Blair Mayne Leisure Centre
November 2018
Blair Mayne Leisure Centre: A Modern Hub for Community Sports and Outdoor Adventures.
The new sports and leisure complex boasts top-notch amenities. Specifically, the aquatic zone features a 6-lane, 25-meter gala pool with a movable floor, spectator seating, and a swimming office. In addition, a 20-meter minor pool with a movable floor and an interactive splash pool enhance water play options. Moreover, the health and beauty suite includes a vitality spa pool with neck massagers, in-pool loungers, and a chill plunge pool. Additionally, heated loungers, saunas, steam rooms, salt rooms, as well as experience showers are provided in the wet change area.
In terms of dry facilities, the complex includes a versatile sports hall, covered pitches, a soft play zone, party rooms, and meeting spaces. For fitness enthusiasts, amenities comprise a 110-station gym, dance studios, and spin studios. Meanwhile, the Black Light Adventure Zone (BLAZ) features an indoor golf course, climbing wall, and high ropes, all illuminated by UV lighting.
Outside, the complex includes a wheeled park, bike pump track, sensory garden, as well as a children’s play area. As a replacement for the Ards Leisure Centre, this vibrant complex serves as the main leisure destination for Newtownards and its surroundings. Consequently, it promotes healthy lifestyles, supports local sports, and integrates indoor and outdoor facilities for a holistic community experience.
Results
The Blair Mayne Leisure Centre seamlessly integrates internal and external spaces, promoting cross-usage and hosting pop-up events like skills days and markets. The community has embraced the new facility, which provides a variety of activities and amenities within a scenic parkland setting.
Details
Client: Ards and North Down Borough Council
Completion: 2018
Facilities
25m 6 Lane swimming pool with moveable floor
Spectator seating for the gala pool
20-meter minor pool with a movable floor
Interactive splash pool for water-based play
Health and Beauty Suite:
Vitality spa pool with neck massagers
In-pool loungers
Chill plunge pool
Quiet area with heated loungers
Saunas
Steam rooms
Salt rooms
Experience showers
Dry Facilities:
Versatile sports hall
Covered pitches
Soft play zone
Party rooms
Meeting rooms
Multi-purpose rooms
Fitness Amenities:
110-station gym
Dance studios
Spin studios
Black Light Adventure (BLAZ):
Indoor golf course
Climbing wall
High ropes course
UV lighting and specialist decor
Outdoor Facilities:
Bike pump track
Sensory garden
Children’s play area