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  1. Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat
     Exhibition cabin
    Our shelter and exhibition cabin
    Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat
     Exhibition cabin
    Our shelter and exhibition cabin

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Marina Carpark, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HF

    Telephone

    07805 096 958

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Visit the Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat,see our exhibition and hear her story.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2024to22 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. North Down Museum Pop Up Christmas Shop
    North Down Museum Pop Up Christmas Shop
    North Down Museum Pop Up Christmas Shop
    North Down Museum Pop Up Christmas Shop

    Castle Park Avenue, Bangor

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02891271200

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Back by popular demand, a unique shopping experience in the lead up to Christmas at North Down Museum!

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2024to5 Jan 2025Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. 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
  4. 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 from: £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 from: £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
  5. 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 from: £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 from: £13.50 to £28.50 Per Ticket
  6. 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 from: £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 from: £14.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. 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 from: £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
    From:
    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 from: £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
  8. Christmas bauble hanging on Christmas Tree

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Town Centre, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HF

    Telephone

    028 9182 6846

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Donaghadee welcomes in the festive season with their annual celebrations, this year being held on Friday 29th November and Sunday 1 December.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Dec 2024
  9. 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 from: £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 from: £45.00 Per Ticket
  10. 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

    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

    From:
    3 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 14:00

    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
  11. 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:
    3 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 14:00

    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
  12. 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.

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    3 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 14:00

    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
  13. 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:
    3 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 14:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Leisure Facilities

    • Wifi

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  14. Wreath Workshop

    Bangor

    Address

    The Old Market House Bangor, 77 Main Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AP

    Telephone

    07912 391 041

    Price

    Price from: £39.99 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Bookings Now Open for Wreath Workshop at The Old Market House!

    We're thrilled to announce that bookings are officially open for our Festive Workshops this December at The Old Market House! Get ready to embrace the holiday season and create…

    Dates

    From:
    3 Dec 2024Open 18:00 - 20:00

    Price

    Price from: £39.99 Per Ticket
  15. The Henry Girls and Lore in concert

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £20.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    The Henry Girls and Lore join forces to create a double whammy of gorgeous folk fabulousness!

    The Henry Girls are sisters Karen, Lorna and Joleen McLaughlin from the most northerly part of Co. Donegal. The trio formed as a professional music group…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price from: £20.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. Creative Peninsula Christmas Fayre

    Conway Square, Newtownards

    Address

    Ards Arts Centre, Town Hall Arts Centre, Conway Square, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    028 9181 0803

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    For a unique shopping experience, join the makers and artists of the Creative Peninsula as the annual Christmas Fayre makes a welcome return to Ards Arts Centre.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2024Open 16:00 - 20:00
    From:
    7 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free
  17. Christmas Evenings 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 from: £15.00 to £31.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Have an enchanting Christmas evening at the Ulster Folk Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2024Open 18:00 - 21:00
    From:
    13 Dec 2024Open 18:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 to £31.50 Per Ticket
  18. Clandeboye Lodge Christmas Party Nights

    Bangor

    Address

    Clandeboye Lodge Hotel, 10 Estate Road, Bangor, County Down, BT19 1UR

    Telephone

    028 9185 2500

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Good food, great cocktails, live music and a night to remember. Clandeboye Lodge have everything you need for your big Christmas night out, with no city centre mayhem when it's time for home. The best Christmas party ever, all wrapped up!

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2024to21 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
  19. WILLOW CHRISTMAS TREES SITTING ON A GARDEN BENCH
    CHRISTMAS WILLOW BELLS HANGING FROM A TREE
    CHRISTMAS WILLOW REINDEER MOBILE HANGING FROM A TREE
    CHRISTMAS WILLOW STAR
    WILLOW CHRISTMAS TREES SITTING ON A GARDEN BENCH
    CHRISTMAS WILLOW BELLS HANGING FROM A TREE
    CHRISTMAS WILLOW REINDEER MOBILE HANGING FROM A TREE
    CHRISTMAS WILLOW STAR

    Helen's Bay

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07704456109

    Price

    Price from: £80.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Join for our fun, relaxed, willow weaving workshop where you will create your own Christmas decorations to add a rustic touch of seasonal charm to your home or garden… just in time for Christmas!

    Dates

    From:
    7 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 15:30

    Price

    Price from: £80.00 Per Ticket
  20. Come and Sing Messiah

    Newtownards

    Address

    St Mark's Parish, Church Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4AN

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7920 828 608

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Come and Sign Messiah

    Dates

    From:
    7 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket
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