Leisure and Sports Development
Stay active and healthy with our leisure and sports development programmes. Discover activities, facilities and events that cater to all ages and fitness levels.
There are a wide range of sport and leisure activities available across the Borough that offer opportunities for people of all ages and levels of fitness.
You can find out more about our facilities, our leisure activities and how to book by visiting our leisure website: Ards and North Down Leisure
Some facilities and activities are operated for us by our partner the Northern Community Leisure. You can find out more about these by visiting: Northern Community Leisure Trust (northdownleisure.com)
Our Facilities
Residents in Ards and North Down have a wide range of leisure facilities to choose from - please click on the centre name below to find out more about what is on offer at each site.
- Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex
- Bangor Aurora
- Bangor Sportsplex
- Comber Leisure Centre
- Londonderry Park, Newtownards
- Portaferry Sports Centre
- Queen's Leisure Complex, Holywood
Sports Development
Regular physical activity can help reduce the risk of chronic illnesses such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke, boost your mood and keep your weight under control.
Sports Development works in partnership with local schools, sports clubs, governing bodies of sport and Sport Northern Ireland to promote and develop sport and physical activity throughout the Borough of Ards and North Down.
Visit the Leisure Ards and North Down website to find out more about the support available for clubs and individuals, sports grants, as well as programmes promoting health and fitness to our local communities.
Sports Forum Affiliation Application
To apply for Sports Forum Affiliation membership, you can make and pay for your application by using the form 'Sports Forum Affiliation Application Form' at the bottom of this page under 'Useful forms'.
