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  1. The Alexander Family, owners of Ballyboley Dexters
    A tasting underway on the Echlinville distillery tour
    Monoprinting with Plants
    Views over Portaferry and Strangford Lough to Strangford, from Windmill Hill
    Trees with a string of lights in The Walled Garden Helen's Bay
    Sound Bathing
    The Alexander Family, owners of Ballyboley Dexters
    A tasting underway on the Echlinville distillery tour
    Monoprinting with Plants
    Views over Portaferry and Strangford Lough to Strangford, from Windmill Hill
    Trees with a string of lights in The Walled Garden Helen's Bay
    Sound Bathing

    Address

    Various Locations, Ards & North Down, BT20 5ED

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9127 0069

    Type

    Type:

    Entertainment

    Discover what Ards and North Down has to offer with a selection of fantastic experiences that allow you to explore fascinating places, enjoy delicious food and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Borough.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Oct 2024to1 Jan 2025
  2. 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

    Explore the gardens adorned with dazzling decorations inspired by the 12 Days of Christmas! Families will love discovering hidden gems, from a secret grotto to a garden trail. Continue your journey inside the beautiful Castle, where twinkling lights…

    Dates

    From:
    23 Nov 2024to23 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
    From:
    27 Dec 2024to5 Jan 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. Make Traditional Festive Treats at Ulster Folk Museum

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Rd, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £55.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    *SOLD OUT* From chocolate truffles to traditional mincemeat, make some tasty treats at the Ulster Folk Museum this Christmas!

    Dates

    From:
    23 Nov 2024Open 11:00 - 13:00

    Price

    Price £55.00 Per Ticket
  4. 4 Textured Rings with different band widths
    Sterling Silver Ring Textures on Mandrel, goldsmithing
    group of 5 ladies in workshop making Textured Bangles
    4 Textured Rings with different band widths
    Sterling Silver Ring Textures on Mandrel, goldsmithing
    group of 5 ladies in workshop making Textured Bangles

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 47 reviews47 reviews

    Holywood

    Address

    Holywood, County Down

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7879 698 286

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    NI Silver is in the business of 'creating memories' for people; memories of their time in Northern Ireland, memories on this earth and memories of special time spent with loved ones. We help you create handmade and handcrafted ‘Wearable Memories’…

    Dates

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    25 Nov 2024Open 10:00 - 14:00
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    3 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 14:00
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    28 Jan 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
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    30 Jan 2025

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking - Parking Free on public pavement between two drives. Please do not park outside neighbours drives or on our private drive as this needs to be kept clear at all times.

    Facilities

    Leisure Facilities

    • Wifi
  5. Numerous Jewellery Making groups smiling and pulling funny faces after finishing their jewellery making course in Ruth the goldsmiths studio in Holywo
    Man and Two Ladies Creating Jewellery in a Goldsmiths Workshop, Everyone is Smiling
    Two Ladies Melting Down Some Silver Using Two Torches
    Mother and Daughter being hosted by goldsmith in Igloo.  Daughter roasting marsh mallows over fire pit with mother and goldsmith looking on, enjoying
    Goldsmith Ruth & lady looking through sterling silver bangle in workshop after finishing jewellery making workshop.
    Two ladies in jewellery making workshop, one is hammering her piece of metal whilst the other takes a photograph on her phone.
    Fin the working cocker dog asleep on top of Ruth the goldsmith's work bench.  Various items being repaired on the workbench.
    Numerous Jewellery Making groups smiling and pulling funny faces after finishing their jewellery making course in Ruth the goldsmiths studio in Holywo
    Man and Two Ladies Creating Jewellery in a Goldsmiths Workshop, Everyone is Smiling
    Two Ladies Melting Down Some Silver Using Two Torches
    Mother and Daughter being hosted by goldsmith in Igloo.  Daughter roasting marsh mallows over fire pit with mother and goldsmith looking on, enjoying
    Goldsmith Ruth & lady looking through sterling silver bangle in workshop after finishing jewellery making workshop.
    Two ladies in jewellery making workshop, one is hammering her piece of metal whilst the other takes a photograph on her phone.
    Fin the working cocker dog asleep on top of Ruth the goldsmith's work bench.  Various items being repaired on the workbench.

    Holywood

    Address

    Holywood, County Down, BT18 0NJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7879 698 286

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    This VIP experience combines jewellery making with the warmest of Northern Irish welcomes. Guided by our goldsmith Ruth, each person will make their own piece of silver or copper jewellery and then enjoy hosted relaxing time afterwards in our…

    Dates

    From:
    25 Nov 2024Open 10:00 - 14:00
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    3 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 14:00
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    4 Jan 2025
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    15 Jan 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
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    20 Jan 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
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    23 Jan 2025
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    28 Jan 2025
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    30 Jan 2025

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - Parking Free on public pavement between two drives. Please do not park outside neighbours properties or on our private drive as this needs to be kept clear at all times. Thank you
    • On site parking - Parking Free on public pavement between two drives. Please do not park outside neighbours properties or on our private drive as this needs to be kept clear at all times. Thank you

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  6. Two ladies with small torches melting down some gold in contemporary studio
    One lady hammering a ring on a ring mandrel, being supervised by a goldsmith with her googles on.  both ladies smiling and looking like they are havin
    Various jewellery making participants, Sterling Silver, Jewellery Making, Jewelry Making, Gift, Gift Card, Gift Experience, Creating Jewellery, NISILV
    Ruth and girl looking through sterling silver bangle, jewellery making experience, jewellery making workshop, sterling silver, goldsmith, commission,
    Lady hammering and texturing sterling silver, another lady photographing her working, jewellery making experience, jewellery making workshop, sterling
    Partners jewellery making workshop participants, Sterling Silver, Jewellery Making, Jewelry Making, Gift, Gift Card, Gift Experience, Creating Jewelle
    workbench with tools and computer and dog lying on dog bed
    2 ladies sitting on chairs deinking from mugs with blankets on their knees.
    Two ladies with small torches melting down some gold in contemporary studio
    One lady hammering a ring on a ring mandrel, being supervised by a goldsmith with her googles on.  both ladies smiling and looking like they are havin
    Various jewellery making participants, Sterling Silver, Jewellery Making, Jewelry Making, Gift, Gift Card, Gift Experience, Creating Jewellery, NISILV
    Ruth and girl looking through sterling silver bangle, jewellery making experience, jewellery making workshop, sterling silver, goldsmith, commission,
    Lady hammering and texturing sterling silver, another lady photographing her working, jewellery making experience, jewellery making workshop, sterling
    Partners jewellery making workshop participants, Sterling Silver, Jewellery Making, Jewelry Making, Gift, Gift Card, Gift Experience, Creating Jewelle
    workbench with tools and computer and dog lying on dog bed
    2 ladies sitting on chairs deinking from mugs with blankets on their knees.

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 47 reviews47 reviews

    Holywood

    Address

    Holywood, County Down, BT180NJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7879 698 286

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshops in our Holywood Northern Ireland working Goldsmiths studio. No experience is required for this fun and relaxing experience, so come with friends or by yourself for some quality 'me time'. Challenge…

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    From:
    25 Nov 2024Open 10:00 - 14:00
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    3 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 14:00
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    4 Jan 2025
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    7 Jan 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
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    23 Jan 2025
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    28 Jan 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
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    30 Jan 2025

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking - Parking Free on public pavement between two drives. Please do not park outside neighbours properties or on our private drive as this needs to be kept clear at all times. Thanks
  7. Man and Woman Making Wedding Rings Together
    Wedding couple
    Man and Woman Making Wedding Rings Together
    Wedding couple

    Holywood

    Address

    NI Silver, Holywood, County Down

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7879 698 286

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Come and spend some precious time with your fiancée ahead of the big day, creating your wedding rings together. A fab experience and one you'll never forget.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Nov 2024Open 10:00 - 14:00
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    3 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 14:00
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    4 Jan 2025
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    7 Jan 2025
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    9 Jan 2025
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    15 Jan 2025Open 10:00 - 13:30
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    20 Jan 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
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    23 Jan 2025
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    28 Jan 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
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    30 Jan 2025

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Leisure Facilities

    • Wifi

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  8. Sarah Harkness
    Sarah Harkness
    Sarah Harkness
    Sarah Harkness
    Sarah Harkness
    Sarah Harkness

    Newtownards

    Address

    Mount Stewart, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    02842788387

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Step into the magic of Christmas at Mount Stewart, where a season of festive delights awaits!

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2024to5 Jan 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. SNOWMAN FELTED CHRISTMAS BAUBLE
    ROBIN FELTED CHRISTMAS BAUBLE
    MISTLETOE FELTED CHRISTMAS BAUBLE
    SNOWMAN FELTED CHRISTMAS BAUBLE
    ROBIN FELTED CHRISTMAS BAUBLE
    MISTLETOE FELTED CHRISTMAS BAUBLE

    Helen's Bay

    Address

    The Walled Garden, 47 Craigdarragh Road, Helen's Bay, County Down, BT19 1UB

    Telephone

    07704456109

    Price

    Price £70.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Join us for our fun, festive, dry needle, Christmas Bauble Felting Workshop in the Walled Garden with Karen from Foxgloves & Daisies, to create three, unique, dry felted Christmas baubles!

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2024Open 19:00 - 21:30

    Price

    Price £70.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. Castle Ward hall dressed for Christmas

    Strangford

    Address

    Castle Ward, Downpatrick Road, Strangford, County Down, BT30 7BA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4488 1204

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    This festive season, we invite you to step inside Castle Ward and experience the Mansion dressed in tableau for a traditional 18th century Christmas.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Nov 2024Open 12:00 - 19:00
    From:
    30 Nov 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    7 Dec 2024to8 Dec 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. Little girl looking at glasswork crafts at Castle Ward

    Strangford

    Address

    Strangford, County Down, BT30 7BA

    Telephone

    02844881204

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Join us from 29 Nov- 1 Dec for our Christmas Artisan Market. Pick up your local crafts and gifts before heading round to our decorated mansion house where you can experience Christmas just as the Georgians did.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Nov 2024to1 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Santa Cruise
    People on a rib at sea
    Santa Boat Trip
    Santa's Grotto
    Mrs Claus
    Boat Trip with Santa Hats
    Santa experiences Northern Ireland
    Santa experiences Northern Ireland
    Toasting Marshmallows on Firepit
    Santa Rib Ride
    Santa Cruise
    People on a rib at sea
    Santa Boat Trip
    Santa's Grotto
    Mrs Claus
    Boat Trip with Santa Hats
    Santa experiences Northern Ireland
    Santa experiences Northern Ireland
    Toasting Marshmallows on Firepit
    Santa Rib Ride

    Killinchy

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7909 721 898

    Price

    Price £35.00 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:
    30 Nov 2024to22 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £35.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
  13. Making Festive Candles at Ulster Folk Museum

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Rd, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £55.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    *SOLD OUT* Get hands-on at our festive candle making workshop this Christmas

    Dates

    From:
    30 Nov 2024Open 13:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price £55.00 Per Ticket
  14. Visit Santa at Ulster Folk Museum

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Rd, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £33.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Nestled in the RIC Station at the Ulster Folk Museum, a jolly fellow with rosy cheeks and a snow white beard has been spotted toasting his toes by the fire.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Nov 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    20 Dec 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £33.50 Per Ticket
  15. Christmas at Ulster Folk Museum

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Rd, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £13.50 to £28.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events


    Enjoy Christmas the traditional way at the Ulster Folk Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Nov 2024to1 Dec 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    7 Dec 2024to8 Dec 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    14 Dec 2024to15 Dec 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    20 Dec 2024to22 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £13.50 to £28.50 Per Ticket
  16. The lake and surrounding forest at Mount Stewart
    A robin sitting on a frost covered ledge in the Mount Stewart gardens
    The lake and surrounding forest at Mount Stewart
    A robin sitting on a frost covered ledge in the Mount Stewart gardens

    Newtownards

    Address

    Mount Stewart, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    02842788387

    Price

    Price £14.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    It's winter but there's colour to be found in flowers, fruit and bark all around Mount Stewart, find out where to look. Sunday 1st December 1pm - 3pm Wednesday 4th December 2pm - 4pm

    Dates

    From:
    1 Dec 2024to4 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £14.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. Santa standing in front of a Christmas tree and holding a festive mug. The background is snowy.

    Comber

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02891874146

    Price

    Price £14.00 to £16.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    This December at WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, enjoy a delicious breakfast with all the family, plus a very special guest – Santa Claus!

    Dates

    From:
    1 Dec 2024Open 11:00 - 12:30
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    6 Dec 2024to7 Dec 2024Open 11:00 - 12:30
    From:
    14 Dec 2024to15 Dec 2024Open 11:00 - 12:30
    From:
    20 Dec 2024to22 Dec 2024Open 11:00 - 12:30

    Price

    Price £14.00 to £16.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp to main entrance
  18. Making Christmas: Rag Wreaths at Ulster Folk Museum

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Rd, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £45.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    *SOLD OUT* Make a Christmas wreath at the Ulster Folk Museum using sustainable rag materials that you can bring home and use for years to come!

    Dates

    From:
    1 Dec 2024Open 13:30 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £45.00 Per Ticket
  19. Downpatrick

    Address

    Finnebrogue Woods, 26 Killyleagh Road, Downpatrick, Down, BT30 9BL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7792 925 128

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Step into a world where nature's symphony becomes your escape. Our 'Echoes of the Wild' sound escape offers an unparalleled experience the rejuvenates your mind and soul. Delivered by sound artist and practitioner Tessa Ann from The Sound Spa, this…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Dec 2024Open 18:00 - 19:30

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket
  20. Images of Dundonald Christmas Market in previous years.
    Tori's Bakery stall at Dundonald Christmas Market
    Dundonald Primary School Choir performing at Dundonald Christmas Market in 2023. Picture features a teacher conducting the choir.
    Parent enjoying Dundonald Christmas Choir performing at Dundonald Christmas Market.
    Visitors enjoying Dundonald Christmas Market.
    Images of Dundonald Christmas Market in previous years.
    Tori's Bakery stall at Dundonald Christmas Market
    Dundonald Primary School Choir performing at Dundonald Christmas Market in 2023. Picture features a teacher conducting the choir.
    Parent enjoying Dundonald Christmas Choir performing at Dundonald Christmas Market.
    Visitors enjoying Dundonald Christmas Market.

    Dundonald

    Address

    Moat Park, Park Ave, Dundonald, County Down, BT16 2AJ

    Telephone

    02892447622

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Dundonald Christmas Market returns to Moat Park, Dundonald for an evening of festive shopping and fun.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2024

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
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