Blog (food) - Lisburn and Castlereagh

The Speciality Food Fair returns on 15 & 16 August with even more to see, do and taste! Set in the parkland of Moira Demesne, this unmissable two day celebration of food is a great day out with food, music, demos, inspiration, and community.

Experience the energy and excitement of the Lisburn & Castlereagh Fleadh Fringe Festival as Lisburn City Centre comes alive with music, dance, food and family fun this August.

There's a wide range of ways to spend some quality time with your dad on Sunday 21st June in Lisburn & Castlereagh! ⁠Whether you're planning a memorable day out for the whole family, some action packed fun, tasty food or that perfect gift, we've got plenty of inspiration to help you make it one to remember.⁠

The Moira Speciality Food Fair returns to Moira Demesne for its 10th-anniversary event, taking place over the weekend of Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th August 2025.

The much-loved Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market is back this Saturday, 26th July from 10am–4pm, once again transforming The Dark Walk and the grounds of Hillsborough Fort into a bustling hub of local flavour and creativity. 

Whether you're coming for the incredible artisan produce, the family-friendly vibe, or just a day out in one of Northern Ireland's most picturesque villages, this is a market you won’t want to miss.

Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market is back on Saturday 28th June, 10am-4pm on The Dark Walk in Royal Hillsborough. This summer the market will have locally produced food and drink stalls, plus local craftspeople, artists and makers with lots of great gifts, skincare products and homewares.

Our season of summer markets returns with our first on Saturday 31st May from 10am - 4pm along The Dark Walk at Hillsborough Fort. During the market, enjoy a spectacular occasion of pageantry when we celebrate Hillsborough Fort Guard, the oldest private ceremonial military regiment dating back to 1660, being restored to its full complement of 20 warders for the first time in over 140 years!

Join your local community for some festive cheer at Carryduff Christmas Market! Browse the market for gifts and treats for the home with an array of artisan food, art and craft stalls to explore.

We are delighted that the Moira Speciality Food Fair is returning to Moira Demesne on Saturday 19th August, 10am to 6pm. 

Royal Hillsborough Farmers’ Market returns to The Dark Walk and Hillsborough Fort on Saturday 27th May from 10am-3pm. We invite you to come and experience the best of local grown produce, artisanal food and unique crafts.

This March, Royal Hillsborough Farmers’ Market returns to The Dark Walk and Hillsborough Fort. Experience the best of locally sourced produce, artisanal food and unique crafts. 

We are thrilled to announce that this month we will be hosting not one, but two farmers' markets in beautiful parks and landmarks in the heart of Lisburn City Centre and Royal Hillsborough village.