# Castle Ward Christmas Artisan Market 2026 > Castle Ward Christmas Artisan Market runs 5 to 6 December 2026 in Strangford. Opening times, where it is and entry cost, checked against the venue on 14 October 2026. Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/castle-ward/ Strangford, [County Down](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/county-down/) Runs Saturday 5 December to Sunday 6 December 2026 | Dates | Saturday 5 December to Sunday 6 December 2026 (2 open days) | | --- | --- | | Days Closed | None listed: open every day of its run | | Opening Times | Saturday and Sunday: **11am to 4pm** | | Where | The theatre space and Stableyard at Castle Ward, a National Trust house and estate on Strangford Lough [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=54.369,-5.581) | | Entry | Ticket needed. The market itself is free, but the property's normal admission charge applies (National Trust members free) | | Organiser | National Trust (Castle Ward). [Official page](https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/northern-ireland/castle-ward/events/2353b01c-a082-485f-ad04-304e03ea8808) | ## Checked Against the Source These dates and times come from the venue's own page, not from another guide. - [National Trust](https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/northern-ireland/castle-ward/events/2353b01c-a082-485f-ad04-304e03ea8808), checked 14 October 2026 - [National Trust](https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/northern-ireland/castle-ward/events), checked 14 October 2026 Organisers sometimes change hours or close early in bad weather. On the day, check the [official page](https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/northern-ireland/castle-ward/events/2353b01c-a082-485f-ad04-304e03ea8808). Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/). ## Castle Ward Christmas Artisan Market: Quick Answers ### When does Castle Ward Christmas Artisan Market start in 2026? It opens on Saturday 5 December 2026. ### When does Castle Ward Christmas Artisan Market end? The last day is Sunday 6 December 2026. ### What time does Castle Ward Christmas Artisan Market open and close? Saturday and Sunday 11am to 4pm. ### Is Castle Ward Christmas Artisan Market open every day? Yes. The organiser lists no closed days between 5 Dec and 6 Dec. ### Is Castle Ward Christmas Artisan Market free to enter? No. Ticket needed. The market itself is free, but the property's normal admission charge applies (National Trust members free). ### Where is Castle Ward Christmas Artisan Market? The theatre space and Stableyard at Castle Ward, a National Trust house and estate on Strangford Lough, Strangford. ## About Castle Ward Christmas Artisan Market A weekend market of local designer-makers and food sellers in the theatre and Stableyard at Castle Ward, held while the mansion is dressed for a Georgian Christmas. [Add the Dates to Your Calendar](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/castle-ward/dates.ics) ## Where Is Castle Ward Christmas Artisan Market? The theatre space and Stableyard at Castle Ward, a National Trust house and estate on Strangford Lough, Strangford. The other dots are nearby markets. ## Where to Stay Near Castle Ward Christmas Artisan Market **Staying the night?** [See hotels near Castle Ward Christmas Artisan Market for Saturday 5 December](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=54.369&lng=-5.581&address=Strangford%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-12-05&checkout=2026-12-06¤cy=GBP&campaign=bcm_castle_ward_link) [affiliate link](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/), or browse them on the map. Map by Stay22. [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) **Dressing for the cold?** A market means a couple of hours on your feet outdoors. 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One vote per market, no account needed. ## Other Christmas Markets Nearby [Yuletide Market at Rowallane Garden Saintfield, County Down 12 to 13 Dec 2026 11 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/rowallane/) [Carryduff Christmas Market Carryduff, County Down 16 Dec 2026 16 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/carryduff/) [Dundonald Christmas Market Dundonald, County Down 2 Dec 2026 18 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/dundonald/) [Belfast Christmas Market Belfast, County Antrim 14 Nov to 22 Dec 2026 21 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/belfast/) [Lisburn Christmas Market Lisburn, County Antrim 4 Dec 2026 21 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/lisburn/) See all [Christmas markets near Belfast](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/near/belfast/). Also listed under [Christmas craft fairs and makers' markets](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/types/craft-fairs/), [Christmas markets at National Trust places](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/types/national-trust/) and [Christmas markets at stately homes and castles](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/types/stately-homes/). More in [Northern Ireland](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/northern-ireland/), or see [every market's 2026 dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/dates/).