insideKENT Issue 172 - AUGUST 2026 | Page 48

DAYSOUT
FAMILY FUN IN KENT

MEDWAY SPORT: GET INSPIRED WITH FAMILY-FUN ACTIVITIES THIS SUMMER

Get ready for a summer of fun with Medway Sport. There’ s so much to do at our leisure facilities. Here’ s five Medwaybased activity ideas for you and your family.

Visit The Strand Park and Lido The Strand Park and Lido has been offering great family fun since 1896, and now the legendary Gillingham attraction has a range of new attractions ready for a summer of fun including a new multi-sports court. There’ s also our outdoor leisure pool( the lido is open every day through the summer holidays) with play areas and lane swimming plus our new splashpad facility for children aged 3-11.
Hoo and Strood Sports Centres, plus lane swimming at all four centres.
Sports Camps Need childcare cover during the school break? From as little as £ 13, you can choose from morning, afternoon, full day or a whole week of sessions. There’ s plenty of sports and games throughout the week for children aged 7- 11.
Summer of Sport We offer free or reduced cost sport sessions for young people and families to encourage active and healthy lifestyles. All sessions are led by qualified coaches, leaders or activators and all equipment is provided.
With tennis courts, picnic spots, play areas, a miniature train, café and much more, it’ s the perfect place to spend a family day out.
Fun Pool Sessions We have a fun flume, wave pool and beach area at Cozenton Park, inflatable fun sessions for families at Cozenton Park,
Free Tennis Barclays free tennis sessions are available for all ages every Saturday at Maidstone Road( 10am- 11am) and The Strand( every Sunday from 10am- 11am).
medway. gov. uk / sport
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