

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Join us for our Big Open Weekend on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th March 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 am – Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Enjoy lots of super fun activities, free taster lessons, friendly advice, special offers and more! 

Come down and take a look around, try a range of activities and meet our fantastic team - they'll be on hand to answer all of your questions. 

Don't worry, you don't need to be a member of our leisure centre, or have visited us before to get involved over our Big Open Weekend. The best part, you can bring the family along, a friend, or just pop down on your own.  

Check out what's on below - some sessions may need booking in advance. 

We look forward to seeing you soon. 


Big Open Weekend Special Offers!
We've packed our Big Open Weekend with feel-good offers designed to help you and the little superstars in your life get moving. Here's what you can look forward to over the weekend. 

Join on our Health &amp; Fitness membership and pay nothing till April!  
Pay nothing till April on our Swimming Lessons! - Purchase in Centre only
Get 25% off Kids' Birthday Parties! 
T&amp;Cs Apply



Swimming Lessons Taster Sessions
Try out our swimming lessons with a free taster session! Perfect for all ages and abilities – build confidence, learn new skills, and have fun in the water.


Saturday

9.30am - 10am Pre School 2 (Adult &amp; Toddler)
10am - 10.30am Pre School 1 (Adult &amp; Baby)
10.30am -11am Junior 1 (Age 4)
11am - 11.30am Junior 2
12pm - 12.30pm Adult Beginner
12.30pm - 1pm Pre School 3 (Age 3)
1pm - 1.30pm Flip &amp; Fun (Age 7-12 years)
1.30pm - 2pm Flip &amp; Fun Introduction to Diving (age 7-12 years)

Sunday

9.30am - 10am Pre School 2 (Adult &amp; Toddler)
10am - 10.30am Pre School 1 (Adult &amp; Baby)
10.30am - 11am Junior 1 (Age 4+)
11am - 11.30am Junior 3
11.30am - 12pm Junior 2
12pm - 12.30pm Adult Beginner
12.30pm - 1pm Pre School 3
1pm - 1.30pm Flip &amp; Fun introduction to diving (age 7-12 years)
Call us on 028 9127 0271


Complimentary Gym Tours
Saturday &amp; Sunday - 9.30am - 5.00pm running every 30 minutes throughout the day.

Our friendly gym and fitness team will be on hand to help, show you around and provide free inductions where you get chance to get on some of the equipment and make yourself familiar with the centre.

Want to book a class or induction? Book online today!

Indoor Football Tennis Taster

Fancy something different? Try out Indoor Football Tennis with a session from 12.30pm to 1.30pm a great way to stay active and have a laugh

Indoor Frisbee Taster

Experience the thrill of indoor frisbee with a taster session perfect for all ages.

HIIT Fitness Class – 8am to 8.45am

Kickstart the day with a high-intensity workout! Limited to 50 spaces, with a suggested donation of £5 per person.

Call us on 028 9127 0271 or book online today!

Kid's activities
Get ready for a a fun-packed weekend full of entertaining activities for the kids. 

Gymnastics tasters 
Saturday:

Rise Discover (Age 3-5years) 9am - 10am
Rise Explore (Age 5-7years) 10am - 11am
Rise Explore (Age 5-7years) 11am - 12pm
Rise Explore (Age 5-7years) 12pm - 1pm
Rise Explore (Age 5-7years) 1pm - 2pm
Cafe
Our cafe will be open from on the weekend, perfect for fuelling up after fun activities! 

Cafe Opening times:

Saturday 8.30am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm
Head to the back of the cafe to enjoy our free bouncy castle across the weekend from 10am - 5pm too, what better way to burn some of that energy!


Support NI Children’s Hospice – In Memory of Lorraine Ringland
Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit in honor of Lorraine Ringland. Highlights include:

Spinathon – Pedal all day to raise funds.
North Down Small Sided Games – Teams across the borough will be collecting donations, with contributions going directly to the hospice.
Family Aqua Challenge Races – Splash into action from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm with exciting family-friendly water races.

Every spin, every cheer, and every donation helps make a difference for the children and families supported by NI Children’s Hospice. Come along, join in, and celebrate Lorraine’s memory with us!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newtownards/join-us-for-our-big-open-weekend-on-saturday-7th-and-sunday-8th-march-2026/200029701238131
- **Event Categories**: sports, nonprofit, workshops, kids, football, contests, gymnastics, parties, health-wellness, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 31

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.bangoraurora.com/open-weekend?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=newtownards-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Newtownards
- **state**: NI
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: 3 Valentine Road, BT20 4TH Bangor, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 54.65257
- **long**: -5.66413
- **full address**: 3 Valentine Road, BT20 4TH Bangor, United Kingdom, Bangor Aurora, 3 Valentine Road, Bangor, BT20 4, United Kingdom, Newtownards

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Bangor Aurora (https://allevents.in/org/bangor-aurora/12749660)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 3 Valentine Road, BT20 4TH Bangor, United Kingdom, Bangor Aurora, 3 Valentine Road, Bangor, BT20 4, United Kingdom, Newtownards
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Bangor Aurora
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, nonprofit, workshops, kids, football, contests, gymnastics, parties, health-wellness, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Join us for our Big Open Weekend on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th March 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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