Blogs - Visit Lisburn & Castlereagh

Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market Banner Image with dates and times and an image of Santa in Royal Hillsborough

Nov 14 2025

Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market Returns for Two Enchanting Days!

The beloved Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market is back, ready to transform The Dark Walk at Hillsborough Fort into a stunning festive avenue of stalls, entertainment and street food.

Sept 15 2021

Categories: market, food, drink, local

Moira Speciality Food Fair Cooking Demos

Moira Speciality Food Fair returns to Moira Demesne for one day only on Saturday 18^th September 2021 with demos from local chefs and BBQ experts on how to create outdoor dining feasts.

A child planting seeds at the Moira Speciality Food Fair

Sept 09 2021

Categories: market, food, drink, local

Moira Speciality Food Fair is back in Moira Demesne this September

Moira Speciality Food Fair returns to Moira Demesne for one day only on Saturday 18^th September 2021 with even more locally produced, seasonal, artisan foods, chef demos, children’s activities, café bar and street food zone. Find out more.

Crowds enjoying the Hillsborough Farmers' market in the sunshine

Aug 25 2021

Categories: market, food, drink, local

Hillsborough Farmers' Market Returns to The Dark Walk this Saturday 25th September

Hillsborough Farmers Market returns to Hillsborough village during the last Saturday of the autumn months, August to October 2021. Set within the walls of the historic Hillsborough Fort and The Dark Walk it is a unique setting for a market experience. It is extra special for us to showcase the village again after the recent announcement that the village is to receive Royal Status.

Block of Abernethy Butter on wooden board

May 20 2021

Categories: food & drink, Artisans, Local Produce, Food Markets

Meet Our Local Artisans

Lisburn and Castlereagh is just brimming with skilled and passionate food producers and growers; regular faces at food fairs and markets across the country, they call this area home. Read on to discover the hidden (and not so hidden!) gems from our local food and drink producers!