Christmas in Coleraine
Thur 24 November • Coleraine Countdown to Christmas
Up to 20% discount throughout the town centre. Special one day only promotions. Shops open to 9pm.
Fri 25 November • Christmas Switch-On 6.30pm
From 6.30pm Downtown radio kicks off the entertainment in the diamond with music, chat and competitions; at 7pm Coleraine fife and drum leads the main parade into town which will feature Santa with beautiful Clydesdale horses and carriage. ‘It’s a Christmas Cracker’ Street Parade with 100 local children in Christmas costumes, street theatre and live music from Sunshine. Santa will have gifts for all primary school children.
From Sat 26th November • Santa’s Grotto, Diamond Centre
Opens from 26th November 12noon – 5pm. Check for other opening hours on 028 7032 1123
Sat 26th November • Urban Exposure
All your urban sports demonstrated under one roof. Get down to the diamond Centre between 1 - 6pm and experience the thrill of these exciting urban sports: ramprage bmX, Skate and blade demonstrations, Hip Hop dance and much more.
Wed 30th November • Lunchtime Carol Singing
In the diamond by schools from the borough. 12 noon Coleraine College, 1pm Portrush Primary School, 1.30pm Millstrand Integrated Primary School. (Diamond Centre if weather inclement).
Thur 1st December • Lunchtime Carol Singing
In the diamond by schools from the borough. 11.30am Irish Society Primary School, 12 noon Millburn Primary School, 12.30pm Ballytober Primary School, 1pm Macosquin Primary School, 1.30pm Cullycapple Primary School. (Diamond Centre if weather inclement).
Sat 3rd December • Afternoon Carol Singing and Walkabout Characters
Around the Christmas tree in Coleraine Town Centre. (Diamond Centre if weather inclement).
Mon 5th - Thur 5th January • Victorian Exhibition
The Victorian Coleraine exhibition explores life in Coleraine from 1837-1901 using objects and images. Coleraine Town hall, 12.30 - 5pm, Mon - Sat, except Public holidays.
Mon 5th - Sat 24th December • Charity Sit Out
By Davy Boyle, Caretaker of Coleraine Town Hall, 6am-6pm each day (exc Sundays) and on late night shopping nights until 9pm.
Sat 10th December • Afternoon Carol Singing
Around the Christmas tree in Coleraine Town Centre. (Diamond Centre if weather inclement).
Sat 10th December • Christmas Craft and Collectables Fair
Coleraine Town Hall, 10am - 5pm.
Sat 10th December • Causeway Speciality Market
The Diamond, 9am - 2.30pm. The market offers shoppers a wonderful array of superb local foods and crafts, customers have the chance to buy quality gourmet food and drink, seasonal fruit and vegetables from organic farms, organic meats, custom made accessories and teddy bears, and one off jewellery pieces - there is something for everyone!
Sat 17th December Afternoon • Carol Singing
Around the Christmas tree in Coleraine Town Centre. (Diamond Centre if weather inclement).
Sat 17th December • Victorian Christmas
Coleraine Town hall, 12.30pm - 5pm. Bring the family along to a Victorian Christmas afternoon and find out how Christmas was celebrated in Victorian times. Make you own Christmas cracker to take home and enjoy some traditional tales.
Sat 17th December • Causeway Speciality Market
The Diamond, 9am - 2.30pm. A wonderful array of superb local foods and crafts for everyone.
Sat 24th December • Walkabouts Upsy Daisy and Sponge Bob
Visit Coleraine and Scrooge meets the Christmas Fairy. Also free festive face painting and balloon modelling for the kids in the Diamond Area (Coleraine Town hall if weather inclement).
Form more information, please download the PDF Brochure here!
