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Abbey Centre

Large indoor mall 6 miles north of Belfast — 70+ stores including Next, Primark, Dunnes Stores

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OpenMon–Fri 9am–9pm, Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 1pm–6pm
FreeFree to browse
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Abbey Centre — Large indoor mall 6 miles north of Belfast — 70+ stores including Next, Primark, Dunnes Stores.

  • Shops: 70+ stores including Primark, Dunnes Stores, Next, Poundland.
  • Open: Mon–Fri 9am–9pm, Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 1pm–6pm.
  • Food: Food court with Nando's, KFC, Burger King.
  • Parking: over 1,100 free spaces (up to 4 hours free).
Plan your visit

What’s inside

Large indoor mall 6 miles north of Belfast — 70+ stores including Next, Primark, Dunnes Stores. You’ll find Primark, Dunnes Stores, Next, Poundland, River Island among the line-up, and when you need a break there’s a food court with the likes of Nando's, KFC, Burger King. It’s all under one roof, so it’s an easy, dry day out whatever the weather.

Primark Dunnes Stores Next Poundland River Island JD Sports Food court Nando's KFC Burger King Free parking
Good to know before you go:

Opening hours can change on bank holidays and around Christmas, and individual stores set their own times — it’s worth checking the centre’s website before a special trip.

Before you set off

What to bring

  • 🛍️Reusable bagsSave on carriers and carry your finds home easily.
  • 👟Comfy shoesYou’ll cover a lot of ground across the shops.
  • 💳Cards and a little cashFor the shops, the coffee stop and the car park.
  • 📱The centre app or loyalty cardMany centres run app-only offers and reward points.
Good to know

Everything before you go

Opening hours
Mon–Fri 9am–9pm, Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 1pm–6pm
Shops
70+ stores. Anchor stores include Primark, Dunnes Stores, Next, Poundland, River Island, JD Sports
Food & drink
A food court, plus Nando's, KFC, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Caffè Nero.
Parking
over 1,100 free spaces (up to 4 hours free).
Address
Abbey Centre, Newtownabbey, BT37 9UH
Questions

Before you go

Is it free to get in?
Yes — it’s free to browse. You only pay for what you buy (and parking where it applies).
What are the opening hours?
Mon–Fri 9am–9pm, Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 1pm–6pm
Is there parking?
over 1,100 free spaces (up to 4 hours free)
Is there anywhere to eat?
Yes — there’s a food court plus Nando's, KFC, Burger King, Costa Coffee.
Is it family-friendly?
Yes — it’s all indoors and pushchair-friendly.
Getting there

Abbey Centre is in Newtownabbey (BT37 9UH). over 1,100 free spaces (up to 4 hours free). Tap below for directions.

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About Abbey Centre

Large indoor mall 6 miles north of Belfast — 70+ stores including Next, Primark, Dunnes Stores. Large indoor centre 6 miles from Belfast city centre, open until 9pm on weeknights.