Leisure Centres
Advertising Opportunities at Newtownards & Comber Leisure Centres
Put your brand at the heart of the community. Ards and North Down Borough Council has a dynamic way for businesses, brands, and services to shine in two of our busiest and most popular venues: Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex and Comber Leisure Centre.
With 80,000+ visitors every month, these centres are buzzing with families, fitness enthusiasts, and community groups — the perfect audience to notice your brand, remember it, and act on it.
All the details of this brilliant opportunity are listed are below, we just ask that applicants meet the Eligibility Criteria as detailed in the Council's Advertising and Sponsorship Policy, which can be found here:
Advertising and Sponsorship Policy (PDF, 188 KB) (opens new window)
Why Advertise in these venues?
- Massive Footfall: Over 1 million visits annually across both centres.
- Diverse Audience: From young families to active retirees, swimmers, gym goers, spa users, clubs and families - your message reaches every demographic.
- Trusted Venues: Both centres are community hubs with strong reputations for health, wellbeing, social gatherings and fun.
- Unmatched Visibility: Digital screens, posters, and promotional spaces put your brand front and centre.
About Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing & Leisure Complex
Opened in 2019, this modern facility is a powerhouse of activity:
- 25m swimming pool, teaching pool, and children's Splash Pool
- 56 weekly exercise classes, luxury Spa, HYROX-affiliated gym
- Home to Olympic Champion Rhys McClenaghan's training base
- The Dome: year-round covered courts for tennis, football, rugby, and hockey
- Function rooms for meetings, parties, and events
Stats that impress:
- Over 1 million visitors per year
- 4,917 memberships across fitness, spa, and aqua
- 1,475 children enrolled in Learn to Swim programmes
- 60% of members are over 50 — a loyal, engaged audience
- Used by professional athletes
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Function Rooms
Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex also has a series of meeting/function rooms popular with local businesses and groups as well as being perfect for parties.
About Comber Leisure Centre
Right in the heart of Comber, this centre offers something for everyone:
- 17 weekly exercise classes, HYROX gym, Heavy Gym for advanced training
- Health Spa, children's Soft Play Area, and party hire facilities
- Dome with year-round tennis and football courts
- Astro turf pitch with floodlights for hockey
- Refurbished sports hall for badminton, basketball, gymnastics, and martial arts
Stats that matter:
- Over 110,000 visitors annually
- 2,000+ weekly users from Comber and surrounding areas
- Over 17 fitness classes each week
- Average user age: 40 — a prime consumer demographic
- Home games of North Down Hockey Club
Function Rooms
Comber Leisure Centre also has two function rooms, used by, and ideal for, business meetings, groups and parties. The popular children's Soft Play Area can also be hired for parties and are totally suitable for the ever popular bouncy castle!
The Digital Advertising Opportunities
The Complexes: Where Performance Meets Presence These dynamic venues aren't just spacious—they are popular with consistently busy footfall and facilities that attract a broad range of users.
Over 80,000 monthly visitors walk through the doors
Modern, multi-purpose spaces tailored for sport, leisure, and events
Prime locations with easy access and high visibility
Wide demographic reach, appealing to families, fitness enthusiasts and local businesses and clubs
Strong community reputation, making them trusted hubs for engagement and promotion
The Full Advertising Package
Digital Advertising Opportunities
Your brand deserves the spotlight — and we've built the stage:
- 1 x large 9-screen digital display in Ards Blair Mayne reception
- 47 x screens on gym equipment across both centres
- 6 x foyer TV screens in high-traffic areas including café and Spa entrance
- Poster sites in changing rooms and dwell areas for subtle, repeated messaging
- Outdoor banner sites available with agreement for maximum exposure
- Pop-up promotional stalls in Ards Blair Mayne and Comber foyers for face-to-face engagement with your target customers
The Advantage
Advertising here isn't just about visibility — it's about connection.
- Engage directly with thousands of potential customers every week
- Over 50 digital screens throughout the centres
- Refresh your messaging anytime during your campaign for maximum impact
- Pop-up stalls and banner opportunities
Locations
Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex,1 Dairy Hall Lane, Newtownards BT23 4DB
Comber Leisure Centre, 15 Castle Street, Comber BT23 5DY.
Package Costs
Take advantage of this chance to promote your business in both centres as detailed above, starting at just £500 per calendar month. No minimum contract and flexible options across both centres.
Criteria and Application Form
As mentioned, applicants must meet the Eligibility Criteria laid out in Council's Advertising and Sponsorship Policy.
Successful applicants will be notified and invited to a meeting to discuss the package in more detail and complete the contract.
Please note that any request for further clarification should be emailed to sponsorship@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
An Application form can be downloaded here Advertising Application Form (PDF, 145 KB) (opens new window) and should be emailed to sponsorship@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
