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VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE, Welcome... 15 Lisburn Square, Lisburn, BT28 1AN Tel: 028 9244 7622 s the Chairman of Lisburn & City Council’s 9am-5.15pm, Monday – Saturday Development Committee, I’m delighted to introduce 11am-4pm, Sunday (April – September) Athe 2019 city events guide. It’s an exciting time for Lisburn and Castlereagh. Accommodation provision has increased by 46% over the last few years, and we’ve many unique reasons for people to want to visit this area. ETrax NI, Ireland’s first indoor KTM electric motocross park, has opened on the Lisnabilla Road and The Still House, Moira has launched the first gin and spirit school in . In addition, We Are Vertigo now boasts the world’s largest inflatable action course in its Newtownbreda site. As if this wasn’t enough, we’ve a host of fun-filled events and activities taking place throughout the year, right on our doorstep, and we’ve listed them all here in this handy guide. From ice hockey tournaments and nights at the races to vintage fairs and food festivals – there’s something for everyone! For more information on all these events, go to www.visitlisburncastlereagh.com or call into one of our Visitor Information Centres in Lisburn or Hillsborough. VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE, HILLSBOROUGH The Old Courthouse, The Square, Hillsborough, BT26 6AG Tel: 028 9244 7640/7641 9.30am-5.30pm, Monday – Saturday 11am-4pm, Sunday Alderman William Leathem, Chair of the Development Committee, Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council WELCOME TO LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH Lisburn and Castlereagh combines the urban lifestyle and amenities of a European city with picturesque countryside and quaint villages, all with easily Lake walk at accessible transport links to . Hillsborough Forest

undonald International Ice Bowl will and will be hosting many events and have you skating and climbing to experiences to suit all tastes after it Dnew heights with its Clip ‘n Climb, reopens in Spring. while We Are Vertigo will entertain the For all the outdoorsy types, visit Lagan whole family with its soft Valley Regional Park, play, indoor ski slope, walk along the lake spa, ninja master course at Hillsborough Forest and the world’s largest or take the kids to the inflatable action course! children’s playground in Discover more on the Wallace Park. history of our local Shoppers will linen industry at the love Forestside in Irish Linen Centre Newtownbreda or and Lisburn Museum, Sprucefield Shopping Centre based in the 17th just outside Lisburn, both century Market House of which boast many high – Lisburn’s oldest building. street brands. For more Or visit Lisburn Cathedral and discover unique tastes, head to Moira village or more about its architecture and intriguing Lisburn City Centre, where an array of past. independent retailers await. Hillsborough Castle and Gardens has Whatever you love to do, you’ll find it all undergone a complete transformation and more in Lisburn & Castlereagh! 3 2019 | WHAT’S ON AT A GLANCE YOUR 2019 CALENDAR OF FABULOUS FAMILY FUN AND WHAT’S ON EVENTS IN LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH AT A GLANCE Magners Race Evening August Race Throughout 2019 June When: Fri 26 July Day Frock Around the Clock Vintage Where: Down Royal Racecourse When: Fri 30 & Sat 31 Inns Cross Market Strawberry Tea August When: From Sat 6 April (first Sat of every Fair Where: Down Royal Racecourse When: Sat 27 July month) When: Sat 1 June Where: The Ballance House, Where: 75 Road, Newtownbreda Where: Market Square, Lisburn Butterfly Ramble September Tours of Hillsborough Castle Love Lisburn Fashion When: Sat 27 July When: Sat 15 June Autumn Talks Programme & Hillsborough Town Walking Where: Regional Park When: September – December Tours by Fort Wardens Where: Market Square, Lisburn Louis Spence Master Class Where: Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum When: From Thu 18 April Saintfield District Show When: Sat 27 & Sun 28 July Where: Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Frock Around the Clock When: Sat 15 June Where: Lagan Valley LeisurePlex Vintage Fair Hillsborough Farmers Market Where: Glenbrook Farm, Boardmills Lisburn Triathlon and When: Sat 14 September When: April - July (last Sat of each month) Aquathlon Where: Market Square, Lisburn Where: Dark Walk Lane, Hillsborough Lisburn Coca Cola HBC Half Marathon, 10k Road Race and When: Sun 28 July European Heritage Open Days Where: Lagan Valley LeisurePlex When: Sat 14 & Sun 15 September April Fun Run Where: Various locations When: Wed 19 June Mayor’s Carnival Parade & Where: Lagan Valley LeisurePlex August Belfast Championship Dog Family Fun Day Show Summer Festival of Racing Summer Discovery Morning When: Sat 28 & Sun 29 September When: Sat 6 April When: Fri 21 & Sat 22 June When: Fri 2 August Where: Eikon Exhibition Centre Where: Lisburn City Centre Where: Down Royal Racecourse Where: Lagan Valley Regional Park Dubshed The Little Green Allotment When: Sat 6 & Sun 7 April Armed Forces Day October Where: Eikon Exhibition Centre When: Sat 22 June Festival Autumn Discovery Morning Health & Wellbeing Day Where: Wallace Park/Castle Gardens When: Sat 3 August When: Fri 4 October Where: Little Green Allotments Where: Belvoir Park Forest When: Tue 9 April Moira Festival (incorporating Ulster Grand Prix City Centre Harvest Fair Where: Market Square, Lisburn Moira Speciality Food Fair & Display When: Sat 5 October Alive & Kicking Moira Calling) Where: The Ballance House, Glenavy When: Thu 18 – Sat 20 April When: Sat 3 August When: Thu 27 - Sun 30 June Where: Market Square & Lisburn Square Twilight Night by Fairy Light Where: Market Square, Lisburn Where: Moira Village Ulster Grand Prix Bike Week When: Fri 25 October Easter at Hillsborough Castle Where: Wallace Park When: Thu 18 – Sun 28 April Love Lisburn Live Concert When: Mon 5 – Sat 10 August When: Sat 29 June Purple Turnip Festival Where: Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Where: Dundrod Where: Market Square, Lisburn When: Sat 26 October Easter Stages Rally Vintage Car & Bike Ride Where: Market Square, Lisburn When: Fri 19 & Sat 20 April When: Mon 5 August When: Sun 27 October Where: Dundrod July Where: Lagan Valley Island to Dundrod Where: Navigation House Cracking Easter Fun Summer Big Screen in the Pipe Band Championships Flaxie Halloween Workshops When: Mon 28 – Thu 31 October When: Mon 22 & Tues 23 April When: Sat 10 August Square Where: Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum Where: Dundonald International Ice Bowl Where: Moira Demesne When: July-August Halloween At Hillsborough Flaxie Easter Workshops Dog Education Day Where: Market Square, Lisburn Castle When: Tue 23 – Fri 26 April When: Sat 10 August Park Life When: Thu 31 October – Sat 2 November Where: Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum Where: Wallace Park Where: Hillsborough Castle & Gardens When: Sat 6 July – Sat 3 August (Saturdays) Horrible Histories at World Tattoo Festival Where: Wallace Park / Moat Park / Moira When: Fri 26 – Sun 28 April Demesne Hillsborough Castle Where: Eikon Exhibition Centre November Hillsborough Castle Food When: Sat 10 – Sat 17 August Hillsborough International Where: Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Annual Ferguson Lecture Night Festival When: Fri 1 November Festival of Literacy and Ideas Harry Ferguson Tractor Run When: Fri 5 – Sun 7 July Where: Hillsborough Village Centre When: Fri 26 – Sun 28 April When: Fri 16 August Where: Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Down Royal Festival Where: Hillsborough Village Where: Car Culture When: Fri 1 – Sat 2 November 50th Anniversary of OP Banner Where: Down Royal Racecourse When: Sat 6 & Sun 7 July May When: Sat 17 August NI Leisure Show Where: Eikon Exhibition Centre Where: Wallace Park Art on the Rails When: TBC November Flaxie Summer Workshops Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Where: Eikon Exhibition Centre When: Sat 4 May – 28 September (every Sat) When: Mon 15 July – Wed 21 August (Mon, Where: Castle Gardens, Lisburn Running Festival Christmas Lights Switch On Tue & Wed only) When: Sun 18 August When: TBC November May Day Meeting Where: Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum Where: Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Where: Lisburn City Centre When: Mon 6 May Down Rally Lisburn Light Festival Where: Down Royal Racecourse How do we Community Pilot When: Sat 20 July When: November, December & January 2020 Kiddie Countdown to Balmoral Where: Eikon Exhibition Centre Sessions Where: Lisburn City Centre Show When: August – November Children’s Arts Festival – Where: Hillsborough Castle & Gardens When: Sat 11 May December Weekly Art Camps Jump, Jiggle and Jive… Live! Where: Market Square, Lisburn Christmas At Hillsborough Spring Fair When: Mon 22 July – Fri 16 August When: Tue 20 August Where: Island Arts Centre Castle When: Sat 11 May Where: Market Square, Lisburn When: Sat 7 December – Sun 5 January 2020 The Ballance House, Glenavy Jump, Jiggle and Jive... Live! Market Square’s Tuesday Tea Where: Where: Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Balmoral Show When: Tue 23 July Dance with Housty & Friends Where: Market Square, Lisburn Hillsborough Christmas Market When: Wed 15 – Sat 18 May When: Tue 20 August When: Sat 7 December Where: Eikon Exhibiton Centre Market Square’s Tuesday Tea Where: Market Square, Lisburn Where: Dark Walk Lane, Hillsborough Down Royal Race Evening Dance with Housty & Friends Hilden Beer & Music Festival Boxing Day Race Meeting When: Fri 31 May When: Tue 23 July When: Fri 23 – Sun 25 August When: Thu 26 December Where: Down Royal Racecourse Where: Market Square, Lisburn Where: Hilden Brewery Where: Down Royal Racecourse All event dates and times were correct at the time of going to print. For further details and confirmation of dates please log on tovisitlisburncastlereagh.com f enjoylisburn t @visitlisburn @vistilisburncastlereagh 4 APRIL VISITLISBURNCASTLEREAGH.COM | 2019

Dusk Chorus Friday 5 April, 7.30pm Lagan Valley Regional Park, 3 Lock Keeper’s Lane, THROUGHOUT 2019 Milltown Road, Belfast, BT8 7XT Often overlooked at the end of a busy day, the beautiful evensong of some of our favourite birds is the perfect way to relax and Inns Cross Market unwind as you enjoy a twilight walk through the stunning Belvoir Park Forest. Please bring a torch, wear warm clothes and good From April - December 1st Sat of each month footwear. Meet at Belvoir Park Forest car park at 7.30pm (Duration: 1.5 75 Saintfield Road, Newtownbreda, BT8 7HN hours). Cost £5 Prepayment essential to confirm booking! Tel: 028 9049 1922 This monthly farmers’ market E: [email protected] features over 20 local, seasonal W: laganvalley.co.uk and artisan food producers on the FIRST Saturday of each LaganValley Regional Park month, trading from 10am–2pm in Newtownbreda. Inns Cross Market prides itself on being ‘It’s Showtime!’ The City of Lisburn & Castlereagh an authentic farmers’ market supporting local primary and 2019 Mayor’s Carnival Parade & Family Fun Day artisan producers. Shopping at this local market is a convivial Saturday 6 April, 12.30pm way to spend a half hour (or more) on Lisburn City Centre, c/o ISLAND Arts Centre, The Island, Lisburn, BT27 4RL a Saturday morning. Have a coffee as you browse and even pick up a Roll Up! Roll Up! Prepare to Be Dazzled as The City of Lisburn & Castlereagh 2019 Mayor’s Carnival culinary tip or two from the friendly producers. Parade & Family Fun Day ‘ShowTime!’ comes to town. Carnival Parade leaves ISLAND Arts Tel: 028 9023 1012 Centre at 1pm. Family Fun Day at Wallace Park from 12.30pm approx. For further details check E: [email protected] ISLANDArtsCentre.com T&Cs Apply. Young people aged 13 years and under must be accompanied by W: visitlisburncastlereagh.com an adult. Innsmarket Tel: 028 9250 9509 @InnsMarket E: [email protected] W: islandartscentre.com ISLANDArtsCentre Tours of Hillsborough Castle @ISLANDartsbiz & Hillsborough Town Walking islandartscentre Tours Dubshed From Thursday 18 April onwards Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 April, 12pm–6pm Hillsborough Castle, The Square, Hillsborough, BT26 6AG Eikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Lisburn, BT27 5RF Walking tour of Hillsborough Northern Ireland’s largest car show, Dubshed, is back at the Eikon Exhibition Town with our new Fort Warders Centre on April 6 & 7 from 12 noon until 6pm both days. The event is open (these are ticketed events). To to all German car brands, with coveted inside and outside spaces available view full details of Hillsborough to show cars. Put a reminder in your calendar, Dubshed will be a spectacle Castle and Gardens tour times, not to be missed! Online advance tickets and weekend tickets or general dates and to purchase tickets admission on the day at £15 you won’t miss out (Children under 12 free). please visit hrp.org.uk/ hillsborough-castle. Please Tel: 028 9066 5225 note that admission to the E: [email protected] castle is by tour only. The W: eikonexhibitioncentre.co.uk gardens are open daily but EikonExhibitionCentre please check the website for closures. @EikonExhibition Tel: 028 9268 1300 E: [email protected] W: hrp.org.uk/Hillsborough-castle FREE EVENT! Hillsboroughcastle Lisburn Health & Wellbeing Day @HRP_palaces Tuesday 9 April, 11am–2pm Market Square, Lisburn Come along and find out more on how to improve your health and wellbeing. Hillsborough Farmers’ Market There will be a range of information stands to browse through, kids’ activity corner and professional advice from organisations promoting health & wellbeing. April - July last Sat of each month Tel: 028 9244 7544 Dark Walk Lane, Hillsborough W: visitlisburncastlereagh.com Hillsborough Farmers’ Market is filled with local, Lisburncitycentre seasonal food produced by specialist NI primary and @Lisburn_City artisan food producers. Expect to buy specialist meat, raw milk and seasonal veg and fruit direct from the farmer. Freshly made slow baked bread, morning The River Wild goods and cakes, jams, Tuesday 16 April, 11am pickles, chutneys, sauces, Lagan Valley Regional Park, 3 Lock Keeper’s Lane, Milltown small batch raw milk Irish cheeses, smoked salmon, Road, Belfast, BT8 7XT chocolate, fudge and Discover the Lagan Valley Regional Park as never before! Explore the granola. There will be surrounding local and natural history by canoe along with the Belfast coffee and street food Boat club and LVRP rangers. Meet at Belfast Boat Club, Lockview Road, with weekend treats Belfast at 11am. All equipment and training will be provided. Please galore! wear appropriate warm clothing for the weather conditions, old shoes/ Tel: 028 9244 7641 trainers and have a change of clothing. Cost £10 Adult £6 Child E: [email protected] Book online to confirm place at: ti.to/belfast-boat-club/the-river-wild W: visitlisburncastlereagh.com Tel: 028 9049 1922 enjoylisburn E: [email protected] @visitlisburn W: laganvalley.co.uk visitlisburncastlereagh Lagan Valley Regional Park 2019 | WHAT'S ON APRIL 5 FREE EVENT! Alive & Kicking Cracking World Tattoo Festival Thursday 18 – Saturday 20 April, From 11am each day Easter Fun Friday 26 – Sunday 28 April Market Square, Lisburn Eikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Lisburn, BT27 5RF Monday 22 & Tuesday 23 April The festival will feature over 300 leading international and Enjoy an action-packed programme of games and activities Dundonald International Ice local artists including celebrity tattooist Megan Massacre, hosted by Lisburn Cathedral in Market Square on Thursday and Bowl, 111 Old Dundonald world-famous multi-skilled performance group the Fuel Girls, Friday. There will be something for all the family to enjoy! Road, Belfast, BT16 1XT international performers, musicians, Join us on Saturday for an Easter ‘Eggstravaganza’ including a Take advantage of FREE art exhibits, and much more. The puppet show, mini-petting zoo, an Easter Egg hunt and lots of entertainment this Easter event will also be boasting a Easter fun! Monday and Tuesday! Meet specially curated marketplace; Tel: 028 9244 7544 the Easter Bunny as he hops The WTF Bazaar, featuring over W: visitlisburncastlereagh.com around the centre with egg- 50 exciting and unique artisans, Lisburncitycentre citing treats for everyone! craftsmen and independent @Lisburn_City Tel: 028 9080 9100 merchants. E: icebowl@ All event enquiries email info@ lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk worldtattoofestival.com W: theicebowl.com Tel: 028 9066 5225 Dundonaldicebowl E: [email protected] W: eikonexhibitioncentre.co.uk FREE EVENT! EikonExhibitionCentre Flaxie @EikonExhibition Easter at Hillsborough Easter Workshops Dinosaur Tuesday 23 – Friday 26 April, 10am-11am & 2pm-3pm Castle Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum, Market Square, and Unicorn FREE EVENT! Thursday 18 – Sunday 28 Lisburn, BT28 1AG April Join us on 23-26 April for our popular Easter workshops! Our Adventures Hillsborough Castle and free Easter Workshops at Lisburn Museum have proven a Saturday 27 April, 11am-3pm Gardens, The Square, huge hit over the years, so come join us! NB Children must be Market Square, Lisburn Hillsborough, BT26 6AG accompanied by an adult. All ages welcome. Meet Jay the walking, roaring T-Rex Telephone or email Lisburn Museum to book your space. and watch baby T-Rex hatch from Join in the family fun Tel: 028 9266 3377 its egg. Dig for fossils and have at Hillsborough Castle E: [email protected] a roarsome day! Come along for & Gardens this Easter. W: lisburnmuseum.com a Unicorn Adventure as you step Activities Included in Irishlinencentreandlisburnmuseum into the Unicorn-drawn carriage admission price. @Lisburn_Museum with Princess Cinderella. Little Monday 22 – Thursday 25 April: 12pm & 3.30pm, meet on unicorns can enjoy colourful the South Terrace hair plaits, balloon modelling Meet characters from the castle’s past, including America’s and craft activities. Visit founding father Benjamin Franklin, and join the third Marquess visitlisburncastlereagh.com for of Downshire as he regales the audience with folk tales. more information. Tel: 028 9244 7544 Kite Making W: visitlisburncastlereagh.com Monday 22 – Thursday 25 April: 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, Lisburncitycentre 2.30pm, 3.30pm & 4.30pm, meet on the South Lawn. @Lisburn_City Inspired by Benjamin Franklin’s famous kite experiment, make your own kite to fly in the grounds and then take home. Hillsborough International Forage In The Forest Object Handling Thursday 18 – Thursday 25 April: 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm, Festival of Literacy and Saturday 27 April, 11am meet in the Stable Yard Courtyard. Ideas Lagan Valley Regional Park, 3 Lock Keeper’s What will you discover? Uncover some of the stories, characters Lane, Milltown Road, Belfast, BT8 7XT Friday 26 – Sunday 28 April and history of Hillsborough Castle for yourself by exploring Explore the edible delights of the woodland and some of the objects in our handling collection. John Hewitt Society, Hillsborough Village (various locations) surrounds on a walk through the beautiful Lagan Explore History Where It Happened You’re invited to the ­Hillsborough Festival of Literacy & Ideas, Valley Regional Park followed by hot drinks and Walk in the footsteps of royalty, peacemakers and presidents in a springtime festival with events taking place throughout the treats on the barge. Northern Ireland’s royal residence and important Government village including poetry, prose, music, fi­lm and talks plus events Meet at Lagan Valley Regional Park Visitor Centre at building. for families and young people. 11am (Duration: 2 hours). Cost £6pp. Book online at hrp.org.uk/hillsborough-castle The second Hillsborough Festival of Literature and Ideas takes Pre-payment essential to confirm booking! place Friday 26 – Sunday 28 April, with a diverse line-up Tel: 028 9049 1922 E: [email protected] encompassing poetry, prose, music, film and talks. E: [email protected] W: hrp.org.uk/Hillsborough-castle Founded by The John Hewitt Society, the festival team W: laganvalley.co.uk Hillsboroughcastle have worked with local groups to ensure that community Lagan Valley Regional Park @HRP_palaces involvement is at the centre of this event, with participation and support from the Village Centre, Historic Royal Palaces, churches, bars and local retailers. The new three-day book ANZAC Commemoration Spring Wildflower Walk festival promises to provide visitors and residents with a new Saturday 20 April, 2pm perspective on the picturesque Georgian village. Service Lagan Valley Regional Park, 3 Lock Keeper’s Lane, ‘The Ravenmaster’ with Christopher Sunday 28 April, 2.30pm Milltown Road, Belfast, BT8 7XT The Ballance House, Skaife 118a Lisburn Road, The woodlands and hedgerows come alive in springtime. Friday 26 April, 6.30pm-8pm, Hillsborough Castle and Gardens Glenavy, BT29 4NY Discover the first flush of flowers adding colour All are welcome to to Minnowburn – lesser celandine, wood sorrel, Poetry and Plants Tour Saturday 27 April, 11am-12noon, Hillsborough Castle and our ANZAC Day event wood anemone, bluebells, violets and more, Gardens which commemorates and hear their colourful stories. the anniversary of the Meet in Minnowburn car park Brunchtime Lecture: Irish Mythology Allied landings on the at 2pm (Duration: 2 hours). Gallipoli Peninsula Cost £3pp (under 12 free). and the Irish Language and remembers those Prepayment essential Sunday 28 April, 11am-12noon, who fought and to confirm booking! Hillsborough Castle and Gardens died defending their Tel: 028 9049 1922 These are ticketed events. Book online at hrp.org.uk/ country. E: [email protected] hillsborough-castle Tel: 028 9264 8492 W: laganvalley.co.uk Tel: 028 9032 4522 E: [email protected] LaganValley Regional Park E: [email protected] W: theballancehouse.com © National Trust John.Hewitt.3158 Ballancehouse @The_JHS @BallanceHouse 6 MAY VISITLISBURNCASTLEREAGH.COM | 2019

Spring Discovery Morning Friday 3 May, 11am Lagan Valley Regional Park, 3 Lock Keeper’s Lane, Milltown Road, Belfast, BT8 7XT BALMORAL SHOW The second of four seasonal walks enjoying the splendour of the Regional Park. These walks give you the opportunity for an informal and informative walk with Wednesday 15 – Saturday 18 May our rangers to learn about the Park. Meet at Mclroy Park car park Eikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Lisburn, BT27 5RF ( race track) at 11am (Duration: 2 hours). Taking place at Balmoral Park, Lisburn, the 2019 Show promises to build Tel: 028 9049 1922 on the success of last year’s historic 150th Show. The four-day event will E: [email protected] feature more than 650 trade stands, the NI Food Pavilion featuring the best W: laganvalley.co.uk of local food and drink producers, hundreds of competitions and classes and Lagan Valley Regional Park a wide range of family entertainment and attractions. New attractions for 2019 include Jason Smyth Adrenalin Tour along with Clive Shaw Trucks and the return of the hotly-contested best-dressed competition. Art on the Rails Discounted pre-show tickets are available to purchase online at balmoralshow.co.uk. Children under five years go FREE. Saturday 4 May – Saturday 28 September (Every Saturday) Opening Hours: Wed 9.30am-6pm, Thu 9.30am-8pm, Fri 9.30am-7pm & Sat Castle Gardens, Lisburn 9.30am-6pm. Art on the Rails is held once a week on a Saturday from May-September, Tel: 028 9066 5225 bringing the ornate railings of Castle Gardens to life and providing the E: [email protected]/events@ public not only with an opportunity to purchase new and original artwork, eikon.uk.com but a chance to meet the artists. W: Balmoralshow.co.uk Tel: 028 9250 7503 E: [email protected] Balmoralshow.ni W: islandartscentre.com @Balmoralshow ISLANDArtsCENTRE Balmoralshow @ISLANDartsbiz islandartscentre

May Day Meeting Monday 6 May Down Royal Racecourse, Lisburn, BT27 5RW You just can’t beat a day at the races – thundering hooves pounding on the track, the multi-coloured flash of jockeys charging towards the finish line and the roar of the crowd rising from their seats to spot the winner. Ladies and gentlemen, book your tickets now because you can always bet on a wonderful time at Down Royal. Log onto the website to book. Tel: 028 9262 1256 E: [email protected] W: downroyal.com Downroyalracing @Downroyal FREE EVENT! Kiddie Countdown To Balmoral Saturday 11 May, 11am-3pm Market Square, Lisburn Enjoy a fun animal themed day in the run up to the highly-anticipated Balmoral Show with a mini-petting farm, crafts and balloon modelling. Tel: 028 9244 7544 W: visitlisburncastlereagh.com Lisburncitycentre @Lisburn_City

Spring Fair Saturday 11 May, 12pm-4pm The Ballance House, 118a Lisburn Road, Glenavy, BT29 4NY A fun day for the whole family – Gumboot throwing competition, games on the lawn, free children’s crafts and a local crafter’s market. Guided tours of the House are available and light lunches available in the tea barn. Tel: 028 9264 8492 E: [email protected] W: theballancehouse.com Ballancehouse @BallanceHouse 2019 | WHAT'S ON MAY 7

Hillsborough Castle Art Tour Launches Sunday 26 May Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, The Square, Hillsborough, BT26 6AG See website for further information. E: [email protected] W: hrp.org.uk/hillsborough-castle Hillsboroughcastle @HRP_palaces

Lisburn & Castlereagh Junior Ice Hockey Tournament Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 May Dundonald International Ice Bowl, 111 Old Dundonald Road, Belfast, BT16 1XT Two-day ice hockey tournament with teams competing from across the UK playing at U9 and U16 level. Tel: 028 9080 9100 E: [email protected] W: theicebowl.com Dundonaldicebowl

Hillsborough Castle Family Tour Launches Monday 27 May Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, The Square, Hillsborough, BT26 6AG See website for further information. E: [email protected] W: hrp.org.uk/hillsborough-castle Hillsboroughcastle @HRP_palaces

Brunchtime Lecture: Art at the Castle with Amanda Croft Saturday 25 May Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, The Square, Hillsborough, BT26 6AG Special brunchtime Lecture focusing on the art of Hillsborough. What a E: [email protected] masterpiece! W: hrp.org.uk/hillsborough-castle Hillsboroughcastle @HRP_palaces

Down Royal Race Evening Friday 31 May Down Royal Racecourse, Lisburn, BT27 5RW You just can’t beat a night at the races – thundering hooves pounding on the track, the multi-coloured flash of jockeys charging towards the finish line and the roar of the crowd rising from their seats to spot the winner. Ladies and gentlemen, book your tickets now because you can always bet on a wonderful time at Down Royal. Please link to the website to book. Tel: 028 9262 1256 E: [email protected] W: downroyal.com Downroyalracing @Downroyal 8 JUNE VISITLISBURNCASTLEREAGH.COM | 2019

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Saintfield District Show Saturday 15 June Glenbrook Farm, Lough Road, Boardmills, Lisburn We look forward to welcoming you to Glenbrook Farm, Broadmills for the Frock Around The Clock Vintage Fair 74th Saintfield Show. For 2019 there will be a wide range of attractions Saturday 1 June, 12pm-5pm including: General show classes for poultry, cattle, sheep, pigs, donkeys, horse Market Square, Lisburn classes for agricultural horses, ponies, horses, mini horses and working hunter, Frock Around The Clock will be returning to Market Square for Midsummer Craft In The City, home industries classes, craft & food fair and trade stands, family fun day and much more… Entry featuring 35 sellers of beautiful and original handmade and vintage treasures fee is £10pp and under 16s are free. Free Parking. including fashion accessories, jewellery, furniture, homewares, art, crafts and gifts Tel: 07821 588390 and much more! E: [email protected] Tel: 028 9244 7544 W: saintfieldshow.co.uk W: visitlisburncastlereagh.com SaintfieldShow Lisburncitycentre @lisburn_City The Broadwater Walk Lisburn Coca Cola HBC Half Saturday 8 June, 10am Meet at Drumbridge car park Marathon, 10k Join us for a walk along the Broadwater and discover the hidden relics of the old Lagan Navigation, Road Race And whilst enjoying the wonderful wildlife along the way. The walk is around three miles along the towpath between and Moira and will include a stop for refreshments, so bring a snack and 3k Fun Run a drink. Transport is provided from Drumbridge. Cost £10pp. NB Early booking recommended as places are limited. Pre-payment essential to confirm booking. Wednesday 19 June, 6.50pm Tel: 028 9049 1922 Lagan Valley LeisurePlex, 18 E: [email protected] Lisburn Leisure Park, Lisburn, BT28 W: laganvalley.co.uk 1LP Lagan Valley Regional Park Get on your marks for one of Northern Ireland’s largest sporting events. The route is renowned for being ‘flat & fast’, making it an ideal route for competitive runners aiming for Personal Bests and beginners alike. The Fun Run is the perfect race for anyone wishing to run with family and friends and experience a little fun while getting active! All events are inclusive and are open to wheelchair and hand cycle participants. Tel: 028 9250 9250 W: lisburnhalfmarathon.com LisburnCastlereagh @lisburncc Love Lisburn FREE EVENT! Fashion Show Saturday 15 June Market Square, Lisburn Summer Wildlife Walk Visit Lisburn City Centre where you will be treated to a showcase of the latest fashion Thursday 20 June, 7pm trends, beauty shows, pop-up displays Lagan Valley Regional Park, 3 Lock Keeper’s Lane, Milltown Road, and demonstrations. Hosted by Rebecca Belfast McKinney, presenter on ‘The Breakfast Show’ at Cool FM. BT8 7XT Add in a new event for Summer… Come for a glorious walk through the flower rich meadows and hedgerows on the Summer Solstice and learn about the variety of species encountered along the way. Meet at Knightsbridge entrance to Summer Big Screen in the Lagan Meadows at 7pm (Duration: 2 hours). Cost £3pp (under 12s free). Pre-payment essential to confirm booking. Square Tel: 028 9049 1922 Summer E: [email protected] Market Square, Lisburn W: laganvalley.co.uk Sporting Events and Movie Days Lagan Valley Regional Park On sunny days sit back and relax on the deck chairs while the children play in the water jets and enjoy the giant toys in Market Square. Please note: Children must be supervised at all times. Tel: 028 9244 7544 W: visitlisburncastlereagh.com Lisburncitycentre @Lisburn_City 2019 | WHAT'S ON JUNE | JULY 9

Hillsborough Castle Food Festival Summer Festival Of Racing Friday 5 – Sunday 7 July, 11am-5pm Friday 21 & Saturday 22 June Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, The Square, Hillsborough, BT26 6AG Down Royal Racecourse, Lisburn, BT27 5RW We are delighted that our successful Historic Royal Palaces Food Over two days of racing 15,000 people will visit the racecourse to witness the action and soak Festival will be coming to the stunning grounds of Hillsborough up the atmosphere of one of the biggest highlights in the Northern Ireland social and sporting Castle and Gardens in for the very first time, calendar, synonymous with quality, style and unparalleled racing. The event is also famous packed with fabulous producers of specialty food and drink, for its “Best Dressed Lady Competition”, which attracts live cookery demos, workshops and great entertainment stylish ladies from all over the island of Ireland for families. and sets up a fantastic atmosphere. So, Our Festivals are a firm favourite at Hampton Court dress to impress for a guaranteed Palace and the Tower of London and we are sure that our memorable day out this summer. latest edition will be a huge success. We look forward Please visit the website to book. to welcoming you to this brand new summer festival at Tel: 028 9262 1256 Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. For further information E: [email protected] visit hrpfoodfestivals.com/hillsborough-castle W: downroyal.com E: [email protected] Downroyalracing W: hrp.org.uk/hillsborough-castle @Downroyal Hillsboroughcastle @HRP_palaces Park Life 2019 Saturday 6 July – Saturday 3 August (Every Saturday) Wallace Park/Moat Park/Moira Demesne The ‘Park Life’, programme of summer events for 2019 will be taking place in Wallace Park, Moat Park and Moira Demesne, NB dates to be confirmed. Please check the council website for details. Tel: 028 9250 9558 Armed Forces Day E: [email protected] Saturday 22 June, 10am–6pm W: lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk Wallace Park/Castle Gardens, Lisburn Lisburncastlereagh Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council are pleased @Lisburnccc to be hosting the Northern Ireland Armed FREE EVENT! Forces Day Event on 22 June 2019. Following a parade of serving military personnel, veterans Car Culture and cadets in the city centre, there will be Love Lisburn Live Drumhead Service in Wallace Park. This will Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 July be followed by a busy programme of family Saturday 29 June, 12pm-7pm Eikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Lisburn, BT27 5RF orientated military events and activities for all Market Square, Lisburn Japanese Car Culture will be returning to the Eikon Exhibition ages. Summer Concert in Market Square with local Centre in July and introducing Irish drifting association, The main attractions range from military bands, bands; headlined by Pretty Cartel. Drift Games, to the Northern Ireland car scene. Due to the the Military Wives Choir, helicopters, parachute Tel: 028 9244 7544 phenomenal success of their 2018 show, Japanese Car displays, climbing walls, artillery firing, fun W: visitlisburncastlereagh.com Culture has grown from strength to strength. fair and rides and the Red Hot Chilli Pipers Lisburncitycentre Drift Games will have an amateur heat on Saturday 6, entertaining on stage. The day will conclude @Lisburn_City before the championship and finals on Sunday 7 July, with a traditional Beating the Retreat. alongside the car exhibition. This will be the first event that Drift Games have participated in Northern Ireland, and the Eikon Exhibition Centre look forward to welcoming them this summer. Tel: 028 9244 7544 You can get up to date information on the event on their social media pages: @evokeireland E: [email protected] @driftgames.life W: visitlisburncastlereagh.com Tel: 028 9066 5225 Lisburncastlereagh E: [email protected] @Lisburnccc W: eikonexhibitioncentre.co.uk EikonExhibitionCentre @EikonExhibition Flaxie Summer Workshops Moira Festival (incorporating Moira Monday 15 July – Wednesday 21 August Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum, Market Square, Lisburn, Speciality Food Fair and Moira Calling) BT28 1AG Kids’ workshops start on the 15 July onwards on Mondays, Thursday 27 - Sunday 30 June Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am-11am & 2pm-3.30pm. Moira Demesne, Moira BOOKING ESSENTIAL! Speciality Food Fair is a celebration of the NI artisan food and drink scene with over 50 producers taking Tel: 028 9266 3377 part. Enjoy chef demos, live music by local artists, Cafe E: [email protected] Tipi Bar, picnic area and family fun. Now in its fourth W: lisburnmuseum.com year, the event is a firm favourite in the diaries of local Irishlinencentreandlisburnmuseum residents and foodies from further afield alike. @Lisburn_Museum It’s a great opportunity for visitors to meet the primary producers and culinary talents at the forefront of Northern Ireland’s burgeoning food culture. All tastes are catered for with something for meat lovers, to vegan and those in Secret Garden search of gluten free delicacies. Thursday 18 July, 7pm The organisers of the freshest independent music festival Meet at Lower Stables car park, Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park outside of Belfast, have upped the stakes from last year, Join us for an evening stroll through Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park, famous for the delivering a main stage line-up of seven acts. Moira Festival International Rose Garden. This walk shall focus upon some of the less well known aspects is shaping up to be one of the top NI music festivals of the of the grounds and the local history of the Park. summer. Find further information at moiracalling.com Duration: 2 hours. Cost £3.50pp (under 12s free). Pre-payment essential to confirm booking. W: visitlisburncastlereagh.com Tel: 028 9049 1922 Visitlisburncastlereagh E: [email protected] @visitlisburn W: laganvalley.co.uk visitlisburncastlereagh Lagan Valley Regional Park 10 JULY VISITLISBURNCASTLEREAGH.COM | 2019

Bumblebee & Butterfly Jump, FREE EVENT! Safari Jiggle & Butterfly Ramble Saturday 27 July, 2pm Friday 19 July, 11am Jive Lagan Valley Regional Park, 3 Lock Keeper’s Lane, Meet at the lower Milltown Road, Belfast, BT8 7XT car park, Sir Tuesday 23 July & Tuesday Discover butterflies on our meadow walk and learn how Thomas and Lady 20 August, 11am-1pm to survey these wonderful insects. Meet at Lagan Valley Dixon Park Market Square, Lisburn Regional Park Visitor Centre at 2pm (Duration: 2 hours). Pre- Come along and Jump, Jiggle and Jive is back payment essential to confirm booking. learn all about this summer for more twirling Tel: 028 9049 1922 bumblebees and and swirling in Market Square. E: [email protected] the wildflowers This event is suitable for W: laganvalley.co.uk they visit. Join children aged two to eight Lagan Valley Regional Park Aoibhinn Corrigan years old. NB Children must from NIEA and the be supervised at all times. LVRP team for a walk Tel: 028 9244 7544 through the summer W: visitlisburncastlereagh.com meadows and gardens, hunting Lisburncitycentre through the wonderful world of bugs and @Lisburn_City beasts and the habitat they live in. This is a family friendly event suitable for children aged five and over. Tea Dance FREE EVENT! (Duration approx. 2 hours). Cost £3.50pp. Pre-payment essential with to confirm booking. Housty and Friends Tel: 028 9049 1922 E: [email protected] Tuesday 23 July & W: laganvalley.co.uk Tuesday 20 August, Lagan Valley Regional Park 2pm-4pm Market Square, Lisburn Due to popular demand Down Rally Housty is back with friends this summer! So Saturday 20 July put your dancing shoes Eikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Lisburn, BT27 5RF on and join us for an Further information can be found at downrally.com afternoon of fun in Tel: 028 9066 5225 Market Square. E: [email protected] Tel: 028 9244 7544 W: eikonexhibitioncentre.co.uk W: visitlisburncastlereagh.com EikonExhibitionCentre Lisburncitycentre @EikonExhibition @Lisburn_City Louis Spence Master Class Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 July Magners Race Evening Lagan Valley LeisurePlex, Lisburn Leisure Park, Friday 26 July Lisburn, BT28 1LP Down Royal Racecourse, Lisburn, BT27 5RW Two-day dance master class Since the 17th century the Down Royal Racecourse has brought with dance legend Louis the “Sport of Kings” to generations of people in Northern Spence. Ireland – it’s a race course steeped in history. There’s no better Tel: 028 9267 2121 time to soak up the atmosphere than at the Magners Race E: Leisureplex@ Evening where you will be sure of a great night out. Please visit lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk the website to book. W: theleisureplex.com Tel: 028 9262 1256 Laganvalleyleisureplexlisburn E: [email protected] @Lvleisureplex W: downroyal.com Downroyalracing @Downroyal

Children’s Arts Festival Monday 22 July – Friday 16 August, 9.30am-4.30pm ISLAND Arts Centre, The ISLAND, Lisburn, BT27 4RL Strawberry Young people aged four to 13 years will join like-minded Lisburn Triathlon and creatives to create, design and turn their ideas into action Tea Fair through group and solo projects. Parents have peace of mind Saturday 27 July, 12pm-4pm Aquathlon too, knowing that Arts Weeks bring together a range of The Ballance House, 118a Sunday 28 July energetic professional artists and performers who specialise in Lisburn Road, Glenavy, Lagan Valley LeisurePlex, 18 Lisburn Leisure Park, Lisburn, working with children and young people. Classes are grouped BT29 4NY BT28 1LP into small appropriate age bands and are individually tailored Complimentary strawberry Open to participants aged 16+ years, the event will welcome so that no two days are the same. treat and lots of fun outdoor some of Northern Ireland’s top triathletes demonstrating The choice of four creative weeks will include visual arts, games for the kids. Guided strength and endurance across a 750m pool swim, 24k cycle drama, dance and music. For bookings and further information tours of the house will be available. Lunch in and 5k run. The Aquathlon is geared towards participants under log onto Islandartscentre.com the tea barn, market stalls and free craft activities for 16 years who will compete across a 200m pool swim and 2k Tel: 028 9244 7452 the children. run. W: islandartscentre.com Tel: 028 9264 8492 Tel: 028 9250 9461 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] ISLAND-ArtsCentre W: theballancehouse.com W: lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk @ISLANDartsbiz Ballancehouse Laganvalleyleisureplexlisburn islandartscentre @BallanceHouse @lvleisureplex 2019 | WHAT'S ON AUGUST 11

LGBTQ Tour Launches Dog Education Day Saturday 10 August with Accompanying Talks Wallace Park, Lisburn Bringing together some of Northern Ireland’s top canine for Pride professionals to provide a day out which both people of all ages Thursday 1 – Sunday 4 August and our dogs will benefit from. A day of fun, including a kids’ zone How Do We Community – Pilot Georgian Summer Offer at (with targeted kids safety talks), Sessions Hillsborough Castle educational talks, stalls, demonstrations, behaviourist Ongoing August, September, October & November Sundays in August on hand to answer questions, Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, The Square, Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, The Square, Hillsborough, give advice, vet information, a Hillsborough, BT26 6AG BT26 6AG doggie chill-out zone and more! See website for further information on all of the above Workshop and brunchtime lectures on aspects of Georgian All under the ethos of positive reward events. Society. based training methods and building a E: [email protected] See website for more information. safe happy future for children and dogs W: hrp.org.uk/hillsborough-castle E: [email protected] to share! Hillsboroughcastle W: hrp.org.uk/hillsborough-castle Tel: 028 9250 9250 @HRP_palaces Hillsboroughcastle E: [email protected]. @HRP_palaces uk W: lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk Summer Lisburncastlereagh Discovery Ulster Grand Prix Bike @Lisburnccc Morning Week Horrible Histories at Friday 2 August, 11am Monday 5 – Saturday 10 August Meet at Lisburn Island Rusheyhill Road, Dundrod, Lisburn, BT28 3TD Hillsborough Castle Centre The MCE Insurance Ulster Grand Prix and Bike Week at the Saturday 10 – Saturday 17 August The third of four Dundrod circuit in Co. Antrim attracting all the top names Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, The Square, Hillsborough, seasonal walks enjoying the splendour of in road racing. If you haven’t been yet to experience BT26 6AG the Regional Park. These walks give you the opportunity for an the unique spectacle of these mass start road races you Join us for Horrible Histories ‘Gorgeous Georgians and Vile informal and informative walk with our rangers to learn about haven’t lived. Victorians’ live on stage in the beautiful gardens and learn the Park. (Duration: 2 hours). W: ulstergrandprix.net about history with the nasty bits left in! Tel: 028 9049 1922 UlsterGrandPrix E: [email protected] E: [email protected] @UlsterGrandPrix W: hrp.org.uk/hillsborough-castle W: laganvalley.co.uk Hillsboroughcastle Lagan Valley Regional Park @HRP_palaces The Little Green Allotment Vintage Car Festival & Bike Ride Saturday 3 August Monday 5 August Little Green Lagan Valley Island to Dundrod Allotments, 3 White Lisburn City Old Vehicle Club in Mountain Road, conjunction with Lisburn & Castlereagh invites you to take part in BT28 3QY a classic car and bike parade around The Little Green Dundrod circuit. The evening will begin Allotments will be at the Lagan Valley Island, Queens hosting our 7th Annual show Road Lisburn with a display of cars and making a great afternoon out. We have a day of fun and motorcycles before moving off for a games for all the family including Sports’ Day, allotment drive around the world famous Dundrod tour, barbeque, bake sale and lots more! circuit as part of UGP Bike Week events. Tel: 07867 568976 There is a charge per vehicle and per W: thelittlegreenallotments.co.uk passenger to participate which will be TheLittleGreenAllotments donated to the Mayor’s Charity. @LtlGrnAltmnts Tel: 028 9250 9250 W: lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk FREE EVENT! Lisburncastlereagh @Lisburnccc City of Lisburn & Castlereagh Pipe Band Championships Harry Ferguson Tractor Run Friday 16 August, 7.30pm Annahilt, Hillsborough Ulster Grand Prix Display Saturday 10 August Our annual tractor road run Moira Demense, Moira will assemble at the usual Saturday 3 August, 11am-2pm Moira Demesne is once again extremely proud to host the car park at Ballykeel Baptist Market Square & Lisburn Square, Lisburn Lisburn & Castlereagh City Pipe Band Championships 2019. Church. The Road run leaves Come along and enjoy a spectacular Vintage Motorcycle Display You will be blown away by the fantastic festival atmosphere the car park at 7.30pm sharp in Market Square before the starting flag of the Ulster Grand Prix with fun and games, food and trade stalls all held in the to return for a BBQ at approx. road race on 8 and 10 August. Honey Badger’s Go Karts will be beautiful surroundings of Moira Demesne. The perfect day 8.30pm. All tractors and classic vehicles welcome. There is a making an entrance in Lisburn Square with their electric karts out for pipe band enthusiasts and their families. short run planned for classic vehicles which will be led by a for children aged four to 12 years. Tel: 028 9267 0445 Marshall. T: 028 9244 7544 E: [email protected] Tel: 028 9269 2110 W: visitlisburncastlereagh.com W: rspbani.org M: 07720 262530 Lisburncitycentre Rspbani E: [email protected] @Lisburn_City @Rspbani W: harryfergusonmemorial.com 12 AUGUST | SEPTEMBER VISITLISBURNCASTLEREAGH.COM | 2019

50th Anniversary of OP Banner Autumn Talks Programme Saturday 17 August September – December Wallace Park, Lisburn Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum, Market Square, August 2019 will be the 50th anniversary of the Lisburn deployment of the armed forces in Northern BT28 1AG Ireland on what was known as Operation The Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum presents its sixth Banner. A Service of Commemoration is to be annual autumn programme, a series of talks to accompany held at Wallace Park, Lisburn on Saturday 17 August their exhibition programmes – dates and details to be 2019. confirmed. For further information please visit the website. Tel: 028 9250 9250 Tel: 028 9266 3377 E: events.officer@lisburncastlereagh. E: [email protected] gov.uk W: lisburnmuseum.com W: lisburncastlereagh.com Irishlinencentreandlisburnmuseum Lisburncastlereagh @Lisburn_Museum @Lisburnccc Making Music FREE EVENT! Hillsborough Castle & Gardens with Jo Jingles Tuesday 3 September, 10am-11am Running Festival Market Square, Lisburn Sunday 18 August, 9.30am-1pm Get involved with music, singing and movement classes for Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, The Square, Hillsborough, BT26 6AG babies and pre-school age children from three months to five RunThrough are excited to announce the brand new Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running years of age. Festival, including family races, a 5k, a 10k, and a half marathon! Come and run the inaugural Tel: 028 9244 7544 event at Hillsborough Castle and take the opportunity to race around this unique location! W: visitlisburncastlereagh.com These ROAD CLOSED races will start within the beautiful grounds of Hillsborough Castle, Lisburncitycentre before heading out onto the surrounding rural roads of Hillsborough and take in local historic @Lisburn_City attractions such as Hillsborough Fort and Hillsborough Lake, finishing with a lap of the Gardens before crossing the finish line in the village. Each mile is accurately marked out with distance flags and there will be plenty of helpers to keep you on track and to encourage you all the way Schools’ Programme to the finish. Enter via the website at castlerunningfestival.com. Launches Your entry will include: Chip-timed results, unique themed medal, free official event photos and goodie bag. From 9 September (weekdays, term time) E: [email protected] Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, The Square, W: hrp.org.uk/hillsborough-castle Hillsborough, BT26 6AG Hillsboroughcastle E: [email protected] @HRP_palaces W: hrp.org.uk/hillsborough-castle Hillsboroughcastle @HRP_palaces Hilden Beer & Music Festival European Heritage Open Days Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 September Friday 23 – Sunday 25 August Various locations, Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council area Hilden Brewery, Lisburn, BT27 4TY Each year, hundreds of properties open their doors and many organisations put Great beers, great music and great craic, the annual Hilden Beer & Music Festival hits all the on events for FREE across Northern Ireland as part of European Heritage Open right notes. Held in the grounds of Hilden Brewery and Hilden House, the ever popular three- Days. It’s a great opportunity to explore buildings which aren’t normally open day ale tasting event proudly boasts all that is great in to the public. Discover our built heritage as these sites and buildings come terms of craft beers and ciders from the UK and Ireland, alive with living history, film screenings, literary events, theatre performances, gourmet food and a huge range of live musical acts. visual arts and art exhibitions. For the full list of events, please visit discovernorthernireland.com Tel: 028 9266 0800 Tel: 028 9082 3207 E: [email protected] W: discovernorthernireland.com W: hildenbrewery.com E: [email protected] Hildenbrewery Ehodni @Hildenbrewery @EHODNI FREE EVENT! Edenderry Evening Trail Frock Around The Friday 23 August, 5.30pm Clock Vintage Fair Meet at Minnowburn car park Saturday 14 September, 12pm-5pm How better to shake off the working week than a relaxing early evening stroll through the Market Square, Lisburn summer splendour of the Lagan Valley Regional Park? The trail will take you along some of Frock Around the Clock’s Autumn Craft in the City returns the best scenery and vistas in the Park including riverside, hidden hilltop gardens, woodlands to Market Square featuring 35 sellers of beautiful and and the Stone Age Giant’s Ring. Bringing a drink and snack is recommended. (Duration: 3 original handmade and vintage treasures including fashion hours). accessories, jewellery, furniture, homewares, crafts and Cost £3.50pp (Under 12s free). NB Pre-payment essential to confirm booking. gifts, and much more besides! Tel: 028 9049 1922 Tel: 028 9244 7544 E: [email protected] W: visitlisburncastlereagh.com W: laganvalley.co.uk Lisburncitycentre Lagan Valley Regional Park @Lisburn_City August Race Day Belfast Championship Dog Show Friday 30 & Saturday 31 August Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 September Down Royal Racecourse, Lisburn, BT27 5RW Eikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Lisburn, BT27 5RF Kick-start your weekend with this exciting race evening IRELAND’S PREMIER DOG SHOW at Down Royal and enjoy a taste of the new hospitality Thousands of dogs will compete for titles at Ireland’s largest dog show and CRUFTS qualifier, the on site, which is every bit as good as the quality of the Belfast Championship Dog Show. This show is an exciting way to meet racing. NB Booking essential. Please visit the website to other dog owners, to socialise your pet and test his/her abilities should you book. choose to enter. They also represent a great opportunity to get up-to-date T: 028 9262 1256 information on caring and training for dogs. E: [email protected] Tel: 028 9066 5225 W: downroyal.com E: [email protected] Downroyalracing W: eikonexhibitioncentre.co.uk @Downroyal EikonExhibitionCentre @EikonExhibition 2019 | WHAT'S ON OCTOBER 13

Autumn Purple Turnip Festival Saturday 26 11am-3pm & Sunday 27 October (time TBC) One to Discovery Market Square, Lisburn & Navigation House Purple Turnip is back for a free family fun day with lots of themed ‘turn- Morning activities in Market Square. Take part in a Turnip Hunt, meet the wee critters and enjoy shows from the Party Professor. Continue the Purple up’ for! Friday 4 October, 11am Turnip celebrations on Sunday 27 with Meet at Belvoir Park Forest Day Two of the Festival taking place at The last of four seasonal walks enjoying Navigation House (148 Hillsborough Road). the splendour of the Regional Park. These Come along for storytelling, face painting walks give you the opportunity for an and a lantern parade along the tow path informal and informative walk with our with harvest-inspired characters. rangers to learn about the Regional Park. Tel: 028 9244 7544 (Duration: 2 hours). Booking essential. W: visitlisburncastlereagh.com Tel: 028 9049 1922 Lisburncitycentre E: [email protected] @Lisburn_City W: laganvalley.co.uk Lagan Valley Regional Park

Harvest Fair Flaxie Halloween Saturday 5 October, 12pm-4pm Workshops The Ballance House, 118a Lisburn Road, Glenavy, BT29 4NY Monday 28 – Thursday 31 October, Join us for our very popular Harvest Day with a focus 10am-11am & 2pm-3pm on local produce including apple games, tasting and Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum, sales. Lunch in the tea barn, market stalls and free Market Square, Lisburn, BT28 1AG craft activities for the children and demos for the Free freaky workshops for your little adults. monsters. Booking essential. Tel: 028 9264 8492 Tel: 028 9266 3377 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: theballancehouse.com W: lisburnmuseum.com Ballancehouse Irishlinencentreandlisburnmuseum @BallanceHouse @Lisburn_Museum

Twilight Night By Fairy Light Ghostly Goings On Friday 25 October (TBC) Saturday 26 October Wallace Park, Lisburn Meet at Drumbeg car park, 6.30pm Set amid the illuminated, meandering pathways of Wallace Park Lisburn, Join us for a spooky walk around one of Twilight Night by Fairy Light is renowned for its use of enchanting visuals, the most haunted areas of the Lagan carnivalesque atmosphere, lighting, sound and of course the superb Valley Regional Park. You will hear weird fireworks display finale. Join us for a magical evening of enchantment and wonderful stories of ghastly, ghostly and excitement. Entry strictly by wristband only. For further information, goings-on around Drumbridge, a site T&C’s and wristband sales contact ISLAND Arts Centre. steeped in local mystery and legend. Cost Tel: 028 9244 7452 £6pp. Pre-payment essential to confirm E: [email protected] booking. W: ISLANDArtsCentre.com Tel: 028 9049 1922 ISLANDArtsCentre E: [email protected] @ISLANDartsbiz W: laganvalley.co.uk islandartscentre Lagan Valley Regional Park

Halloween At Hillsborough Castle Thursday 31 October – Saturday 2 November Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, The Square, Hillsborough, BT26 6AG Workshops, free family activities and brunchtime lecture. Please visit the website for more information. E: [email protected] W: hrp.org.uk/hillsborough-castle Hillsboroughcastle @HRP_palaces 14 NOVEMBER VISITLISBURNCASTLEREAGH.COM | 2019

Annual Ferguson Lecture Night Friday 1 November Hillsborough Village Centre, Hillsborough Come along and enjoy the Harry Ferguson Annual Lecture Night at The Hillsborough Village Centre with guest speaker. Tel: 028 9269 2110 / 07720 262530 E: [email protected] W: harryfergusonmemorial.com

Christmas Lights Switch-On November (TBC) Market Square, Lisburn The festive season will start with the annual switching on of the lights in Market Square, Lisburn. For Down Royal Festival further information log onto lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk Friday 1 & Saturday 2 November Tel: 028 9250 9558 Down Royal Racecourse, Lisburn, BT27 5RW E: [email protected] The festival is a celebration of everything that the Down Royal embodies; from the best and W: lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk bravest horses in the National Hunt world, to the colourful silks in the Parade Ring and the Lisburncastlereagh stunning and eye-catching outfits on display, come and see for yourself what the Down Royal @Lisburnccc Festival has to offer. With a sensational blend of sport and style, this is an event not to be missed. Please visit the website to book. Lisburn Light Tel: 028 9262 1256 E: [email protected] Festival W: downroyal.com November, December & January 2020 Downroyalracing Lisburn City Centre @Downroyal Planning has already started to build upon the Festival for this year to support festive trading for shops and restaurants and the overall visitor experience for Christmas 2019. NI Leisure Show Tel: 028 9244 7544 November TBC W: visitlisburncastlereagh.com Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburncitycentre Balmoral Park, Lisburn, BT27 @Lisburn_City 5RF Highlighting the Leisure Industry, this show puts Northern Ireland Christmas At The firmly on the map as a leisure destination providing an Ballance House excellent stage for our many Saturday 30 November, 11am-4pm local and national businesses The Ballance House, 118a Lisburn Road, Glenavy, who work tirelessly to promote BT29 4NY the country as a venue for all Festive flavour awaits you at The Ballance House. things outdoors. Come and sing-along with Santa and his Carollers, Tel: 028 9066 5225 and enjoy a light lunch or afternoon tea. Browse the E: [email protected] seasonal craft stalls and visit Santa in the Parlour by W: eikoncomplex.co.uk gaslight. Free Christmas themed crafts and games for EikonExhibitionCentre the kids. @EikonExhibition Tel: 028 9264 8492 E: [email protected] W: theballancehouse.com Ballancehouse Secrets of the Stone Age @BallanceHouse Saturday 16 November, 11am Meet at the Minnowburn car park The Lagan Valley has been host to Santa At Lisburn human settlement since prehistoric times. Join us to discover how our Museum ancestors might have lived thousands of Saturday 30 November – Tuesday 24 December years ago. Discover the archaeological Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum, Market importance of the Giant’s Ring and Square, Lisburn, BT28 1AG its associated area: burial chambers, Santa returns to Lisburn Museum for another standing stones and more! (Duration: year. Suggested £1 donation for the Mayor’s 2 hours). Charity. Please see website for further Cost £3.50pp. Pre-payment essential information. to confirm booking. Tel: 028 9266 3377 Tel: 028 9049 1922 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: lisburnmuseum.com W: laganvalley.co.uk Irishlinencentreandlisburnmuseum Laganvalleyregionalpark @Lisburn_Museum 2019 | WHAT'S ON DECEMBER 15

Festive Family Fun Breakfast or Supper With Santa Saturday 30 November - Sunday 22 December (Saturdays & Sundays only) Breakfast 10am / Supper 5.45pm Enjoy a special Christmas treat and book your seat at Santa’s Hillsborough Christmas table! Join Santa in a Christmas party room and tuck into a delicious breakfast followed by a choice of ice skating, Farmers’ Market tenpin bowling and Indiana Land. Or party on down and join Santa under twinkling fairy lights for a hearty supper and Saturday 7 December (TBC) festive chat before enjoying a choice of evening activities. Dark Walk, Hillsborough Hillsborough Farmers’ Market is filled with local, seasonal food Festive Family Fun Skate With Santa produced by specialist NI primary and artisan food producers. Saturday 30 November – Saturday 21 December Expect to buy specialist meat and seasonal fruit and vegetables (Saturdays only), 2pm-4.30pm direct from the farmer. Freshly made baked bread, morning Take to the ice for a yuletide skate with Santa! Glide, swirl goods and cakes, jams, pickles, chutneys, sauces, Irish cheeses, and dance along to festive favourites for a truly magical smoked salmon, chocolate, fudge and granola. There will also be winter wonderland experience. coffee and street food and maybe a special guest to surprise the kids! Dundonald International Ice Bowl, 111 Old Dundonald Tel: 028 9244 7641 Road, Belfast, BT16 1XT E: [email protected] Tel: 028 9080 9100 W: visitlisburncastlereagh.gov.uk E: [email protected] VisitLisburnCastlereagh W: theicebowl.com @visitlisburn Dundonaldicebowl visitlisburncastlereagh

Christmas At Holly Hike Hillsborough Castle Sunday 8 December Saturday 7 December – Saturday 5 January 2020 Meet at Lagan Valley Regional Park Visitor Centre, 11am Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, The Square, It may be the bleak Midwinter but it is still a Hillsborough, BT26 6AG fantastic time to get out and about. Wrap up Free family activity, Father Christmas and lots of warm and take some time to look family events and adult workshops will be taking around and listen, you may be place over this festive period. See the website surprised how much there is for further information. to see and hear! (Duration: E: [email protected]. 2 hours). uk Cost £3.50pp. Pre-payment W: hrp.org.uk/hillsborough- essential to confirm castle booking. Hillsboroughcastle 028 9049 1922 @HRP_palaces Tel: E: [email protected] W: laganvalley.co.uk Laganvalleyregionalpark

Christmas Musical Concert At Hillsborough Castle A majestic Saturday 7 December Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, The Square, Hillsborough, BT26 6AG start to Enjoy a musical evening in The Throne Room at Hillsborough Castle. Book online at hrp.org.uk/hillsborough-castle Christmas E: [email protected] W: hrp.org.uk/hillsborough-castle Hillsboroughcastle @HRP_palaces

Boxing Day Meeting Thursday 26 December Down Royal Racecourse, Lisburn, BT27 5RW The Boxing Day Races at the Down Royal Racecourse is Christmas’s other great tradition. This long established event, held at Ireland’s oldest race course, guarantees to blow away those cobwebs after a day of excess. Popular with families, everyone is welcome at the Down Royal on Boxing Day. Please visit the website to book. Tel: 028 9262 1256 E: [email protected] W: downroyal.com Downroyalracing @Downroyal