Paddington Visit...Conway Square, Newtownards
To celebrate the release of Paddington in Peru, join us for free family fun and some fantastic local business special offers on Saturday 9 November : more details below!
We're very excited to welcome Paddington to Ards and North Down.
Statues of everyone's favourite bear are taking a seat in locations across the UK and Ireland in early October - with Newtownards being Paddington's only stop in Northern Ireland.
As official hosts of our very own Paddington, we are delighted to offer residents and visitors the opportunity to come to Newtownards and interact with this wonderful new attraction. We know everyone will want to welcome the little hero to the Borough.
Paddington Visits is a far-reaching trail celebrating everyone's favourite marmalade loving bear. Over 20 benches featuring Paddington statues have been installed on benches stretching from John o'Groats to Land's End.
Paddington will be staying with us for a few months, so you've got plenty of time to seek him out and take a seat next to him. If you'd like to visit him, here's what you need to know:
Where is the Paddington Bear bench?
It's in Conway Square, Newtownards, just in front of the Ards Arts Centre.
Take a seat for a picture-perfect selfie moment with the bear in the square!
Make the most of this unique opportunity to hang out with everyone's favourite bear and create special memories for young and old.
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Is there anywhere for a marmalade sandwich nearby?
We can't promise that marmalade sandwiches will be on the menu, but Conway Square is close to lots of lovely family-friendly places to eat and drink. You will be spoilt for choice with a great range of eateries, cafes coffee shops as well as lots of independent shops where you can browse for gifts, fashion, homeware, local produce, as well as all your weekly essentials.
Keep an eye out for some delicious specials based on the little bear's favourite ingredients.
Is there anything else to do in Ards and North Down with kids?
Are you kidding? There's SO much else to do in Ards and North Down with kids! Top free activities include the North Down Museum at Bangor Castle, and fantastic outdoor spaces perfect for a teddy bears' picnic such as Killynether Country Park and Scrabo Tower, Castle and Ward Parks.
Just around the corner, you can enjoy fantastic sports and swimming facilities at Ards Blair Mayne Leisure and Wellbeing Complex. In terms of attractions, you're spoilt for choice, with Happy Town Soft Play Centre nearby, Pickie Funpark in Bangor Airtastic and Eddie Irvine Sports just down the road in the City of Bangor, and The Ulster Folk Museum and Ulster Transport Museum in Cultra.
Find out more about everything to see and do at www.visitardsandnorthdown,com
Or
Call into the local Visitor Information Centre located handily beside Newtownards Bus Station where our friendly team are on hand to help you make the most of your time here.
Ards Visitor Information Centre
31 Regent Street
Newtownards
Co.Down
BT23 4AD
Telephone: 028 9182 6846 | Email: ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
Join us for a special day to celebrate Paddington: Saturday 9 November 2024
To celebrate the release of Paddington in Peru, there will be free family fun in Newtownards on Saturday 9 November from 11am to 3pm. There will be face painting, storytelling, crafts, music, giveaways and more! Explore the popular weekly market (on from 8am) and enjoy some retail therapy and treat yourself to something tasty while you are in the town.
Conway Square - outside Arts Centre
- Party DeeJays from 11am-3pm
- Jump, Jiggle and Jive (30minute sessions commencing at 12.15pm, 1.15pm, 2.15pm)
- Face Painting & Glitter Tattoos 11am-3pm
- Popcorn and Candy Floss 11am-3pm
- Clayrazy 11am-3pm
Conway Square
- Walkabout performers from 11am-3pm
- Balloon Modellers from 11am-3pm
- Caricature at Paddington Bench 11am-3pm
Arts Centre
- Fun Crafts from 11am-3pm in the Londonderry Room
- Storytelling by Newtownards Library - 20minute sessions commencing at 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm (maximum capacity per session is 30 - first come basis)
Local businesses will also be running special promotions on the day: be sure to check them out!
Gordons Chemists
2A Regent Street, BT23 4HL
Big discounts on perfumes and fragrances for men and women
02891813217
Wardens
45-47 High Street, BT23 7HS
15% off Ceiling Fittings and Luggage (Exc. Special offers)
02891812147
Street Life
23 South Street, BT23 4JT
Free hat with every winter coat purchased
02891812482
Argento Ards High Street
12-14 High Street, BT23 7HY
Spend £45 on selected brands and get 20% off. Includes Argento Silver, August Woods, Karma and Argento Stainless Steel. The offer is running until end of day 9th November 2024.
02891828167
Cordners
1 Regent Street, BT23 4DA
Colouring in sheet with pack of sweets and balloon for all kids
02891813144
Cafollas
15 Conway Square, BT23 4DA
Free dip on any size cone from 10am - 1pm
02891812185
cafollasclassicltd@hotmail.com
Photo Monkey
1 Conway Square, BT23 4DA
Half price photo print with Paddington up to 8x10, save up to £3.50 (1 per customer)
02891800909
J Mcdonald Florist
13 High Street, Newtownards
20% Off All Christmas Stock.
07595175364
Andersons Pharmacy
11 Conway Square, BT23 4DA
Thursday 07/11/24 to Saturday 09/11/24 20% off all Lancôme, Clarins and Fine fragrances
02891812129
https://www.facebook.com/andersonspharmacynewtownards
Info for local businesses
If you are a local business and keen to find out more about Paddington Visits, click to read the Paddington Visits Location Toolkit. (PDF) [5MB](opens new window)
Paddington Visits has been launched by STUDIOCANAL ahead of the beloved bear's return to the big screen in PADDINGTON IN PERU (in cinemas November 8 2024).
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