Christmas in the City of Bangor

About

Mark the beginning of the festive season in the City of Bangor — enjoy live music, Christmas cheer, and plenty of shopping to get you into the holiday spirit. Don’t forget to pick up your Christmas Passport (Saturday 22 November only, 1pm - 5pm - see details below), offering festive fun throughout the city with local businesses providing seasonal treats and surprises!

Sat 1pm–7pm | Sun 2pm–6pm

Christmas lights will go on at Bangor City Hall, Saturday at 6pm.

Please note, the following details are subject to change, and timings are indicative.

City Hall

City Hall will be the centre of *hot food stalls, bar and brass bands in the forecourt [free admission] and a merry atmosphere, with light installations available for the perfect family festive selfie!

Programme:
Saturday
2pm – 4pm    Harmonic Sounds
4:30pm – 5pm    Lucy Williams, Glenlola Collegiate School
5pm – 5:30pm    Regent House Senior Band

Sunday
3pm – 5pm    Comber Brass Band

Sunday 23 Nov | 2pm – 6pm
Meet our two visiting reindeers, brought to you by Phil's Farm, located at City Hall

North Down Museum

Just round the corner, the North Down Museum will be hosting its annual Made in AND: Pop-up Christmas Shop [free admission] which features handcrafted gifts and artwork made by over 20 talented local artists and crafters.

Translink Station | Translink Park and Ride Car Park [Abbey Street]

Down the hill, just a short distance away, opposite Translink Bus and Rail Station on Abbey Street, within the Translink Park and Ride car park, children can enjoy the activities of a fun fair, with school choirs and musical performances taking place over the weekend in the Translink Station.

Programme:
Saturday
1:30pm – 2pm    Sing Happy Choir
2:30pm – 3:30pm    Bangor Rock Choir
4pm – 5pm    Betsy and Flynn from Regent House School

Sunday
2:30pm – 3pm    St Columbanus College
3:30pm – 5pm    Bangor Ukes
 

Throughout the city

The popular City of Bangor Christmas Passport (Saturday 22 November only, 1pm - 5pm) returns, with a variety of local providers getting involved in the Christmas spirit with their seasonal treats and activities for the little ones. Passports are free and can be obtained from any of the various participants.

[*Charges apply to stall purchases]

Organised in partnership with Ards and North Down Borough Council and Bangor Chamber of Commerce

What’s more...

The Old Market House Bangor in the centre of the city will also be hosting Santa with opportunities to create a letter to Santa, and festive enjoyment for all. 

Getting here:

Public Transport | The nearest rail and bus station is Bangor, located in the City Centre, a short walk up an incline will take you to the City Hall, Castle Park, where the market will take place. For information on Translink timetables and fares please visit Translink.co.uk or call the Contact Centre on +44 (0) 28 9066 6630.

By car | Do you plan to drive to the event?  Allow plenty of time for your journey. If you are travelling by car, follow directional road signs to Bangor City Centre and check out what car parking is available in the city (free and charged). 

Car parking | Ards and North Down Borough Council

Please note:

To facilitate the Funfair Bangor Park and Ride, Abbey Street will close:

Bangor Park and Ride | 4 Abbey St, Bangor BT16 1JS | Closed Thursday 20 November at 6pm and reopens Sunday 23 November at midnight.

Additional car parking for Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 November, follow directional signage:

South Eastern Regional College, Castle Park Road, Bangor, BT20 4TD | Saturday 10am – 8pm | Sunday 1pm – 7pm

Glenlola Collegiate School, 2 Valentine Road Bangor, BT20 4TH | Saturday 2pm – 8pm | Sunday 1pm – 7pm

Bangor Central, 6 Castle Park Rd, Bangor BT20 4TF | Saturday 8am – 8pm | Sunday 11am – 7pm

Event site | Useful information

Information Point | Located at City Hall forecourt.

Recycling | When disposing of rubbish please use the recycling stations when on-site. Please note, the usual waste bins on-site will not be in use during the event. Please help us continue our sustainability commitment to zero contamination at events by using the correct bin. There will be team members from Recycling on hand to provide advice and help you put your rubbish in the correct bin.

Accessibility | City Hall Forecourt – flat surfaces on hard concrete. Light installations at the front of the City Hall on gravel path by Christmas tree. Accessoloo will be in attendance, located in City Hall Forecourt. Accessoloo is a toilet facility for disabled people that has the right equipment, including Adult Changing Table, Ceiling Hoist, Lavatory, Grab Rails, Hot and Cold Running Water and Heating and Lighting. Find out more about Accessoloo.

There will be two standard and two accessible portaloos situated at the forecourt at the City Hall.

Toilets | Public toilet sites will remain open at Castle Park, situated at lower car park of North Down Museum and at Abbey Street (in car park opposite Translink). 

First Aid | There will be a First Aid Point situated along Castle Park Avenue 

Lost children and Vulnerable adults | please pick up a wristband, which you can add a contact number to, at the Information point City Hall forecourt.

Dogs | We would advise dog owners that the areas with the outdoor event elements in City Hall grounds and Castle Park, it is anticipated it will be busy and noisy and recommend you do not bring your dog onto the site. If you do plan to attend with your dog, dogs should be kept on a short lead. Owners must clean up after their dogs and dispose of the waste in the appropriate bins.

Sustainability

Ards and North Down Borough Council is committed to reducing our carbon footprint. Please keep sustainability in mind when coming along to our events. We encourage visitors to travel via public transport. Please dispose of rubbish in the bins on site. 

Stay a while

Why not make a break of it? Relax in the beauty of this place, offering everything from 5 star luxury to cosy guest houses or unique self-catering options, maybe camping and caravanning is more your thing, let us help you plan your perfect getaway. 

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[Please note, this event is being photographed/filmed. Images may be used in Ards and North Down Borough Council promotional material. If you do not want your image to be used, please inform our event staff].