Accessible Parking (Pre-booking required)
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Please note: This ticket is for Accessible Parking only. (Blue Badges must be displayed). If you require a Standard Parking Ticket, please CLICK HERE.
Please read all the information below prior to booking.
- Pre-book an accessible parking space onsite at Newtownards Airfield for Armed Forces Day.
- Parking capacity is limited and must be pre-booked.
- Accessible Parking Spaces will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
- Customers must provide their vehicle registration number at the time of booking.
Accessibility
- Customers requiring accessible parking must display a valid Blue Badge upon entry.
- Accessible vehicles will be parked on hard standing ground within the airfield grounds.
Dogs On site
- Only accredited assistance dogs and emotional support dogs are permitted on the event site.
- These must be clearly identified with appropriate tags.
- Please note: Leaving dogs in vehicles is strictly prohibited.
Parking Allocation
While individual bays are not assigned, all pre-booked vehicles are guaranteed a space within the airfield.
Access Restrictions
- There will be no vehicle access via Portaferry Road.
- A road closure will be in effect from Castlebawn Roundabout to Old Shore Road.
- All vehicle access must be via Comber Road only.
- Please allow extra time for travel and entry.
Motorhomes and Large Vehicles
Motorhomes and large vehicles are permitted to park onsite, during event opening hours only. However, outdoor seating beside vehicles is not allowed. Once parked, all attendees must leave their vehicles and enter the event site.
Note: This ticket is for Accessible Parking only.
- Standard parking is also available onsite.
- Customers requiring standard parking must book a Standard Parking Ticket (bookable here).
Disclaimer
Entry to and use of this car park is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions stipulated by the Council.
Terms and Conditions
- Access to the car park is not permitted before 9:30 AM, and all vehicles must vacate the premises by 5:30 PM.
- Drivers must park as directed and follow the instructions of parking attendants at all times.
- Vehicles parked in designated Blue Badge areas must clearly display a valid Blue Badge.
- Engines must be turned off once the vehicle is parked and may only be restarted when changing position or exiting the car park.
- Lighting or causing any fire within the car park or anywhere on the event site is strictly prohibited.
- The consumption of intoxicating liquor in the car park or in any vehicle within it is not allowed.
- No tents, booths, stands, buildings, or other structures may be erected in the car park or on the event site without prior permission.
- The sale of goods or services in or near the car park is prohibited without the prior consent of the Council.
- No refunds or exchanges.
