Where to play in Belfast.

25 places to play padel, tennis, swimming and more across Belfast. Where each is and how to book, in plain English.

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YogaNamaste Yoga CentreOrmeau Road, South Β· BelfastIndoorπŸ• Check current hoursBelfast's first yoga centre (2006), on the Ormeau Road by the park.
Padelfrom €28Belfast Boat ClubStranmillis, South Β· BelfastIndoorOutdoorπŸ• Check current hoursTwo covered courts and one outdoor court at the riverside club, added in 2025. Book by the hour through Playtomic.
TennisBelfast Indoor Tennis CentreOrmeau Park, South Β· BelfastIndoorπŸ• Check current hoursAustralian Open-standard indoor courts at the Ozone complex in Ormeau Park, bookable by the hour by anyone.
Swimmingfrom €5Templemore BathsEast Belfast Β· BelfastIndoorπŸ• Check current hoursThe restored Victorian baths in east Belfast, with a heritage main pool plus a modern learner pool. Lane-swim times vary.
Footballfrom €6Forze Drop-in Five-a-sideOrmeau, South Belfast Β· BelfastIndoorπŸ• Drop-in games Mon 21:00, Wed 19:00 and 21:00, Thu 19:00, Fri 20:00Turn up on your own and get put in a team. A fiver a game, all abilities, a referee on every match. Sessions Monday to Friday evenings; book your spot first.
BasketballOrmeau Park CourtOrmeau, South Β· BelfastOutdoorπŸ• Check current hoursA popular free outdoor court in Ormeau Park - just drop in and play.
Boulderingfrom €8BoulderWorld BelfastBoucher Road, South Β· BelfastIndoorπŸ• Check current hoursNorthern Ireland's main dedicated bouldering gym, with regularly reset problems, training boards and a cafe.

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