{"id":9265,"date":"2024-12-01T14:33:29","date_gmt":"2024-12-01T14:33:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/?p=9265"},"modified":"2025-01-03T11:38:04","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T11:38:04","slug":"belfast-christmas-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/things-to-do\/christmas\/belfast-christmas-market","title":{"rendered":"Belfast Christmas Market 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Christmas is right around the corner. The smell of hot chocolates, the stunning views of Christmas decorations and the sounds of festive cheer. We want to give you all the information about the<strong> Belfast Christmas market.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visiting a Christmas market is always a must around the <strong>winter season.\u00a0 <\/strong>From sweet treat stalls to festive events. This festive experience is worth a visit and lets everyone enjoy the <strong>Christmassy market.<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\n            <div class=\"dowtk-blog-image\">\n                \n                \n                    <picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_1515323753-1000x708.jpg\" alt=\"Belfast Christmas Market\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> \n                    <\/picture>\n                            <\/div>\n\n            [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<h2 class=\"dowtk-heading\">Location\/Dates<\/h2>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\n            <div class=\"attraction-cta\">\n                \n                \n                    <picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_763427389.jpg\" alt=\"Belfast Christmas market\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> \n                    <\/picture>\n                \n                 \n            \n                                    <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-wrapper\">\n                         \n                            <div class=\"attraction-cta__description\">\n                                At this amazing Christmas Market, there are lots of opportunities to get into the Christmas and to have loads of festive family fun!                            <\/div>\n                                                 \n                            <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-box\">\n                                <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-title\">\n                                    <span><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?>\n<svg width=\"384px\" height=\"511px\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 511\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n    <title>Shape<\/title>\n    <g id=\"Page-1\" stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n        <g id=\"location-dot-solid\" fill=\"#555555\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\">\n            <path d=\"M168.3,499.2 C116.1,435 0,279.4 0,192 C0,85.96 85.96,0 192,0 C298,0 384,85.96 384,192 C384,279.4 267,435 215.7,499.2 C203.4,514.5 180.6,514.5 168.3,499.2 L168.3,499.2 Z M192,256 C227.3,256 256,227.3 256,192 C256,156.7 227.3,128 192,128 C156.7,128 128,156.7 128,192 C128,227.3 156.7,256 192,256 Z\" id=\"Shape\"><\/path>\n        <\/g>\n    <\/g>\n<\/svg> Location<\/span>                                   \n                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/XnpkuR8cJiMDGPdy6\" target=\"__blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n                                            <span>Get directions<\/span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><!--! 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Font Awesome Pro 6.1.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license (Commercial License) Copyright 2022 Fonticons, Inc. --><path d=\"M256 512C114.6 512 0 397.4 0 256C0 114.6 114.6 0 256 0C397.4 0 512 114.6 512 256C512 397.4 397.4 512 256 512zM232 256C232 264 236 271.5 242.7 275.1L338.7 339.1C349.7 347.3 364.6 344.3 371.1 333.3C379.3 322.3 376.3 307.4 365.3 300L280 243.2V120C280 106.7 269.3 96 255.1 96C242.7 96 231.1 106.7 231.1 120L232 256z\"\/><\/svg> Opening Times<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta\">\n                                    <p>Saturday 19 November to Thursday 22 December<\/p>\n<p>Monday to Wednesday 10am-8pm (bars remain open until 10pm)<br \/>\nThursday to Saturday 10am to 10pm (bars remain open until 11pm)<br \/>\nSunday 12 noon to 6pm<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                \n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/visitbelfast.com\/event\/belfast-christmas-market\/\" class=\"btn cta-component\" data-section-id=\"Blog Content\" data-component=\"Button - Purple Rounded\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <span>Find out more<\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            [vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<h2 class=\"dowtk-heading\">What&#039;s On<\/h2>[vc_column_text]\n<h3>Festive Stalls<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\n            <div class=\"attraction-cta\">\n                \n                \n                    <picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_525537934-1000x708.jpg\" alt=\"chocolates at food stall\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> \n                    <\/picture>\n                \n                 \n            \n                                    <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-wrapper\">\n                         \n                            <div class=\"attraction-cta__description\">\n                                Enjoy the different festive foods from<strong> Dutch pancakes to chocolate stalls.<\/strong> Make sure to try the mouth-watering Belgian chocolates, your tastebuds will be running wild here. The outdoor food courts at the market will let you <strong>keep warm<\/strong> and full whilst walking around in the cold.<\/p>\n<p>Grab yourself a hot chocolate with a toasted marshmallow, or a giant bratwurst If you&#8217;re feeling extra adventurous why not even try out a <strong>crocodile burger or the kangaroo burger?<\/strong> There are many unusual foods for you to try out at the stalls. You will enjoy an array of food vendors and delicious drinks here.                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                \n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            [vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Beer Tents<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\n            <div class=\"attraction-cta\">\n                \n                \n                    <picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_705089767.jpg\" alt=\"two pints of beer\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> \n                    <\/picture>\n                \n                 \n            \n                                    <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-wrapper\">\n                         \n                            <div class=\"attraction-cta__description\">\n                                With a wide range of <strong>different beer tents.<\/strong> You will be able to taste the fresh beers whilst walking around and looking at the Christmas decorations.<\/p>\n<p>You can even grab yourself some <strong>fresh hot gl\u00fchwein<\/strong> to keep you warm and happy on your trip here.                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                \n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            [vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Craft Stalls<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\n            <div class=\"attraction-cta\">\n                \n                \n                    <picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_1250976100.jpg\" alt=\"jewellery stall\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> \n                    <\/picture>\n                \n                 \n            \n                                    <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-wrapper\">\n                         \n                            <div class=\"attraction-cta__description\">\n                                Enjoy an array of stalls with <strong>homemade presents<\/strong> and delightful gift ideas for you to purchase. With thousands of gifts, from <strong>jewellery to candles<\/strong>, there is an item for everyone to purchase here. Why not get your festive shopping out of the way? Purchase all you<strong>r favourite handmade items<\/strong> to keep everyone happy this year.<\/p>\n<p>At the craft stalls, there are many <strong>gift ideas<\/strong> for you to buy, everyone loves handmade presents, especially Christmas presents.                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                \n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            [vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Visit Santa<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\n            <div class=\"attraction-cta\">\n                \n                \n                    <picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_115996060.jpg\" alt=\"santa reading\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> \n                    <\/picture>\n                \n                 \n            \n                                    <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-wrapper\">\n                         \n                            <div class=\"attraction-cta__description\">\n                                Have a chance to<strong> visit Santa Claus<\/strong> and tell him about all the presents you want this year. Why not take a family photo with Santa? This will be an <strong>amazing memory<\/strong> for the whole family to always remember. Seeing Santa will put a smile on everyone&#8217;s faces and create a<strong> festive atmosphere.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Grotto is supported by the <strong>Pretty n Pink charity<\/strong>, helping those who have breast cancer diagnosis. The breast cancer charity will provide financial support and services to patients with breast cancer and their families too.                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                \n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            [vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Family Activities<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\n            <div class=\"attraction-cta\">\n                \n                \n                    <picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_776221951.jpg\" alt=\"observation wheel\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> \n                    <\/picture>\n                \n                 \n            \n                                    <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-wrapper\">\n                         \n                            <div class=\"attraction-cta__description\">\n                                This family-friendly market has many fun activities and rides for everyone to enjoy. Why not take a ride on the <strong>observation wheel<\/strong> located at Cathedral Gardens? Get a chance to see the whole of Belfast City centre and the beautiful lights from up above. There is also a <strong>vintage helter-skelter, Santa train and Olaf train too.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is great fun for families to enjoy the different rides and enjoy this amazing Christmas market too. Just make sure not to get<strong> too many Belgian waffles<\/strong> before going on a ride. We don&#8217;t want anyone to be sick!                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                \n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            [vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\t<div id=\"thb-image-6a97fad045e9b\" class=\"caption-style1  aligncenter   thb_image_link wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"thb-image-inner size_100\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"thb_image   attachment-full thb-lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"christmas stalls\" title=\"Belfast,,Northern,Ireland,-,20th,November,2017,-,Christmas,Market\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_766982374.jpg\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_766982374.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_766982374-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_766982374-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_766982374-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_766982374-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_766982374-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_766982374-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_766982374-740x494.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_766982374-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_766982374-72x48.jpg 72w\" \/>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We hope you have found all the information you need to know about the <strong>Belfast Christmas market.<\/strong> This festive family fun event will get the whole family excited for Christmas and lets everyone enjoy the beautiful decorations too. Just make sure to wrap up warm on chilly evenings.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Check out the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/christmas-trees-near-me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Christmas Trees near me<\/a> or have a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/christmas-markets-near-me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christmas Markets near me<\/a> to find all your handmade gifts or gift stalls. Of course, you can also visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/santas-grotto-near-me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Santa Claus at his grotto<\/a>, as well as celebrate Christmas at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/christmas\/winter-wonderland-rides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Winter Wonderland<\/a>!<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas is right around the corner. 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