Amphitheatre, Carrickfergus

24/07/2026

🌊 MEAqua Academy 🌊

📆 Bookings open in ONE HOUR!

Our booking window for MEAqua Academy weekly swimming classes will open today at 4pm.

This booking window is for new members at Amphitheatre, Carrickfergus and Seven Towers Leisure Centre, Ballymena. A second booking window, including all three sites, will open at the end of August.

Classes available for booking will include:

🔹 Tots and Toddlers classes (3-35months)
🔹 Pre-School classes (ages 3-4)
🔹 Level 1 classes (ages 4+)
🔹 Adult lessons
🔹 Assessment slots for advanced swimmers looking to join MEAqua in level 2 classes above.

🏊 Classes are extremely popular and sell out quickly, so be ready to book! Once a class is full, it will no longer appear on the booking page.

Please select centre and then either MEAqua Academy or MEAqua Assessment (for upper levels only) to book.

🔗 Book here: https://www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk/resident/sport-and-leisure/meaqua-swimming-lessons/

22/07/2026

🌊 MEAqua Academy 🌊

📆 Save the Date!

Our booking window for MEAqua Academy weekly swimming classes will open on Friday 24 July 2026 at 4pm.

This booking window is for new members at Amphitheatre, Carrickfergus and Seven Towers Leisure Centre, Ballymena. A second booking window, including all three sites, will open at the end of August.

Classes available for booking will include:

🔹 Tots and Toddlers classes (3-35months)
🔹 Pre-School classes (ages 3-4)
🔹 Level 1 classes (ages 4+)
🔹 Adult lessons
🔹 Assessment slots for advanced swimmers looking to join MEAqua in level 2 classes above.

🏊 Classes are extremely popular and sell out quickly, so be ready to book! Once a class is full, it will no longer appear on the booking page.

Please select centre and then either MEAqua Academy or MEAqua Assessment (for upper levels only) to book.

🔗 Book here: https://www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk/resident/sport-and-leisure/meaqua-swimming-lessons/

26/03/2026

🌊 MEAqua Classes booking window! 🌊

🔗 The booking window will open on Monday 30 March 2026 at 6pm at: https://midandeastantrim.courseprogress.co.uk/

Bookings will be for new members across all 3 sites.

These slots are filled very quickly and once classes are fully booked they will no longer appear on the booking page.

Classes available for booking include:
🔹 Tots and Toddlers classes (3-35months)
🔹 Pre-School classes (ages 3-4)
🔹 Level 1 classes (ages 4+)
🔹 Assessment slots for advanced swimmers looking to join MEAqua in level 2 classes above

⚠️ Please note: Spaces are filling up quickly and there are now limited slots remaining for:
🔹 Pre-School classes (ages 3-4)
🔹 Level 1 classes (ages 4+)

24/03/2026

🌊 Easter Intensive Swimming Classes 🌊

⚠️ Last chance to book!

11/03/2026

🤸🏻‍♀️ Gymnastics Activity Instructor course 🤸🏻‍♂️

We are hosting a Gymnastics Activity Instructor course in partnership with British Gymnastics on Sundays 22 & 29 March and 12 & 19 April 2026 from 9am - 5pm.

Limited spaces remain available and will be offered on a first come basis.

Course cost is at a discounted rate of £200pp (valued at £535 for non BG members, £410 for BG members).

Course suitable for ages 18+.

⚠️ Must be available for all 4 days.

🔗 Please find attached link with syllabus information and course content for your reference: https://www.british-gymnastics.org/course/gymnastics-activity-instructor

No previous experience or qualifications required.

In addition to the course, once qualified there will be employment opportunities through Council with coaching hours throughout the year for those interested and/or available.

📧 IF INTERSTED PLEASE EMAIL: [email protected]

03/03/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE - Carrickfergus Amphitheatre closed

Unfortunately the Amphitheatre is currently closed this morning (Tuesday 3 March) due to a technical issue.

We are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

An update will be sent at approx.11am

We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused.

** UPDATE - The Amphitheatre, Carrickfergus has reopened***

PUBLIC NOTICE - Carrickfergus Amphitheatre closed

Unfortunately our Amphitheatre, Carrickfergus is currently closed (Tuesday 3 March) due to a technical issue.

We are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

An update will be sent at approx. 1.00pm

We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused

12/01/2026

🌊 MEAqua Classes - Final Booking Reminder! 🌊

The booking window will close this Friday 16 January 2026.

Classes available for booking include:
🔹 Tots and Toddlers classes (3-35months)
🔹 Pre-School classes (ages 3-4)
🔹 Level 1 classes (ages 4+)
🔹 Adult classes (Carrickfergus and Ballymena)
🔹 Assessment slots (for advanced swimmers looking to join MEAqua in level 2 classes above)

⚠️ Please note: Spaces are filling up quickly and there are now limited slots remaining for:
🔹 Pre-School classes (ages 3-4)
🔹 Level 1 classes (ages 4+)

Please select centre and then either MEAqua Academy, MEAqua Adult or MEAqua Assessment (for upper levels only) to book.

🔗 Book here - https://midandeastantrim.courseprogress.co.uk

23/12/2025

⚠️ Leisure Centre Holiday Closures ⚠️

Please note that the Amphitheatre in Carrickfergus will be operating reduced hours or will be closed on the below dates during the festive period:

Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day: Closed
Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 December: Normal opening hours
Monday 29, Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 December: Open 6.30am to 3pm (last session ends 2.30pm)
New Year's Day: Closed
Friday 2 January: Return to normal opening hours

https://www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk/resident/sport-and-leisure/leisure-centres/

19/12/2025

⚠️ Leisure Centre Holiday Closures ⚠️

Please note that the Amphitheatre in Carrickfergus will be operating reduced hours or will be closed on the below dates during the festive period:

Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 December: Open 6.30am to 5pm (last session ends 4.30pm)
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day: Closed
Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 December: Normal opening hours
Monday 29, Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 December: Open 6.30am to 3pm (last session ends 2.30pm)
New Year's Day: Closed
Friday 2 January: Return to normal opening hours

https://www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk/resident/sport-and-leisure/leisure-centres/