Every week, the lovely guys at Tourism Northern Ireland put together a list of 10 fun things to do. So as Christmas draws nearer, here it is in all of it’s festive glory:Carols Together, Stormont Parliament Buildings, Belfast, December 2.
Carols Together, Stormont Parliament Buildings, Belfast, December 2. Join Carols Together and celebrate the start of the festive season. This wonderful evening promises to get you in the Christmas spirit with seasonal readings and entertainment from the fabulous Methodist College Chapel Choir, Mezzo Soprano, Helen Aiken and Opera singer Roland Davitt. Following the concert, guests will be treated to mince pies and mulled wine, there will also be optional tours of the chambers.
Magherafelt Christmas Market, Magherafelt Town Centre, Derry~Londonderry, December 2 – 4. Showcasing over 25 local artisan food and craft stalls, the market will be the first event to be held in the new refurbished Magherafelt Town Centre. Come along and enjoy browsing and sampling the locally produced Artisan food and drink; or take time to unwind in the lounge, where you can experience a craft beer, hot mulled wine or even just sit and relax.
Santa’s House, Castle Ward, Co. Down, December 3.Travel along the illuminated avenue of lights, enjoy the festive sights and sounds in the stableyard, have a go at some Christmas crafts or write a letter to Santa before you head to the basement of the big house where Santa is waiting to say hello and give all the boys and girls a special gift. A truly magical experience for kids.
Schools Orchestra Winter Concert, The Waterside Theatre, Derry~Londonderry, December 1. String, wind and brass players from across the schools in the North West come together to perform an eclectic mix of seasonal favourites combined with traditional and contemporary repertoire as a celebration of the young talent in our region.
Christmas Markets at An Creagan, An Cregan, Co. Tyrone, December 1 – 2. Step into a world of festive delights at this two-day festive market. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the season in inspiring surroundings and find unique and high-quality gifts from over 30 handmade crafters. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to find special presents for special people, the perfect place to work your way enjoyably through your Christmas list.
Castle Espie Ladies Nights, WWT Castle Espie, Co. Down, December 1. Enjoy festive fashions with pop-up shops from Sarah Alexandra Boutique and KoKo Boutique, hair and make-up sessions with Nicholas Graham Hairdressing and beauty advice and tips from Roamer Holistic! Pick up fabulous stocking fillers from one of our specialist stalls or get something for yourself on this special ladies’ night out.
Christmas Cooking Neven Style, Belleek Pottery, Co. Fermanagh, December 2. Enjoy an afternoon of everything Christmas with local celebrity chef Neven Maguire as he helps you to solve all your Christmas Cookery Crisis’ with lots of hints and tips on how to make that all-important Christmas Day Meal an unforgettable success.
Belmont Road Walking Food Tour, Belfast, December 3.Taste everything from Portavogie scampi to Guinness cake and from Irish tapas to award winning raspberry sorbet! Along the way, Tracey, your enthusiastic Tour Guide will enlighten you with stories about famous people from this area and about local food and drink from Belmont Road and the surrounding area.
Christmas Fair, The Argory, Co. Armagh, December 3.The Festive period is not complete without a visit to The Argory’s Christmas Fair, featuring a number of craft, food and drink stalls, as well as traditional festive entertainment. Soak up the wonderful atmosphere and see the house decorated for the festive season.
Ronnie Greer Blues Band, Ballymoney Town Hall, Co. Antrim, November 30.Blues Guitar Legend Ronnie Greer makes a welcome return to Ballymoney with his powerhouse band some of the country’s leading musicians. Expect a night of blues, roots soul and a little jazz-based music, played with style and conviction by the best in the business.
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