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  1. Hall filled with crafters and people undertaking activities
    Whitehead Crafters' Market

    Whitehead

    Address

    Whitehead Centre, Balmoral Avenue, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9337 8077

    wca@whitehead-ni.com

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    Markets / Fairs

    Embark on a creative adventure at the Whitehead Community Centre's Crafters' Market, a highlight of August Craft Month. Explore diverse stalls, enjoy live demonstrations, and participate in engaging workshops for all skill levels. Indulge in a…

    Dates

    From:
    3 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
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    • On site parking
  2. Notice with food illustrations stating Food & Folk Fest Whitehead
    Crowds at Whitehead Food & Folk Festival within Castleview Playing Fields
    Traditional musicians performing under marquee
    Notice with food illustrations stating Food & Folk Fest Whitehead
    Crowds at Whitehead Food & Folk Festival within Castleview Playing Fields
    Traditional musicians performing under marquee
    Whitehead Food & Folk Fest

    Whitehead

    Address

    Castleview Playing Fields, Castleview Road, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9337 8077

    wca@whitehead-ni.com

    Type

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    Food & Drink

    Join us for a day of family fun, food, and entertainment at the Whitehead Food & Folk Fest along the Causeway Coastal Route! Save the date for a perfect summer outing.

    Dates

    From:
    10 Aug 2024Open 12:00 - 18:00
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    • On site parking
  3. Steam train departing from Whitehead Station with family onlooking from platform
    Steam Train on Whitehead Train station platform
    steam train stationary at Whitehead with 8 carriage doors opening onto the platform
    Steam train departing from Whitehead Station with family onlooking from platform
    Steam Train on Whitehead Train station platform
    steam train stationary at Whitehead with 8 carriage doors opening onto the platform
    Steam Whitehead

    Whitehead

    Address

    Whitehead Railway Museum, Excursion Station, Castleview Road, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9NA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9358 6200

    info@steamtrainsireland.com

    Type

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    Family Fun

    Visit Whitehead for a magical steam train ride and museum visit. Enjoy family-friendly activities and historic charm. Trains run every 30 minutes from 11:00 - 15:00. Book in advance.

    Dates

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    3 Aug 2024
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    14 Sept 2024

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    • Car parking

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    • Restaurant on Premises
  4. Little girl looking at a traditional scarecrow hanging on a gate pillar at Gracehill Scarecrow competition
    Wurzel Gummidge & Aunt Sally scarecrows at Gracehill Scarecrow Competition
    Robber scarecrow with Swag bag climbing over fence as part of Gracehill Scarecrow Competition
    Scarecrow in a tent with washing handing and other scarecrow sitting with fake fire lit at Gracehill Scarecrow Competition
    Little girl staring at speed cop scarecrow at Gracehill Scarecrow Competition
    Librarian scarecrow surrounded by books at Gracehill Scarecrow Competition
    Builder scarecow constructing a brick wall as part of Gracehill Scarecrow Competition
    Mad Hatter scarecrow attached to a tree as part of Gracehill Scarecrow Competition
    Straw dog called Louis leftng his leg to pee against a bush at Gracehill Scarecrow Competition
    Farmer scarecow with brown shirt, braces, hat and crows hanging off him with church in background at Gracehill Scarecrow Competition
    Little girl looking at a traditional scarecrow hanging on a gate pillar at Gracehill Scarecrow competition
    Wurzel Gummidge & Aunt Sally scarecrows at Gracehill Scarecrow Competition
    Robber scarecrow with Swag bag climbing over fence as part of Gracehill Scarecrow Competition
    Scarecrow in a tent with washing handing and other scarecrow sitting with fake fire lit at Gracehill Scarecrow Competition
    Little girl staring at speed cop scarecrow at Gracehill Scarecrow Competition
    Librarian scarecrow surrounded by books at Gracehill Scarecrow Competition
    Builder scarecow constructing a brick wall as part of Gracehill Scarecrow Competition
    Mad Hatter scarecrow attached to a tree as part of Gracehill Scarecrow Competition
    Straw dog called Louis leftng his leg to pee against a bush at Gracehill Scarecrow Competition
    Farmer scarecow with brown shirt, braces, hat and crows hanging off him with church in background at Gracehill Scarecrow Competition
    Gracehill Scarecrow Festival

    Ballymena

    Address

    25 Church Road, Gracehill, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, BT42 2NL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7903 739933

    gracehill.scarecrow@hotmail.com

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Join us for the 5th Gracehill Scarecrow Festival in the historic and unique Moravian village of Gracehill, near Ballymena.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Sept 2024to29 Sept 2024Open 11:00 - 18:00
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    • On site parking
  5. Drawing of people in Victorian costume in town centre with snowy backdrop, stalls and steam train.
    Whitehead Victorian Street Fair & Christmas Lights Switch On

    Whitehead

    Address

    Town Centre, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9337 8077

    wca@whitehead-ni.com

    Price

    Free

    Type

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    Christmas Events

    Honouring Whitehead's Victorian legacy, the street fair features stalls, crafts, live music, and themed entertainment, creating a festive backdrop for the town's Christmas light switch-on. A beloved tradition since its inception in 2008, the…

    Dates

    From:
    30 Nov 2024Open 12:00 - 18:00

    Price

    Free
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    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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