Flight Gymnastics Academy
Block B, Ballycraigy Business Park, 655 Antrim Rd, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, BT36 4RG
Why Choose Flight Gymnastics Academy?
Customers consistently praise Flight Gymnastics Academy's friendly, welcoming atmosphere and skilled, encouraging coaches who help every child build confidence. Set in a spacious hall packed with quality equipment including trampolines and foam pits, the academy offers programmes for toddlers through to competitive acrobatic gymnasts, and is accredited by British Gymnastics.
About Flight Gymnastics Academy
Flight Gymnastics Academy brings gymnastics to children of all ages and abilities in Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, with a warm, inclusive approach that has made it one of the highest-rated gymnastics clubs in the area on Google. Affiliated with British Gymnastics, the academy offers a broad range of programmes, from toddler and preschool sessions right through to competitive acrobatic gymnastics squads, so that every child can find their place on the mat. For the youngest gymnasts, Flight runs popular toddler and preschool sessions that give energetic little ones space to explore trampolines, foam pits, and other equipment in a safe, supervised setting.
Parents particularly appreciate the open-gym play sessions, which offer unstructured free play where children can bounce, climb, and tumble at their own pace. These sessions are known for being a brilliant way to burn off energy on a weekday morning or weekend. School-age children can progress into structured recreational gymnastics classes, where they build strength, flexibility, and confidence across a variety of disciplines.
The academy's coaching team earns consistent praise for being friendly, helpful, and genuinely invested in each child's progress. Parents describe a welcoming atmosphere where kids settle in quickly, feel safe, and look forward to every session. For those with competitive aspirations, Flight's acrobatic gymnastics competition team provides focused training and the chance to perform and compete, with young athletes speaking warmly of the support and encouragement they receive from their coaches.
The facilities are well-equipped and thoughtfully designed, with trampolines, foam pits, and accessible amenities including wheelchair-accessible parking, entrances, and toilets. Flight Gymnastics Academy in Newtownabbey caters to toddlers taking their first bounce, school-age gymnasts honing their skills, and dedicated competitors chasing acrobatic excellence, offering a supportive, professional environment where children thrive.
What Customers Say on Google
“A parent took their 3-year-old to a play gym session and praised the spacious hall, range of equipment including trampolines and foam pits, and excellent value for money.”
“One parent noted their daughter was anxious when she joined but settled in quickly thanks to the staff, great facilities, and supportive environment.”
“Multiple parents consistently highlighted the coaches as helpful, fun, and very encouraging, creating a welcoming atmosphere where children thrive.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Flight Gymnastics Academy
Flight Gymnastics Academy caters for children from toddler age right through to school-age, with programmes designed for each stage. The youngest gymnasts enjoy toddler and preschool sessions that introduce basic movement and play on trampolines and foam pits, whilst older children can progress into recreational gymnastics classes or join the competitive acrobatic gymnastics squads. The club is affiliated with British Gymnastics, so you can be confident your child is training within a recognised, quality framework.
Yes, Flight Gymnastics Academy runs popular play gym sessions that are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. These are unstructured free play sessions where children can explore the trampolines, foam pits, and other equipment at their own pace in a safe, supervised environment. Parents in Newtownabbey tell us these sessions are far quieter than a typical soft play centre, yet offer just as much fun and energy release for little ones.
The coaching team at Flight Gymnastics Academy is consistently praised by local families for being helpful, fun, and genuinely caring. Parents mention how encouraging the coaches are, particularly with children who are anxious or new to gymnastics, several families report their children settled in quickly and now look forward to every session. The coaches clearly love what they do, and that enthusiasm shows in how confident and happy the children become.
Parents in Newtownabbey regularly describe Flight Gymnastics Academy as excellent value, particularly the toddler play gym sessions which offer two hours of energetic fun in a spacious hall with plenty of equipment. The club's fees are listed on this page, and many local families feel the quality of coaching, the range of apparatus including trampolines and foam pits, and the welcoming atmosphere make it a worthwhile investment for their child's development and enjoyment.
Flight Gymnastics Academy is known locally for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere where children feel safe and supported from day one. Parents tell us their children, even those who were nervous or didn't know anyone, settled in quickly and now love attending each week. The staff are approachable and genuinely care about each child's progress, making it a reassuring choice for parents in Newtownabbey looking for a positive first gymnastics experience.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 28 9083 3603
- Address
- Block B, Ballycraigy Business Park, 655 Antrim Rd, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, BT36 4RG
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 9am-9pm
- Tuesday
- 9am-9pm
- Wednesday
- 9am-9pm
- Thursday
- 9am-9pm
- Friday
- 9am-9pm
- Saturday
- 9am-9pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Business Details
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
