Children's Activities 

The leisure pool at Crystal Leisure Centre offers a shallow beach area, bubble seat, toddler slide, water feature plus waves for all the family to enjoy. Visit with your toddler for a fun time and a gradual introduction into the water.

Duncan Edwards Leisure Centre and Halesowen Leisure Centre also have learner pools which are suitable for toddlers and young children alike.

Baby changing facilities are available in the changing rooms at all three centres.

The centres also have a wide range of swimming aids* on sale including swim nappies, swim seats, swim vests, armbands, goggles and much more.

*Subject to availability.

If your baby is under a year old, it is recommended that you limit your time in the water to 30 minutes maximum. Babies lose heat more quickly than adults, so they shouldn't stay in the pool for too long.

Opening hours at Crystal, Duncan Edwards and Halesowen leisure centres

Come along and get your little ones water confident! This is a non-instructor led session that takes place in the learner pool. A variety of toys, including watering cans and boats will be available for your child to enjoy. ​ Day and time of session: Wednesday: 9am - 10am (term-time only) ​ Pre-booking not required, normal admission prices apply. A 50% discount is available for Options+ leisure card discount holders. This session is suitable for children under five years of age and parents / carers only.

Come along and get your little ones water confident!

This is a non-instructor led session that takes place in the learner pool. A variety of toys, including watering cans and boats will be available for your child to enjoy.

Day and time of session

Every Friday: 9.30am - 11.30am

Pre-booking not required, normal admission prices apply.

**In addition to the Friday session, Under 5s Splash Time will also take place on the following Mondays: 21 and 28 July, 4, 18 and 25 August from 9.30am to 11.30am.

Please note that during school holidays, this session is not included in the free swimming scheme and is suitable for children under five years of age and parents / carers only.

Crystal Leisure Centre

Sessions at Crystal Leisure Centre are suitable for children aged between 6 months and 3 years and are aimed at developing water confidence and incorporate singing and games. They are an ideal initiation into the water for babies and toddlers. Sessions, which must be pre-booked, take place in the leisure pool in a safe environment with fully qualified instructors.

Halesowen Leisure Centre

Halesowen Leisure Centre offer parent and toddler courses for children age 0 to 3 years. Aimed at developing water confidence, they are an ideal initiation into the water for babies and toddlers. Led by a qualified instructor, your little one will work through the STA swimming programme and gain certificates along the way.

The courses at Halesowen take place over a 10 week period and pre-enrolment is required.

The fun session for under 5s is a great way for you and your little one to interact with other families and make new friends in a fun, friendly and relaxed environment.

This supervised session includes a range of fun and exciting toys such as a bouncy castle, soft balls, frisbees, foam bricks, tricycles, sit and ride cars and bikes. Educational toys are also available (road and traffic signs).

Day and time of session

Tuesday: 10am - 11.30am (all year round)

This ‘turn up and pay’ session takes place in our sports hall and is available for £5 (Options+ Leisure discount is available). Parents or carers must stay with their child at all times. Pre-booking is not required.

Limited spaces are available.

Jump, climb, slide, swing and explore in our soft play areas at Crystal, Halesowen and Duncan Edwards Leisure Centres.

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Our Planet Play suites at Halesowen and Duncan Edwards can accommodate young toddlers and children under the age of 11 years, with a maximum height of 148cm. The toddler area has been designed specifically for the under 3s, with equipment which are both stimulating and safe and tailored to meet the requirements of our youngest visitors. The soft play at Crystal is for children aged 7 years and under.

More information about soft play.

Come and have a kick about on our fantastic 3G pitch. Just bring yourself, friends and a football!

Monday to Friday, 3pm to 5pm term time.

8 - 15 year olds can play for only £1

16+ year olds can play for only £2

Please note that the session is unsupervised. Appropriate football boots required - only moulded, screw in plastic, nylon and rubber studs under 15mm allowed. Failure to wear the appropriate footwear will result in you being refused admission.

Sessions also take place during Dudley borough school holidays, Monday to Friday, 9.30am - 12.30pm and 1pm - 4pm.

Children can keep busy over the school holidays with fun activities taking place across Dudley borough leisure centres and the Dell Stadium.

Find out more.