Get set for half term fun across Caerphilly

Published: 23 October 2026

Looking for ways to keep the children busy this October half term? There’s plenty of family fun across Caerphilly county borough, with swimming, sports camps, climbing and play sessions to fill the school break.

Start your half term with some fun in the swimming pool! Whether you’re spending time together in the water or keeping those swimming skills going through the holidays, check the Leisure Lifestyle pool timetables to plan your visit.

Budding footballers, netball fans and adventurous climbers can enjoy a range of activities this half term. There’s also a dedicated Disability Play session for children and young people aged 4–17, all bookable through the Leisure Lifestyle app.

Activity Venue Date Time Ages

Football Camps

 Centre for Sporting Excellence, Ystrad Mynach Tuesday 27th  October

9am–3pm

7-12
Wednesday 28th October
Thursday 29th October (girls only)
Risca Leisure Centre Tuesday 27th  October (Girls only)
Wednesday 28th October
Thursday 29th October
Netball Camps Sue Noake Leisure Centre Wednesday 28th October 9am–3pm 11-14
St Cenydd Leisure Centre Thursday 29th October 9am–3pm 7-11
Disability Play Centre for Skills and Learning, Pontllanfraith Tuesday 27th  October 10am–12pm 4-17
Climbing Wall Centre for Skills and Learning, Pontllanfraith Wednesday 28th October Various times 6+

For more fun close to home, free Pop Up and Play sessions taking place in communities across the borough. No booking is needed for the sessions below, just turn up ready to play!

Date 10am–11.30am 1pm–2.30pm
Monday 26th October Llanfach Village Hall St Mary Church Hall, Risca
Tuesday 27th October Treowen Community Centre Centre for Skills and Learning, Pontllanfraith
Maesycwmmer Community Centre
Wednesday 28th October Tirphil Community Centre Pontlottyn Boys & Girls Club
Thursday 29th October Plasmawr Community Centre
Bedwas Workmen’s Hall		 Gelligaer Community Centre
Phillipstown Community Centre
Friday 30th October Sue Noake Leisure Centre Rudry Village Hall

The programme of activities supports Caerphilly’s Sport and Active Recreation Strategy 2019-2029, helping children and families find opportunities to get active, try something new and enjoy being active together.