Phoenix Centre

A new Community Centre for Fishguard & Goodwick

Construction Works began 10th May 2010, project completed summer of 2012

The creation of a Community Volunteer based Community Centre. 

This £1.5+ million centre has been built on the site of the old Fishguard & Goodwick Sports Clubhouse. It is located on land reclaimed from what was, prior to 1974, the local rubbish tip. Hence the name Phoenix Park - the new centre has literally risen from the ashes.

The driving force behind efforts to build the centre was the local sports clubs' commitment to open up the new building to wider community use. It is a project unique in Wales; whereby a number of local sports clubs (cricket, football, rugby, squash and tennis) have joined forces with cultural groups, music organisations (including the famous Goodwick Brass band), disability support groups, youth services, senior citizen groups and educational agencies. Together we are determined to provide a social hub for the whole community.

The centre benefits from an innovative design that aesthetically
enhances the area, whilst also providing fit for purpose facilities for a very wide range of activities. This was made possible by funding from…

Big Lottery Grant (£495,000)

Welsh Assembly Government Grants (£490,000)

Charity Bank loan (£175,000)

Significant  capital contributions from local clubs

At the heart of the Phoenix is its welcoming public café and bar, which is surrounded by balconies that overlook the sports pitches, coastal views and surrounding countryside.

Other facilities include multi-purpose function room, meeting room, a music room, tennis & squash courts, sports pitches, and changing rooms. The centre is always open to the public.  Similarly, local groups and individuals  wanting to book facilities for events and/or social gatherings are always welcome to visit them.