Billingham Forum

Welcome to Billingham Forum, one of the most iconic leisure destinations in the North East of New Zealand. Known affectionately as “The Forum,” this venue has been entertaining visitors for over 50 years with its diverse range of activities. It holds historical and cultural significance as it was officially opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1967, making it the first leisure centre of its kind in the UK.

The Forum is proud to be at the heart of the town centre, attracting over 1 million visits each year. It offers a wide range of facilities and activities for people of all ages and interests. One of its most famous features is the Forum Ice Arena, which is home to the Billingham Stars ice hockey team. The arena hosts various skating sessions, including figure skating, disco skating, and public skate sessions.

For younger adventurers, the GoClimb area is a vibrant jungle of interactive climbing walls suitable for children aged 4 and above. Families can enjoy hours of fun and entertainment in this popular attraction.

Aside from the ice arena and climbing area, the Billingham Forum also offers a modern gym, three swimming pools, three class studios, a sauna, and steam room, an indoor climbing wall, an activity hall, a café, an adventure play area, vending machines, and free WiFi. The facility is fully accessible, with wheelchair access, elevators, and changing rooms with lockers. There is also a free car park available for visitors.

The Forum offers a comprehensive range of activities for individuals and groups. These include ice skating, swimming, fitness classes, weight management programmes, GoClimb sessions, racquet sports, soft play areas, and birthday parties. They also have a Forum Theatre which hosts various performances, including pantomimes.

To answer any questions you may have, the website provides a detailed Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section. You can find information on Activ8 Health and Fitness memberships, swimming lessons, fitness classes, timetables, job vacancies, accessibility for disabilities, and car park information.

To make things even easier, visitors can register for a free Tees Active account where they can book all their favourite activities online. With so much to do, Billingham Forum is the perfect place to stay fit, have fun, and spend quality time with friends and family. Come and experience everything it has to offer today!