Health & Leisure
From relaxing in the luxurious Slieve Donard Resort and Spa to getting in shape in Down Leisure Centre. Down District has plenty to choose from to help you unwind, rejuvenate yourself and of course have fun!
Health and Leisure Visitors Guide 2012
Down Leisure Centre
114 Market Street
Downpatrick Co Down BT30 6LZ
T: 0 28 4461 3426
F: 0 28 4461 6905
E: downleisurecentre@downdc.gov.uk
W: www.downdc.gov.uk
Facilities: 25 x 10m main swimming pool, 8 x 10m children’s pool, poolside sauna/steam room.
Fully air conditioned fitness suite and squash/handball courts.
Centre Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday 10:00 - 21:45
Saturday 10:00 - 17:15
Sunday 14:00 - 17:45
Fees: Please contact centre for activity charges.
Directions: On the main Newcastle Road, heading out of Downpatrick
For Swimming pool opening hours, please go to this page: Down Leisure Centre Facilities
Ballynahinch Community Centre
55 Windmill Street
Ballynahinch Co Down BT24 8HB
T: 0 28 9756 1950
F: 0 28 9756 5606
E: ballynahinchcentre@downdc.gov.uk
W: www.downdc.gov.uk
Facilities: Play park, football pitch/all weather pitch, football training, aerobics, badminton, table tennis, karate club, workshops & facilities for birthday parties.
For any special events please contact the centre for further details.
Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00 to 22:00,
Saturday 9:00 to 17:30,
Sunday 13:30 to 18:00
July/August Monday - Friday
9:00 to 18:00
Fees: Please contact the centre for further information.
Directions: Located in Ballynahinch centre on the Windmill Street.
Bridge Centre - Killyleagh
Braeside Gardens
Killyleagh Co Down BT30 9QE
T: 0 28 4482 8648
F: 0 28 4482 8615
E: bridgecentre@downdc.gov.uk
W: www.downdc.gov.uk
Facilities: Multi-use main hall for indoor soccer, basketball, badminton, concerts etc., Fitness suite, Minor hall, changing facilities with showers and outdoor playground. For any information on special events please contact the Centre.
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00 to 22:00
Saturday 10:00 to 17:30
Sunday 13:30 to 18:00
Fees: Please contact the centre for further information.
Directions: From the A22 Downpatrick to Killyleagh Road turn left at Citroen garage onto Frederick Street. Take the second road on the right into Braeside Gardens.
Burrendale Hotel & Country Club
51 Castlewellan Road
Newcastle Co Down BT33 0JY
T: 0 28 4372 2599 0 28 4372 1304
F: 0 28 4372 2328
E: countryclub@burrendale.com
W: www.burrendale.com
Nestling between the majestic Mourne Mountains & glimmering Irish Sea, lies the Burrendale Hotel – a fine example of traditional hospitality. Step through the door which leads from the hotel to the Country Club and enter a new world of leisure. As relaxed as you like – as energetic as you make it. Not only is there a kiddie’s paddling pool but also a large swimming pool. Get involved in one of our many fun fitness classes designed to suit all. We also boast a state-of-the-art gym for the energetic grown up or bask in the sauna, steam room or spa bath – the choice is yours. Rejuvenate, restyle & relax in our Spa ………. Begin your journey of relaxation and pampering in the comfort of the Burrendale Spa. With a choice of treatments including dry floatation bed, nail bar, tanning and relaxation suites and spoiled with a further 5 lavish treatments suites for your every need. To complete your journey allow our stylist to add the finishing touches with a choice of hair care to suit all. Spa packages are also available to include Evening Meal and overnight accommodation.
Opening Hours:
Monday 10.00am – 8.00pm,
Tuesday 10.00am – 9.00pm,
Wednesday 10.00am – 8.00pm,
Thursday 10.00am – 9.00pm,
Friday 10.00am – 8.00pm,
Saturday & Sunday 9.00am – 6.00pm
Prices:
Please telephone 028 4372 1304 for complete tariff.
Directions:
Located just outside Newcastle on the right, heading towards Castlewellan
T: 0 28 4372 4448
W: www.impressionshealthandbeauty.com
Castlewellan Centre
Circular Road,
Castlewellan,
BT31 9ED
T: 028 4377 0007/028 4372 5034 (Newcastle Centre)
F: 028 4372 2805 (Newcastle Centre)
E: newcastlecentre@downdc.gov.uk
All Weather Pitch, activities include Yoga, badminton/netball, Club Activities, Multi crafts Activities and many more.
Opening Time:
Monday – Friday 9am – 10pm.
Saturday & Sunday: Subject to booking arrangements.
Please contact Centre for further information.
Directions:
Take road round by the Upper Square turn left onto the Circular Road, Centre is on left hand side.
Dan Rice Memorial Hall - Drumaness
Community Centre Drumaness
Ballynahinch Co Down BT24 8RL
T: 0 28 9756 1449
F: 0 28 9756 1449
E: ballynahinchcentre@downdc.gov.uk
W: www.downdc.gov.uk
Facilities: Snooker & billiards club, badminton, 5-a-side football, table tennis, Irish dancing classes, aerobics, netball, cricket, play park.
Opening Hours:
Monday - Wednesday 9:00 to 22:00
Thursday - Friday 15:00 to 22:00
Saturday 13:30 to 18:00
Sunday - Closed.
Fees: Please contact centre for further information.
Directions: From Seaforde on the A24 route to Belfast drive for 2 miles. Turn off to the right following the sign for Drumaness. Drive straight into the village. Dan Rice Hall is situated on the right hand side.
Killough Road Community Centre
Killough Road,
Downpatrick
T: Contact: Down Leisure Centre 028 4461 3426
F: 028 4461 6905
E: downleisurecentre@downdc.gov.uk
W: www.downdc.gov.uk
The centre is available for hire and is used for various activities such as Indoor Bowling, Playgroup, Youth Club, Irish Dancing, and Birthday Parties.
Opening Hours:
Contact Down Leisure Centre
Prices: Please contact Down Leisure Centre for further information.
Directions: Situated on the Killough Road in the Flying Horse Housing Estate, Downpatrick.
Newcastle Centre
10-14 Central Promenade
Newcastle, Co Down, BT33 0AA
T: 0 28 4372 5034
F: 0 28 4372 2805
E: newcastlecentre@downdc.gov.uk
W: www.downdc.gov.uk
Facilities: Annesley health suite with full range of resistance and cardiovascular training machines. Sauna and steam room. Qualified fitness instructors are available to offer help and advice. Variety of rooms are available for hire. For full programme of activities and events throughout the year please contact the centre.
Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 22:00
Saturday 9:30 - 17:30
Sunday 14:00 - 18:00
Fees: Vary depending on activity.
Directions: Drive down Newcastle main street, cross over Shimna Bridge onto Central Promenade, and Newcastle Centre is the large white and blue building on the left-hand-side.
Slieve Donard Resort & Spa
Downs Road Newcastle
Co Down BT33 0AH
T: 0 28 4372 6166
F: 0 28 4372 1166
E: thespa@sdh.hastingshotels.com
W: www.hastingshotels.com
Facilities: Over two floors, the ground floor accommodates a luxury 20 metre swimming pool, vitality pool, fitness studio, juice bar, rock sauna and steam room. The first floor comprises of all treatment areas inclyding relaxation suites and heat experiences.
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday Leisure Suite 7am - 10pm Treatments 9am - 9pm,
Saturday- Sunday Leisure Suite 7am - 9pm Treatments 9am - 8pm
Fees: Please contact spa for currant tariffs.
Directions: Adjacent to Royal County Down Golf Course.
Soak Seaweed Baths
5a South Promenade
Newcastle Co Down BT33 0EX
T: 0 28 4372 6002
F: 0 28 4372 6002
E: info@soakseaweedbaths.co.uk
W: www.soakseaweedbaths.co.uk
Facilities: Soak offers hot salt water and seaweed baths. Each private room has an individual steam cabinet, a Victorian roll top bath and a fresh water shower.
Opening Hours:
July – August Open 7 days a week from 11.30am – 8.00pm,
September – June Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday – 11.30am – 8.00pm, Tuesday & Wednesday – Closed.
Price: Single Room - £25.00, Shared Single (One Bath) - £30.00, Double deluxe (Two Baths) £40.00
Directions: Drive down Main Street and Central Promenade. Soak Seaweed bathhouse is situated on South Promenade, Newcastle.
Contacts
Downpatrick Tourist Information
The Saint Patrick Centre,
53a Market Street
Downpatrick, BT30 6LZ
T 0 28 4461 2233
F 0 28 4461 2350
E downpatrick.tic@downdc.gov.uk
Newcastle Tourist Information Centre
10-14 Central Promenade,
Newcastle, BT33 0AA
T 0 28 4372 2222
F 0 28 4372 2400
E newcastle.tic@downdc.gov.uk