Enjoy a festive day out at Billingham Forum

Pantomime

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Ice Skating

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Santa's Grotto

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Wicked Party On Ice

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Main Building

Monday 06:00 – 22:00
Tuesday 06:00 – 22:00
Wednesday 06:00 – 22:00
Thursday 06:00 – 22:00
Friday 06:00 – 22:00
Saturday 06:30 – 19:00
Sunday 06:30 – 21:30

Swimming Pool Hours

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Gym

Mondays – Thursdays: 06:00 – 22:00
Fridays: 06:00 – 21:00
Weekends: 08:00 – 18:00

Other Activities

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Find Us

Billingham Forum, The Causeway
Town Centre, TS23 2LJ

Phone us

01642 551381

Billingham Forum is one of the most iconic leisure destinations in the North East. The Forum, as it is more commonly known, holds particular historical and cultural significance for its diverse offering and abundance of activities that have been entertaining visitors for over 50 years.

In 1967, the Forum was officially opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in front of large crowds who flocked to witness a very special moment for the town and the leisure industry. The building was celebrated as the first leisure centre of its kind in the UK, famed for its pioneering design of the ice rink, and to this day it is leading the way in providing innovative and exciting ways for communities to stay healthy and active. The Forum sits proudly at the heart of the town centre and attracts over 1M visits each year.

Forum Ice Arena

Famous for its ice rink, the Forum Ice Arena is home to ice hockey giants, Billingham Stars, and offers a variety of figure skating, disco and public skate sessions for everyone to enjoy. To view the timetable and choose your session, please visit the Ice Arena website.

GoClimb

GoClimb is a vibrant jungle of interactive climbing walls suitable for children aged 4+. The popular attraction provides hours of fun for many young adventurers and is a great day out for families to keep the kids entertained. Check out the GoClimb website for more information.

Facilities at Billingham Forum

Modern Gym

3 Swimming Pools

3 Class Studios

Sauna & Steam

Indoor Climbing

Ice Rink

Activity Hall

Cafe

Adventure Play

Vending Machines

Free WiFi

Changing Rooms

Lockers

Wheelchair Access

Free Car Park

Elevators

Activ8 Health and Fitness

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GoClimb

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Forum Theatre

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Swimming

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Child Swimming Lessons

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FREE Weight Management Programme

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Fitness Classes

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Birthday Parties

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Racquet Sports

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Soft Play

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Video Gallery

With so much to do all under one roof, jump right in and experience everything Billingham Forum has to offer. We’ll hopefully answer some of your questions and share a flavour of some of the amazing activities you can enjoy.

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Billingham Forum 360 Virtual Tour

Plan your trip to Billingham Forum before stepping foot through the door with our handy 360 virtual tours.
Including; Activ8 gym, Swimming Pool, Ice Arena, GoClimb and more.

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FOOD & BEVERAGES SERVED HERE IN BILLINGHAM FORUM ATRIUM

Serving a range of hot and cold food!

FAQs

If you’re a planning a visit to Billingham Forum we’ve tried to make things as easy as possible. Take a look through our frequently asked questions for everything you need to know.

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