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Antrim Forum

T. 0300 123 1580
E. more@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

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Opening Hours

Mon-Fri	06:00AM-10:00PM
Sat-Sun	08:00AM-04:00PM

Holiday Openings

Closed 12th July, 13th July, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day

Investment in Leisure

Antrim Forum’s Fitness Suite is set to receive its biggest make-over to date with a major £2.4million investment! Plans are now underway to completely transform the existing fitness suite into a state-of-the-art fitness hub plus two new fitness studios. The poolside village changing toilets will also be completely modernised.

Timetables & Facilities

Antrim Forum Leisure Centre is a state of the art, inclusive leisure facility which includes a fitness suite, swimming pool, health suite, squash courts and running track.

Antrim Forum Fitness Class Timetable

Antrim Forum Swimming Timetable

Fitness

The fitness suite at Antrim Forum features over 100 exercise stations, including cardiovascular and resistance equipment along with an exercise area. The air conditioned room is spacious and bright with windows on three sides overlooking some of Antrim's historic landmarks. If you prefer some light entertainment, the treadmills and cross trainer are fitted with 19" flat screen televisions and free WiFi is also available.
Swimming Pool
We have three types of swimming sessions in the swimming pool at Antrim Forum to choose from:
1. Open Swim is a 'Swim for All' session including families. The learner pool and a lane for lane swimming will be made available where possible.
2. Leisure Swim is a family session with fun floats available.
3. Fitness Swim is lane based swimming with fast, medium and slow lanes available.
Our swimming pool caters for both the serious length swimmer, children learning to swim and family fun. Booking is not required but please check the timetable before your visit.

Our Swim School with experienced instructors is very popular and spaces are available to book now.
Health Suite

Council have invested over £500K in a new health suite which includes a sauna, steam room, jacuzzi , heated loungers and an ice machine.

Therapies and treatments are also available and you can view all the options here.
Accessibility

Antrim Forum is an inclusive centre and includes a changing places facility and a pool pod.
Running Track

The Northern Ireland Centenary Stadium boasts a 400m 8 lane synthetic track and infield as part of the Antrim Forum Complex. Find out more.
Soft Play

Our Soft Play area provides a safe indoor environment for children under 11 years to run, jump, climb and have fun!

Find out more .
Facilities
Antrim Forum includes the following:
- Fitness Suite
- 2 Swimming Pools
- 2 squash courts
- Dance Studio
- 3 sports halls
- Spa Area and Treatment Room
- 6 x Grass Pitches (1 Junior Pitch)
- 1 x Full Size Synthetic Pitch
- Soft Play
- 8 Lane Athletics Track

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Major £2.4million leisure investment!

Antrim Forum’s Fitness Suite is set to receive its biggest make-over to date with a major £2.4million investment!

Plans are now underway to completely transform the existing fitness suite into a state-of-the-art fitness hub plus two new fitness studios. The poolside village changing toilets will also be completely modernised.

The Council has funded this multi-million pound project under its capital investment scheme and are proud to offer our residents and visitors one of the best, most well equipped fitness facilities in the UK and Ireland.

Fitness Suite and Studios – Starts Autumn 2022

MORE members will be walking into a state-of-the-art fitness space with the latest innovative equipment thanks to a £2.3million investment. The space will be completely transformed and made significantly bigger. A new purpose built Group Cycle and Fitness Studio will also be part of this investment.

Village Changing – Starts Winter 2022

Up to £100,000 investment has been earmarked to improve the poolside toilets.

Gym - Antrim Forum

FAQs

Q. When will the new fitness suite open?

We expect the new fitness suite to open spring/early summer 2023, however this could change and we will endeavour to keep our members up to date with the key milestones of this project.We expect the new fitness suite to open spring/early summer 2023, however this could change and we will endeavour to keep our members up to date with the key milestones of this project.

Q. Can I still use the fitness suite at the Antrim Forum when the construction gets underway?

Yes, we’re launching a pop-up fitness located just to the right of the existing gym.

You’ll still be able to enjoy your complete work-out here with all of the equipment you’re used to including a full range of CV kit, fixed strength and strength area. Plus, you can also avail of our other leisure centres. (see all of our centres listed here).

What’s more, we’re planning to have additional classes at the Antrim Forum for those who wish to try out a new fitness class.

Please stay with us while we improve your local leisure centre.

Q. Where are the changing rooms at for the temporary fitness suite?

Many of our members come gym ready, however for those wishing to avail of the changing rooms and showering facilities, you will be able to use the existing village change at the Antrim Forum.

Contact Us

To make contacting us as easy as possible, you can reach us via our Leisure Customer Hub:

Live Chat - Look for the purple chat icon on our website
E. more@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk
T. 0300 123 1580

We are available to help you Monday – Thursday 8AM - 8PM, Friday 8AM - 6PM and Saturday – Sunday 10AM - 4PM.