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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 2023to1 July 2025Open 09:00 - 17:30
  2. Belfast

    Address

    Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 5GS

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9032 0202

    Type

    Type:

    Culture & Heritage

    Crafted by the people of Belfast, for the people of Belfast, this year-long celebration brings together a diverse range of local projects, events, and initiatives. We invite everyone to join us in envisioning a future where creativity thrives,…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
  3. Belfast

    Address

    The MAC, 10 Exchange Street West, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 2NJ

    Telephone

    028 9023 5053

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    The Wiggle Room is where Belfast's kids are taking charge! Picture this: a digital ball pit that springs to life with every wiggle, hop, and twirl - created by kids, for kids.

    Related

    The MAC, Belfast

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2024to29 Nov 2024Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  4. Belfast

    Address

    Various locations, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 1FF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9033 2261

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Northern Ireland's largest contemporary arts festival promises a compelling programme of drama and dance, topical talks with the authors behind the latest literary releases, classical music, toe-tapping folk and roots, independent film and…

    Dates

    From:
    16 Oct 2024to26 Nov 2024
  5. 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
  6. Belfast City Hall light up at night with Christmas market stalls in foreground in front of the City hall front gates.
    Belfast Christmas Market located at City Hall
    Belfast Christmas Market located at City Hall
    Belfast Christmas Market located at City Hall
    Belfast City Hall light up at night with Christmas market stalls in foreground in front of the City hall front gates.
    Belfast Christmas Market located at City Hall
    Belfast Christmas Market located at City Hall
    Belfast Christmas Market located at City Hall

    Belfast

    Address

    Belfast City Hall, Donegal Square, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 5GS

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    The Belfast Christmas Market returns to City Hall Gardens in November 2024, bringing with it a traditional taste of Christmas.

    Related

    Belfast City Hall, Belfast

    Dates

    From:
    17 Nov 2024to22 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  7. Image is of Lisburn Light Trail 2024 in Castle Gardens

    Lisburn

    Address

    Lisburn castle Gardens, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT28 1XZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9244 7544

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Come and wander through our spectacular light trail in Castle Gardens this Christmas and take in the wonderful sights of the light show.

    Related

    Lisburn Castle Gardens, Lisburn

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2024to23 Dec 2024Open 16:00 - 20:30

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Off site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
  8. Image is of 2 girls dressed as Elves re the Elfie Tour

    Lisburn

    Address

    Lisburn City Centre and Bow Street Mall, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT28 1AG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9244 7452

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Journey from Lisburn to Lapland with the magical Elfie Walking Tour. Santa’s elves will take you on a journey filled with mischief and magic through Lisburn City Centre.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2024to21 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Off site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
  9. 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…

    Related

    Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, Royal Hillsborough

    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
  10. Armagh

    Address

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

    Telephone

    (028) 3752 3689

    Price

    Price £20.00 to £22.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Mission Santa: An Immersive Christmas Experience

    It's a real Code Red! Join our E.L.F. crew on Mission Santa and blast off on a Christmas adventure like never before around the Planetarium. Your mission includes a dome show, meeting Santa, a gift…

    Dates

    From:
    23 Nov 2024to23 Dec 2024

    Price

    Price £20.00 to £22.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. Belfast

    Address

    1 Olympic Way, Queens Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT3 9EP

    Telephone

    02890766386

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    A Magical Christmas Experience is back! Watch the excitement unfold as Father Christmas and his Elves count down to their favourite night of the year on a guided tour of our Magical Christmas Experience from 27th November - 23rd December!

    Related

    Titanic Belfast, Belfast

    Dates

    From:
    27 Nov 2024to23 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 19:30

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Sarah Harkness
    Sarah Harkness
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    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!

    Related

    Mount Stewart, Newtownards

    Dates

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

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. Armagh

    Address

    Venues across Armagh City Centre, Armagh, County Armagh, BT61 7BA

    Telephone

    0300 0300 900

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Step back in time as the Georgian Festival returns to Armagh. Delve into the Georgian history of Armagh through the buildings, characters and customs of the latter half of the 18th Century.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2024to1 Dec 2024
  14. Antrim

    Address

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

    Telephone

    0300 123 7788

    Price

    Price £10.50 to £32.00 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.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Nov 2024to21 Dec 2024Open 16:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price £10.50 to £32.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. 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.

    Related

    Castle Ward, Strangford

    Dates

    From:
    29 Nov 2024to1 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. Belfast

    Address

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

    Price

    Price £12.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Sport

    The Friendship Four returns to The SSE Arena, Belfast on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 November 2024 when the University of Notre Dame, Boston University, Harvard University, and Merrimack College go head-to-head for the Belpot Trophy at the home of the…

    Related

    The SSE Arena, Belfast, Belfast

    Dates

    From:
    29 Nov 2024Open 14:00 -
    From:
    30 Nov 2024Open 15:00 -

    Price

    Price £12.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. 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.

    Related

    Castle Ward, Strangford

    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
  18. 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.

    Related

    Ulster Folk Museum, Holywood

    Dates

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

    Price

    Price £33.50 Per Ticket
  19. Image of a log cabin at Ulster American Folk Park

    Omagh

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 8224 3292

    Type

    Type:

    History

    Discover traditional Thanksgiving celebrations on Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December at Ulster American Folk Park.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Nov 2024to1 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
  20. 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
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