Faversham Community Gymnastics and Activity Centre

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Centre, 23a Whitstable Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8BF, England
1-90 Years
Paid

Description

Faversham Activity Centre is a fantastic choice if you are searching for the best things to do with kids in Faversham. This dedicated indoor gymnastics and activity centre offers a safe, energetic environment where children can learn new skills, stay active, and make friends. It stands out as a premier local hub for youth fitness and active play.

Prices start from £6.00 per session for casual preschool drop-ins, making it an affordable option for local families. Structured monthly membership classes and term-based courses are also available for those looking for regular gymnastics training.

If you are looking for the best place for a day out with family and kids that combines physical exercise with structured learning, this centre provides excellent value. It is an ideal spot to keep children entertained while helping them develop balance, co-ordination, and confidence.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Key Features

  • Sensory Play Equipment: The preschool sessions utilize colorful foam shapes, tunnels, and soft mats to encourage sensory exploration and early motor skill development.
  • Interactive Gymnastics Exhibits: Fully equipped gym layouts feature balance beams, bars, and vaulting stations designed to provide an educational day out centered on physical literacy.
  • British Gymnastics Certified Coaching: All structured classes are led by qualified instructors, ensuring a safe, supportive, and highly progressive learning environment.
  • Progressive Skill Levels: Classes are carefully tiered by age and ability, allowing children to build confidence at their own individual pace.

Detailed Highlights

  • Fun 4 Baby Sessions: These adult-and-baby classes focus on early bonding and sensory stimulation. Parents guide their little ones through gentle movements, music, and soft play textures to stimulate healthy physical growth.
  • Preschool Structured Classes: Aimed at toddlers and independent preschoolers, these sessions introduce the fundamental shapes of gymnastics. Children learn to follow basic instructions, take turns, and develop core balance on child-friendly apparatus.
  • Recreational Gymnastics: Perfect for school-aged children, these classes teach core skills like cartwheels, handstands, and somersaults. The focus is entirely on fun, fitness, and building a lifelong love for movement.
  • Advanced Floor and Vault Training: Older kids and teens can challenge themselves with more complex acrobatic skills. Coaches help participants refine their technique on specialized competition-standard flooring and vaulting equipment.
  • Holiday Dynamic Camps: Running during school breaks, these extended workshops combine intensive gymnastics coaching with fun team games. It is an excellent way for children to expend energy and master new skills during the holidays.

Beyond the Main Attraction: Faversham itself offers beautiful secondary spots for families. After finishing a session, you can visit the nearby Faversham Recreation Ground for outdoor play, or take a short walk into the historic Faversham Town Centre to explore child-friendly cafes and local markets.

Facilities

  • Toilets and Changing Areas: Fully equipped baby changing amenities and spacious toilets are accessible on-site.
  • Buggy Parking: A designated indoor area is available to park pushchairs safely during sessions.
  • Viewing Gallery: Parents can sit comfortably and watch their children practice on the gym floor through a secure viewing area.
  • Refreshments: Small vending machines offer quick drinks and snacks, and the centre is located near local high street cafes.

What to see

What Visitors Love

  • Highly Professional Coaches: Parents consistently praise the instructors for being patient, encouraging, and excellent with nervous children.
  • Impeccable Cleanliness: The mats and equipment are regularly cleaned, providing a hygienic space for babies and toddlers to crawl.
  • Confidence Building: Families notice rapid improvements in their children's physical co-ordination and social confidence after just a few weeks.

What Visitors Don't Like

  • Limited Parking: The immediate parking area can get busy during peak afternoon changeover times.
  • Strict Spectator Space: The viewing gallery can feel slightly cramped during fully booked weekend sessions.

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Soft Play

  • Child under 12 months – £2.50
  • Child over 12 months – £8.50
  • Adults – £1.00 (first 2 adults are free)
  • With Adult & Toddler session – £12.00

Fitness Suite 

  • Monthly Standing Order - Joining Fee: £30
  • Monthly Standing Order - Annual Fee (Year 2 onward): £15
  • Monthly Standing Order - Monthly Fee: £27.50
  • Monthly Standing Order - Over 60: £27.50
  • Monthly Standing Order - Blue Light Card: £22.50
  • Monthly Standing Order - Student: £22.50
  • Pay As You Go - Joining Fee: £30
  • Pay As You Go - Annual Fee (Year 2 onward): £15
  • Pay As You Go - PAYG per Visit: £8.50
  • Pay As You Go - Over 60: £6.50
  • Pay As You Go - Blue Light Card: £8.50
  • Pay As You Go - Student: £7.50

Pricing URL: https://fcgac.com/adventure-play/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

  • Faversham Activity Centre offers exclusive weekend birthday party hires where kids get private access to the gymnastics floor, foam shapes, and equipment, followed by time in a dedicated party room for food.
  • Birthday Booking Info: Specific package rates and host availability vary by season. To view active booking packages, visit https://fcgac.com/parties or email the events team directly.
  • Monday to Friday: 09:00 – 20:00 (Session dependent)
  • Saturday: 09:00 – 16:00
  • Sunday: Closed for private birthday party hires

Address: Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Centre, 23a Whitstable Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8BF, England

Post Code: ME13 8BF

Council: Swale

County: Kent

  • By Train: The centre is a short 10-15 minute walk from Faversham Train Station, which connects directly to London and wider Kent.
  • By Bus: Local bus routes stop frequently along the main nearby high street roads.
  • By Car & Parking: On-site parking spaces are available directly outside the venue entrance. If the main lot is full, pay-and-display council car parks are located within a 5-minute walk.

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