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1 October 2025
October Holiday Free Swimming, Pitches and Courts

Free Family Activities
During the October school holidays we have a range FREE activities!
Free Family Swimming
With lots of hours of FREE family swimming across the city’s pools, what are you waiting for?
Sessions are scheduled on weekdays, evenings and weekends to cater for every family’s busy schedule and we’ve made it easier with no proof of eligibility checks or documentation needed. Just come along with the kids, get your free Pay As You Go card, and get swimming.
- Up to five can swim free together* (e.g. up to 1 adult and 4 kids OR 2 adults and 3 kids)
- Adults attending without children are required pay the normal swim price
- Children over 8 and under 18 years can swim unaccompanied
You can find out more, including all available sessions on our “free family swimming” page. (Sessions will start to appear 8 days in advance.)
- Subject to our swimming supervision ratios
Free Courts
We’ve got lots of FREE family court sessions this school holiday – a great chance to enjoy badminton, table tennis or pickleball together. The sessions are designed to give every child the chance to stay active and enjoy fun, healthy activities during the break.
(Adults attending without children are required to pay the normal court price.)
Find out more on our Free Family Courts page.
Free Pitches
We have FREE 5 and 7 a side pitches available during the holidays. Use the links below for more information.
Gorbals Autumn Family Fun Day
Friday 17 October 2025
11am - 2pm
FREE fun this October at Glasgow Club Gorbals!
Join us for a fantastic day packed with activities for all ages to get moving and have fun. Try your hand at a range of sports and games, take on exciting fitness challenges, play on the inflatables, and enjoy colourful face painting.
Plus, don’t miss our special Kids Lunch Box offers available at the venue café.
Bring the whole family and make some unforgettable memories!