About
Bangor will become a hub centred around family festive fun over two days in November, welcoming Christmas into the city with activities that will animate the City Hall, Translink and the City centre. Visitors and residents alike are invited join us in celebrating the season, and marking the occasion is a programme of activity to look forward to.
Sat 1pm–7pm | Sun 2pm–6pm
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!
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
Down the hill, just a short distance away, opposite Translink Bus and Rail Station within the car park ground, children can enjoy the activities of a fun fair, with school choirs performing over the weekend in the Translink Station.
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. 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
Additional car parking, 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
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Sustainability
Ards and North Down Borough Council is committed to reducing our carbon footprint. We encourage visitors to travel via public transport, there are fresh water stations on site bring along refillable water bottles, reusable bags to pick up goodies at the event and please dispose rubbish in the correct bins when on-site.
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Please note
- This event is a no drone zone. Only official event drones authorised by the event organisers are permitted
- 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
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Ticket | Free |
Free to attend
