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Celebrate the start of the Christmas season in Newtownards as Conway Square comes alive with market stalls, music, crafts and storytelling — bringing seasonal cheer to the heart of the town. Be sure to collect your Christmas Passport and enjoy festive fun across the town, with local businesses offering special seasonal treats along the way. Look out for special guests appearing around the square!
Fri 11am – 7pm and Sat 10am – 7pm
Christmas Market
Friday 28 and Saturday 29 November
The town will be immersed in the magic of the season for this two-day event which will welcome a *Christmas Market and bar into Conway Square over both days.
*Charges apply to stall purchases
Saturday 29 November Only
Newtownards Christmas Passport (Saturday 29 November only, 10am - 3pm) which takes you on a trail throughout the town collecting various treats or taking part in themed fun. Passports are free and can be obtained from any of the various participants.
Come and Meet Paddington™ (Saturday 29 November only)
On Saturday 29 November, our favourite marmalade-loving bear, Paddington™ will be making personal appearances at intervals between 11am and 3.30pm.
Get your phone at the ready for your chance to snap a pic of Paddington!
Christmas Crafts at the Arts Centre
Saturday 29 November | 10am–7pm
Feature Installation: Paddington’s Christmas Post
A heart-warming, family-friendly experience celebrating kindness, creativity, and community spirit.
Activities include:
Paddington’s Postcards from Peru: Handmade recycled-paper postcards with Christmas wishes
Please Look After This Wall: Collaborative mural with doodles, paw prints, and messages of kindness
Photo Moment: Oversized cardboard post-box, suitcase, and postcard props for selfies and social sharing
[*Charges apply to stall purchases]
Organised in partnership with Ards and North Down Borough Council and Newtownards Chamber of Trade
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Sustainability
Ards and North Down Borough Council is committed to reducing our carbon footprint. We encourage visitors to travel via public transport, there are fresh water stations on site bring along refillable water bottles, reusable bags to pick up goodies at the event and please dispose rubbish in the correct bins when on-site.
Read more about Sustainability.
Please note
- This event is a no drone zone. Only official event drones authorised by the event organisers are permitted
- This event is being photographed/filmed. Images may be used in Ards and North Down Borough Council promotional material. If you do not want your image to be used, please inform our event staff
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Ticket | Free |
Free to attend. Some activities may incur costs.
