Magical pictures as Enchanted Winter Garden draws the crowds to Antrim Castle Gardens

The Enchanted Winter Garden has opened for the 2025 festive season at Antrim Castle Gardens.

Presented by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, the much-loved event will be on for longer this year, running to Tuesday, December 30.

Here are some of the scenes on the opening night.

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Sadie-Mae Rafferty with Santa at Enchanted Winter Garden in Antrim Castle Gardens. Photo: Declan Roughan / Press Eye

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Having fun at Enchanted Winter Garden at Antrim Castle Gardens are Chelsea Dixon, Santa, Evie Bridgett and Brooke Armstrong Photo: Declan Roughan / Press Eye

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Paraig and Emma Rafferty with Annie and Sadie-Mae Rafferty at the Enchanted Winter Garden, Antrim Castle Gardens. Photo: Declan Roughan / Press Eye

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Posing with Santa at the Enchanted Winter Garden, Antrim Castle Gardens. Photo: Declan Roughan / Press Eye

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