Send flowers to Newtownards, County Down

Northern Ireland Flower Delivery - Newtownards

Just ten miles east of Belfast, nestled on the Ards Peninsular you will find the large town of Newtownards. Found on the tip of Strangford Lough in County Down, Northern Ireland, Newtownards, or 'Ards' as it is affectionately known by the locals, has a rich history dating all the way back to 545 AD when a large monastery was built in the area. Of course, over the years the town was owned by many different people and it wasn't until the early 1600's that Newtown itself started to develop, later expanding to Newtownards as it is known now.

Though extremely close to the coast, the muddy waters of the Strangford Lough meant that the town wasn't particularly successful as a port, however, by the 1770's it had become a busy market town for traders both local and from far afield. The popular market still operates regularly today and is the perfect place to pick up locally grown produce and traditional art and craft work.

Art and beauty in Newtownards

Newtownards is known as an arty area and is said to have more resident crafts people and artists than anywhere else in Northern Ireland. Amongst the shops you will find plenty of small galleries showcasing work from local artists, promoting everything from performance work and paintings to floral design. With skills like this in abundance, the peopel of Newtownards are true aesthetes who will always appreciate beauty - good job that next day delivery flowers in Newtownards are extremely easy to organise with Clare Florist.

And the floral displays don't stop there, as Newtownards is home to a number of attractions, such as the 18th Century house and gardens of Mount Stewart, boasting a 98 acre garden with an amazing collection of rare plants. Also overlooking the town is Scrabo Tower, a monument built for Charles Stewart surrounded by beautiful woodland and perfect for walking amongst nature all year round.