Titanic Belfast announces free family activities and autumn food market
Titanic Belfast is preparing for a week of free family entertainment this October half-term, with an autumn food and craft market, chocolate apple decorating, live music and activities for children.
The visitor attraction has announced its Flavours of Autumn programme, which celebrates local food, craftsmanship and the culinary history of RMS Titanic.
Activities will begin this weekend, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October, with a food and craft market at Hamilton Dock.
Further entertainment will continue throughout the school holidays, while the wider autumn programme runs until 15 November.
Titanic Belfast food and craft market this weekend
The Titanic Food and Craft Market will showcase local producers, independent businesses and artisan craftspeople.
Visitors can browse handmade gifts, sample local food and enjoy hot drinks and seasonal treats.
The market will operate at Hamilton Dock on Saturday 24 October from 10am until 4pm and Sunday 25 October from noon until 4pm.
Admission is free.
The weekend will also feature entertainment and family activities, offering visitors an opportunity to explore the Titanic Quarter during the half-term holidays.
Free activities for children during half-term
A hay-bale trail will run from 24 to 31 October, allowing younger visitors to explore the attraction while completing a seasonal activity.
Children can also take part in chocolate apple decorating aboard SS Nomadic on 24 and 25 October between noon and 2pm.
Additional decorating sessions are planned for the Grand Atrium on 30 and 31 October.
Live performances by local musicians will take place on the Sound Stage throughout the week.
Discover the food and flavours of Titanic
Visitors will also be able to explore a temporary exhibition entitled Flavours of Titanic: A Journey Through Taste, Seasoned with Stories.
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Located on Level 1, the exhibition examines the food served aboard the famous ocean liner and the people responsible for preparing it.
A new sensory attraction, Smells of Titanic, will allow visitors to experience scents inspired by the ship and its history.
The programme also highlights Northern Ireland food producers, including Irish Black Butter, Maine Soft Drinks, Whitewater Brewery and Neary Nógs.
Selected tastings and promotional offers will continue during weekends until 15 November.
Celebrating Northern Ireland’s local producers
Claire Bacon, Head of Marketing and Engagement at Titanic Belfast, said the programme aims to bring people together through food, creativity and heritage.
She explained that Flavours of Autumn celebrates the work of Northern Ireland producers while offering visitors a different way to explore Titanic’s story.
The programme also includes seasonal offers in the Titanic Store, The Pantry and The Galley Café.
Hickson’s Point will participate in Belfast Cocktail Week from 6 to 15 November.
A separate ticketed chocolate and whiskey tasting experience, From Cacao to Cask, will take place on 11 November, priced at £45 per person.
When are the free activities taking place?
The main free family activities will run from Saturday 24 to Saturday 31 October.
The Food and Craft Market takes place on 24 and 25 October, while the wider Flavours of Autumn programme continues until 15 November.
Visitors can find full details of activities, opening times and ticketed experiences on the official Titanic Belfast website.
External link: Titanic Food & Craft Market
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