- Portaferry Sports Centre - now reopened - see temporary opening times and exercise class timetable.
Facility Hire
We have different facilities that can be hired for sport, leisure and business use at Ards Blair Mayne.
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.
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.
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 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.
Facility Hire Prices
Prices from 30 March 2023
Swimming Pools
Per hour |
Lane £12 |
Main Pool £65 |
Main Pool for gala use £115 |
Splash Pool £78 |
These prices do not apply to commercial hire. Please contact the centre for commercial hire prices.
Sports Hall
Sports Hall can be hired for 5-a-side football, netball, basketball and volleyball.
Per hour |
Badminton court / one sixth hall £11.56 |
Two thirds hall £46.20 |
Whole hall £69.32 |
Matted court (including court hire) £28.36 |
These prices do not apply to commercial hire. Please contact the centre for commercial hire prices.
Function Rooms
Per hour |
Party Room 1 (with kitchen) £21 |
Party Room 1 (without kitchen) £19 |
Party Room 2 £19 |
Function Room £22 |
Dusty Millar Room £28 |
Kids
Per hour |
Soft Play £68 |
Splash Pool £78 |
See Parties for other hire prices. |
Dome
Peak Time per hour |
Monday to Friday from 5pm, Saturday and Sunday |
Multi Activity |
Tennis £12 per court |
Off Peak per hour |
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm |
Multi Activity |
Tennis £7 per court |
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