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Newtownards Historical Walking Tour – Experience AND 2025

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 10:30am - 12:30pm
Ards Arts Centre
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Explore the rich and varied history of Newtownards.

The tour, led by expert guide Paul Whitla, will take you on a journey through time, visiting the Medieval plantation and learning about Georgian periods, discovering many interesting and exciting stories, including those of John de Courcy and Oliver Cromwell. Immerse yourself in the history of Newtownards - one of the oldest settlements in Northern Ireland!
Access includes entry into Newtownards Priory which is not normally open to the public.

Things to note:

  • Those under 18 years must be accompanied by a paying adult and also purchase a full price ticket
  • Tour covers uneven ground and some inclines, please wear suitable footwear and dress for the weather.
  • This tour may not be suitable for wheelchair users / those with mobility issues - please contact the Visitor Information Centre team for more information.
  • Tickets close 2pm on Friday 25th July

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  • Admission £8

About The Venue

Ards Arts Centre

Ards Arts Centre

Town Hall
Ards

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Sat, 26 Jul 2025 10:30am - 12:30pm
Ards Arts Centre
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Ards Arts Centre

  • Town Hall
  • Conway Square
  • Ards
  • Antrim
  • BT23 4NP

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About The Host

Ards and North Down

  • c/o Bangor Visitor Information Centre
  • 34 Quay Street
  • Bangor
  • Down
  • BT20 5ED

Ards and North Down

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