Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Health and Recreation Department
Orchard Leisure Centre
Christmas & New Year Opening Hours
EVERY NEW DAY IS A CHANCE TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE
As part of the getactiveabc community, we’re passionate about physical activity as a great way to help you feel better, boost your health and have fun! Come and experience the Orchard Leisure Centre, designed to offer everyone a fantastic choice of sport & leisure facilities. Swimming is one of the most effective forms of exercise, visit our two swimming pool areas and relaxation suite, ensuring fun for the whole family.
Challenge yourself in the gym, try out one of over 35 classes per week or embrace a new sport in our three-court sports hall. Café Olympus is the ideal place for a cuppa and a bite to eat after a gym or swim session. The Centre’s meeting rooms are suitable for activity classes, meetings and workshops. If you’re planning a child’s birthday party, let us take the stress out of organising with one of our birthday party packages from indoor sports to Gulliver’s soft play area, sit back and enjoy the celebrations. Get in touch to find out more!
FACILITIES AT ORCHARD LEISURE CENTRE
AQUATICS »
25m swimming pool with six lanes, view current pool timetable HERE
Warmer 12.5m learner pool
Swimming lessons with getactiveabc Swim School
Four group-changing rooms
Family pool changing cubicles & independent pool entry options
LEARN MORE
Learn more about Aquatics & book a session here
GYM »
Fully air conditioned
State-of-the-art Life Fitness equipment
Cardiovascular machines with high definition touch screen featuring entertainment apps and internet
Physical Activity Referral Scheme [PARS]
Download gym opening hours
LEARN MORE
Learn more about our Gym here
SPORTS HALL »
Three-court sports hall
Suitable for 5-a-side soccer, hockey, netball, basketball, gymnastics, karate
Extensive fitness class programme
BOOK NOW
To check availability and make a booking telephone 02837515920
BIRTHDAY PARTIES »
Parties available include indoor sports and Gulliver’s soft play packages.
Package includes 1 hour activity and 45 minutes use of party room. Food must be purchased from Cafe Olympus
BOOK NOW
To check availability and make a booking telephone 02837515920
CAFE OLYMPUS »
Serves delicious meals & healthy salads
Freshly brewed tea & coffee
Daily specials are available
Specialise in children’s party meals.
LEARN MORE
Please contact Cafe Olympus directly by telephoning 02837526672 or on facebook
MEETING ROOMS
Meeting rooms available
All featuring air conditioning
Complimentary WIFI available
Free car parking
BOOK NOW
To check availability and make a booking telephone 02837515920
getactiveabc App
Timetables
Book Family Swim & Additional Needs Swim here or via tickets on the App, book Disability Swim under 'Swim' Timetable below
Class Timetables
Swimming Timetables
Gym Timetables
Keeping You Safe
The safety of our customers and team members is our number one priority.
Things are a little bit different, as we have introduced a range of safety measures and extensive cleaning protocols so you can get back to doing the things that you love.
Watch our video to find out what we are doing to keep everyone safe, well and active in Orchard Leisure Centre.
Access, Independence & Inclusion
More InformationOrchard Leisure Centre has been designed with the aim of making sport, fitness and wellbeing easier to access for everybody.
There is 5 Blue Badge parking bays within the car park
Automatic and push button doors
Lower desk section at reception for wheel chair access
Induction loop at reception
Lift to access 1st floor, lower ground floor and Studio
Accessible changing place with adjustable bench, hoist with sling, toilets and sink.
Accessible changing for dry-side activities, on lower ground floor (toilet, sink, lockers and showers with seat) emergency alert cord
Accessible changing for swimming pool on the ground floor with Molift Hoist, toilet, sink, lockers, showers with seat and emergency alert cord. One of the changing cubicles within the accessible changing area requires a radar key. Radar keys can be purchased at Craigavon Civic Centre, Banbridge Civic Building or by contacting Environmental services on telephone number 03300561020.
Accessible toilet & baby changing on ground floor area with emergency alert cord
Disabled hoist at Main Pool & Learner Pool
IFI rated running machine, recumbent bike, hand cycle and dual adjustable pulley in Gym
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