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Ways to get here
Fairhill Shopping Centre is in the heart of Ballymena Town centre, one of the best shopping towns in Northern Ireland. We’re located on the corner of Thomas Street, William Street and Broughshane Street, and you’ll find entrances on all streets. Or if you’re coming by car, park in our car park and walk straight into the centre.
Public Transport
Translink buses and trains have services throughout all of Northern Ireland. There are many bus stops around the town of Ballymena and train stations with further bus services to take you to where you need to go. Visit the Translink website for full bus and train timetables.
Taxi
Ballymena has multiple taxi services. Spreading both throughout the town and further afield, Fairhill have multiple pickup/drop off points for those wanting to get home via taxi.
FAQS
Travelling From
Newry / Belfast / Newtownabbey / Antrim
If you’re coming from the M2 at Antrim, take the A26 exit to Antrim/Ballymena/Coleraine. At Dunsilly Roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Lisnevenagh Road/A26 heading to Ballymena/Coleraine. At the Roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Ballee Road E/A26. Continue onto M2. At Junction 11, take the A42 exit to Ballymena/Broughshane/Cushendall/A43. Turn left at Broughshane Road/A42. Continue to follow A42. At Fairhill Roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Thomas Street.
Larne
Coleraine / Portrush / Ballymoney
Parking
Disabled Parking
Disabled Spaces: Located in surface carpark, rooftop carpark and levels 0, 2, and 6 within the multistorey.
Family Parking
Family Spaces: Located in surface carpark, rooftop carpark and levels 0, 2, 4 and 6 within the multistorey.
How do I pay for parking?
1. Drive In: A camera records your number place as you pass through the entrance.
2. Park Up: No need to get a ticket.
3. Pay on return at the machine or the RingGo App.
4. Drive Out: A camera scans your number plate and checks your payment.
Free parking every Thursday and Friday evening from 6pm – 9pm
Can you pay with cash?
Of course! Simply drive in and when leaving, enter your car registration on our pay machines and pay via coins or contactless.
Please note change is not available when paying with cash.
Where are the parking machines located?
We have 8 locations and 11 machines in total:
1x Next Mall – opposite Uperphone
1x Next Mall – Lift Lobby to roof Top Car Park
1x Food Court Lift Lobby to Roof top Car park
2x Ground floor car park lifts – adjacent to entrance to M&S food hall
1x Multi-Storey car park Ground level -Walkway towards M&S/ATM
2x Multi- Storey car park- Level 2, entrance to M&S Café
1x Multi-Storey car park Level 4
2x Ground Floor Car park Broughshane Street
How many spaces do you have?
800+ Spaces
Parking Tariff Charges
Up to 1 hour: £1.00
Up to 2 hours: £1.50
Up to 3 hours: £1.80
Up to 4 hours: £2.20
Up to 5 hours: £5.00
Up to 6 hours: £6.00
Up to 7 hours: £7.00
Every hour thereafter: £1.00
Fairhill Hours
| Mon to Wed | 9am – 6pm |
| Thurs to Fri | 9am – 9pm |
| Saturday | 9am – 6pm |
| Sunday | 1pm – 6pm |
M&S Hours
| Mon to Wed | 9am – 7pm |
| Thurs to Fri | 9am – 9pm |
| Saturday | 9am – 7pm |
| Sunday | 1pm – 6pm |
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