Facility Hire

Main Pool

The 25 metre 6 lane Main Pool accommodates school and club bookings for training, lessons and galas. The pool has two lanes with a permanent depth of 2 metres. A wall separates the static lanes from the four lanes that have a moveable floor, adjustable to a maximum depth of 2 metres to 1 metre.

A 160-seat Spectator Gallery overlooks the Main Pool. Access into the pool is via steps, ladders and a modern deck level platform for disabled access.

Minor Pool

The 21-metre Minor Pool is perfect for lessons and activities such as our Kayaking course. It also has a moveable floor to a maximum depth of 2 metres. Swimmers will be asked to leave the pool when the pool depth needs to be changed. An alarm will sound when the floor is being moved.

It has poolside seating for spectators. Access to the pool is via steps, ladders and a modern deck level platform for disabled access.

Splash Pool

The children’s Splash Pool, in it's own hall, has a maximum pool depth of 450cm and is equipped with exciting spray cannons, water jets, a slide and cascades. The pool can be hired for group outings and parties.

Soft Play

The soft play is exciting soft play area full of amazing playthings that combine new interactive experiences with soft textures and rich colours. Soft play can be hired for group outings and parties.

Blacklight Adventure

Blacklight Adventure at Ards is the home of our 12 Climbing Walls, "Skywalk" High Ropes course and 18 hold Adventure Golf all set in a glow in the dark environment. Blacklight activities can be hired for group outings and parties.

Sports Hall

The multi purpose sports hall can be hired for a wide variety of activities and events.  The hall has 6 courts and is marked out for badminton, 5-a-side football, netball, volleyball and basketball. The floor can be matted for activities such as martial arts.

Studio 1 and 2

Studios 1 and 2 combine to make a well sized room and can be divided. They provide space for exercise classes with both mirrors and ballet barres.

Studio 3

This glass fronted studio looks out on the entrance to the complex. It is set up permanently for Group Cycle classes and is equipped with Stages Cycles.

Party Rooms 1 and 2

The Party Rooms are located adjacent to the cafe on the Ground Floor and can be hired for parties.

Dusty Millar Room

The ideal room for seminars, business meetings or interviews. This room is fitted out to a high standard with access to PC's, integrated display board and PA system for up to 30 delegates. Full and half day delegate packages are available and hourly hire rates.

Function Room

An all purpose room located on the Ground Floor opposite the cafe. 

Dome

This is a superb covered sandfilled synthetic training pitch, the ideal location for playing year-round games and sports;

• 5 a side football - 3 compliant courts
• 7 a side football
• tag rugby
• hockey goals for training
• tennis - 3 LTA compliant courts

The Dome has toilets, including facilities for people with a disability. A first aid room, benches and wheelchair viewing deck complete the facilities in the Dome.

To Book a Facility

To book a facility, a booking form (available from the centre) must be completed and returned to the centre to secure the booking. You can pay by cash or invoice.

To enquire about availability contact the centre on 028 9181 2837 or email ardslc@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk