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Shopping & Cinema Complex Newry, Co. Down

The Quays Shopping Centre

Newry's big canal-side shopping and cinema complex — around 40 stores and a 10-screen Omniplex on the Albert Basin.

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Open 7 daysLate to 9pm Wed–Fri · Sun from 1pm
Free to browse1,000+ spaces · parking charged
NewryAlbert Basin · BT35 8QS
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2–3 hoursHow long
All agesBest for
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FreeTo browse
1,000+ spacesParking

Around 40 stores, a 10-screen Omniplex and a big everything-under-one-roof shop, sitting right on Newry's old canal basin minutes from the border — the easy plan when the forecast gives up.

  • What you'll do — work through the anchors: Marks & Spencer, Next, H&M, River Island, Boots, Argos and a full Sainsbury's, then finish with a film at the 10-screen Omniplex with its OmniplexMAXX big screen. The Albert Basin and Newry Greenway are at the door if you want air between shops.
  • How long — a comfortable 2–3 hours; add lunch and a film and it's easily half a day indoors.
  • Cost & parking — free to browse, seven days a week. There are over 1,000 parking spaces on site; parking is charged, and rates change — check the current tariff on the day, and ask about any parking deals with the cinema or big stores.
  • Come ready — comfy shoes, reusable bags, and mind the hours: Sunday doesn't open until 1pm, and the late nights to 9pm run Wednesday to Friday.
  • Food — honest steer: it's coffee-and-casual rather than a big restaurant floor right now — an M&S Café and food hall, Ground Espresso, a Deli Lites sandwich bar and the Bravo Live Cuisine buffet, plus Ben & Jerry's at the cinema. A new central food court has been reported as in the works.
  • When — it earns its keep on a wet day. Weekday mornings are quietest; weekends bring the crowds and, often, family events on the centre's calendar.
  • Expect a leaner line-up than the glory days. Around 40 stores trade today after some big-name exits (Debenhams among them), and the centre changed hands in 2026 with fresh investment reported going in — check the online directory first if you're coming for one particular shop.
Plan your visit

Just walk in — it's free, seven days a week

No tickets, no booking — the doors are open every day of the week. Centre hours are 9am–6pm Monday, Tuesday and Saturday, 9am–9pm Wednesday to Friday, and 1pm–6pm Sunday — individual stores, the gym and the cinema keep their own times, and the Omniplex runs on into the evening. Park in one of the 1,000+ spaces on site (charges apply — confirm the current tariff on the day) and everything is under one roof from there. Hours shift on bank holidays and around Christmas, so check the centre's website before a special trip.

Around 40 stores incl. M&S, Next & H&M 10-screen Omniplex + MAXX M&S Café, Ground Espresso & Bravo buffet 1,000+ parking spaces 24-hour PureGym on the first floor Albert Basin & Greenway at the door
A centre in the middle of a fresh start:

The Quays had a rocky spell — its owner went into administration in March 2026 before new funding brought it back out that May, and plans for a new central food court have been reported since. The doors have stayed open throughout, but some units are empty and things are changing — check the centre's website or ring 028 3025 6000 before a special trip for one particular store.

Before you set off

What to wear & bring

  • 👟Comfy shoesThe anchors are big — M&S and Next both run over two floors — and you'll cover more polished floor than you think.
  • 🛍️Reusable bagsSaves on carriers, and makes the haul easier to get back across the car park.
  • 💳A card for the dayThe shops, the coffee stop, the cinema — and the car park machines on the way out.
  • 🧥A coat for the basinThe Albert Basin and the start of the Newry Greenway are right outside — a short waterside leg stretch turns the shop into a proper outing.
Good to know

Everything before you go

Cost
Free to browse — you only pay for what you buy, eat and watch, plus the parking.
Opening
Mon & Tue 9am–6pm, Wed–Fri 9am–9pm, Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 1pm–6pm. Stores, the gym and the cinema keep their own hours — the Omniplex runs into the evening. Hours change on bank holidays and around Christmas.
Parking
Over 1,000 spaces on site, including disabled and parent-and-child bays. Parking is charged and rates have changed over the years — check the current tariff at the machines, and ask about parking deals with the cinema or the big stores.
Shops
Around 40 stores, anchored by Marks & Spencer (two floors, with a food hall), Next (two floors), H&M, River Island, Boots, Argos, O'Neills and a full Sainsbury's supermarket. The line-up has churned in recent years — check the centre's directory online before a trip for one particular shop.
Food & drink
Coffee-and-casual rather than a restaurant floor: the M&S Café, Ground Espresso Bar, a Deli Lites gourmet sandwich bar and the Bravo Live Cuisine all-you-can-eat buffet, plus Ben & Jerry's and a pick'n'mix stand at the cinema. A new central food court has been reported as in development.
Cinema
A 10-screen Omniplex with assigned seating and the giant OmniplexMAXX screen — the ready-made second half of a rainy day.
For families
Flat, pram-friendly and all under one roof, with the cinema for the payoff. Baby-changing and accessible facilities are reported on site — ask at the centre if you need specifics.
Accessibility
Level access with lifts and accessible parking bays reported; Shopmobility operates in Newry for wheelchair and scooter hire. Ring 028 3025 6000 ahead if access is critical to your visit.
Cross-border
Newry sits minutes from the border, and The Quays has long been a handy stop for shoppers coming up from the South — sterling prices, one big car park, everything indoors.
How long
2–3 hours for the shops and a coffee; half a day with lunch and a film, longer if you add the basin walk.
Questions

Before you go

Is it free to get in?
Yes — free to walk in and browse, seven days a week. You only pay for what you buy, eat and watch, plus the parking if you drive.
What time does it open on Sunday?
1pm — worth knowing before you set off. It runs to 6pm on Sundays, and the late nights to 9pm are Wednesday to Friday.
Is parking free?
No — parking is charged, though there are over 1,000 spaces so you'll almost always get one. Rates have changed over the years, so check the tariff at the machines, and ask about deals tied to the cinema or the big stores.
Is the cinema still open?
Yes — the 10-screen Omniplex is trading, OmniplexMAXX screen and all, with listings running daily. It keeps longer hours than the shops, so a late film works.
Is there anywhere to eat?
Plenty for a refuel, but set expectations: the M&S Café, Ground Espresso, a Deli Lites sandwich bar and the Bravo Live Cuisine buffet, plus Ben & Jerry's at the cinema. It's coffee-and-casual rather than a restaurant floor — a new central food court has been reported as on the way.
Is it good with a pram?
Yes — it's flat, all indoors and easy to wheel around, with parent-and-child parking bays reported near the doors. Baby-changing facilities are reported on site — ask at the centre for the nearest one.
Getting there

The Quays Shopping Centre is in Newry (BT35 8QS). over 1,000 spaces. Tap below for directions.

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About The Quays Shopping Centre

Newry canal-side mall — 70+ stores including major fashion anchors and food court. 10-screen Omniplex cinema on site.