News & Events

Easter Opening hours 2025

Please note our Easter Hours ⏰

Ards Easter Bunny Hop

Win Flowers for Mum!

Win your Mum a beautiful bouquet for Mother's Day!

Makeover Mum for Mother's Day!

Community Heroes 2025 Nominations NOW OPEN!

Exciting news, our Community Heroes Nominations are back for 2025!

We know there are so many community heroes out there...

New store Sports Direct is open!

Ards Shopping Centre welcomes Sports Direct just in time for Christmas 
  
Ards shopping centre in Newtownards will this week welcome Sports...

Christmas Cracker Competition!

Who's ready for some crackin' prizes thanks to Ards Shopping Centre?

Every Saturday in December until Christmas, we will be giving...

Hallow'Ards

Are you ready for Hallow'Ards?! 

We have some very spooky guests coming to Ards on Saturday 26th October from 12-3pm! Meet...

Ards Critter Carnival!

A Message from Ards!

As the school year begins, we are here to support our local community.

Whether it’s just charging...

Ards Centre Toilet Refurbishment Notice

We are thrilled to announce that our public toilets are undergoing a major refurbishment!

Summer Jingle at Ards!

Exciting news! Join us for our Summer Jingle with Jo Jingles Co.Down 🎶

Dates: Tuesday 13th, 20th, 27th August...

Win a £100 Focus School Wear Gift Voucher

WIN a £100 Gift Voucher for

July Opening Hours

Please note some stores may vary, please contact individual stores directly.

Congrats Greg!

Great news! 

We attended the NI Cleaning Awards last night at the Crowne Plaza and our superb Greg was a finalist...

Community Heroes Winner!

Congratulations to our Community Heroes Winner

Easter Opening Hours 2024

Please note, individual stores may vary, please contact stores directly.

Easter at Ards!

We can't wait to welcome the Easter bunny back to Ards Shopping Centre!  

Hop on down and meet the Easter bunny...

What's on this week at Ards!

We have lots happening on the mall over the next few days! Perfect time to pick up a great gift...

Mother's Day display!

Have you noticed our Mother’s Day display? 

Call down and get a picture with your mum for Mother’s Day 

Then why not...

Ards Artisans Return to the Mall!

Ards Artisans returns on the mall this Saturday 9th March 10am-4pm. Located outside TK Maxx and Starbucks.

Lots of unique, hand...

Cupcake Decorating at Ards!

Join us for Cupcake decorating on the mall ahead of Mother's Day! Bring your little ones for our free event...

Charity Amount Raised!

A huge THANK YOU! We were delighted to hand over a fantastic £3,425.44 to

Ards' Christmas & New Year's Opening Hours

Please note, individual store hours may vary, please contact stores directly.

Santa & His Magical Friends are Coming

We have very exciting characters lined up at Ards this December!

Meet Anna & Elsa on Saturday 9th December from 12-3pm!

Santa's Here!

Santa Claus is here!

Call down to Ards for your FREE Santa visit & treat. No booking required!

Saturday 2nd Dec           ...

Ards Artisans

Great news, Ards Artisans are back! 

Ards Artisans will be inside the Mall outside of TK Maxx every Friday...

Halloween Picture Competition!

No tricks here, it’s all treats this Halloween at Ards! 

Grab your family or besties, get dressed up (if you dare)...

Monster Mayhem!

Exciting News! 

Join us for our Monster Mayhem Event on Saturday 28th October! We will have Spooky Halloween characters, face painting...

Uni Essentials!

         Get those uni essentials sorted at Ards!

Pop in and pick up pots, pans and kitchen essentials...

Back To School Bash!

Exciting news!

Join us on Saturday 2nd September from 12-4pm for our Back To School Bash! 

Join us for face painting,...

Back To School Essentials at Ards!

Get the kids ready for Back to School at Ards!

School uniform and accessories sorted thanks to Asda!

Ards Artisans

Great news the

Ards Easter bunny

The Easter bunny has arrived at Ards and will be here every day until 11th April! 

Call down for your FREE...

Hop on Down to Ards!

Easter is just around the corner, so fill your basket at Ards Shopping Centre!

With family favourites like Asda, Iceland, Poundland,...

Here's to Mum!

Local shopper Harleigh had a great day shopping with her Auntie ahead of Mother's! Check out her top picks!

With Mother’s...

Ards Artisans Return!

Exciting news! 

Ards Artisans return to the mall every Friday from 10am-4pm!

Call down and meet the local makers and bakers in...

Love is in the air at Ards Shopping Centre!

Check out local Ards shopper Harleigh's Valentine recommendations...

From Galantines to Valentines, you will be spoilt for choice when gift shopping...

Halloween Essentials at Ards

Get your Halloween essentials from Ards 👻🎃

Check out what India and Maxwell’s Adventures found in our great range...

Ards Artisans Returns!

Exciting news! 

Spook-tacular Family Fun Day

It's time witches! 

Join us on Saturday 29th October where we will have the spooky Salem sisters from 12-4pm at Ards! 

Plus,...

Autumn at Ards

         Check out Harleigh's Autumn picks!

Autumn is upon us with toasty log fires,...

Centre Hours Announcement

The Student Shop!

The lovely Harleigh called in to check out the latest student essentials at Ards!

Now that Summer is over,...

Ards Family Fun Day!

Exciting news! 

The Magical Madrigals will be at Ards on Saturday 27th August from 12-4pm! Bring the kids to meet the...

Back To School Essentials

Have you got the Back to School essentials sorted? 

Call in and get the school shoes, uniform, backpacka and stationery all...

Win a 10ft Trampoline

Want to keep your little ones busy this Summer? 

We have a fantastic 10ft trampoline from Asda up for grabs for...

July Opening hours

Please note, individual store hours may vary, please contact stores directly.

WIN £500 Holiday Gift Card!

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May Bank Holiday Opening Hours

Centre will be open from 10am - 5pm on Monday and Asda will be open from 7am-8pm.

Just a reminder, some...

Easter Opening Hours

Easter Top Picks!

It’s the most egg-citing time of year! The kids are off school, spring sunshine is here & we...

Easter at Ards!

                  Exciting News!

Our Easter bunny will return to Ards from 8th - 16th...

Mother's Day Gift Ideas!

We loved having the lovely Ydele to Ards! Check out her top picks for Mother's Day...

With Mother’s Day fast approaching,...

Valentine’s Day Top Picks at Ards!

We had the lovely Harleigh Lagdon call in to Ards and share her top Valentine’s Day picks!

Store Opening Hours January

The following stores are open in the centre, please note these may be subject to change at short notice.

Christmas & New Years Opening Hours

📢 Ards Artisans Announcement 📢

We’re excited to welcome our Ards Artisans for three days every week until Christmas at Ards Shopping centre! 🎄❄️

Now you...