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  1. The Market on the Square Portaferry logo
    Portaferry market
    Portaferry market
    Portaferry market
    The Market on the Square Portaferry logo
    Portaferry market
    Portaferry market
    Portaferry market

    Portaferry

    Address

    The Square, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LR

    Telephone

    028 4272 9598

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Monthly artisan food & craft market

    Dates

    From:
    7 Nov 2026
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    5 Dec 2026
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    3 Apr 2027
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  2. Gongs at The Sound Spa Studio
    Inside The Sound Spa Studio
    A short walk from The Sound Spa
    Looking over to Strangford Lough - A short walk from The Sound Spa
    Looking over to the Lime Kiln - WWT Castle Espie - A short walk from The Sound Spa
    Outside The Sound Spa - On the edge of Castle Espie Woods
    Gongs at The Sound Spa Studio
    Inside The Sound Spa Studio
    A short walk from The Sound Spa
    Looking over to Strangford Lough - A short walk from The Sound Spa
    Looking over to the Lime Kiln - WWT Castle Espie - A short walk from The Sound Spa
    Outside The Sound Spa - On the edge of Castle Espie Woods

    Comber

    Address

    Ballydrain Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EA

    Telephone

    07792925128

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Step into the cocoon-like setting of The Sound Spa near the shores of Strangford Lough for an intimate small-group Sound Spa Experience guided by Tessa Ann. Part of The Place to BE collection and limited to just eight participants, the experience…

    Dates

    From:
    8 Nov 2026Open 15:00 - 16:30
    From:
    22 Nov 2026Open 15:00 - 16:30
    From:
    20 Dec 2026Open 15:00 - 16:30

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. Winter Foraging at Ulster Folk Museum

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price from: £35.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Join foraging and food expert Clare McQuillan on Sunday 10th November for a Winter foraging walk around the beautiful rural surroundings of the Ulster Folk Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Nov 2026Open 11:00 - 14:00

    Price

    Price from: £35.00 Per Ticket
  4. Christmas bauble hanging on Christmas Tree

    Bangor

    Address

    Marine Gardens and City Centre, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AF

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Mark the beginning of the festive season in the City of Bangor on Saturday 21 November 2026, get into the holiday spirit!

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2026

    Price

    Free
  5. Woman rolling out a yoga mat. The Manse on the Beach boutique yoga retreat, 27–29 November 2026. Rest & recharge by the sea.

    Cloghy

    Address

    Manse on the Beach, 25 Manse Road, Cloghy, Co Down, BT22 1HS

    Telephone

    +44 7407 062317

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Rest and recharge at The Manse on the Beach, 27–29 November. A two-night seaside yoga retreat with four yoga classes, holistic treatments, spa access and meals included.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Nov 2026to29 Nov 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. A photograph of Newtownards Christmas Tree lit at night with Ards Arts Centre in the backdrop

    Newtownards

    Address

    Conway Square, Town Centre, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Celebrate the start of the Christmas season in Newtownards bringing seasonal cheer to the heart of the town on Saturday 28 November 2026.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2026

    Price

    Free
  7. Winter Wreath Workshop

    Bangor

    Address

    Clandeboye Courtyard,, Clandeboye Estate, Bangor, Co. Down, BT19 1RN

    Telephone

    0330 333 3300

    Price

    Price from: £40.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Kick off the festive celebrations at the Clandeboye Estate with a seasonal craft workshop and guided walk.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Nov 2026Open 10:30 - 13:30

    Price

    Price from: £40.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  8. Christmas Pub Quiz

    Crawfordsburn, Bangor

    Address

    The Old Inn, 15-25 Main Street, Crawfordsburn, Bangor, Co Down, BT19 1JH

    Telephone

    02891853255

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Get into the festive spirit and put your general knowledge to the test at The Old Inn's Christmas Pub Quiz in the cosy 1614 Bar!

    Gather a team of 2–4 people and enjoy a fun-filled evening of festive questions, food, drinks and friendly competition.…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Dec 2026Open 20:00 - 22:30

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Jo Jingles

    Castle Park Avenue, Bangor

    Address

    North Down Museum, Bangor City Hall, Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BT

    Telephone

    02891271200

    Price

    Price from: £5.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Join Jo Jingles for a magical Christmas adventure designed especially for little ones aged 6 and under.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
    From:
    5 Dec 2026Open 11:15 - 12:15

    Price

    Price from: £5.00 Per Ticket
  10. All The Small Things

    Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Campus, Castle Park Road, Bangor, County Down, BT204TD

    Telephone

    02891810803

    Price

    Price from: £8.00 to £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    M6's trademark beautiful design and heartwarming storytelling combine with singing, puppetry, and physical comedy in this brand-new spin on fairytales.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
    From:
    5 Dec 2026Open 15:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price from: £8.00 to £10.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. Santa Claus seated beside a Christmas tree, greeting a child in a festive indoor setting with wrapped gifts nearby.

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road,, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price from: £38.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Experience a magical visit with Santa in the Ulster Folk Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    11 Dec 2026Open 17:15 - 20:30
    From:
    12 Dec 2026to13 Dec 2026Open 11:15 - 15:45
    From:
    18 Dec 2026Open 17:15 - 20:30
    From:
    21 Dec 2026to23 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price from: £38.00 Per Ticket
  12. osy open fireplace with a glowing fire and decorative greenery above the mantel.

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price from: £17.50 to £37.35 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    An enchanting Christmas evening filled with festive sights, sounds and traditions to stir old memories and create new ones - plus music from our special guests, the Ulster Orchestra.

    Dates

    From:
    11 Dec 2026Open 17:00 - 21:00
    From:
    18 Dec 2026Open 17:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Price from: £17.50 to £37.35 Per Ticket
  13. Large Christmas tree with twinkling lights in a village setting with visitors walking nearby.

    Holywood

    Address

    153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 to £32.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Celebrate Christmas the traditional way at the Ulster Folk Museum with festive music, crafts, family fun and folk traditions.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Dec 2026to13 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    19 Dec 2026to20 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    21 Dec 2026to23 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 to £32.00 Per Ticket
  14. Full Moon Kayak Tour
    Full Moon Paddle Board
    Full Moon Paddle
    Night time kayaking experience
    Kayaking Tour Strangford Lough
    Kayakers
    Full Moon Kayak Tour
    Full Moon Paddle Board
    Full Moon Paddle
    Night time kayaking experience
    Kayaking Tour Strangford Lough
    Kayakers

    Killinchy

    Address

    Whiterock Bay launch Point, Braddock Reach, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PY

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7909 721 898

    Price

    Price from: £50.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Join us for a Full Moon Paddle on Strangford Lough this year.  The moon is unique to witness from the water and no better place to do so, than from a kayak, SUP or canoe on a flat sea.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2027

    Price

    Price from: £50.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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