About
Come along to this FREE festive family activity where the beautiful the Bangor Castle Walled Garden will be transformed for the Jingle Bell Trail.
Along the trail, discover Mrs. Claus's Sweet Shop with her gingerbread men, find the naughty elves sending a Christmas message, and look out for Santa with Rudolf!
No booking required;
Suitable for all ages;
Wheelchair and pram accessible;
Parental supervision is essential;
Festive Dress / Christmas Jumpers encouraged!
Please note, the onsite cafe, Coffee Cure, accepts cash only.
Celebrate with us and explore our Christmas-themed promotions:
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Join us for a magical holiday experience!
Organised by Ards and North Down Borough Council's Parks Development team.
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, and a further stroll through the park will lead you to Bangor Castle Walled Garden. 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 Walled Garden? Follow directional road signs to Bangor City Centre. Visitors can enjoy the festive magic with free parking at Bangor Aurora Aquatic and Leisure Complex and in the City Centre - Explore Christmas Parking in the City.
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.
Details subject to change.
Facilities
Accessibility
- All areas accessible to disabled visitors
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Station nearby
