Guildhall Craft Fair
When: Fri 13 – Sun 15 Nov 2026 Opens in 34 days
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Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market
Friday 11 – Saturday 12 December 2026
Fri 3pm–9pm; Saturday listed as 11am–6pm on the event page but 'times tbc' on the council's Christmas markets overview
Fri 3pm–9pm; Sat 11am–6pm (2026 event listing; council overview says Saturday times tbc)
The Dark Walk, Hillsborough Fort, Hillsborough, County Down · Northern Ireland
A two-day council-run Christmas market of local makers and food producers lining the tree-lined Dark Walk beside Hillsborough Fort.
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council's market in Royal Hillsborough sets up its stalls along The Dark Walk, the avenue beside 17th-century Hillsborough Fort in the Georgian village. The council lists over 60 artisan traders selling food and drink, art, crafts, homewares and beauty products.
Food stalls in past years have included local gin, rum and whiskey, cheese and charcuterie, festive bakes and preserves, alongside hot drinks and street food. Gift stalls cover ceramics and Christmas ornaments, prints and cards, jewellery and home fragrance. Choirs and local musicians perform, and Santa and Mrs Claus are billed to visit.
Entry is free. It runs on a Friday afternoon into the evening and on the Saturday. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome, and the council lists the event as accessible. Some traders may take cash only.
Dates by season
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026–27 | Fri 11 – Sat 12 Dec 2026Fri 3pm–9pm; Saturday listed as 11am–6pm on the event page but 'times tbc' on the council's Christmas markets overview | Coming up Add to calendar (Fri 11 – Sat 12 Dec 2026) |
| 2025–26 | Fri 12 – Sat 13 Dec 2025Fri 3pm–9pm; Sat 12 noon–6pm | Held |
Dates are taken from the market’s own website or official announcements and were last checked on 6 October 2026. Plans can change, so please check with the organiser before you travel. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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