# Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market 2026

> Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market runs 11 to 12 December 2026 in Royal Hillsborough. Opening times, where it is and entry cost, checked against the official tourism board on 11 October 2026.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hillsborough/

Royal Hillsborough, [County Down](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/county-down/)

Runs Friday 11 December to Saturday 12 December 2026

| Dates | Friday 11 December to Saturday 12 December 2026 (2 open days) |
| --- | --- |
| Days Closed | None listed: open every day of its run |
| Opening Times | Friday 11 December: **3pm to 9pm** Saturday 12 December hours have not been published yet |
| Where | The Dark Walk, the tree-lined path in Royal Hillsborough village [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=54.461,-6.081) |
| Entry | Free to enter |
| Organiser | Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council. [Official page](https://www.visitlisburncastlereagh.com/whats-on/christmas-markets-2026-p931421) |

## Checked Against the Source

These dates and times come from the official tourism board's own page, not from another guide.

- [Visit Lisburn & Castlereagh (Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council)](https://www.visitlisburncastlereagh.com/whats-on/christmas-markets-2026-p931421), checked 11 October 2026

Organisers sometimes change hours or close early in bad weather. On the day, check the [official page](https://www.visitlisburncastlereagh.com/whats-on/christmas-markets-2026-p931421). Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/).

## Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market: Quick Answers

### When does Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market start in 2026?

It opens on Friday 11 December 2026.

### When does Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market end?

The last day is Saturday 12 December 2026.

### What time does Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market open and close?

Friday 11 December 3pm to 9pm. Saturday 12 December hours have not been published yet.

### Is Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market open every day?

Yes. The organiser lists no closed days between 11 Dec and 12 Dec.

### Is Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market free to enter?

Yes.

### Where is Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market?

The Dark Walk, the tree-lined path in Royal Hillsborough village, Royal Hillsborough.

## About Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market

Two-day outdoor market of artisan food, craft and gift stalls along the Dark Walk in Royal Hillsborough, run by the council. It is in the village, not inside Hillsborough Castle.

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## Where Is Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market?

The Dark Walk, the tree-lined path in Royal Hillsborough village, Royal Hillsborough. The other dots are nearby markets.

## Where to Stay Near Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market

**Staying the night?** See hotels and rooms near the stalls on a map, priced for Saturday 12 December.

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## Other Christmas Markets Nearby

[Lisburn Christmas Market  Lisburn, County Antrim  4 Dec 2026  4 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/lisburn/) [Carryduff Christmas Market  Carryduff, County Down  16 Dec 2026  9 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/carryduff/) [Belfast Christmas Market  Belfast, County Antrim  14 Nov to 22 Dec 2026  11 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/belfast/) [Dundonald Christmas Market  Dundonald, County Down  2 Dec 2026  15 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/dundonald/) [Newry Christmas Markets  Newry, County Down  19 Nov to 20 Dec 2026  Open days within these dates not yet published  22 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/newry/)

See all [Christmas markets near Belfast](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/near/belfast/). More in [Northern Ireland](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/northern-ireland/), or see [every market's 2026 dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/dates/).