Road Directions
Driving Directions to Newry Christmas MarketAddress: Newry Variety Market Hall, John Mitchel Place, Newry, BT34 2BP
From Belfast (approx. 1 hour): • Take the A1 southbound towards Newry. • Exit at the A25/Newry junction (signposted "Newry, Camlough"). • Follow signs for Newry City Centre. • Continue onto Downshire Road, then Sandys Street. • At the roundabout, take the first exit onto The Mall. • Turn left onto John Mitchel Place — the Market Hall is on your right.
From Dublin (approx. 1 hr 15 mins): • Take the M1 northbound, which becomes the A1 after crossing the border. • Exit at Newry (A27/A25) following signs for Newry City Centre. • Continue along Dublin Road, then Bridge Street. • Cross Needham Bridge, continue onto The Mall, and turn right onto John Mitchel Place.
From Armagh (approx. 40 mins): • Take the A28 Newry Road southbound. • Follow the road into Newry, continuing onto Kildare Street and Abbey Way. • Turn right at the roundabout onto The Mall, then left onto John Mitchel Place.
️ Parking Nearby: • Abbey Way Car Park (BT34 2BP) – 2-minute walk • Canal Bank Car Park (BT35 6HP) – 5-minute walk • The Quays Shopping Centre Car Park – 8-minute walk • North Street Flats Car Park – opened in the evenings exclusively for this event, providing extra spaces just a short walk from the Market Hall
♿ Parking & Accessibility: • Blue Badge parking is available at Abbey Way Car Park and limited spaces directly beside the Market Hall. • The venue entrance at John Mitchel Place is wheelchair accessible, with smooth ground surfaces and wide door access. • A drop-off point is available at the front of the Market Hall for elderly visitors, families with prams, or anyone needing easier access. • Accessible toilets are available inside the venue.
Public Transport Directions
Public Transport Directions to Newry Christmas Market
Venue: Newry Variety Market Hall, John Mitchel Place, Newry, BT34 2BP
By Train: • The nearest station is Newry Train Station, located about 1.5 miles (5 minutes by taxi or 20 minutes on foot) from the Market Hall. • Regular Translink NI Railways services operate between Belfast and Dublin, stopping at Newry several times daily. • On arrival, follow signs for Newry City Centre, or take a short taxi ride directly to John Mitchel Place.
By Bus: • Newry Bus Station (The Mall, BT34 1DZ) is just a 5-minute walk from the venue. • Buses run frequently from Belfast, Armagh, Dundalk, Banbridge, and surrounding towns. • From the bus station, walk along The Mall, turn left at John Mitchel Place, and you'll see the Market Hall ahead.
Key Bus Routes: • Service 238: Belfast – Newry – Dublin • Service 39: Armagh – Newry • Service 40: Banbridge – Newry • Service 161: Dundalk – Newry
Taxis:Local taxi firms and app-based services operate throughout the city and are readily available from both the bus and train stations.
