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Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market

The Dark Walk & Hillsborough Fort, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AG
An image of Alderman Allan Ewart Chairman of the Development Committee & Councillor Aaron McIntyre Chairman of Leisure Services with traders at Royal

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Join us for festive seasonal cheer at Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market.  

Stroll through the market set up along the historic setting of The Dark Walk and Hillsborough Fort.  The market will be filled with the sounds, sights and tastes of Christmas with an eclectic mix of independent and artisan food producers, artists, designers of handmade crafts, health and beauty and homewares.

The grounds of Hillsborough Fort provide a unique background to enjoy a hot drink and bite to eat.  Delicious aromas will be floating through the winter air from a range of gourmet street-food and drink vendors each with their own distinctively seasonal menus developed using the best of Northern Ireland produce.

There will be plenty to enchant the child in us all.  Santa himself just might find time in his busy schedule to pop in for a chat and there will be interactive seasonal crafts with Santa's elves.  

The independent shops and eateries of the Royal Hillsborough village will be joining in the festive cheer so a visit to the Christmas Market is a perfect opportunity to explore this idyllic and historic village.  

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For other exciting Christmas events taking place in Royal Hillsborough, including a festive light trail of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, tours of Northern Ireland’s royal residence all dressed up for Christmas and wreath making workshops click HERE

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Most vendors accept card payments but not all.

Free entry

Parking: Hillsborough Forest Park, Beechlawn School, Dromore Road (after 4pm), Ballynahinch Street Pay & Display Car Park 

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Activities accessible for visitors with disabilities

Children & Infants

  • Accept children (Minimum age)

Establishment Features

  • Cash machines - Nearby in village inside Spar and Coop
  • Family Fun
  • Live music
  • Outdoor Event
  • Pets accepted - Pets welcome on leads

Parking & Transport

  • Car parking - Hillsborough Forest Park Beechlawn School, Dromore Road (after 4pm) Ballynahinch St Pay & Display Car Park
  • Frequent bus services - On main Belfast bus routes

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