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Christmas at the Ulster Folk Museum (Cultra)

Christmas at the Ulster Folk Museum (Cultra)

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

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 toddy, in the Parochial Hall (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. 

Dates: 

  • Saturday 6th December: 11:00-16:00
  • Sunday 7th December: 11:00-16:00
  • Saturday 13th December: 11:00-16:00
  • Sunday 14th December: 11:00-16:00
  • Saturday 20th December: 11:00-16:00
  • Sunday 21st December: 11:00-16:00
  • Monday 22nd December 10:00 - 16:00

 

Important Information
  • 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! 
  •  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.
  • 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 re-booking for our Christmas experience. Walk ups on the day are subject to availability

This is not the 'Santa Experience' if you would like to visit Santa you must book here:

https://nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/71261?branches.branchID=3471

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Christmas at the Ulster Folk Museum (Cultra)
Celebrate Christmas the traditional way at the Ulster Folk Museum with festive music, crafts, food and family fun.

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 toddy, in the Parochial Hall (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. 

Dates: 

  • Saturday 6th December: 11:00-16:00
  • Sunday 7th December: 11:00-16:00
  • Saturday 13th December: 11:00-16:00
  • Sunday 14th December: 11:00-16:00
  • Saturday 20th December: 11:00-16:00
  • Sunday 21st December: 11:00-16:00
  • Monday 22nd December 10:00 - 16:00

 

Important Information
  • 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! 
  •  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.
  • 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 re-booking for our Christmas experience. Walk ups on the day are subject to availability

This is not the 'Santa Experience' if you would like to visit Santa you must book here:

https://nationalmuseumsni.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/71261?branches.branchID=3471

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