Standard Parking (Pre-booking required)
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Please note: This ticket is for Standard Parking only. If you require an Accessible Parking Ticket, please CLICK HERE.
Please read all the information below prior to booking.
- Pre-book a parking space onsite at Newtownards Airfield for Armed Forces Day
- Parking capacity is limited and must be pre-booked.
- Customers must provide their vehicle registration number at the time of booking.
Parking Location
- Vehicles will be parked on hard standing or flat grass within the airfield grounds.
- Please note that grass areas may not be completely level.
- Due to the size of the event site, attendees should expect a 5–10-minute walk from the parking area to the main event area.
Parking Allocation
While individual parking bays will not be 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.
Dogs On Site
- Only accredited assistance dogs and emotional support dogs are permitted on the airfield event site.
- These must be clearly identified with appropriate tags.
- Please note: Leaving dogs in vehicles is strictly prohibited.
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 Standard Parking only.
- Accessible parking is also available onsite.
- Customers requiring accessible parking must book an Accessible Parking Ticket (bookable here) and display a valid Blue Badge upon entry.
- Accessible vehicles will be parked on hard standing ground within the airfield grounds.
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.
