More time. More challenges. More fun. MountAirX and MountAirXL sessions at Mountbatten Leisure Centre now last 90 minutes, giving visitors even more inflatable adventure at no extra cost.
Launching just in time for the summer holidays, the longer sessions give children and families an extra 30 minutes to bounce, climb, slide, and tackle the giant inflatable obstacle course that’s become a firm favourite with families across Portsmouth.
Since arriving at Mountbatten Leisure Centre last autumn, MountAirX has welcomed thousands of visitors, building on BH Live Active’s growing junior activities timetable designed to help children and young people have fun while keeping active.
MountAirX is a thrilling, high-energy experience featuring a range of exciting elements. Bounce, slide, and climb your way through the Wipeout balls, Jelly Mountain, Volcano Slide, Freefall, Double Slide, and the X Zone. Whether you’re challenging yourself to stay balanced on the wobbly Jelly Mountain or racing down the fast slides, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Double the size, double the fun! Spanning the entire sports hall, MountAirXL is packed with exciting challenges, including the Wipeout Balls, Beat the Wall challenge, and interactive Trailblazer climbing wall. With 12 action-packed features to explore, it’s the perfect way for energetic youngsters to climb, jump, race, and play.
Building on the attraction’s popularity, BH Live introduced dedicated Under 5s and SEND sessions earlier this year to give even more children opportunities to enjoy the MountAirX experience. With fewer participants per session, these 50-minute activities offer a calmer, more comfortable environment for children to explore, play, and build confidence at their own pace.
MountAirX joins a range of family attractions available at Mountbatten Leisure Centre, including AquaDash! and Clip ‘N Climb. With swimming lessons, family gym sessions, gymnastics, athletics, trampolining, and many more activities available at BH Live Active leisure centres across the city, there’s tons to keep families active this summer.
Mountbatten Leisure Centre is operated by BH Live, a registered charity and social enterprise, on behalf of Portsmouth City Council.
On behalf of BH Live, Bobby Cole, Group Swim & Junior Activities Manager, shared;
“The response to MountAirX at Mountbatten Leisure Centre has been fantastic, and we’re always listening to feedback from our customers. Extending general sessions to 90 minutes allows families to get even more from their visit, while our dedicated Under 5s and SEND sessions ensure even more children can enjoy the attraction in a way that suits their needs. It’s all part of our commitment to creating fun, inclusive experiences that inspire children and young people to be active.”
Sessions are available on a pay-as-you-go basis and can be booked online, via the BH Live Active app, or in centre. Advance booking is recommended, especially during busy holiday periods.
Find out more and book online at bhliveactive.org.uk/mountairx.
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About BH Live
Champions of community engagement, health and wellness across Dorset, Hampshire, and London
BH Live, a registered charity and social enterprise, is a leading operator of sports and leisure centres, theatres, and event venues.
BH Live (Enterprises) Limited is a wholly owned trading subsidiary of the parent organisation, established to manage the non-charitable activities, primarily relating to Conferences and Exhibitions.
Our vision is to create sustainable and inspiring opportunities, deliver great experiences for our communities, and improve health and well-being.
With a strong commitment to accessibility and community engagement, BH Live continues to enhance the quality of people’s lives, health and wellbeing in the communities it serves.
BH Live was established in 2010. Local authority partners include BCP Council, Portsmouth City Council, Croydon Council, and Southampton City Council.
We are at the heart of the UK’s growing social economy. Together with our partners we are helping to change lives and make a positive impact in the community.
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BH Live is a leisure and cultural trust, established in 2010 as a ‘non profit distributing organisation’ (NPDO) for public benefit to promote participation in leisure and cultural events. BH Live is a Company Limited by Guarantee and Registered Charity. Charity No: 1138311. Company No: 07092112. VAT Reg No: 108 2248 37. BH Live (Enterprises) Ltd, is a Private Company Limited by Shares and a wholly owned subsidiary of BH Live. Company No: 07175626. VAT Reg No: 108 2248 37. Registered Office: Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5BH. Registered in England and Wales.
About Mountbatten Leisure Centre
Mountbatten Leisure Centre is owned by Portsmouth City Council and is operated in partnership with registered charity and social enterprise BH Live.
Portsmouth’s flagship leisure and event venue. Located in the heart of Hilsea, Mountbatten is located just a short distance from Portsmouth’s city centre. Its large and well-equipped gym, accessible by lift, has multiple zones with something to suit every activity preference and level of fitness.
Dedicated training areas offer cardio machines, free weights, functional fitness spaces and more. With health and wellbeing professionals on hand, there is also an exercise referral team to offer guidance and support if recovering from an illness, injury or long term health condition. Group exercise classes run seven days a week and include Les Mills™ BodyPump, BodyCombat, Sprint, Grit, Group Cycle, Bootcamp, Shapes, yoga, Pilates, aqua, TechnogymTM Group Cycle, circuits, and more.
There is a 50 metre swimming pool (divided into two) with regular public swimming sessions, lane swimming, pool-based classes and lessons. There is also a smaller teaching pool for little ones and lessons. Mountbatten is also home to AquaDash – a large pool inflatable course – great fun for young people, team building away days, and parties. Spa facilities include a sauna, spa bath and steam room.
Mountbatten offers a broad health and wellbeing programme which focuses on helping people with long-term conditions to stay active and build their confidence in one one-on-one or group settings.
Mountbatten is also home to a Clip ‘N Climb leisure attraction and MountAirXL, a giant inflatable complete with slides, jumps, and adventure zones.
Multi-sport activities and events are held in the centre’s eight-court sports hall throughout the year in partnership with local clubs and schools. An outdoor velodrome and athletics track hosts regular training, events and competitions throughout the year.
Open to members and non-members, a Terrace Café has free customer WiFi and a children’s soft play facility. Here you can buy all sorts of snacks, meals and drinks.
ANPR is in operation at Mountbatten Leisure Centre. There is free customer parking for up to four hours, seven days a week. Accessible spaces are available for Blue Badge holders. Charges apply for longer stays – see car park signage for details.
Find out more at bhliveactive.org.uk/mountbatten.
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Address: BH Live Active Mountbatten, Alex Way, Portsmouth, PO2 9QA, HAMPSHIRE