If you're looking for state of the art sports facilities then look no further. Home to the only…read moreOlympic swimming pool in Northern Ireland, a water park, outdoor 4G football and hockey pitches and a fully equipped gym Aurora has become a hive of activity since its opening in 2013. I attend Aurora as a football and an indoor spectator 3 times a week - the football pitches are unbelievable, probably the best surface I have ever played on. They are floodlit and most of the local amateur football teams utilize the surface on weeknights. It's worth noting that they are available to hire by anyone but you may struggle at peak times. The indoor facilities are just as good, there is a café and a viewing gallery overlooking the pool and indoor sports hall. The Café is operated independently but they serve Costa Coffee. As I haven't experienced the gym I can't comment on it but from having a peak through the window it looks top notch. There is a huge car park at Aurora, which has clearly been built with hosting international events in mind. Aurora has proved to be an excellent addition to the Northern Ireland sporting world, something we were severely lacking. Hopefully this facility can help nurture the raw sporting talent we have in our wee country.

I have only recently had the privilege of using these facilities which Bangor Araura provide and I…read morehave to say I don't know why I left it so long. It is a truly amazing complex which facilitates all ages and abilities. The pools are wonderful and no matter what your swimming capabilities are there is something here for you. You can sign up for all different exercise classes Wetherby that is water related or not but there will be something that will suite your needs . It's even a good place to meet up with friends for a coffee or bite to eat. There are so many things to explore it's well worth coming on to check the facilities out.

The activity centre is like a small leisure centre with limited equipment but puts on good sports…read moreand events as well as the the halls being used for other events like collectors fairs . Decent amount of car parking and its Great for children to attend the sports and climbing activities. The two halls are good for sales and fairs with plenty of room for stalls. There's usually a toy collectors fair on once or twice a year .

I've only used the pool. I win master the front crawl. A few classes is be interested in trying…read moreso will have to fit them in. Then joy of joy Clements. Coffee after exercise. Life just doesn't get better than this. That and the fun of pretending to be a student. Overall the facilities are great. Loads of classes to choose from and good sized pool.

I've been a member of PEC now since just before Xmas, so just under a month. I'm impressed so far…read more Though I've only used the gym its absolutely great. Lots of machines and rarely a wait for anything. Its also extremely good price wise with no long contracts. I'd highly recommend the place if your looking for a well stocked, convenient gym or leisure centre with long opening times. Spot on!

This is probably one of the nicest children's play parks in Carrickfergus, and strangely, a lot of…read morepeople don't know about it, as it is quite secluded! There are two entrances to Legg Park, one along the main Belfast Road, just up from the Model Primary School, and another entrance facing the Windrose. The park is fully fenced off and really well equipped with soft flooring, swings, slides and climbing frames. The park is also really nicely landscaped with lots of benches making it pleasant to sit around on a sunny day.

Suitable for kids of all ages... Even 50 year olds. I have photos to prove it…read more We visited we are vertigo for a friends 30th Birthday. We didn't really know what to expect, but gave it a bash anyways. The place is designed for kids but if you are a big kid you can have fun. The trampolines are good fun, it does get a bit boring after a while, so make sure you try the dodge ball & other activities. There is also in door skiing although this is pretty much a giant treadmill but it looks pretty cool. There is also an indoor adventure for actual kids but it looks like you could let your children run about here for hours. Overall it was a great day out, and perfect for the family. So you should check this place out just for a bit of fun. Price wise it is a bit expensive, but this is a unique place to hang out over the holidays.

If you're thinking of going to We are Vertigo I would buy a Sat Nav first because it's a nightmare…read moreto find, it's terribly sign posted and if I was in charge that's the first thing I would address, literally! Myself and 3 others visited We Are Vertigo 4 days after it opened, we weren't really sure what to expect and before we arrived we questioned how trampolines could keep us entertained for an hour? They ask you to book online and arrive 30 minutes before but this isn't really necessary - the safety briefing last about 5 minutes and getting ready for action (they give you special socks with rubber grips on them) only adds another 5 - there's a coffee shop and soft, not bouncy, seating and a few air hockey tables etc to keep you entertained for the other 20 minutes but to be honest if you got there 15 minutes before your booked time that would be plenty. Set up in what is essentially a warehouse it can be pretty cold if you are waiting around so I would suggest bringing an extra layer. Once you get bouncing you can shed your clothes as it gets sweaty pretty quickly. The trampolines are split into sections all manned by staff who make sure you're not getting over confident like I was. There's a dodgeball zone, a balance beam that you duel on, think Gladiators circa 1995, basketball hoops you can practice your slam dunks on and some extra springy professional trampolines. At first we weren't really sure what to do other than bounce up and down but then we found the dodgeball court and a group of guys willing to battle us and that quickly passed time. We then spent the rest of our time at the basketball courts doing impressions of Michael Jordan and on the balance beam battling each other. At £12 it was pretty good value and we definitely made the most of our hour. I think if you are in a smaller group like we were an hour is just about enough time to enjoy all the facilities and work up a sweat but I think if you were in a big group you would need 2 hours. This place would be ideal for a stag, hen or birthday party and it definitely offers something different. The staff are all really out going and will get involved in banter, we even got one of the girls to referee our Dodgeball game, there were a few dodgy calls but I will let her off! All in all this is a really welcome addiction to Belfast's activity scene - make sure you wear comfortable clothing, the less zips and buttons the better.

Clandeboye Golf Club, situated in the country surrounds of Lady Dufferin's Estate, offers two…read morecourses of international standing. To compliment our two courses, Clandeboye also offers a luxurious Clubhouse where comfort is central to your day, both on and off the course. This course is located above Conlig Village off the A21 between Bangor & Newtownards. Conlig is just two miles from Bangor. Before the dual carriageway was laid, the main road used to run through the village street, but visitor traffic is now largely limited to golfers en route to the two 18 hole championship courses of Clandeboye Golf Club. The course itself is quite tough and the couple of times I have played it I have really struggled so its maybe not for the complete novice. Its one of the more expensive courses for visitors, coming in at at least £25 which is a little steep.

My fiance and his dad play golf here a few times a week and as a golf course it is visually…read morestunning. Set up high over the Bangor carriageway there are lovely views of Belfast Lough from the club house. They run a loyalty card scheme so members can eat for slightly cheaper than the non-members. The food is really, really tasty and so well priced. I had lasagna and chips which came with a small salad. Others had the steak sandwich with looked amazing - a large roll filled with onions, steak and pepper sauce - gorgeous. The chips are fat and homemade - really good. There is a bit of an 'old boys together' buzz about the clubhouse and of the men are just in off the course chatting loudly about who got the wee ball in the wee hole and who didn't. The booze is reasonably and they stock a full bar. I have only one complaint - if you order a coffee after dinner make sure you ask for an americano as we didn't and received instant coffee - we had to send it back - not really what you would expect from a luxurious clubhouse. All in all an excellent meal with lovely views and a nice pint of cider.

I have been to a few gyms now and again so I checked this one out to see if I would join. I went a…read morefew times and always found it to be nice and spacious, friendly gym with not too many gym maniacs about so you can go and work out without feeling too intimidated. There is a great pool with a steam room and a jaccuzzi to chill out in after a big work out which is an improvement on fitness first, but the same service is available at the leisure centre, which is a bit cheaper as well. Its £30 a month for off peak, which isn't great, especially if you work full time because you wouldn't be able to go much. Good gym overall, but a bit pricey.

There are so many gyms and fitness clubs in the Bangor area which makes it hard to choose the one…read morethat suites best. For me there is no choice ,DW sport comes up trumps. It has such a lot going for it. There is a great range of equipment which is always well maintained. I think the pool is an added bonus where one can go for a leisurely swim or have fun in one of the aquaroebics classes. A relaxing session in one of the two jacuzzis can be the climax of any workout. The staff are very friendly and always someone on hand for help or advise . There are well qualified trainers available for that one to one training. Booking can be done on line for specific classes such as yoga / palates. The changing rooms are spacious and well equipped with lockers and showers which are always clean and well maintained. There is a cafe which has a good range of food to suite all tastes. Members are entitled to a discount on any purchase from the sports store. All in all this gym has it all so no excuse not to give it a go! And by the way if u are an OAP there is a reduction in the monthly fee.

A great park in the centre of Lisburn. It has quite a large play area for kids with loads of…read moredifferent pieces of equipment for them to climb and swing about on, including a zip line. There's also a small basketball court next to the play area. In addition to the play area, the park has some of the best indoor tennis courts which can be used throughout most of the year. These are situated within a large dome. There's also a cricket pitch; an outdoor gym; specific cycle lanes around the paths and a duck pond. Can get very busy on nice summer days or when an event is held in the park but still a lovely park to visit:)

I love this park...it's a bit away from me, but I love going here with the kiddies…read moreThe actual park has many aspects like cricket pitch, football pitch, tennis court, outdoor gym, walks & cycle tracks, toilets (so handy with kids!)duck pond and of course the kid park! But...the thing I love most about it is the fact that once you get parked and begin the walk from the entrance, it reminds me of Narnia! The old fashioned lamp-posts peeking out between ancient trees lining the edge of the path right along the length of the park always have me squealing inside in a very much fangirl way lol! I love it all year round, but especially in Autumn...when the leaves literally blanket the whole ground...it's almost magical...and there's nothing better than kicking up the leaves with the kids in our wellies with a nice hot choc from the coffee cart...absolute bliss!