Shankill Leisure Centre

Shankill Leisure Centre

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Welcome to Shankill Leisure Centre, a community leisure facility including a swimming pool, gym, steam room and sauna and spots hall

12/06/2026

Ensuring everyone, from every part of the community, can access our services and facilities is very important to us. We have a social heart and are committed to supporting everyone.

11/06/2026

Following guidance from Belfast City Council, our centres will close at 6:30pm this evening (Thursday 11th June) as part of wider city arrangements.

We understand this may affect your plans and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

We are continuing to keep our operations under review, and any further updates will be communicated on our website and social media channels.

11/06/2026

Supporting local employment and local economic growth is at the heart of what we do.

Providing apprenticeships, volunteering opportunities, full-time and part-time employment charities/social enterprises like ours are great places to work. .

Find out more about our latest vacancies: https://jobs.better.org.uk/jobs

10/06/2026

Did you know?

An Adult Better Membership gives you access to so much more than just the gym 💪

- Unlimited gym access
- Unlimited fitness classes
- Swimming included
- HYROX classes included
- Access to multiple centres
- Health suite access (where available)

Whether you're looking to build strength, improve fitness, train for HYROX, or simply stay active, your membership has you covered.

Join today and make the most of your membership.
https://memberships.better.org.uk/

10/06/2026

Wednesday 10th June 2026

Following guidance from Belfast City Council, our centres will close at 6pm this evening as part of wider city arrangements.

We understand this may affect your plans and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

We are continuing to keep our operations under review, and any further updates will be communicated on our website and social media channels.

You can read the full Council statement here

https://brnw.ch/21x3f5J

10/06/2026

Governed by Trustees from the community, employing local people, working with community volunteers and doing everything we can to support you.

Community matters to us. Listening to you to help shape the services you need. We are a charity/social enterprise that is about .

09/06/2026

Please read an important update on closures affecting your centre this evening
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UPDATE:

All our buildings and services are open and operating as normal today (Wednesday 10 June).

We are keeping the situation under review, and any changes or updates will be communicated via our website and social media channels.

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Due to anticipated protests planned this evening, all council services will not operate from 5.30pm onwards tonight.

This includes council venues, as well as overnight cleansing services.

We anticipate normal service will resume as planned on Wednesday 10 June.

Any further updates will be shared via our council website and here on our page.

A statement from party group leaders on our council regarding last night's incident in north Belfast is also on our website - https://ow.ly/l9Nc50Z9rV4

05/06/2026

Recognition can be just as powerful as funding.

Hearing from Mary Peters on the importance of celebrating young athletes and giving them the support they need to succeed was a highlight of the evening.

With more than 200 awards presented, we're proud to help recognise achievements today while investing in future success.

Belfast City Council GLL Sport Foundation Mary Peters Trust

05/06/2026

We’re hiring:
Customer Service Advisor (Full-Time and Part-Time) - Belfast

Join our Customer Service Centre team supporting health, wellbeing and leisure services across the UK.

What you’ll do:
• Support customers via phone, email and chat
• Manage bookings, memberships and enquiries
• Deliver friendly, efficient service

What we’re looking for:
• Customer service experience
• Strong communication skills
• Positive, problem-solving mindset
• Comfortable using digital systems

Why join us:
We’re a charitable social enterprise focused on improving lives. You’ll be part of a supportive team where your work matters.

Full-time (39 hours) and Part-time (16 hours).

Apply now and make a difference.
https://jobs.better.org.uk/job/customer-service-advisor-5922809?source=google.com

04/06/2026

Talent is everywhere. Opportunity should be too.

Athletes and GLL Sport Foundation Ambassadors share why supporting athletes in Northern Ireland matters, from building meaningful relationships to shining a light on emerging and minority sports.

We're proud to help showcase the incredible talent coming out of Belfast and beyond.



Belfast City Council GLL Sport Foundation

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Shankill Leisure Centre, 100 Shankill Road
Belfast
BT132BD

Opening Hours

Monday 7:15am - 10pm
Tuesday 7:15am - 10pm
Friday 7:15am - 10pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm