Christmas in Ards and North Down

Love Christmas in Ards and North Down in 2025

A festive calendar of events throughout November and December 2025 filled to the brim with ideas of how to make the most of this wonderful time of year.

In Ards and North Down you will find festive family fun aplenty! From pantomimes to music performances, and themed plays. Enjoy heart-warming traditional Christmas evenings in unique locations, kids festive storytelling, to those special visits to see Santa!

If you are feeling crafty, why not try one of our local wreath making workshops or festive candle making workshops?
If you are a foodie, you may be interested in learning to make traditional treats or you could try your hand at some Christmas baking.

Our regular farmers' markets offer seasonal ingredients to stock up on for the big day. And, you are sure to find something unique from our renowned local artists and makers, for the perfect gifts this Christmas, from our artisan craft markets such as the popular Creative Peninsula Christmas Fayre.

Events aside, there are many ways to spend a winter's day in our place, exploring the local surrounds. Find out how you could connect with nature this season and what makes us the most wonderful destination for all seasons.

It would be amiss not to mention that our place offers up the most romantic backdrops to help set the scene for special moments and special questions. Find out more about romantic walks in the Borough.

With walking spots both inland and shoreside, Ards and North Down is a beautiful place to spend down time, for all generations of the family, between forest trails and beaches, country parks and more, they each have the magic to reset and unwind.

For those who like to walk with a purpose, how about booking onto one of our New Year's Day walks in Donaghadee and Newtownards? Expert tour guides will enlighten you with their knowledge of the centuries deep history on which these towns are built - a perfect opportunity to 'blow off the cobwebs' and start 2026 afresh!

However you choose to spend Christmas in our place, you are sure to create warm memories.

Why not make a break of it - discover seasonal offers on accommodation and more and plan your trip here!

Please note that all details were correct at time of publication and as always are subject to change. Please check directly with each provider for the latest information before attending any event.