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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. 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
    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
    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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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

    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
  6. David Goode organist

    Portaferry

    Address

    The Portico of Ards, Steele Dickson Ave, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LE

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £5.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    We are delighted to welcome leading UK organist David Goode to Portico.

    David Goode is one of the UK's leading organists. He was organ scholar at King's, Cambridge and Sub-Organist at Christ Church, Oxford, and was for 17 years Organist at Eton…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Dec 2024Open 15:00 - 16:30

    Price

    Price from: £5.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  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. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. A child standing between two alpacas
    Eastwell Farm Alpacas with Christmas decor
    Eastwell Farm Alpacas
    An Eastwell Farm Alpaca
    Eastwell Farm Alpacas
    Eastwell Farm Alpacas
    A child standing between two alpacas
    Eastwell Farm Alpacas with Christmas decor
    Eastwell Farm Alpacas
    An Eastwell Farm Alpaca
    Eastwell Farm Alpacas
    Eastwell Farm Alpacas

    Carrowdore

    Address

    Eastwell Farm, 6 Ballyblack Road East, Carrowdore, County Down, BT22 2HH

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Andy and Joanne invite you to Eastwell Farm for a festive experience with a difference. As you tour the farm watch out for the pigmy goats and chickens and of course you will get to meet the Alpacas and after your tour you are invited you to pick a…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Dec 2024

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket
  17. Arco String Quartet

    West Street, Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Castle (City Hall), Castle Park Road, West Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4TF

    Telephone

    028 9181 0803

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Get into the Festive spirit with a night of Christmas classics, originals and the odd carol all performed by Arco String Quartet and a guest vocalist.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Dec 2024Open 20:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. Goldilocks and the Three Bears

    West Street, Newtownards

    Address

    Queen's Hall, Bangor, West Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4EN

    Telephone

    02891810803

    Price

    Price from: £8.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Goldilocks! She's off to seek her fortune but soon finds that it is not as easy as she thought.

    Meanwhile The Three Bears are hiding a very special honey hive, making honey that helps Santa have a very special breakfast before he sets out for…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Dec 2024Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price from: £8.00 Per Ticket
  19. Squiggles and Giggles Christmas Storytelling

    Castle Park Avenue, Bangor

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9127 1200

    Price

    Price from: £5.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Join Kelsey from Squiggles & Giggles at North Down Museum for some Christmas fun with festive stories, music and movement.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 11:00
    From:
    7 Dec 2024Open 11:30 - 12:30

    Price

    Price from: £5.50 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. The Merry Opera Company Handel's Messiah

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 to £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    A staged production of Handel's Messiah by the Merry Opera Company, featuring professional Northern Irish musicians.

    Twelve professional singers play characters who experience transformation from need and despair to understanding and hope as they…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Dec 2024Open 19:15 - 21:30

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 to £25.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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