New Year's Day Historical Walking Tour | Newtownards

New Year’s Day Walking Tour of Newtownards
Start the year with fresh air, fascinating local history and a guided walk through one of Northern Ireland’s oldest towns on this New Year’s Day walking tour of Newtownards.

Led by tour guide Paul Whitla, the tour departs on foot from the Town Hall at Ards Arts Centre in Conway Square and explores centuries of stories connected with Newtownards and its historic streets.

Discover the History of Newtownards
With quieter streets on New Year’s Day, this relaxed walking tour offers a different way to experience the town while learning more about its long and varied past.

Expect a mix of local history, storytelling and cultural insight, making this a great option for both visitors and local residents looking for a memorable way to begin January.

Meeting Point
The tour departs from:

Town Hall / Ards Arts Centre
Conway Square, Newtownards, BT23 4NP

Important Information
Carers go free
No other concessions apply
Under 18s must be accompanied by a paying adult and must also have a full-price ticket
Ticket sales close 48 hours before the tour
The route includes uneven ground and some inclines
Suitable footwear and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended
Accessibility
The route may not be suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with mobility difficulties.

For accessibility or carer enquiries, contact Bangor Visitor Information Centre on 028 9127 0069.

Getting There
By car from Belfast, follow the A20 towards Newtownards, continuing via Blair Mayne Road South and Church Street/Regent Street to Conway Square.

The closest bus station is Newtownards Bus Station, with Ulsterbus services including numbers 7, 9 and 10. Visitors should check current Translink timetables before travelling.

Online booking fees apply, although tickets may also be purchased directly through participating Visitor Information Centres to avoid the online booking fee.

All event details are subject to change.

A great choice for anyone looking for New Year’s Day events in Northern Ireland, walking tours in Newtownards, local history tours in County Down or things to do on 1 January.