Blog (market) - Lisburn and Castlereagh

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.

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.

Join your community in Carryduff Town Centre for the Carryduff Christmas Market 2022.

Experience a truly festive Christmas market as you stroll through the stalls along The Dark Walk, enjoy a hot drink and bite to eat against the backdrop of Hillsborough Fort.

Dundonald Christmas Market is back on Thursday 1st December at Comber Road Square for an afternoon and evening of festive fun, food and entertainment.

Join your community for Friday Fun in the Park, 14th October 2022. Arts, Crafts, Music, Magic, Workshops, Street Theatre and Athletics sporting fun.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on The Dark Walk in Royal Hillsborough Village.  The Christmas Market is returning to Hillsborough Fort, for a second day on Saturday 11th December 2021, from 10-3 pm.

The local shops will be joining the Christmas spirit and opening till 9pm to coincide with the Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market on its twilight evening on Friday 10th December.

Celebrate the season with festive fun, artisan food and discover the perfect gift from our local makers at the Royal Hillsborough Twilight Market - Friday 10th December.

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.