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Orchard Leisure Centre

Due to unforeseen circumstances, all Teen Gym sessions at Orchard Leisure Centre are cancelled on Monday 24 March | | Due to the staging of a swimming Gala, both pools will be CLOSED on Sat 29 March from 2.00pm onwards

 

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!


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37-39 Folly Lane, Armagh, BT60 1AT

BUILDING OPENING TIMES

Monday – Friday | 6.00am – 10.00pm
Saturday | 8.00am – 4.30pm
Sunday | 10.15am – 5.00pm

Please to view Class, Swim & Gym timetables below for their opening times

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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

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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

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Learn more about our Gym here

GULLIVER'S SOFT PLAY »

Perfect for tots, toddlers and kids of primary school age

Height restriction 4’ 5” / 134 cm

Bookable for one hour supervised play sessions and for birthdays & group outings

Opening hours & more details 

SPORTS HALL »

Three-court sports hall

Suitable for 5-a-side soccer, hockey, netball, basketball, gymnastics, karate

Extensive fitness class programme

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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

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To check availability and make a booking telephone 02837515920

RELAXATION SUITE »

De-stress and relax in our Relaxation Suite

Includes Sauna, Steam Room & Jacuzzi

Steam room is OUT OF ORDER

CAFE OLYMPUS »

Serves delicious meals & healthy salads

Freshly brewed tea & coffee

Daily specials are available

Specialise in children’s party meals.

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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

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To check availability and make a booking telephone 02837515920

Wide Choice Of Classes

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Timetables

Book Family Swim & Additional Needs Swim here or via tickets on the App, book Disability Swim under 'Swim' Timetable below

Class Timetables

OLC Activity Programme 2025

Swimming Timetables

Gym Timetables

Orchard Leisure Centre Gym Times

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

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Orchard Leisure Centre has been designed with the aim of making sport, fitness and wellbeing easier to access for everybody.

 

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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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Our Get Moving ABC business partners swapped their desks, screens and to-do-lists for a morning of fun, games and a helping of healthy competition at our first ever Business Games at South Lake Leisure Centre. The event was hosted by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s Sports Development Team who deliver the council’s Get…

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