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Museum Pop Up Shop
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

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22nd November 2023-7th January 2024

Come and visit a unique shopping experience this Christmas at North Down Museum. Browse the…

Santa at Ballycopeland Windmill
LocationMoss Road, Newtownards

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9th December 2023-10th December 2023

Santa Experience

Christmas Twilight Market in Portaferry, poster
LocationPortaferry

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9th December 2023

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10th December 2023

An indoor Christmas festive twilight market over two days.

Santa Cruise
LocationKillinchy

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1st December 2023-31st December 2023

Join our merry old elf for a hair-raising sleigh ride around the islands aboard our fast speed boat…

photograph showing traders and customers at the comber farmers market
LocationComber

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7th December 2023

Comber Farmers' Market is held on the first Thursday of the month from 09:00 - 13:30 in St Mary's…

Bangor Market sign
LocationEnter off Main Street or Castle Park Road, Bangor

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6th December 2023

Bangor market has been a tradition for many years and the go to for local fresh produce. Situated…

An image of Ards Arts Centre, the old Town Hall, which is the backdrop to the weekly market in Conway Square
LocationLower Mary Street, Newtownards

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9th December 2023

A weekly market catering for all your needs, every Saturday.

Gingerbread man, large and small star shaped dishes/bowls with Christmas designs printed on them.
LocationMillise

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5th December 2023

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6th December 2023

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8th December 2023

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9th December 2023

Creative Christmas Ceramics at Eden Pottery. Come and use our hand cut festive sponge shapes on our…

Aladdin's lamp
LocationNewtownards

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7th December 2023-9th December 2023

A traditional family friendly pantomime with interactive fun for all the family.

Head to Mount Stewart tis Christmas
LocationNewtownards

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25th November 2023-31st December 2023

This winter add a sprinkle of seasonal magic with a visit to Mount Stewart. This Christmas season,…

The Fortwilliam Musical Society singing in the Church at Ulster Folk Musuem
LocationHolywood

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6th December 2023

A magical evening of traditional carols with the Fortwilliam Musical Society.

Focus on Christmas hanging decor with twinkling lights in the background
LocationHolywood

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9th December 2023-10th December 2023

Celebrate a truly traditional Christmas this year at Ulster Folk Museum

Christmas Karaoke with Lady Portia
LocationPortaferry

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8th December 2023

She's back! The gorgeous Lady Portia returns to host a crazy Christmas Karaoke night! Darlings,…

Santa
LocationKillinchy

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1st December 2023-22nd December 2023

Join our merry old elf for a hair raising sleigh ride around the islands aboard our fast speed boat…

Child dressed as an elf opening a magical present.
LocationComber

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9th December 2023-10th December 2023

Celebrate the gift of giving this Christmas with a fun, festive experience at the Castle Espie Elf…

A picture of Kilmore Church at Ulster Folk Museum with a christmas tree at night
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

8th December 2023

Enjoy a night of Christmas magic at the museum.

Miss Muffet Christmas Adventure
LocationNewtownards

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9th December 2023

Little Miss Muffet's Christmas Adventure, presented by Centre Stage Theatre Company, is a hilarious…

© Quentin Blake 2023. All rights reserved. Quentin Blake illustration of a man in a colourful coat and two children walking through autumn leaves.
LocationComber

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Season

11th September 2023-1st January 2024

Reimagine the wonder of wetlands and nature through the eyes of the UK's best loved illustrator.

couple in kitchen with Tracey making bread.
LocationKillinchy

Openings

Traditional Irish Bread Making

1st May 2023-31st May 2024

Join me in my Farmhouse kitchen on the shores of Strangford Lough. You will be warmly welcomed to…

Little Miss Muffet's Christmas Adventure
LocationPortaferry

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Season

10th December 2023

Centre Stage Theatre Company is back with another Christmas show in classic panto style! Oh ho…

Next Week

Museum Pop Up Shop
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Openings

Season

22nd November 2023-7th January 2024

Come and visit a unique shopping experience this Christmas at North Down Museum. Browse the…

Christmas Baking
LocationKillinchy

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15th December 2023

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16th December 2023

Join in a festive cookery session! You'll enjoy a feast of Christmas delights - savoury and sweet…

Santa Cruise
LocationKillinchy

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1st December 2023-31st December 2023

Join our merry old elf for a hair-raising sleigh ride around the islands aboard our fast speed boat…

Cappella Caeciliana choral group
LocationPortaferry

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16th December 2023

Leading Northern Ireland choir Cappella Caeciliana returns to Portico to present a concert…

Christmas Night at the Movies
LocationBangor

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14th December 2023

Join us in the beautiful chamber at Bangor at Bangor Castle for an enchanting evening of Christmas…

Bangor Market sign
LocationEnter off Main Street or Castle Park Road, Bangor

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13th December 2023

Bangor market has been a tradition for many years and the go to for local fresh produce. Situated…

An image of Ards Arts Centre, the old Town Hall, which is the backdrop to the weekly market in Conway Square
LocationLower Mary Street, Newtownards

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16th December 2023

A weekly market catering for all your needs, every Saturday.

Gingerbread man, large and small star shaped dishes/bowls with Christmas designs printed on them.
LocationMillise

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12th December 2023

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13th December 2023

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14th December 2023

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15th December 2023

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16th December 2023

Creative Christmas Ceramics at Eden Pottery. Come and use our hand cut festive sponge shapes on our…

Aladdin's lamp
LocationNewtownards

Openings

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14th December 2023-16th December 2023

A traditional family friendly pantomime with interactive fun for all the family.

Market Fresh Bangor Abbey 21 October 2023
LocationAbbey Street/Newtownards Road, Bangor

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16th December 2023

Artisan market - local makers and bakers showing their wares. Plants as well!

Head to Mount Stewart tis Christmas
LocationNewtownards

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25th November 2023-31st December 2023

This winter add a sprinkle of seasonal magic with a visit to Mount Stewart. This Christmas season,…

The Fortwilliam Musical Society singing in the Church at Ulster Folk Musuem
LocationHolywood

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13th December 2023

A magical evening of traditional carols with the Fortwilliam Musical Society.

Focus on Christmas hanging decor with twinkling lights in the background
LocationHolywood

Openings

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16th December 2023-17th December 2023

Celebrate a truly traditional Christmas this year at Ulster Folk Museum

Gardens at Mount Stewart
LocationNewtownards

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16th December 2023

Join Tessa Ann from The Sound Healing Spa for this Winter Solstice retreat and workshop. Immerse…

Santa
LocationKillinchy

Openings

Season

1st December 2023-22nd December 2023

Join our merry old elf for a hair raising sleigh ride around the islands aboard our fast speed boat…

Child dressed as an elf opening a magical present.
LocationComber

Openings

Season

16th December 2023-18th December 2023

Celebrate the gift of giving this Christmas with a fun, festive experience at the Castle Espie Elf…

A picture of Kilmore Church at Ulster Folk Museum with a christmas tree at night
LocationHolywood

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15th December 2023

Enjoy a night of Christmas magic at the museum.

Nathan Carter
LocationBangor

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14th December 2023

Nathan Carter one of the hottest properties on the Irish Music Scene today comes to Elim complex in…

© Quentin Blake 2023. All rights reserved. Quentin Blake illustration of a man in a colourful coat and two children walking through autumn leaves.
LocationComber

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Season

11th September 2023-1st January 2024

Reimagine the wonder of wetlands and nature through the eyes of the UK's best loved illustrator.

couple in kitchen with Tracey making bread.
LocationKillinchy

Openings

Traditional Irish Bread Making

1st May 2023-31st May 2024

Join me in my Farmhouse kitchen on the shores of Strangford Lough. You will be warmly welcomed to…

This Month

Gingerbread man, large and small star shaped dishes/bowls with Christmas designs printed on them.
LocationMillise

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5th December 2023

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6th December 2023

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8th December 2023

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9th December 2023

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12th December 2023

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15th December 2023

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16th December 2023

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19th December 2023

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20th December 2023

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21st December 2023

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22nd December 2023

Creative Christmas Ceramics at Eden Pottery. Come and use our hand cut festive sponge shapes on our…

The Fortwilliam Musical Society singing in the Church at Ulster Folk Musuem
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

6th December 2023

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13th December 2023

A magical evening of traditional carols with the Fortwilliam Musical Society.

Bangor Market sign
LocationEnter off Main Street or Castle Park Road, Bangor

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6th December 2023

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13th December 2023

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20th December 2023

Bangor market has been a tradition for many years and the go to for local fresh produce. Situated…

Aladdin's lamp
LocationNewtownards

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7th December 2023-9th December 2023

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14th December 2023-16th December 2023

A traditional family friendly pantomime with interactive fun for all the family.

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