Newtownards
United Kingdom · Northern IrelandGB
Town in County Down, Northern Ireland
Newtownards referred to simply as Ards, is a town in County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies at the most northern tip of Strangford Lough, 10 miles (16 km) east of Belfast, on the Ards Peninsula. It is in the civil parish of Newtownards and the historic baronies of Ards Lower and Castlereagh Lower. Newtownards is in the Ards and North Down Borough. The population was 29,677 in the 2021 Census.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 29,677
- Coordinates
- 54.592, -5.691
- Timezone
- Europe/London
Overview of Newtownards
Part of Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Newtownards is a compact town. The population is roughly 29,677. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Travel interests covered here include water sports.
Things to do in Newtownards
Water Sports in Newtownards
(1)Newtownards records Windsurfing under water sports. It is a direct read of Newtownards's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Newtownards
Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Access Newtownards through a larger town in Northern Ireland; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Newtownards that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Newtownards known for?
- Newtownards is mainly a destination for water sports, set in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom with around 29,677 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Newtownards?
- You can plan around Windsurfing in Newtownards. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Newtownards?
- Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Newtownards located?
- Administratively, Newtownards sits in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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