Lakeside Shopping Centre is serving up a summer of fun with its FREE Summer of Sports event. The event is set to see five consecutive weeks of themed sporting activities for children and adults to get involved with. From basketball to football to BMX bikes – there will be an activity for everyone to enjoy.

Lakeside's Summer of Sports will commence with a Launch Show on Monday 29th July, with the first show at 10:30am and for the afternoon guests, 1pm. The Launch Show will be filled with exciting performances from dancers, gymnasts and freestylers.

Following the official Launch Show, each week, expert freestylers from various sporting professions will showcase their jaw-dropping talent and skills at Lakeside's Sports Arena. These performances will provide the guests with a sneak preview of what they can learn during the workshops. Arcade-style simulators will be available across the weeks of Basketball, Football and Golf to get involved with too.

Lakeside's Summer of Sports Schedule (all sessions will take place between 11am – 7pm):

 Week One: Monday 29th July – Friday 2nd August - Basketball Extravaganza: Attendees can learn skills and test their shooting prowess in an arcade-style interactive basketball hoop game and compete with family and friends.

Week Two: Monday 5th August – Friday 9th August - Football Frenzy: Freestylers will showcase their incredible talents to inspire those in the mall. Visitors can participate and also experience the excitement of scoring goals and for this week only, there will also be a fantastic Football Simulator.

Week Three: Monday 12th August – Friday 16th August – BMX Adventures: Experience the exhilaration of BMX Flatland, where parkour meets breakdancing on a bike! Catered to riders of all levels, a structured workshop ensures personalised guidance and development on mastering basic skills to manoeuvring a bike with precision and flair.

Week Four: Monday 19th August – Friday 23rd August - Table Tennis Thrills: Visitors can take a break from shopping and challenge friends and family to a lively game of ping pong at the dedicated table tennis station, adding active fun to their day.

Week Five: Monday 26th August – Friday 30th August - Mini Golf Adventure: The 9-hole course offers a perfect blend of challenge and enjoyment for players of all ages and skill levels. For those looking to refine their swing, a Golf Simulator will be providing an immersive experience to practice technique.

While you wait your turn to enter Lakeside's Sports Arena, don't miss out on the chance to win £250 of sporting goodies by taking part in Lakeside's Sports Trail. Collect your passport in the Central Atrium and let the adventure begin.

If you're looking for a cool hangout spot, head to Lakeside's Sports Village. Filled with awesome photo opportunities, it's the perfect place to relax and enjoy the sporty vibes.

Howard Oldstein, Centre Director at Lakeside Shopping Centre commented: "Lakeside Shopping Centre is thrilled to bring the community together for a fantastic Summer of Sports."

"With a diverse range of activities and expert freestylers, there's something for everyone to enjoy. We're excited to see kids and families having fun, learning new skills, and making lasting memories this summer."

The Summer of Sport event will take place Monday to Friday 11am-7pm, located in Lakeside's Sports Arena on Level 1, between Pret a Manger and Lakeland.