National Open Weekend at Shankill Leisure Centre
On the 19th & 20th July 2025 Shankill Leisure Centre, Belfast, will be taking part in our National Open Weekend event.
Activities begin at 9am saturday and 10am Sunday and will conclude at 4pm on both days.
Weekend Timetable
| Saturday | |
| 10:00 - 16:00hrs | Social Pickleball |
| 09:00 - 15:00hrs | Open day Adult and Junior gym taster session |
| Sunday | |
| 10:00 - 12:00hrs | Open day Swimbies taster sessions |
| 10:00 - 14:00hrs | Social Badminton |
| 12:00 - 15:30hrs | Family Fun Swim (with waves) |
| 10:00 - 15:00hrs | Open Day gym taster session |
Activity discriptions
Open Day Adult & Junior Gym Taster Session
Duration: 90 minutes
Description: Kickstart yours and your child’s fitness journey with a free trial of the gym. Staff will be on hand to demonstrate machines and advise on the best ways to achieve your fitness goals.
Open Day Gym Taster Session
Duration: 90 minutes
Description: Kickstart your fitness journey with a free trial of the gym. Staff will be on hand to demonstrate machines and advise on the best ways to achieve your fitness goals.
Open Day Swimbies Taster Session
Duration: 30 minutes
Description: Start your child's swimming journey today with a free trial of our baby and toddler programme, Swimbies specifically designed for the development of children from the age of 3 months to starting primary school. Our specialist teachers are ready to welcome you and your little one into the pool to help introduce you both to the water through fun child lead activities and familiar song.
NB – Adult must enter the water with their child for this session.
Open Day Social Badminton Club - Adults
Duration: 60 minutes
Description: Our Adult social badminton sessions are a great way to have fun and stay healthy whilst making new friends. Whether you’re picking up a racket for the first time or just looking for a casual hit, social badminton is the perfect way to stay active and connected. Equipment will be provided, 16+ Years.
Open Day Social Badminton Club – Juniors
Duration: 60 minutes
Description: Our Junior social badminton sessions are a great way to have fun and stay healthy whilst making new friends. Whether you’re picking up a racket for the first time or just looking for a casual hit, social badminton is the perfect way to stay active and connected. Equipment will be provided, 8 - 15 Years.
Open Day Social Pickleball Club - Adults
Duration: 60 minutes
Description: Try our social pickleball sessions, a fun way to stay active and meet new people. With its easy-to-learn rules and sociable pace, pickleball is perfect for all ages and abilities. Come along and discover why it’s one of the fastest-growing sports around! Equipment will be provided, 16+ Years.
Family Fun Swim
Duration: 50 minutes
Discription: Waves, music and lots of fun for all ages.
NB - children under the age of 8 years olf MUST be accompanied by and adult and all admission rules must be followed.
What to bring
Please remember to bring appropriate foot wear for all dryside activites and water, to stay hydrated.
When using the pool, correct swimwear must be worn at all times and no phones or other electronic devices are allowed on poolside. Towels are not provided.
We will supply all recquets and balls for the activities that require them.
Click below to book you space at one of our activities