plenty of opportunities for adventure, fun and family time throughout the season.
Whether you’re planning a day out with the kids, meeting up with friends or looking for something new to try, our venues offer activities for all ages and abilities. We’ve rounded up some of our top summer experiences, along with great-value offers and savings, so you can enjoy more this summer for less.
FREE junior swim with every visit during the summer holidays
Get more adventure for every penny with Air Trail’s Special Offer!
Sore through the sky on Air Trail and take on 40 different challenges set across 4 levels including wobbly rope bridges, troublesome tight ropes, crazy cargo nets and swinging stepping stones, do you have what it takes to conquer them all?
Then make a splash with your FREE junior swim, available for use at any Tees Active pool!
Click here for more information and to book.
FREE junior ice skate with every visit during the summer holidays
Every visitor to GoClimb during the summer holidays will receive a complimentary junior ice skating voucher so you really can have the ultimate family day out at Billingham Forum!
Take on over 20 unique, themed climbing walls and challenge yourself conquer the daring leap of faith or the infamous vertical drop slide at GoClimb. Then head to the Forum Ice Arena and keep cool this summer with a FREE junior ice skate, perfect for helping families spend quality time together on a budget during the school holidays.
Click here for more information and to book.
From high-energy thrills to laid-back paddles, TBIWWC has something for everyone. Take on the white water course, explore on a stand up paddleboard, or enjoy a leisurely kayaking session and make the most of your time on the water.
HYDROSPEEDING – NEW FOR 2026
Experience the white water like never before with Hydrospeeding – Our brand new activity for summer 2026! It’s one of the most exciting and immersive ways to take on the rapids at Tees Barrage.
Equipped with a buoyancy board and fins you’ll take on the rapids headfirst and navigate the white water course riding the waves and feeling the full force of the rapids under the guidance of our expert instructors. It’s fast, fun, and puts you right at the heart of the action.
Find out more about session times here.
Kayaking
Ideal for beginners to get to learn a new and exciting skill or simply just to have fun on the water.
Find out more about the taster sessions here.
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Stand up paddleboarding sessions are fun for all ages 10 and over! A really fun instructor led session ideal for beginners to learn a new and exciting skill or to simply have fun on the water. Test your balance but you will more than certainly get a little wet!
White Water Rafting
Limited availability – Grab your spaces quick! White water rafting is a fun, fast and unforgettable activity plus you don’t need any prior experience. Tees Barrage have a friendly, highly-trained team here to help you get to grips with the basics before heading out. Plus you will be provided with all the equipment you need to have fun and stay safe on the rapids.
Check session dates and book here.
Big Splash
Join us this summer for Big Splash where the waves and flumes are guaranteed to provide all the fun you need. Bring your family and enjoy the ultimate fun swimming experience including curly flumes, wild waves, fun floats, water jets and much more!
Fun Floats
Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays
A lovely family session with a range of floats and toys available to play in our small pool.
Public Swimming
We’ve got public swimming sessions available each day throughout the summer holidays. Join us at Stockton Splash for a fun, family day out!
Click here to find out more about activities and session times at Stockton Splash.
Bio Bounce Inflatable Park
Every Monday & Tuesday starting from 20th July – 24th August
A new and exciting indoor inflatable park has arrived at Thornaby Pavilion and we can’t wait for you to try it. 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! Suitable for ages 4 – 13.
Find out session times and book online here.
Public Ice Skating
Come and chill out at the Ice Arena for public ice skating sessions every day throughout the summer. No booking required, just turn up and skate!
Fright Night Pulse
Get your pulse racing every Friday Night at the coolest Ice Party in the North!
Family Freeze
Every Thursday
A fantastic environment for families to spend quality time together on the ice.
SNAPS Skate
Every Friday
SNAPS are an established group of parents/carers of young people with various disabilities/complex and additional needs who come together to skate eachweek.
Click here to find out more about booking and timetables at Forum Ice Arena.
Disco Climb
Wednesday 29th July & Wednesday 19th August
Take on all 21 climbing walls and tackle the spiralling stepping stones as music plays and disco lights flash.
Dark Climb
Wednesday 5th July & Wednesday 26th August
Attempt to take on 21 climbing walls and spiralling stepping stones in the dark, using only a head torch to guide your way!
Click here for more information and to book.
Aquativities
Tuesday 4th August
Your child will take part in fun pool games and activities led by an instructor in a 45 minute session.
Public Swimming
We’ve got public swimming sessions available each day throughout the summer holidays. Join us at Billingham Forum for a fun, family day out!
PlayBarn Soft Play
The PlayBarn is a fun soft play area perfect for children aged 8 years old and under. Offering many unique features from a wavy slide, climbing nets and a ball pool to stepping stones, a wobble floor and log ramp, your little ones will love an adventure at PlayBarn!
Rapid Racer Inflatable Fun Session
Saturday 25th July & Monday 31st August.
Climb, jump and slide as you race against your friends to conquer the Rapid Racer inflatable!
Find out more and book activities at Billingham Forum here.
Learn to Swim Intensive Lessons
Monday 3rd – Friday 7th August
Monday 10th – Friday 14th August
Monday 17th – Friday 21st August
Intensive learn to swim sessions are a fantastic and effective way to learn in a short period of time.
1-1 Private Learn to Swim Sessions
Monday 3rd – Friday 7th August & Monday 10th – Friday 14th August
To book ask at reception or call 01642 132020
Public Swimming
We’ve got public swimming sessions available each day throughout the summer holidays. Join us at IB Leisure for a fun, family day out!
Aquaconda Inflatable
Battle the Aquaconda Inflatable at IB Leisure! Slither, slip and slide as you race against your friends to conquer this two lane inflatable. Suitable for ages 2 – 16 years, book in advance to secure your place.
The Reef Soft Play
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. Available every day for children aged 5 years old and under.
Fun Floats
Everyday throughout the holidays
A lovely family session with a range of floats available in our small pool.
Find out more and book activities at IB Leisure here.
Thornado Inflatable Fun Sessions
Every Saturday
Get involved with Ninja Warrior style fun and games, and enjoy battling to beat your friends on Thornaby Pool’s Inflatable!
Fun Floats
A fun session with floats and pool noodles to enjoy with your family and friends – come along and jump in!
Public Swimming
We’ve got public swimming sessions available each day throughout the summer holidays. Join us at Thornaby Pool for a fun, family day out!
Find out more and book activities at Thornaby Pool here.
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