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Christmas in Conway Square, Newtownards

Conway Square, Town Centre, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP
A photograph of Newtownards Christmas Tree lit at night with Ards Arts Centre in the backdrop

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Light Up Your Christmas in Ards and North Down

Celebrate the start of the Christmas season in Newtownards bringing seasonal cheer to the heart of the town. 

Saturday 28 November | 4.30pm – 6pm | Switch On at 5.30pm 

More information to follow!

 

Organised in partnership with Ards and North Down Borough Council and Newtownards Chamber of Trade

 

Whilst in the town...

Wander the popular weekly Newtownards Saturday market, Saturday 28 Nov held in the square (from 8am)

Visit the Ards Arts Centre located in Conway Square and explore the beautiful art exhibits.

 

Getting here
We expect the town to be busy; plan your journey ahead of time.

Click for information on car parking in the town. Please note there is no plan to close car parks to accommodate this event.

Please take public transport if possible. Newtownards Bus Station is located approximately 5 to 10 minute’s walk from Conway Square and the town centre. For information on bus timetables visit, Translink.

 

 

Sustainability

Ards and North Down Borough Council is committed to reducing our carbon footprint. Please keep sustainability in mind when coming along to our events. We encourage visitors to travel via public transport. Please dispose of rubbish in the bins on site. 

 

Stay a while

Why not make a break of it? Relax in the beauty of this place, offering everything from 5 star luxury to cosy guest houses or unique self-catering options, maybe camping and caravanning is more your thing, let us help you plan your perfect getaway. 

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Details subject to change. Keep checking back to our website, follow our facebook page or sign up to our ezine for updates.

[Please note, 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

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Opening Times

4.30pm – 6pm | Switch On at 5.30pm (28 Nov 2026)
Normal Saturday Market from 8am (28 Nov 2026)

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