Moira Lakes Paddle Sports & Event Centre
BEST FOR
Ages 6+
ENTRY
from £6.50
SETTING
Outdoors
WHERE
Lisburn
What it’s like
Cold water swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, laser tag, archery and climbing, all on one lake site outside Lisburn.
This is a lake day with a proper activity list rather than a paddle and a sandwich. Kids from six up can have a go at kayaking on a sit on top, stand up paddleboarding on the calm water, or the lifeguarded cold water swim, and there's laser tag, archery and a climbing wall on land if the water stuff isn't for them. Most sessions run an hour, which is about right for one activity and a snack after, though you'll want to plan your visit around more than one if you're making a day of it.
The cold water swim is £6.50 and it's genuinely cold water, lifeguarded but shared with paddleboarders and kayakers during open sessions, so it's not a quiet lane swim. Anyone under sixteen needs a parent or guardian with them in the water, which is fair enough given what's sharing the lake, but worth knowing before you get changed.
Opening hours are a bit particular: weekday evenings are a narrow 6 to 7pm slot on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, while weekends open up properly from 10am to 5pm. That weekend window is really your best bet if you want to try more than one activity without watching the clock. There's a café on site and outdoor play for younger ones who aren't doing the water activities, and they take group bookings of 25 or more for parties or bigger outings.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 6 and up; older kids get the most from the full activity list
- Booking
- Book online or contact for group bookings of 25+
- During open sessions the swim water is shared with paddleboarders and kayakers, so it's not a calm solo swim
- Weekday sessions are a tight 6 to 7pm window, weekends give you a full day from 10am to 5pm
- Group bookings of 25 or more need to go through direct contact rather than the online booking
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
The cold water swim is £6.50. Other activities like kayaking, paddleboarding, laser tag, archery and climbing aren't priced here individually.
What's the minimum age?
Six is the minimum age listed for the activities.
Do we need to book?
You can book online, or contact them directly if you're a group of 25 or more.
How long does each activity last?
Most sessions are an hour, so it's worth picking one or two to focus on rather than trying to fit everything in.
Can my child swim on their own?
Not if they're under sixteen. They'll need a parent or guardian in the water with them.
What are the opening hours?
Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings it's just 6 to 7pm. Weekends are the longer window, 10am to 5pm.
Is there food on site?
There's a café, and outdoor play for anyone not doing the water activities.
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