Christmas

Celebrate Christmas the traditional way at the Ulster Folk Museum in Cultra, near Holywood, with festive music, crafts, food and family fun

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Celebrate Christmas the traditional way at the Ulster Folk Museum with festive music, crafts, family fun and folk traditions.

Our authentic cottages and exhibit buildings will be decorated for the season, with lights, wreaths and cosy fires. Settle in for a festive story in the Town School or an old, silent Christmas movie in our authentic Picture House. Listen out for carol singers, plus seasonal sounds from a brass band and harpist.

There'll be traditional Christmas crafts for all ages, plus willow star making in the Weaving Shed. Take in the scents of nut roasting, make cinnamon toast over the open fire, and taste traditional Christmas cake. Warm up with a festive drink, like mulled wine or a hot chocolate, in the Courtyard (please drink responsibly). Meet our makers as they demonstrate age-old crafts, say hello to the donkeys, and pick up last-minute Christmas gifts in the museum shop.

Step away from the rush of modern life and discover Christmas as it once was - slower, nostalgic, and filled with tradition.

Christmas Dates:

Saturday 12th December - 11:00 to 16:00
Sunday 13th December - 11:00 to 16:00
Saturday 19th December - 11:00 to 16:00
Sunday 20th December - 11:00 to 16:00
Monday 21st December - 10:00 to 16:00
Tuesday 22nd December - 10:00 to 16:00
Wednesday 23rd December - 10:00 to 16:00

Please note, this does not include a visit to Santa. To book your visit to Santa, please book here.

Book Christmas Tickets

Select the date you'd like to attend when booking your Christmas Ticket. Please note, Santa visits are not included and must be purchased separately.

What to know

Everything you need to know about Christmas at the Ulster Folk Museum

Planning a visit during weekdays in December? The Folk Museum will be decorated for the season and the Picture House will be showing Christmas films from the Silent Era. Plus you can have a festive treat from Ballycultra Tearoom or McCusker's Pub!

Green tickets are available offering a 20% discount. Please note you will be required to show proof of a valid public transport ticket on arrival.

We recommend pre-booking for our Christmas experience. Walk ups on the day are subject to availability.

An accessible bus will be available on all dates to support with overflow parking. Parking will be limited and we recommend making use of public transport where possible.