Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Launches NMD Be Active Campaign with Flexible Memberships for 2026

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has launched this year’s NMD Be Active campaign, encouraging residents to build more physical activity into their everyday lives. The campaign highlights the wide range of leisure facilities across the district, alongside flexible membership packages and payment options designed to suit all lifestyles.

Residents can become a Platinum All Inclusive Member from £32.70 a month, with unlimited access to indoor swimming pools, gyms, and Council-led fitness classes at Newry and Down Leisure Centres. Members can also enjoy the health suites and relax in spa pools, steam rooms, saunas and heated stone beds, as part of their membership.

A new Family Membership has been introduced, where two adults and two children (aged 4-15) can join for £49.99 per month. This package delivers all the benefits of the Platinum All-inclusive membership for the adults, while children can enjoy unlimited swims, a free birthday party, and under-fours swim free. Additional children can also be added to the membership at a reduced rate, offering even greater flexibility and encouraging families to stay active together throughout the year.

For residents seeking to use the gym in the Newcastle Centre or Ballymote Sports and Wellbeing Centre, Council provides a gym membership only, with prices starting from just £17.90 per month.

Existing members can also make fitness a shared experience by adding a partner or family member through the popular ‘Bolt On’ option, where adults can bolt on to a Platinum membership for £16.40 per month at Newry and Down Leisure Centres.

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Philip Campbell, said,

“Our membership packages truly offer something for everyone, whether someone is taking their first steps into fitness or returning with new goals. With access to modern gyms, welcoming pools, relaxing health suites and a wide variety of classes, residents can enjoy extensive facilities at outstanding value. The Council hopes people will explore the options available and see just how easy it is to stay active and healthy all year round.”

Residents can sign up today by visiting www.newrymournedown.org/membership-options, calling 0330 137 4026 or by dropping into any Council leisure centre.

For the latest updates, follow NMD Be Active on Facebook . For hassle-free booking of classes and swimming, residents can download the NMD Be Active App.