Comber Leisure Centre

Description

Comber Leisure Centre is a premier community hub managed by Ards and North Down Borough Council. Located on Castle Street in Comber, County Down, this versatile sports and fitness complex caters heavily to families and active local groups. It stands out as a leading destination for indoor children's entertainment, racquet sports, and tailored community fitness training across Northern Ireland.

Exclusive hourly private hire blocks for children's activities and birthday sessions start as low as £25.00 for dedicated soft play access. General entry options remain highly accessible, featuring a diverse mix of casual pitch bookings, pay-as-you-go gym passes, and multi-site council membership plans. Because peak weekend party allocations and sports hall bookings are tightly managed, securing your chosen time slots in advance online or via the council's mobile app is highly recommended.

If you are looking for an affordable, active day out with young kids, this venue seamlessly pairs structured athletic facilities with excellent local service. Visitors can comfortably move between high-energy racquet sports, a dedicated toddler play zone, or floodlit outdoor pitches.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Key Features

  • Dino's Den Soft Play: A bright, vibrant indoor soft play structure purposefully engineered to safely accommodate babies, toddlers, and young kids.
  • Indoor Sports Hall: A spacious, flexible indoor arena fully lined and configured for badminton, basketball, five-a-side football, and indoor pickleball.
  • Floodlit Astro Turf Pitch: A large outdoor synthetic pitch adjacent to the centre, fully equipped with floodlighting for year-round evening football and hockey matches.

Detailed Highlights

  • Dino's Den Play Zone: This dedicated indoor play playground provides a protected environment for casual children's play costing just £3.00 per child.
  • The Dino's Den Party: A budget-friendly children's birthday tier priced at a flat rate of £25.00 for exclusive access to the soft play structure.
  • Trampoline & Bouncy Slide Party: An action-packed active birthday layout costing £68.00 that treats large groups to high-energy rebounding entertainment.
  • All-Weather Tennis Dome: The complex houses four astro turf tennis courts protected by an inflatable dome, allowing uninterrupted match play through severe winter weather.
  • Momentum Fitness Suite: A modern, step-free gym facility packed with professional weights and specialized mobility-accessible resistance training equipment.

Beyond the Main Attraction: Comber Leisure Centre plays a vital role in regional public health by hosting the local PARS Healthwise Referral Scheme and structured community fitness courses. The facility frequently acts as a social cornerstone, hosting active daytime clubs, school holiday activity camps, and competitive local amateur sports leagues under floodlights. For fitness enthusiasts, the dedicated air-conditioned Energy Studio features a wooden sprung floor, full mirrored walls, and a ballet barre optimized for premium group classes.

Facilities

  • Toilets: Fully accessible bathroom layouts alongside dedicated baby changing amenities are situated near the front reception area.
  • Food Options: The on-site Champions Sports Cafe serves hot beverages, cold refreshments, and quick family snacks, as well as dedicated weekend party catering.
  • Accessibility Features: Thoroughly equipped with a permanent entrance ramp, automated doors, a passenger lift, and a new dedicated Changing Places facility.
  • Changing Rooms: Large team changing rooms equipped with hot showers are available for teams utilizing the outdoor pitch or tennis courts.

What to see

What Visitors Love

  • Flat-rate birthday pricing provides amazing value for money, making it easy to host a large group without per-head surcharges.
  • The inclusive birthday perks, like the free child's gift and return voucher, add a wonderful touch to celebrations.
  • Accessible step-free routing, automated doors, and a Changing Places bay make navigating the facility entirely stress-free for pram and wheelchair users.
  • The large, free on-site car park directly in front of the building makes loading and unloading heavy kit bags completely hassle-free.

What Visitors Don't Like

  • Self-catering options are restricted on weekends, as Saturday and Sunday birthday food must be provided exclusively by the on-site sports cafe.
  • Prime weekend slots for the popular trampoline and bouncy slide combination packages fill up extremely quickly.
  • The upper fitness suite level can occasionally feel very busy during popular weekday evening commuter hours.

Pro-Tips

  • Self-Catering Savings: If you book a children's birthday party session between Monday and Friday, the centre allows you to bring your own self-catering food for free.
  • Free Birthday Invitations: When you bundle a party activity booking together with a 45-minute room hire slot (£15.00), the centre provides complimentary party invitations, a gift for the child, and a free return voucher.
  • No Cap on Guests: Because birthday activity and room hires operate on flat rates, the price remains fixed regardless of how many guests you invite.

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Gym (Casual use 90 minutes)

  • Adult: £10
  • Concession: £6.85
  • Active Ageing: £3.40

Gym Induction

  • Adult: £11.70
  • Concession: £6.85
  • Active Ageing: £6.85

Exercise Classes (Per Class)

  • Adult: £9
  • Concession: £6.20
  • Active Ageing: £5.10
  • Exercise Classes - Express class (30 mins): £5.10

Soft Play and Parties

  • Soft Play casual use (per child per hour): £4.75
  • Soft Play (one hour exclusive use): £62
  • Room Hire for party food (45 minutes): £21.80
  • Soft Play and Parties - Room Hire for party food (45 minutes): £21.80

 

Pricing URL: https://www.leisureardsandnorthdown.com/prices-comber

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

The centre is a highly popular venue for stress-free, budget-conscious children's birthdays, centering its packages entirely around flat-rate hall and soft play hires.

  • The Soft Play & Active Party Menu: Parents can choose from a range of active layouts, including Dino's Den (£25.00), a Football Party (£48.00), or a full Trampoline and Bouncy Slide setup (£68.00). These flat-rate sessions mean the price doesn't change no matter how many guests attend, making it exceptionally cost-effective for large groups. Booking an accompanying room hire slot (£15.00) gives you 45 minutes of dedicated dining space, complimentary printable invitations, a gift for the birthday child, and a free return ticket. Weekday bookings allow total self-catering flexibility, while weekend parties are catered by the on-site cafe.

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  • Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 10:00pm
  • Friday: 8:00am – 8:00pm
  • Saturday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
  • Sunday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
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Address: Comber Leisure Centre, Castle Street Court, Comber, Newtownards, UK

Post Code: BT23 5DY

Council: Ards and North Down

County: Down

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  • By Car: Situated on Castle Street in the town centre of Comber. The complex features a spacious surface car park located directly at the front of the venue that is completely free to use for all customers.
  • By Train: There are no active rail lines directly into Comber; however, nearby link stations connect easily via cross-town routes.
  • By Bus: Multiple local Translink bus routes stop consistently throughout Comber town centre within walking distance of Castle Street.
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