Omagh Leisure Complex

The leisure complex sits right in Omagh town centre, and it's the kind of place you'd stumble into if you're staying nearby and the weather turns nasty. It's a proper working facility - swimming pools, gym, sports halls, the lot - so don't expect the faded grandeur of a Victorian spa town. This is functional leisure for locals and visiting families who need to burn off energy indoors.

The pools are the main draw. There's a main pool for serious swimmers and a shallower section for kids, which means families with little ones can actually get some use out of it without the toddlers getting flattened by lap swimmers. The water temperature is warm enough that you won't lose feeling in your fingers after five minutes, and staff seem competent rather than harried.

If you're staying at Gortin Glen Glamping just up the road, this is genuinely handy on a rainy afternoon. A couple of hours here - say, 90 minutes in the water plus changing time - and you've sorted a morning or afternoon without having to drive far. The gym facilities exist if you're the type, but honestly you don't come here for that.

Admission isn't free, though the council keeps prices reasonable. Best to check their website for current rates and opening times before you go, as leisure centres shuffle their schedules. It's not a day out in itself, but as part of a broader Omagh visit - the Ulster American Folk Park is nearby - it fills a practical gap when you need indoor cover.