Fun for £1 this summer at Derry and Strabane Leisure Centres

Families across Derry and Strabane can look forward to an action-packed summer as the Council launches its exciting seasonal programme of activities – all at unbeatable value.

Returning again this year is the hugely popular £1 Summer Offer, running from 1st July to 31st August. This initiative gives young people under 18 access to a wide range of daytime activities – all for just £1 – at Council leisure centres across the city and district.

Available from Monday to Friday until 5pm, the offer includes swimming and a variety of court and pitch-based activities such as:

• Tennis
• Badminton
• 5-a-side football
• Table tennis
• Basketball
• Squash
• Selected pitch activities (T&Cs apply)

The initiative is part of Council’s wider sports development programme, aimed at encouraging children and young people to stay active, try new sports, and enjoy healthy fun throughout the summer – without breaking the bank.

Karen McFarland, Director of Health and Community at Derry City and Strabane District Council, said:

“The £1 Summer Scheme offers a fantastic variety of activities to keep children and young people engaged, active, and entertained throughout the holidays. It’s a great way for them to discover new interests while staying healthy and having fun.

Importantly, the affordable £1 price point helps ease the financial pressure on families looking to keep their kids busy over the summer break.”

The scheme will be available at the following Council leisure centres: Bishops Field, City Baths, Foyle Arena, Brooke Park Leisure Centre, Derg Valley Leisure Centre, Melvin Sports Complex, Riversdale Leisure Centre, Templemore Sports Complex

Please note: Activities must be booked on the day of play. Advance bookings are not available.

Separate from the £1 Summer Scheme offer, children and young people can also avail of the Council’s Intensive Swim Lessons over the summer months. Online and in-house enrolment will be available from the following times next week:

Monday 9th June:- Foyle Arena - Online from 9am, inhouse from 10am; City Baths - Online and inhouse from 11am

Tuesday 10th June:- Templemore Sports Complex – Online from 9am, inhouse from 10am; Riversdale Leisure Centre - Online from 9am, inhouse from 10am

For full details on the summer programme and to stay up to date with all the latest offers, visit: www.derrystrabane.com/services/leisure 

You can also follow your local leisure centre on Facebook for regular updates.