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  1. Guests interact with exhibitions at the Derry Girls Exhibition
    Group of girls having fun getting photos taken on the interactive set at Derry Girls Exhibition
    Couple look at a display at the Derry Girls Exhibition
    Some of the props from Derry Girls on display
    Couple take a photo amongst props from the show Derry Girls
    Group of women have a laugh as they admire the Derry Girls props
    Derry Girls school uniform on display
    Guests interact with exhibitions at the Derry Girls Exhibition
    Group of girls having fun getting photos taken on the interactive set at Derry Girls Exhibition
    Couple look at a display at the Derry Girls Exhibition
    Some of the props from Derry Girls on display
    Couple take a photo amongst props from the show Derry Girls
    Group of women have a laugh as they admire the Derry Girls props
    Derry Girls school uniform on display

    Derry~Londonderry

    Address

    Tower Museum, Union Hall Place, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 6LU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7137 2411

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Visit the home of Derry Girls and discover where it all began! See original memorabilia from the hit show, like Erin’s diary, Aunt Sarah’s famous pyjamas and Ma Mary’s Woolworths sweater, not to mention the infamous Spice Girls costumes!

    Related

    Tower Museum, Londonderry/Derry

    68 Clooney Restaurant - White Horse Hotel, Londonderry/Derry

    Dates

    From:
    4 July 2023to31 Dec 2025Open 09:00 - 17:30
  2. Mount Stewart House

    Newtownards

    Address

    Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    +442842788387

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Wrap up warm and set off on a magical winter adventure at Mount Stewart this winter with our festive family trail.

    Related

    Mount Stewart, Newtownards

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2025to4 Jan 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. Christmas in Central Hall

    Newtownards

    Address

    Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    +442842788387

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Celebrate the season with a trip to the big House this Christmas.

    Related

    Mount Stewart, Newtownards

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2025to28 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
  4. Antrim

    Address

    Antrim Castle Gardens, Randalstown Road, Antrim, County Antrim, BT41 4LH

    Telephone

    0300 123 7788

    Price

    Price £15.50 to £46.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    As the winter sun sets over Lough Neagh, Antrim Castle Gardens comes alive with lights and magic for the perfect Christmas experience suitable for everyone. This year you can expect bigger and brighter lights, more exciting sites and four additional…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2025to30 Dec 2025Open 16:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price £15.50 to £46.50 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Off site parking
  5. Three children are laughing and sitting with Santa in his sleigh on the grounds of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. Santa is in a red suit.
    Three children are laughing and sitting with Santa in his sleigh on the grounds of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. Santa is in a red suit.

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, Government House, The Square, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AG

    Telephone

    0333 320 6000

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    This festive season, step into a world of Christmas magic as The Snowman™ and The Snowdog come to life at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.

    Related

    Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, Royal Hillsborough

    Dates

    From:
    29 Nov 2025to4 Jan 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Florencecourt

    Address

    Marble Arch Caves, 43 Marlbank Road, Florencecourt, County Fermanagh, BT92 1EW

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 6632 1815

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Whether you’re looking for a festive adventure with your loved ones or home for the holidays, Christmas at Marble Arch Caves has something special for everyone!

    Related

    Marble Arch Caves, Enniskillen

    Dates

    From:
    1 Dec 2025to4 Jan 2026

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  7. Tumble Circus' Winter Circus at Writers' Square Belfast
    Tumble Circus' Winter Circus at Writers' Square Belfast

    Belfast

    Address

    Writers' Square, Cathedral Quarter, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 2GQ

    Telephone

    07779 226508

    Price

    Price £16.00 to £49.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Tumble Circus welcomes you to the 9th annual Winter Circus – a high skill, all-human and all-thrill circus featuring death defying aerialists, hardcore acrobats, eye-popping jugglers and hilarious comedy acts.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Dec 2025to4 Jan 2026

    Price

    Price £16.00 to £49.00 Per Ticket
  8. Armagh

    Address

    Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, College Hill, Armagh, County Armagh, BT61 9DB

    Telephone

    +442837523689

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Book into a 360-degree amazing fulldome show. Be inspired at the "Place for Space".

    Dates

    From:
    27 Dec 2025to1 Mar 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Belfast

    Address

    SSE Arena Belfast, 2 Queens Quay, Belfast, County Antrim, BT3 9QQ

    Type

    Type:

    Sport

    Founded by The Odyssey Trust, the Friendship Series is the first and only NCAA Division 1 women’s ice hockey tournament to take place outside of North America. In 2026, for the first time ever, four women’s teams will take part in the Friendship…

    Related

    The SSE Arena, Belfast, Belfast

    Dates

    From:
    2 Jan 2026to3 Jan 2026
  10. Image of kettle on the hearth at the Ulster American Folk Park

    Omagh

    Address

    2 Mellon Road, Omagh, County Tyrone, BT78 5QU

    Telephone

    028 8224 3292

    Price

    Price £13.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Literature

    A weekend celebration of Scotland's National Poet, Robert Burns, at the Ulster American Folk Park.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Jan 2026to25 Jan 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £13.50 Per Ticket
  11. Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9187 4146

    Price

    Price £6.70 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Grab your wellies and head to WWT Castle Espie this February half term and get stuck in with Mudfest – where messy means fun!

    Dates

    From:
    7 Feb 2026to15 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £6.70 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Address

    Various Locations, BT7 1NH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9024 6609

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    NI Science Festival returns 11-22 February 2026 with over 250 events celebrating the Science of You, The Universe & Everything In-Between!

    Dates

    From:
    11 Feb 2026to22 Feb 2026

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. Natural Science Galleries at Ulster Museum

    Belfast

    Address

    Ulster Museum, Stranmillis Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT9 5AB

    Telephone

    02890440000

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    A free, family-friendly guided tour of Ulster Museum's natural science galleries, as part of NI Science Festival.

    Related

    Ulster Museum, Belfast

    Dates

    From:
    11 Feb 2026to12 Feb 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Free
  14. Wildlife Walks at the 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 £12.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Join the Centre for Environmental Data and Recording for a beginner's guide to species spotting at the Ulster Folk Museum.

    Related

    Ulster Folk Museum, Holywood

    Dates

    From:
    13 Feb 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price £12.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket
  15. Omagh

    Address

    Ulster American Folk Park, 2 Mellon Road, Omagh, County Tyrone, BT78 5QU

    Telephone

    02882243292

    Price

    Price £13.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Get involved with bogland conservation and learn about carbon sinks as part of NI Science Festival at the Ulster American Folk Park on Friday 13th February.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Feb 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00

    Price

    Price £13.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. A grey wolf in a case at Ulster Musuem

    Belfast

    Address

    Ulster Museum, Stranmillis Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT9 5AB

    Telephone

    02890440000

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Get hands-on with museum objects in this free, family-friendly guided tour at Ulster Museum (as part of NI Science Festival).

    Related

    Ulster Museum, Belfast

    Dates

    From:
    14 Feb 2026to15 Feb 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Free
  17. Images of smiling children and adults, bright colours, movement
    Images of smiling children and adults, bright colours, movement

    Belfast

    Address

    Various Venues, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 2ED

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9023 0660

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Belfast Children’s Festival is not just for the young, but also the young at heart with local, national and international performances and events to entertain, surprise and delight.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Mar 2026to14 Mar 2026
  18. Derry~Londonderry

    Address

    Various venues across the city, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 6RG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7137 7577

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Celebrate 25years of Derry Jazz Fest from 30th April - 4th May 2026!

    Dates

    From:
    30 Apr 2026to4 May 2026
  19. Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden

    Glenarm

    Address

    Glenarm Castle Estate, Castle Demesne, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0BD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2884 1203

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Celebrate spring at Glenarm Castle’s Tulip Festival, 2 - 4 May 2026, with vibrant blooms, live entertainment, family fun, carnival rides, food, crafts and special guests still to be announced!

    Dates

    From:
    2 May 2026to4 May 2026

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Off site parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises - The Tea Rooms, Potting Shed, Milk Parlour, and Pizza Pavillion as well as additional food trucks

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
  20. Foyle Maritime Festival
    Foyle Maritime Festival
    Foyle Maritime Festival
    Foyle Maritime Festival
    Foyle Maritime Festival
    Foyle Maritime Festival

    Derry~Londonderry

    Address

    98 Strand Road, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 7NN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7125 3253

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Foyle Maritime Festival, a celebration of all things nautical on the beautiful River Foyle. Our festival brings together the very best in local and international maritime culture with a thrilling array of events and activities for all ages.

    Dates

    From:
    25 June 2026to28 June 2026
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