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Orchard Leisure Centre

Armagh's big leisure centre: a 25-metre pool, a warm learner pool for little ones, and Gulliver's soft play under the same roof.

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Orchard Leisure Centre — Armagh's big leisure centre: a 25-metre pool, a warm learner pool for little ones, and Gulliver's soft play under the same roof.

  • Pools: 25-metre six-lane main pool and a warmer 12.5-metre learner pool. No flumes or wave machine.
  • What's here: Two pools, gym, three-court sports hall, Gulliver's soft play, relaxation suite (sauna and jacuzzi), Café Olympus, meeting rooms.
  • Swim sessions: Public swim, family swim and swimming lessons. Check the online timetable for live slots.
  • Cost: Casual swim: adult £4.40, child/concession £2.90, under-5 free, family £11.50.
  • Booking: Check the online swim timetable. Family swim sessions must be booked in advance.
  • Best for: Families with toddlers, learner swimmers, lane swimmers.
Plan your visit

The pools

The main pool is a full six-lane 25-metre pool, good for lane swimming and lessons. The separate learner pool is shallower and warmer, which makes it the right water for small children and anyone still finding their feet. Both pools have hoists for accessible entry, and there are family changing cubicles so you can get everyone ready together.

25-metre six-lane main pool Warm 12.5-metre learner pool for toddlers Pool hoists for accessible swimming Gulliver's indoor soft play Relaxation suite with sauna and jacuzzi Café Olympus on site
Good to know before you go:

Swimming lessons run for all ages and the pool hosts family swim sessions through the week. Check the live swim timetable for the current session times before you set off.

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
Leisure centre with pool
Pools
25-metre six-lane main pool and a warmer 12.5-metre learner pool. No flumes or wave machine
What's here
Two pools, gym, three-court sports hall, Gulliver's soft play, relaxation suite (sauna and jacuzzi), Café Olympus, meeting rooms
Swim sessions
Public swim, family swim and swimming lessons. Check the online timetable for live slots
Cost
Casual swim: adult £4.40, child/concession £2.90, under-5 free, family £11.50
Booking
Check the online swim timetable. Family swim sessions must be booked in advance
Best for
Families with toddlers, learner swimmers, lane swimmers
Accessibility
Pool hoists and family changing cubicles
Parking
On-site parking
Address
37-39 Folly Lane, Armagh, BT60 1AT
Questions

Before you go

Can we just turn up for a swim?
Public swim, family swim and swimming lessons. Check the online timetable for live slots
How much is it?
Casual swim: adult £4.40, child/concession £2.90, under-5 free, family £11.50
Is there a fun pool for the kids?
25-metre six-lane main pool and a warmer 12.5-metre learner pool. No flumes or wave machine
Do I need to book?
Check the online swim timetable. Family swim sessions must be booked in advance
Is it accessible?
Pool hoists and family changing cubicles
Getting there

Orchard Leisure Centre is at 37-39 Folly Lane, Armagh, BT60 1AT. On-site parking. Tap below for directions.

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About Orchard Leisure Centre

You get two pools here: a six-lane 25-metre pool for real swimming and lengths, and a smaller 12.5-metre learner pool kept at a warmer temperature for young children and beginners. When the swimming's done, Gulliver's soft play, a gym and a three-court sports hall are all in the same building, so a rainy morning in Armagh doesn't have to end after one activity.