BH Live, a registered charity and social enterprise, is set to make a splash in Southampton with the launch of its popular Wet & Wacky fun pool sessions. The aim is to encourage more young people and families to enjoy being active in the water together and grow water confidence.
Launching on Monday 27 October, Wet & Wacky sessions will feature pool inflatables, pool floats, and water toys, creating the ultimate experience for children and families to enjoy.
Sessions will run throughout the year during the school holidays and weekends at BH Live Active sites, The Quays and Bitterne Leisure Centre.
Sessions are included in BH Live Active membership and on a pay-as-you-go basis for £6 per child and £9 per adult. Sessions are bookable up to seven days in advance in the centre, the BH Live Active app or online.
As part of BH Live’s mission to improve community health and wellbeing, Wet & Wacky forms an exciting part of the operator’s ongoing commitment to expanding junior activities across the city’s leisure centres.
On behalf of BH Live, Rob Cunningham, Director of Leisure and Business Development shared;
“We want to bring more fun, movement, and smiles to young people and families across the city. We have been running Wet and Wacky fun pool sessions for nearly 20 years across the south coast – it’s a tried and tested formula packed with fun and it is always so well attended. We see people discover how much fun spending time in the pool can be, and most importantly have a great time with other people.
Whether your little ones already love the pool, or just need some encouragement to get moving a bit more and try a new activity, Wet & Wacky is a great way to get active, make new friends, and enjoy spending time with other in your local leisure centre.
Other half-term activities include Boo Bounce sessions at Bitterne Leisure Centre and Chamberlayne Leisure Centre. With selected sessions available for children aged 18 months-4 years and 5-8 years, it’s the perfect way for juniors to let out some energy by jumping and bouncing around. Enjoy spooky seasonal fun with fancy dress and a Halloween colouring competition too! Book your space online at bhliveactive.org.uk/find-an-activity.
BH Live is a registered charity and social enterprise, on a mission to improve health and wellbeing in the communities they serve across Dorset and Hampshire. In September, BH Live was welcomed into the city as Southampton City Council’s leisure operator to manage its leisure and sports facilities.
Councillor Amanda Barnes-Andrews, Cabinet Member for Children and Learning at Southampton City Council:
“This is a terrific initiative, and we welcome Wet & Wacky in Southampton! These sessions provide an opportunity for children and young people to enjoy the health and wellbeing benefits of being active in the water.
“There is something for everyone to enjoy and the sessions encourage children and young people to develop swimming skills and be healthy and happy whilst having fun. If you like the idea of something new, try Wet & Wacky”.
For more information about BH Live Active, including leisure centres, timetables, and facilities, visit bhliveactive.org.uk.
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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. Our vision is to create sustainable and inspiring opportunities, deliver great experiences for our communities, and improve health and wellbeing.
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 and Croydon 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.
For more visit bhlive.org.uk.
Get social with us:
LinkedIn – BH Live
Facebook – @SocialEnterpriseBHLive
Instagram @bhliveuk
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.
These leisure centres are owned by Southampton City Council and operated by registered charity BH Live:
BH Live Active, The Quays – Situated near Southampton Harbour, The Quays is one of only four High Performance Centres for diving in the UK.
There is a 10m diving board with an 18m diving pool, with public swim sessions and swimming lessons taking place in a separate 25m main pool. Waterslides offer splashing fun for families and individuals, feeding into a separate lagoon pool complete with interactive water features.
With a state-of-the-art gym complete with cardio and strength areas, group exercise classes are delivered in dedicated studios.
A café with a seating area is also available on-site.
For more visit bhliveactive.org.uk/the-quays.
Get social with us:
Facebook – @BHLiveActive
Instagram – @thequayssouthampton
BH Live Active, Bitterne – Just a short drive from Southampton City Centre, Bitterne Leisure Centre is a multi-complex facility, offering activities for visitors of all ages and abilities to help improve health and wellbeing.
Swimming lessons and swim sessions take place regularly across a 25m main pool (complete with a waterslide) and a 10m learner pool.
With a state-of-the-art gym complete with cardio and strength areas, group exercise classes are delivered in dedicated studios.
A sports hall is also available for block bookings and general hire.
For more visit bhliveactive.org.uk/bitterne.
Get social with us:
Facebook – @BHLiveActive
Instagram – @bitterneleisurecentre
BH Live Active, Chamberlayne – Located in Weston, Chamberlayne Leisure Centre is a popular community leisure centre, offering a range of fitness classes and sports such as football, trampolining, badminton, table tennis, and more across its sports fields and sports hall.
There is also a community hall offering a variety of children’s activities and community events.
Complete with a gym and a grab-and-go café with seating, Chamberlayne offers tons for visitors of all ages to see and do.
Outdoor Sports Centre – Southampton’s Outdoor Sports Centre offers a diverse range of sports and activities for visitors across the city to enjoy.
A multi-million-pound project to redevelop the Outdoor Sports Centre began in June 2025. It is expected to complete in 2027.
More information about this investment is online.