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Our Active Spring Half Term Programme is here! We are teaming up with more of our delivery partners to offer a range of FREE Health & Wellbeing activities to keep you and your family active over the school holidays, and beyond!

 

From Tuesday 8 April to Friday 11 April 2025

This season, each day will be dedicated to a specific park in Blackburn & Darwen. Tuesday – Whitehall Park, Wednesday – Queens Park, Thursday – Corporation Park, and Friday – Witton Park. Each park will offer a range of different activities suitable for families of all ages!

Through the Active Spring sessions, we are aiming to encourage families to be more active. From themed walks, to scavenger hunts and orienteering, there’s plenty for you to get stuck into. Please note that all sessions are FREE, but some selected sessions will require booking for attendance. Check out the timetable below to find out more on the sessions and which require booking. Click the link below to book your place on upcoming sessions now!

All sessions listed below are FREE for all the family, delivered by re:fresh and local partners.

Xplorer is back!

Why not challenge yourself with this new adventure through the Spring woodlands. Xplorer Trails are available for everyone to complete at any time! The 45 minute, self-led trails are now in place at Witton Park and Whitehall Park.

Brand new Xplorer Trail created in Witton Park and Whitehall Park! Bring the family together to complete the Easter themed Xplorer, and find the 15 plaques at each park!

For more information on Xplorer, including how to request an explorer pack, click below!

Key

Green – Sessions aimed at beginners or those returning to exercise after some time.
Purple – Ante and post natal sessions aimed at new mums and mums to be.
Yellow – Learning through play sessions aimed at children aged 4 and under.
Orange – Sessions aimed at people (16+) with a Learning Disability and Autism.
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

Xplorer Trail & Planting Seeds

12pm - 3pm
FREE
Rose Garden, Whitehall Park

Join the Deaf Village Gang for their Easter Xplorer Trail through the stunning Whitehall Park! Experience the beauty of the scenery and wildlife as you explore the park in all its springtime splendour. Wrap up your adventure with a fun seed planting session. It’s a delightful experience for the whole family. Booking required, click here to book your place.

Discount Available

Delivered by Deaf Village

Family Outdoor Games

12pm - 3pm
FREE
Rose Garden, Whitehall Park

Come and join the Youth Zone team for an afternoon filled with family-friendly outdoor games, featuring everything from classic sports day activities to multi-sport events. It’s time to head outside, get active and have some fun! Booking required, click here to book your place.

Discount Available

Delivered by Youth Zone

Family Colouring & Crafting

12pm - 3pm
FREE
Whitehall Park

Come and spend the afternoon of colouring and crafting with our local Asda Community Champion. Just turn up, no need to book!

Discount Available

Delivered by ASDA

Family Sports Day

12pm - 2pm
FREE
Queens Park

Fun sports day aimed at all the family. Events will include races, egg and spoon race, obstacle courses and much more! Booking required, click here to book your place.

Discount Available

Delivered by Parisa, Just Run For Today

Family Nature Art Walk

1pm - 3pm
FREE
Queen's Park

Join us for a family nature art walk through Queens Park. Take in the scenery as we adventure through the park, collecting materials along the way to make our own nature art. Booking required, click here to book your place.

Discount Available

Delivered by 4 Seasons Outdoors

Family Colouring & Crafting

12pm - 3pm
FREE
Audley Adult Learning Centre, BB1 1SF

Come and spend the afternoon of colouring and crafting with our local Asda Community Champion. Just turn up, no need to book!

Discount Available

Delivered by ASDA

Spring Scavenger Hunt

12pm - 2.15pm
FREE
Corporation Park

An exciting Spring Scavenger Hunt through Corporation Park, that will bring your family together for an afternoon of exploration and fun. Booking required, click here to book your place.

Discount Available

Delivered by Purple Patch

Balance Bike Taster Session

12.30pm - 2pm
FREE
Corporation Park

A fun cycling session for preschool children aimed at improving balancing and riding skills. Balance Bikes and helmets provided. No need to book, just turn up!

Discount Available

Delivered by re:fresh

Family Outdoor Games

12pm - 3pm
FREE
Corporation Park

Come and join the Youth Zone team for an afternoon filled with family-friendly outdoor games, featuring everything from classic sports day activities to multi-sport events. It’s time to head outside, get active and have some fun! Booking required, click here to book your place.

Discount Available

Delivered by Youth Zone

Come & Try It - Orienteering

12pm - 3pm
FREE
Corporation Park

Explore Whitehall Park with British Orienteering! Look for the information stand to collect your map and timers for the course, or simply download Maprun onto your device, and learn how to use it in multiple locations. Use the free and interactive ‘Maprun’ app

Discount Available

Delivered by British Orienteering

Climbing Wall

12pm - 3pm
FREE
Witton Park

Bring your family and friends, and come ready to climb, laugh and enjoy an afternoon of fun together. We can’t wait to see you there!

Discount Available

Just Cook - Easter Pan Pizza

12pm - 2.30pm
FREE
Active Outdoors Hub, Witton Park

Attention all aspiring chefs! Families are invited to join Blackburn Foodbank for a fun-filled cooking experience as we create delicious Easter Pan Pizzas! Enjoy dining in or take your creations home. It’s a fantastic family activity you won’t want to miss! Booking required, click here to book your place.

Discount Available

Delivered by Blackburn Foodbank

Family Sports Day

12pm - 2pm
FREE
Witton Park

Fun sports day aimed at all the family. Events will include races, egg and spoon race, obstacle courses and much more! Booking required, click here to book your place.

Discount Available

Delivered by Parisa, Just Run For Today

Police Scavenger Hunt

12pm - 3pm
FREE
Witton Park

Join the re:fresh Team and the Lancashire Constabulary for a scavenger hunt, with key themes involved throughout the day!

Discount Available

Delivered by Lancashire Constabulary