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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Christmas in the Trenches

    Newtownards

    Address

    Somme Museum, 233 Bangor Road, Newtownards, Down, BT23 7PH

    Telephone

    02891823202

    Price

    Price from: £18.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Christmas themed tour.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    13 Dec 2026Open 12:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price from: £18.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Salvation Army Community Carol Service 13th December 4:00 pm

    Bangor

    Address

    Salvation Army Hall, Crosby Street, Bangor, Down, BT205EE

    Telephone

    +447545378048

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    An opportunity to celebrate with neighbours and new friends the real meaning of Christmas

    Dates

    From:
    13 Dec 2026Open 15:15 - 17:30

    Price

    Free
  6. 4 people relax in a warmly lit sauna at a night time
    People enter a wild sea for a swim
    People warm themselves round a fire pit on the beach
    3 ladies relax in the sauna
    4 people relax in a warmly lit sauna at a night time
    People enter a wild sea for a swim
    People warm themselves round a fire pit on the beach
    3 ladies relax in the sauna

    Bangor

    Address

    Groomsport Harbour, Bangor, County Down, BT19 6JP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7760 757 294

    Type

    Type:

    Winter Events

    There's no better way to spend the holidays than steaming by the sea! Join us for a wild sea sauna over Christmas and New Year, finished with a warming festive drink to keep the merriment going.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 16:40
    From:
    26 Dec 2026to27 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    31 Dec 2026to3 Jan 2027Open 09:00 - 16:40

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. Ards Arts Centre
    Newtownards Priory
    Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
    Market Cross
    Ards Arts Centre
    Ards Arts Centre
    Newtownards Priory
    Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
    Market Cross
    Ards Arts Centre

    High Street, Newtownards

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £7.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Kick off New Year’s Day with an inspiring start as you step into the rich history of Newtownards, one of Northern Ireland’s oldest and most intriguing towns.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2027

    Price

    Price from: £7.00 Per Ticket
  8. image of lighthouse and pier with sunset over the water in the background.
    The Motte Donaghadee
    A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
    Donaghadee Harbour from the sea, a birds eye view
    Donaghadee town and harbour  from the sea at dusk
    image of lighthouse and pier with sunset over the water in the background.
    The Motte Donaghadee
    A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
    Donaghadee Harbour from the sea, a birds eye view
    Donaghadee town and harbour  from the sea at dusk

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Tour departs from Donaghadee Harbour, Off The Parade, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0DG

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £7.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Makes a great Christmas gift! This would make for something different to do on New Year's Day. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2027

    Price

    Price from: £7.00 Per Ticket
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