Active Families at Active Blackpool
Join hundreds of Blackpool families who are discovering fun ways to move more, eat well and feel great together.
Active Families is a free programme designed to support families with children aged 4–11 to make small, positive changes that can have a big impact on health and wellbeing.
Whether you’re looking to become more active, learn more about healthy eating, or simply spend more quality time together, we’re here to help every step of the way.
Over 400 Blackpool families supported
- Completely free to join
- Delivered in local schools and leisure centres
- Designed for families with children aged 4–11
- Friendly, practical and family-focused
Helping Blackpool Families Build Healthier Habits Together
What is Active Families?
Active Families is a free 10-week programme that helps families across Blackpool create healthier habits in a fun, supportive and welcoming environment.
Led by experienced family coaches, the programme offers a relaxed and non-judgemental space where everyone is encouraged to take part, regardless of fitness level, experience or background.
We know every family is different, so our focus is on simple, realistic changes that fit into everyday life and are easy to maintain long term.
Throughout the programme, you’ll enjoy:
- Fun activities that the whole family can take part in together
- Practical tips and advice about food and nutrition
- Ideas to support your family’s wellbeing and healthy lifestyle
- Opportunities to learn, connect and build confidence together
By the end of the programme, many families tell us they feel healthier, more active and more confident about making positive choices every day.
What happens during the programme?
Welcome and Getting Started
We’ll start by getting to know your family and helping you feel comfortable within the programme. Together, we’ll explore what you’d like to achieve and set simple goals that feel realistic and achievable.
Weekly Family Sessions
Each week focuses on different aspects of healthy living, combining physical activity, food education and wellbeing support through enjoyable, interactive sessions that families take part in together.
Encouragement Along the Way
We’re here to support, motivate and celebrate progress. Families are encouraged to try small changes at home, building confidence without pressure or unrealistic expectations.
Celebration and Rewards
At the end of the programme, we’ll celebrate everything you’ve achieved together. Families can also enjoy free gifts, challenges and prizes throughout the programme as we recognise milestones and successes along the way.
Families who have completed Active Families often tell us they feel:
More confident making healthy food choices
They have a better understanding of balanced nutrition, healthy portion sizes, and practical ways to make healthier choices that work for their family.
More active and connected as a family
Spending time being active together helps families build stronger relationships while making physical activity a fun part of everyday life.
Better informed about health and wellbeing
They gain useful knowledge and skills that help them make positive decisions to support both their physical and mental wellbeing.
More motivated to continue healthy habits
The programme gives families the confidence and encouragement to maintain the positive changes they have started and continue their wellbeing journey.
Proud of the positive changes they’ve made together
Achieving goals as a family creates a sense of accomplishment and shows that small changes can make a big difference over time.
More connected to a supportive community
Meeting other families and accessing local support helps participants feel less isolated and more supported in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Are you a healthcare professional or do you work for a local organisation?
This programme is suitable for referrals from schools, healthcare professionals, family support services and community organisations.
Our family-centred, evidence-based approach provides practical support to help families make positive lifestyle changes, improve their wellbeing and build healthy habits that last. We work closely with referral partners to ensure families receive the right support in a welcoming, inclusive environment.
Know a family who could benefit? We welcome referrals from professionals and organisations working with children and families. Click the link below to read more and get in touch with our team today.
FAQ's
Sessions are delivered by trained practitioners experienced in working with children and families. The programme is designed in line with national guidance around healthy weight and family wellbeing.
Yes, the programme is completely free.
We deliver sessions in primary schools across Blackpool.
We also run them in our three of centres, Blackpool Sports Centre, Moor Park Leisure Centre and Palatine Leisure Centre.
The confidential basic form at the bottom of this page requires a few contact details and minimal non intrusive personal details. The contact form will then go straight to a professional family coach.
Active Families is suitable for families with children aged 4–11 who would benefit from support around healthy lifestyle habits.
This may include children above a healthy weight, those at risk of becoming overweight, or families who want practical support with food, activity and wellbeing.
Families must be willing to attend weekly sessions together.
After you have completed the short form at the bottom of this page, you will be contacted within 48 hours by one of our professional family coaches who will have an informal chat regarding the program and how best to proceed.
They will ask a few more questions to best find the way to support you.
Ready to get started?
We’d love to help your family take the first step towards a healthier, happier and more active future.
Whether you’re ready to join or simply want to find out more, complete the short form below and one of our friendly team members will be in touch soon for a chat. We look forward to meeting you.