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  1. couple in kitchen with Tracey making bread.
    Tracey standing outside the front entrance of her home holding homemade soda bread
    Tracey standing at the porch entrance of her Farmhouse Kitchen
    A group enjoying fresh baked goods and tea around the table
    An image of a large group of people sat around a long table enjoying homemade treat
    An image of two gentlemen learning the art of baking
    A group of all ages poses with their homemade baked goods outside on a sunny day
    A group of four ladies pose for the photo whilst making soda bread
    A couple pose with their freshly made soda bread
    A lady and young girl pose beside their soda bread baking on the griddle
    couple in kitchen with Tracey making bread.
    Tracey standing outside the front entrance of her home holding homemade soda bread
    Tracey standing at the porch entrance of her Farmhouse Kitchen
    A group enjoying fresh baked goods and tea around the table
    An image of a large group of people sat around a long table enjoying homemade treat
    An image of two gentlemen learning the art of baking
    A group of all ages poses with their homemade baked goods outside on a sunny day
    A group of four ladies pose for the photo whilst making soda bread
    A couple pose with their freshly made soda bread
    A lady and young girl pose beside their soda bread baking on the griddle

    Killinchy

    Address

    52A Ballyorran Road, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6UD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7711 484 850

    Price

    Price £30.00 to £55.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Join me in my Farmhouse kitchen on the shores of Strangford Lough. You will be warmly welcomed to my home where my homemade buttermilk soda bannock awaits with some local brew tea or coffee. Then - aprons on and you will make a variety of…

    Dates

    From:
    1 May 2023to31 May 2024Open 08:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £30.00 to £55.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Off site parking
    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
    • Ramp to main entrance

    Facilities

    Leisure Facilities

    • Wifi

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  2. © Quentin Blake 2023. All rights reserved. Quentin Blake illustration of a man in a colourful coat and two children walking through autumn leaves.
    Two women outdoors looking at a Quentin Blake trail map
    Man and woman looking at Quentin Blake artwork in a gallery
    © Quentin Blake 2023. All rights reserved. Quentin Blake artwork of muddy boots.
    Boy colouring in at a table.
    Family walking in the woods in autumn.
    © Quentin Blake 2023. All rights reserved. Quentin Blake illustration of a man in a colourful coat and two children walking through autumn leaves.
    Two women outdoors looking at a Quentin Blake trail map
    Man and woman looking at Quentin Blake artwork in a gallery
    © Quentin Blake 2023. All rights reserved. Quentin Blake artwork of muddy boots.
    Boy colouring in at a table.
    Family walking in the woods in autumn.

    Comber

    Address

    WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, 78 Ballydrain Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EA

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9187 4146

    Price

    Price £5.35 to £9.70 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

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

    Dates

    From:
    11 Sept 2023to1 Jan 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £5.35 to £9.70 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. Head to Mount Stewart tis Christmas
    Head into the House this Christmas
    Head to Mount Stewart tis Christmas
    Head into the House this Christmas

    Newtownards

    Address

    Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    02842788387

    Price

    Price £13.00 to £32.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    This winter add a sprinkle of seasonal magic with a visit to Mount Stewart. This Christmas season, join us for a festive children's trail, seasonal storytelling, family activities in the big House, wellness and gift making workshops, twinkly light…

    Dates

    From:
    25 Nov 2023to31 Dec 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £13.00 to £32.50 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. Santa
    Black Jacket
    Black Jacket
    Black Jacket
    Santa
    Black Jacket
    Black Jacket
    Black Jacket

    Killinchy

    Address

    Strangford Lough Activity Centre, Whiterock Road, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PT

    Telephone

    07909721898

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Join our merry old elf for a hair raising sleigh ride around the islands aboard our fast speed boat – Black Jacket. Hold onto your santa hats as we fly through the waters of Strangford Lough. You will be carol singing all the way, listening to some…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Dec 2023to22 Dec 2023Open 10:00 - 14:30

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Santa Cruise
    People on a rib at sea
    Santa Cruise
    People on a rib at sea

    Killinchy

    Address

    Strangford Lough Activity Centre, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6QH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7909 721 898

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Join our merry old elf for a hair-raising sleigh ride around the islands aboard our fast speed boat – Black Jacket. Hold onto your santa hats as we fly through the waters of Strangford Lough

    Dates

    From:
    1 Dec 2023to31 Dec 2023Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Gingerbread man, large and small star shaped dishes/bowls with Christmas designs printed on them.

    Millise

    Address

    Eden Pottery, 218a Abbey Road, Millise, Down, BT22 2DH

    Telephone

    028 9186 2300

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Creative Christmas Ceramics at Eden Pottery. Come and use our hand cut festive sponge shapes on our handmade pottery shapes to make a long lasting Christmas gift for a loved one!

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00
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    6 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
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    7 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
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    8 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
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    9 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
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    12 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
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    13 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
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    14 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
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    15 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
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    16 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
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    19 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
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    20 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
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    21 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
    From:
    22 Dec 2023Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. The Fortwilliam Musical Society singing in the Church at Ulster Folk Musuem

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Holywood, County Down, BT180EU

    Telephone

    028 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £10.00 to £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

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

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2023Open 18:30 - 20:00
    From:
    13 Dec 2023Open 18:30 - 20:00

    Price

    Price £10.00 to £15.00 Per Ticket
  8. Aladdin's lamp
    Aladdin at the Web Theatre, promo poster
    Aladdin's lamp
    Aladdin at the Web Theatre, promo poster

    Newtownards

    Address

    Web Theatre, 49 North Street, Newtownards, Co Down, BT23 4DE

    Telephone

    07711 759 832

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

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

    Dates

    From:
    7 Dec 2023to9 Dec 2023Open 19:30 - 21:30
    From:
    14 Dec 2023to16 Dec 2023Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. A picture of Kilmore Church at Ulster Folk Museum with a christmas tree at night

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Holywood, County Down, BT180EU

    Telephone

    02890428428

    Price

    Price £7.00 to £11.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Enjoy a night of Christmas magic at the museum.

    Dates

    From:
    8 Dec 2023Open 18:00 - 21:00
    From:
    15 Dec 2023Open 18:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Price £7.00 to £11.50 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. Miss Muffet Christmas Adventure

    Newtownards

    Address

    Queen's Hall, West Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4EN

    Telephone

    028 9181 0803

    Price

    Price £8.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Little Miss Muffet's Christmas Adventure, presented by Centre Stage Theatre Company, is a hilarious Christmas Tale, with catchy songs and simple effects!

    Dates

    From:
    9 Dec 2023Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price £8.00 Per Ticket
  11. Child dressed as an elf opening a magical present.

    Comber

    Address

    WWT Castle Espie, 78 Ballydrain Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EA

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9187 4146

    Price

    Price £8.00 to £12.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

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

    Dates

    From:
    9 Dec 2023to10 Dec 2023Open 10:00 - 15:00
    From:
    16 Dec 2023to18 Dec 2023Open 10:00 - 15:00
    From:
    21 Dec 2023to22 Dec 2023Open 10:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price £8.00 to £12.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Focus on Christmas hanging decor with twinkling lights in the background

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Holywood, County Down, BT180EU

    Telephone

    028 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £11.50 to £32.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Celebrate a truly traditional Christmas this year at Ulster Folk Museum

    Dates

    From:
    9 Dec 2023to10 Dec 2023Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    16 Dec 2023to17 Dec 2023Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    19 Dec 2023to23 Dec 2023Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £11.50 to £32.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. Santa at Ballycopeland Windmill

    Moss Road, Newtownards

    Address

    Ballycopeland Windmill, Windmill Road, Moss Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2DS

    Telephone

    07917 276 309

    Price

    Price £5.00 to £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Santa Experience

    Dates

    From:
    9 Dec 2023to10 Dec 2023Open 10:00 - 14:00

    Price

    Price £5.00 to £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. Christmas Twilight Market in Portaferry, poster

    Portaferry

    Address

    St Patricks Community Centre, Steele Dickson Ave, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LE

    Telephone

    +44(0)28 4272 9598

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    An indoor Christmas festive twilight market over two days.

    Dates

    From:
    9 Dec 2023Open 15:00 - 19:00
    From:
    10 Dec 2023Open 15:00 - 19:00
  15. Little Miss Muffet's Christmas Adventure

    Portaferry

    Address

    The Portico of Ards, Steel Dickson Avenue, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LE

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £8.00 to £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

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

    Oh ho ho!

    Are we really thinking about Christmas already? Of course we are! Christmas isn't Christmas without a trip to see a panto...

    Supported by Ards and…

    Dates

    From:
    10 Dec 2023Open 15:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £8.00 to £10.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. Christmas Baking
    Christmas baking
    Enjoy homemade festive treats
    Christmas Baking
    Christmas baking
    Enjoy homemade festive treats

    Killinchy

    Address

    Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen, 52A Ballymorran Road, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6UD

    Telephone

    07711 484 850

    Price

    Price £30.00 to £60.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Join in a festive cookery session! You'll enjoy a feast of Christmas delights - savoury and sweet and you'll make your own Christmas breads and festive treats to take home. Bring an appetite and festive cheer!

    Dates

    From:
    15 Dec 2023Open 11:00 - 13:30
    From:
    16 Dec 2023Open 11:00 - 13:30
    From:
    22 Dec 2023Open 11:00 - 13:30

    Price

    Price £30.00 to £60.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. A lady dressed in a green cloak telling stories to children in the ulster folk museum

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Holywood, County Down, BT180EU

    Telephone

    02890428428

    Price

    Price £9.00 to £11.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Come along to this special Irish-speaking children's workshop and listen to our storytellers as they weave new life into old stories!

    Dates

    From:
    27 Jan 2024Open 11:00 - 12:30

    Price

    Price £9.00 to £11.50 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. Oystercatcher
    Four brent geese in flight over water.
    Long-tailed tit on a tree branch in winter
    Oystercatcher
    Four brent geese in flight over water.
    Long-tailed tit on a tree branch in winter

    Comber

    Address

    WWT Castle Espie, 78 Ballydrain Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EA

    Telephone

    02891874146

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Join our experts as they take a closer look at the wonderful variety of birds across our wetland reserve.

    Dates

    From:
    31 Jan 2024

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. Joe the Magician show  It's Magic

    Portaferry

    Address

    The Portico of Ards, Steel Dickson Avenue, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LE

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £12.00 to £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Joe's back! If you came last year you'll know he really did make tables fly and even made it snow! Don't miss this brilliant magician!

    The show fuses magic, music, special effects and illusion that will bring kids (and grown-ups!) on an…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2024Open 15:00 - 16:30

    Price

    Price £12.00 to £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. A photo of a trio of little girls taking part in the annual maypole dancing dressed in pastel skirts to match the ribbons of the Maypole
    Maypole dressed with pastel coloured ribbons ready for the annual Maypole Dancing by local schoolchildren
    A photo of a little girl with ribbon head dress taking part in the annual Maypole Dancing round the May Pole in Holywood
    Local school children perform a traditional dance on May Day around Ireland's only Maypole
    A photo of Ireland's only Maypole on May Day, dressed with ribbons used in the traditional May Day dance
    A photo of a trio of little girls taking part in the annual maypole dancing dressed in pastel skirts to match the ribbons of the Maypole
    Maypole dressed with pastel coloured ribbons ready for the annual Maypole Dancing by local schoolchildren
    A photo of a little girl with ribbon head dress taking part in the annual Maypole Dancing round the May Pole in Holywood
    Local school children perform a traditional dance on May Day around Ireland's only Maypole
    A photo of Ireland's only Maypole on May Day, dressed with ribbons used in the traditional May Day dance

    Holywood

    Address

    Holywood Town Centre, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Always a popular family day out, the Merry May Day celebrations have become a long tradition in the bustling gateway town of Holywood.

    Dates

    From:
    6 May 2024

    Price

    Free
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