It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…
Updated: Dec 15, 2022
So with Christmas just around the corner and to get into the festive spirit why don’t you head to one of the many magical experiences Northern Ireland has to offer. I’ve rounded up all the festive events in November and December, so take a look to find the events running in your area.
From Christmas markets, to meeting the big man himself, fabulous light trails and ice skating. There are plenty of opportunities to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
Antrim Castle Gardens, Antrim
Enchanted Winter Gardens
26th November - 20th December
Armagh Planetarium, Armagh
Mission Santa
19th November- 23rd December
Belfast City Hall, Belfast
Christmas Market
19th November - 22nd December
Castle Court, Belfast
Santa’s Grotto
19th November - 24th December
Clifton House, Belfast
Children’s Crafty Christmas
4th, 11th 18th December
Colin Glen, Belfast
Christmas Walk
26th November- 23rd December
Craigavon Golf and ski Centre, Craigavon
Snow tubing with Santa
3rd - 23rd December
Crindles Stables, Limavady
Santa at the stables
18-20th December
Dobbies, Lisburn
Santa's Grotto
24th November- 24th December
Downpatrick Railway, Downpatrick
Lapland Express
26th November- 18th December
Duff Land, Omagh
Christmas Craker
1 - 23rd December
Dundonald International Ice Bowl, Belfast
Meet Santa
Weekends 21st November - 22nd December
Emily’s Playroom, Larne
Magical Christmas Elf Experience
10 - 18th December
Galgorm Castle Fairy Trail, Ballymena
Christmas Trail
3-18th December
Glenarm Castle, Ballymena
Christmas Experience
1-19th December
Glenpark Estate, Omagh
Santa Trail
2-22nd December
Global Adventure Play, Ballynahinch
Santa Sundays
4th, 11th, 18th December
Gortin Glen, Brie's Barrista Bar, Omagh
Forest Christmas Experience
Dates TBA
Grand Opera House, Belfast
Cinderella Pantomime
3 December - 18 January
Hillmount Garden Centre, Belfast
Santa's Grotto
7-24th December
Hillsborough Castle, Hillsborough
Light Trail
1st December- 1st January
Honeybees play town, Ballymena
North Pole
2 December - 23rd December
Kinedale Donkeys, Ballynahinch
Deck the Stables
17 & 18th December
Let’s Go Hydro, Belfast
Magical Light Trail and festive Experience
10 - 23rd December
Lisburn Castle Gardens, Lisburn,
Christmas at the Castle
23 - 25 November
Meadowlane, Magherafelt
Santa's Grotto and Polar Express
19th November- 16th December
Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch
Meet Santa
13-16th December
Pickie Fun park, Bangor
A Magical Pickie Christmas
3 - 18th December
O'Neill's Healy Park, Omagh
Winter Wonderland
1st December- 1st January
Rosepark Farm, Ballymoney
Toddler Christmas Special
1-13th December
Santa’s Cottage, Newry
Meet Santa
19th November- 24th December
Sperrin Fun Farm, Feeny
Santa's Groto
10- 21st December
Slieve Donard Hotel, Slieve Donard
Santa's Polar Express
10-21st December
SSE Arena, Belfast
Winter Skate
22nd December-4th January
St Columbs Park, Londonderry
Magic Kingdom
3rd December
Streamvale Farm, Belfast
Magical Christmas Experience
26th November - 24th December
Tiatanic Museum, Belfast
A Magical Christmas Experience
23 November- 23rd December
The Ark Open Farm, Newtownards
Christmas Festive Fun
3 - 24th December
The JungleNI, Moneymore
Christmas Wonderland
2-23rd December
The Wee Village, Doagh
Christmas at the Village
1 - 21st December
Todd’s Leap, Ballygawley
Magical Winter Wonderland
1 - 22nd December
Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh
Christmas in the Country
9 December – 2 January
W5, Belfast
Santa Square
26 November- 23 December
Whitehead Railway Museum, Belfast
Santa's Express
Weekends in December
Writers Square, Belfast
Winter Circus
16 December – 2 January
Victoria’s Square, Belfast
Meet Santa
12 November - 24 December
I hope you find some Christmas experiences but please remember you need to book tickets in advance, so don't leave it too late! And always check with the individual venue and their websites for all information and booking tickets. Get ready to see your child's face light up once they witness the magic!