Newry Leisure Centre
Welcome to Newry Leisure Centre, the perfect place for fitness, fun, and relaxation. Whether you're aiming to stay active, relax, or spend some quality time, we have lots on offer from fitness classes and a state-of-the-art gym to court hire and more.
For a full list of all the services we offer or to view our timetables, see below. We look forward to welcoming you!
Pool Opening Hours:
Please note: While the pools are open during the hours listed below, availability may vary due to swimming lessons, club bookings and staff shortages which may arise. Please see our pool timetable and booking information below.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday:
Please note that pools will be CLOSED on Wednesday afternoon 2pm - 3pm for staff training.
The learner pool will be CLOSED on Fridays from 12noon to 1pm on the following dates:
- Friday 9 January
- Friday 16 January
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Main Pool and Health Suite |
6.30am - 9pm |
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Learner Pool |
9.30am - 9pm |
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Leisure Pool |
9.30am - 8pm |
Tuesday and Thursday:
Health Suite Notice: Due to deep cleansing, the spa pool will open at 10.30am on Tuesday mornings.
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Main Pool and Health Suite |
8am - 9pm |
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Learner Pool |
9.30am - 9pm |
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Leisure Pool |
9.30am - 8pm |
Saturday:
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Main Pool and Health Suite |
9am - 4pm |
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Learner Pool |
9am - 4pm |
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Leisure Pool |
9am - 4pm |
Sunday:
Main Pool
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Autism Swim Session |
9.45am - 10.45am |
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Lane Swimming Only |
11am - 12pm |
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General Swimming and health suite |
1pm - 5pm |
Learner Pool and Leisure Pool
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Autism Swim Session |
9.45am - 10.45am |
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General Swimming |
1pm - 5pm |
Centre Opening Hours (gym/courts/dry side changing rooms):
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Monday, Wednesday and Friday |
6.30am - 9.30pm |
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Tuesday and Thursday |
8am - 9.30pm |
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Saturday |
9am – 5pm |
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Sunday |
10am – 5pm |
Soft Play Opening Hours:
No Booking required. Come along and pay for your session at Reception.
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Monday - Thursday |
9am – 8pm |
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Friday |
9am - 3.30pm, 5.30pm - 8pm |
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Saturday |
9am – 11am, 3pm - 5pm |
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Sunday |
10am – 1pm, 3pm - 5pm |
Facilities Available Include:
- Café IncredABLE
- 8 lane 25m pool
- Learner & leisure pool with fun water features
- Health suite with sauna, steam room, jacuzzi pool and heated stone seating
- Fully airconditioned 80+ station state of the art Technogym fitness suite
- 8 court and 4 court sports halls for a range of sports such as football, badminton, basketball, table tennis and netball
- Squash courts
- Handball court
- 47 station Spin studio
- Multi-purpose rooms with audio visual capability
- Children’s soft play centre (Birthday parties available)
- Tennis Bubble
- Group changing facilities
- Accessible, inclusive Changing Places facilities
Fitness Classes and Health Programmes
Commercial fitness classes – a wide range of sessions available to book via the NMD Be Active app.
Be Active for Life classes – low to moderate physical activity suitable for all ages and abilities, also bookable through the NMD Be Active app.
PARS (Physical Activity Referral Scheme) – a GP referral programme supporting individuals with health-related conditions through tailored exercise under the guidance of qualified professionals.
Timetables:
Commercial classes timetable – Click here
Be Active for Life classes timetable – Click here
Winter swimming pool timetable – Click here
Important Information:
Using the Gym
All customers must complete a free induction session before using the gym.
Please book your induction in advance by calling 0330 137 4026 or emailing poolreception@nmandd.org.
Once your induction is complete, you can access the gym at any time during opening hours. No pre-booking is needed for future sessions.
Using the Pools
To avoid disappointment, pre-booking is strongly recommended for:
- Weekend swim sessions
- Lane swimming
- Autism swim sessions
There is no need to pre-book Monday to Friday, except during school holidays when the pools can be extremely busy.
- Book your swim via the NMD Be Active app, by calling 0330 137 4026, or in person at reception.
- Bookings are non-transferable and non-refundable.
- The admission policy applies.
Fitness Classes
All fitness classes must be booked in advance. Book early to secure your place via the:
- NMD Be Active app
- Telephone: 0330 137 4026
- In person at reception
For details on downloading the app, visit www.newrymournedown.org/be-active-app
Contact Details:
Newry Leisure Centre
Cecil Street
Newry
Co. Down
BT35 6AU
T: 0330 137 4026
E: poolreception@nmandd.org
FB: https://www.facebook.com/NMDBeActiveLeisure
NMD Be Active app: https://www.newrymournedown.org/be-active-app
Admission Policy
Newry, Mourne and Down Leisure Centres currently operate the following admission policy for its users:
• An adult (aged 16 or over) may accompany:
- 1 child under the age of 4
or
- 2 children where at least one of the children is aged over 4 years
- Those under 16 years may not use the Health Suite.
- Any person under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be refused admission.









