Newcastle is a practical stop for supplies before a coast, forest or mountain day. Pick up what you need before leaving town and plan how you’ll get back.
Tesco and Lidl offer supermarket stops, while Main Street has independent shops to browse. Find a few useful addresses below, along with the Mountain Rescue headquarters. Follow the store links for current opening times and services.
- Town
- Newcastle, County Down
- Shopping scope
- Supermarkets and selected independent shops
What to look out for
- Tesco on Castlewellan Road
- Lidl on Bryansford Road
- Main Street independent shops
Shops in Newcastle
Find supermarkets for supplies and independent shops to browse. Use each retailer’s own page for current hours and facilities.
Tesco Newcastle County Down Superstore
21 Castlewellan Road, Newcastle, BT33 0GW
Official store locator for current services and opening details.
Check Tesco Newcastle County Down Superstore store information →Lidl Newcastle
30 Bryansford Road, Newcastle
Use the current Bryansford Road locator. Lidl announced its move from Railway Street in June 2025.
Check Lidl Newcastle store information →Painted Earth
98 Main Street, Newcastle, BT33 0AE
An independent craft and gift shop listed by the official tourism guide. Check the operator’s page for current details.
Check Painted Earth store information →Mourne Mountain Rescue Team headquarters
3 Shan Slieve Drive, Newcastle, BT33 0HN
The team’s base is off Bryansford Road, beside the Lidl site. In a mountain emergency, call 999 or 112, ask for Police, then Mountain Rescue. Check the team’s official information for other enquiries.
Rescue team location & contact information → · Find the headquarters on a map →
Plan your visit
Check opening times and services on the store’s own page before travelling. Follow car-park signs when you arrive.
Visitor information & access →