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Quiet Hour

One-hour quiet sessions are available at three of our leisure centres, offering a calmer environment for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), sensory needs and anyone who prefers to visit during a quieter time of day.

 

 


Quiet Hour

Quiet Hour has been designed not only for Autistic people or anyone with sensory sensitivities, it also includes customers who would prefer to visit during a quieter, more relaxed time are very welcome to attend.

During Quiet Hour, customers can expect a calmer environment, with no music or television. Essential radio and PA communications will continue where required to support the safe and effective operation of the leisure centre.

The Sensory Room is also available during Quiet Hour. If you would like to use the room, please speak to a member of staff.

One-hour swimming slots will take place weekly:

Day

Leisure Centre

Times

Friday   

Valley

  4pm - 5pm

Saturday 

Sixmile

  8am - 9am 

Sunday 

Sixmile 

 9am - 10am

Sunday 

Antrim Forum 

8am - 9am and  9am - 10am

One-hour soft play will take place weekly:

Day

Leisure Centre

Times

Monday    

Antrim Forum     

  4pm - 5pm  

Wednesday 

Valley

  4pm - 5pm

‘Quiet hour’ sessions are scheduled at times when there is less footfall and less noise in the leisure centres. There will be no music playing, or operational PA announcements to maintain a quiet space. Sensory-friendly toys will be available.

There is no advanced booking required for 'quiet hour' sessions. 

Sensory Rooms are also available at the Antrim Forum, Crumlin Leisure Centre and the Valley Leisure Centre.

 
Quiet Hour

Contact Us

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

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