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  1. Museum Pop Up Shop

    Castle Park Avenue, Bangor

    Address

    North Down Museum, Bangor, Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4TF

    Telephone

    028 9127 1200

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Come and visit a unique shopping experience this Christmas at North Down Museum. Browse the museum's galleries, which are filled with beautiful hand-made products from local artists and makers. The perfect place to get that special gift and support…

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2023to7 Jan 2024Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. 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
  3. 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:
    30 Nov 2023Open 11:00 - 13:30
    From:
    1 Dec 2023Open 11:00 - 13:30
    From:
    2 Dec 2023Open 11:00 - 13:30
    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
  4. A Victorian Christmas, title text with christmas decor in the corner
    Poster
    A Victorian Christmas, title text with christmas decor in the corner
    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

    Traditions and habits of Victorian times.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Nov 2023to2 Dec 2023Open 19:30 - 21:15

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. NDM Pop-Up Christmas Shop

    Castle Park Avenue, Bangor

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9127 1200

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    North Down Museum is hosting a special Late-Night Christmas Shopping event at its Pop-Up Christmas Shop. Join us for an evening of music, artists demonstrations and shopping.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Nov 2023Open 18:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Creative Peninsula Christmas Fayre

    Frances Street/High Street, Newtownards

    Address

    Ards Arts Centre, Town Hall Arts Centre, Conway Square, Frances Street/High Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    028 9181 0803

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Support your local artists and makers and be inspired to purchase a wonderful handcrafted Christmas gift, made here in the borough of Ards and North Down!

    For a unique shopping experience, join the makers and artists of the Creative Peninsula as…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Dec 2023Open 16:00 - 20:00
    From:
    2 Dec 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00
  9. Cockle Row Cottages in Groomsport

    Groomsport

    Address

    Cockle Row Cottages & Groomsport Harbour, Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT20 5ED

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    A little bit of festive magic will be sprinkled on Cockle Row Cottages over the weekend of 2 – 3 December.

    Dates

    From:
    2 Dec 2023to3 Dec 2023Open 11:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Free
  10. 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:
    2 Dec 2023to3 Dec 2023Open 10:00 - 15:00
    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
  11. 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:
    2 Dec 2023to3 Dec 2023Open 11:00 - 16:00
    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
  12. 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:
    2 Dec 2023to3 Dec 2023Open 10:00 - 14:00
    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
  13. Market Flyer

    Holywood

    Address

    92 Church Road, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9BX

    Telephone

    07951 220 530

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Monthly Artisan Market

    Dates

    From:
    2 Dec 2023Open 11:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Free
  14. 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
    From:
    6 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
    From:
    7 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
    From:
    8 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
    From:
    9 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
    From:
    12 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
    From:
    13 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
    From:
    14 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
    From:
    15 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
    From:
    16 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
    From:
    19 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
    From:
    20 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
    From:
    21 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
    From:
    22 Dec 2023Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. Christmas Karaoke with Lady Portia

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    She's back! The gorgeous Lady Portia returns to host a crazy Christmas Karaoke night! Darlings, it'll be fabulous!

    Dates

    From:
    8 Dec 2023Open 19:30 - 22:00

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
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