Summer of sport 2023

Get ready to enjoy a summer of sport…

Summer of sport logo 2023

We'll be running lots of fun and exciting sports sessions and events this summer for all ages to get involved in. 

Take a look below at what will be running and book your place now.

Medway Big Splash 2023 logo

The Big Splash 2023

Saturday 17 June 2023, The Strand Lido Gillingham

Come along to Medway’s outdoor fun pool for holiday-camp style aqua aerobics, zorbing and water-safety demonstrations.

All activities are included in your entrance ticket and booking is essential.

Find out more and book a place

 

Girl swimming with goggles

Swimming

We have lots of fun water activities running throughout the summer including:

Every Saturday from 5 August 2023, there will also be aqua aerobics sessions taking place at the Strand from 11.30am to 12.15pm.

To take part, you must prebook a session online at the Strand. This session will be included with your entrance ticket.

MedwayGo

A variety of free activity sessions are available through MedwayGo for children who receive benefit-related free school meals.

Book an activity
Boy playing archery

Mini Youth Sports Camps

Keep the children entertained, active and social with our summer holiday multi-sport club for 7 to 11 year olds. Half day and full day options available.

Free spaces available for children who receive benefit-related free school meals through MedwayGo.

Find out more and book a place
 

Medway Mile 2023 logo

The Medway Mile 2023

Friday 21 July 2023, Medway Park

Join thousands of other runners, joggers and walkers for this free mass participation family event.

Find out more and book a place

 

Girls doing yoga at Rochester Castle

It’s Time to Try – workout for summer

Weekly sessions of informal pop-up sport and activities including:

Child playing cricket.

Cricket

Wednesdays, 6pm to 7pm at Frog Island, Upnor

Colts cricket training with Frindsbury Cricket Club.

Suitable for 5 to 13 years old. 

No need to book, £2 per child.

 

Children playing basketball.

Basketball

Thursdays at Strood Waterfront Ball Cage, Canal Road, Strood

From Thursday 29 June 2023, basketball with Kent Crusaders Basketball Club will run from:

  • 5pm to 6pm (8 to 12 year olds)
  • 6pm to 7pm (13 to 16 year olds).

No need to book, free to attend.

Children playing touch rugby.

Touch Rugby

Wednesdays, 7pm to 8.30pm at Priestfields, Rochester

Come along and play touch rugby with Medway Rugby Club.

Suitable from 12 years to adult. 

No need to book, £1 per person.