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Jim Watt Sports Centre

A dry community sports centre at Garvagh, near Coleraine — no pool, but a big hall and gym.

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Jim Watt Sports Centre — A dry community sports centre at Garvagh, near Coleraine — no pool, but a big hall and gym.

  • What's here: multi-purpose sports hall, gym, fitness classes, squash, badminton, indoor climbing, gymnastics, function room hire.
  • Best for: court sports, classes, gym, party and function hire.
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What's actually here

The centre is built around a large sports hall that takes everything from badminton to five-a-side, alongside a well-equipped gym and a class programme covering pilates, aerobics and more. Squash courts, indoor climbing and gymnastics round it out, and the hall can be hired for functions and children's parties.

Large multi-purpose sports hall Gym and fitness suite Fitness classes including pilates Badminton and squash Indoor climbing Gymnastics Function room for parties and events
Good to know before you go:

The sports hall and function room can be booked for parties, functions and sports sessions, and the class timetable runs through the week. Contact the centre for current availability.

Before you set off

What to bring

  • 🩱Swimwear & a towelBring a pound coin for the lockers too — some still take them.
  • 🥽Goggles & armbandsHandy for the little ones in the learner pool.
  • 💷A bit of pocket moneyFor the vending machine or café after a swim.
  • 📱The session timesPublic and family swims run to a timetable — check before you go.
Good to know

Everything before you go

Type
dry sports centre (no pool)
What's here
multi-purpose sports hall, gym, fitness classes, squash, badminton, indoor climbing, gymnastics, function room hire
Best for
court sports, classes, gym, party and function hire
Address
Kinard Park, Garvagh, Coleraine, BT51 5NQ
Contact
(028) 2955 8686
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Before you go

Getting there

Jim Watt Sports Centre is at Kinard Park, Garvagh, Coleraine, BT51 5NQ. Tap below for directions.

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About Jim Watt Sports Centre

The Jim Watt Sports Centre sits at Kinard Park in Garvagh, a short drive inland from Coleraine. It is a dry centre built around a big multi-purpose sports hall, with a gym, fitness classes and courts you can book by the hour. It is an active-day option rather than a splash-about family pool.