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Celebrating Christmas in Ards and North Down With Halloween behind us it's full steam ahead towards the Christmas season. There is so much going on - make sure you are in the know! Read on and plan your fun... visitardsandnorthdown.com

Bangor Christmas Lights Switch On Saturday 23 November | 12noon-7pm The Snowman™ and The Snowdog will help Santa light up Bangor this festive season. There will be plenty of festive activities at Bangor seafront, Project 24 and North Down Museum. From family fun, a food and craft market and seasonal entertainment all leading to the lights switch on at 5.30pm at McKee Clock arena with extra special guests The Snowman™ and The Snowdog followed by a fireworks finale! Read more

Ards Christmas Lights Switch On Saturday 30 November | 10am-6pm Join in the fun and festivities throughout the town, Christmas market, Creative Peninsula Craft Fayre and musical show, Heart of Winter* by Lyngo Theatre at 2pm and 7pm in Queens Hall. From 5.15pm a lantern parade led by Santa will light up the town centre as they proceed to Conway Square for the much anticipated Christmas lights switch on at 5.30pm *Tickets must be purchased in advance. Read more

Christmas events Throughout November and December Ards and North Down is a hive of excitement during the Christmas season. Whether you are looking for a family visit to Santa, carols by candle light, festive train rides or to experience Christmas as it was 100 years ago, we have it all! There is so much to see and do in every corner of the borough!   Read more Shop local Support independent retailers this Christmas Looking for that extra special gift for loved ones... We've a host of independent retailers brimming with unique gift ideas. Pick up the perfect hand crafted piece at the Creative Peninsula Christmas Craft Fayre at Ards Arts Centre on 29 and 30 November from 10am. Be sure to shop local and be inspired! Shop local

Winter Warmer Foodie Trails Building on the success of our autumn food trails in Donaghadee, Greyabbey and Comber, which highlighted our outstanding array of fresh local fayre, authentic producers and creative chefs.  Keep an eye out for more information on tours in the New Year.  Coming soon Seasonal Saturdays  Looking for unique gifts, souvenirs and local books? Call into your local Visitor Information Centre and enjoy festive refreshments while you browse on Saturday afternoons on the run up to Christmas.  30 Nov to 21 Dec From 2pm   Contact the VIC's New Year's Day Historic Ards Walk Start the New Year by exploring the rich and varied history in Newtownards; from the Medieval plantation and Georgian period to the many interesting and exciting stories of one of the oldest settlements in Northern Ireland. Tickets must be purchased in advance, £4 (includes a hot drink). Contact the VIC's

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