Get to know Newtownards
Amazing ‘Ards: The beating heart of the Ards Peninsula, this old market town oozes character and charm. With arts centres and galleries, independent shops and coffee stops, family fun and world-class restaurants, you’ll feel right at home here.
The centre of everything
Make your way to Conway Square for the traditional Saturday market, Ards Arts Centre and ‘Friday night live’ music sessions.
Fun for all
Kids will love a trip to Ark Open Farm, a movie at IMC Cinema or a splash at Ards Leisure Centre. Shop til you drop at Ards Shopping Centre featuring High Street favourites or browse the independents which line the main street.
Tee off at Scrabo Golf Club or visit Mount Stewart, a 19th Century National Trust mansion, with beautiful gardens and a delicious seasonal menu in its tearooms.
Stunning setting
All enveloped within the most magnificent scenery, including Scrabo Tower which boasts breath-taking views over Strangford Lough and North Down.
Foodies well catered for
From the classic Roma’s to pub grub at the Parlour Bar to Asian Fusion, you’ll be spoiled for choice.
Good schools
Regent House Grammar School, Victoria Primary and Newtownards Model Primary to name a few.
Make your way to Conway Square for the traditional Saturday market, Ards Arts Centre and ‘Friday night live’ music sessions.
Fun for all
Kids will love a trip to Ark Open Farm, a movie at IMC Cinema or a splash at Ards Leisure Centre. Shop til you drop at Ards Shopping Centre featuring High Street favourites or browse the independents which line the main street.
Tee off at Scrabo Golf Club or visit Mount Stewart, a 19th Century National Trust mansion, with beautiful gardens and a delicious seasonal menu in its tearooms.
Stunning setting
All enveloped within the most magnificent scenery, including Scrabo Tower which boasts breath-taking views over Strangford Lough and North Down.
Foodies well catered for
From the classic Roma’s to pub grub at the Parlour Bar to Asian Fusion, you’ll be spoiled for choice.
Good schools
Regent House Grammar School, Victoria Primary and Newtownards Model Primary to name a few.
