Christmas in Conway Square, Newtownards

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.  Come and Meet Paddington™  (Saturday 29 November only), our favourite marmalade-loving bear, will be making personal appearances at intervals between 11am and 3.30pm.

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 and some activities on site]

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

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Entrance Fee