Great Friday Family Fun Day

Friday 3rd April 2026 | 9:00am–3:00pm
YMCA Community & Activity Village, Newark

A full day of Easter family fun across YMCA Village. Get active, get creative, and explore the Village together – with coached sessions, drop-in activities, and our Easter Trail running all day. Whether you’ve got little ones who love getting messy, big kids who want to try something new, or a family who just wants a brilliant day out together, Great Friday has something for everyone!

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YMCA Village Members – FREE

Great Friday is included as part of your membership.

Enjoy full access to all booked and open activities throughout the day at no extra cost.

Doors open 9:00am
Booked sessions run 10:00am–3:00pm.

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Non-Members

£15 Per Person

Your ticket includes:

✔ Access to all coached and open activities
✔ Entry to the Easter Trail
✔ A FREE 7-day YMCA Village pass

7-Day Pass Terms:
Adults can redeem immediately after the event
Youth / Y-Kids can redeem from week commencing 13 April (term time)

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Food & Treats on the Day!

A BBQ and Easter-themed sweet treats will be available to purchase throughout the event, perfect for refuelling between activities.

The YMCA Village Will Be Teeming With Activities!

Here’s What to Expect:

 

 

Easter Trail (all ages)

Follow the clues around the Village and crack the Easter challenge together. A great way to explore the site, take on a bit of friendly family competition, and keep everyone entertained between sessions.

Runs throughout the day

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Family Open Gym

Take over the gym together in a family-friendly session. Enjoy space to move, try equipment, and keep everyone active – whether you want a gentle play-around or a proper family challenge.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Session time 9:00am–3:00pm

Family Yoga

A calm, feel-good session designed for families to stretch, breathe and reset together. Perfect if you want a quieter moment in the day – and a lovely balance to the more energetic activities.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Session time: 9:30am–10:30am

Y-Riders (ages 5–10)

Coached bike sessions on the Bike Tracks to help young riders build confidence and skills. A brilliant option if your child is ready to improve control, balance and cornering – or just wants to feel more confident on the track.
Session times: 10:00am and 11:15am

Open Bike on the Bike Tracks (all ages)

Drop in and ride at your own pace. Great for families who want to enjoy the tracks together. Whether it’s a quick spin between activities or a longer ride as part of your day.

Open sessions:
12:30pm–1:30pm / 1:30pm–2:30pm / 2:30pm–3:30pm

3D Animation (ages 5–17)

A creative session where kids can design, build and bring ideas to life on screen. Perfect for young creators who love storytelling, characters, games or digital design – and a great “try something different” activity.
Session times: 10:00am / 11:15am / 12:30pm / 1:45pm

Football (ages 5–17)

High-energy coached sessions packed with skills, teamwork and match play. Ideal for players who want to run, play and improve – whether they’re new to football or already football-mad.
Session times: 10:00am / 11:15am / 12:30pm / 1:45pm

Engineering (ages 5–17)

Hands-on building and problem-solving challenges where kids can design, test and tinker. Brilliant for curious minds who love figuring things out, experimenting, and seeing their ideas work in real life.
Session times: 10:00am / 11:15am / 12:30pm / 1:45pm

 

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