Walker Activity Dome

Description

Walker Activity Dome is a long-established, family-friendly leisure venue located in east Newcastle upon Tyne. Formerly known as “The Dome”, it has been serving the local community since 1965 with a wide mix of indoor and outdoor activities. The centre caters to all ages and abilities, from casual users to clubs and large-scale events.

The centre offers outdoor football on all-weather 3G pitches for 5-a-side, 7-a-side and 11-a-side games. Indoor activities include badminton, squash, pickleball, table tennis, soft play, roller sports in the dedicated rink, futsal, netball, birthday parties, holiday activities, inclusive sessions, senior activities and club use. Facilities also include an 8-court sports hall, two squash courts, multiple meeting rooms, library services, Northern Edge Sport hockey rink and studios, and a large event auditorium with seating for up to 2,000 spectators.

Racket sports such as badminton and squash start from £12.50 for adults, with discounted Pay As You Go Member and concession prices available. Sports hall hire costs £60.00 per hour at peak times and £45.00 off-peak, while outdoor football pitch hire starts from £23.00 off-peak. Meeting rooms are available from £30.00 per hour, and birthday party packages include one hour of activity followed by one hour in a meeting room.

Overall, Walker Activity Dome offers a unique and versatile leisure experience with facilities rarely found in one venue. Its combination of sports, community services and large event spaces makes it suitable for families, clubs, businesses and major events. With free parking, accessible facilities and a strong community focus, it remains a key activity hub in Newcastle.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

  • Sports Hall: We have an impressive 8-Court Sports hall. One half is covered by a dedicated Roller rink for activities such as Roller Hockey, Roller Derby and Roller Disco. The other half is standard sports hall flooring with 4 badminton courts available. We have all the equipment needed for Futsal, Netball, Badminton and Pickleball! 
  • Squash Courts: We have two fabulous squash courts at the Walker Activity Dome. The coirts are available for everyone whether you are a squash pro or someone looking to give it a try! We have all the balls and rackets available for hire at reception so we have you covered! 
  • Outdoor Pitches: Our outdoor pitches are ideal for 5-a-side, 7-a-side and 11-a-side football plus other team sports. 
  • Hall & Room Hire: We have small and large meeting rooms available for hire. Our ground floor small meeting room can hold up to 15 people and includes access to tables and chairs. We also have a large meeting room on the first floor which can hold up to 30 people. 
  • Library: Working in partnership with Newcastle City Council, we are delighted to offer library services to the community of Walker at the Walker Activity Dome. 
  • Meeting Room: We have recently created a brand new meeting space for up to 25 people. With access to a 75 inch TV, HDMI leads, and a board room style table, it's the perfect place to host your business or team meeting! The room is situated on the first floor and overlooks the main sports hall. 
  • Northern Edge Sport - Hockey Rink and Studios: Northern Edge Sports equips educators and empowers young people and adults with the vision of creating a future where everyone enjoys the life-changing benefits of play and sport.
  • Events Venue: We have an excellent event venue space here. We have an auditorium with up to 2000 spectators on our bleacher tiered seating, floor space and balcony. We can host all type of events such as boxing, wrestling, dance, gymnastics, comic con, and much more.

Facilities

  • Parking: Free Parking available.
  • Toilets: Toilet with changing places available. 

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Squash / Badminton

  • Adult: Non-Member £12.50 / Pay As You Go Member £10.50 / Pay As You Go Concession £7.00
  • Junior (11-17): Pay As You Go Member £7.00
  • Senior (65+): Pay As You Go Member £7.00 

Sports Hall (per hour)

  • Peak: £60.00
  • Off-peak: £45.00 

Outdoor Football

  • 5-a-side: Peak £40.00 / Off-peak £23.00
  • 7-a-side: Peak £45.00 / Off-peak £28.50
  • 11-a-side: Peak £80.00 / Off-peak £40.00

Room Hire

  • Small Meeting Room: £30.00 per hour
  • Large Meeting Room: £40.00 per hour

Other Activities

  • Pickleball Court: £12.50 
  • Table Tennis Club: £5.50
  • Racquet Hire (per court): £2.00 Per Court

Membership

  • Better Health Partnership: £45.00 per month. Access to Gym, Swimming, Fitness Classes, Health Suite.
  • Better Health UK: £72.00 per month. Access to Gym, Swimming, Fitness Classes, Health Suite, Racquets (1 Court per week).
  • Better Student Centre: £25.00 per month. Access to Gym, Swim and Fitness Classes. 
  • Better Student Partnership: £31.50 per month. Access to Gym, Swimming, Fitness Classes, Health Suite.
  • Better Student UK £42.00 per month. Access to Gym, Swimming, Fitness Classes, Health Suite at all Better centres across the UK.
  • Better Health Partnership Concessionary: £27.00 per month. Access to Gym, Swimming, Fitness Classes, Health Suite.
  • Visit the website for more information. 

Pricing URL: https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/newcastle/walker-activity-dome/prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Our birthday parties consist of one hour of activity followed by one hour in the meeting room to enjoy your own party food and celebrtations. Activities that can be booked as part of your birthday party package: 

  • 3G Football Pitch Hire 
  • Sports Hall Hire for your own activity 
  • Multi Sports in the Sports Hall
  • Mon - Fri: 10:00 - 21:00
  • Sat: 08:30 - 16:00
  • Sun: Closed

Address: Walker Activity Dome, Wharrier Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Post Code: NE6 3BR

Council: Newcastle upon Tyne

County: Tyne and Wear

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