Santa has got plenty of plans for the north coast this Christmas – but here are 10 places you and your family can visit him for a magical festive experience early in the festive season.
Take a look through our list and see where you can meet ‘the main man’ this Christmas...
![Join the fun at the West Bann Development Centre on December 16 for their Christmas Event as they celebrate the festive season with lots of lovely goodies at their Christmas market and delicious treats in the pop up cafe. There will be lots of activities for the little ones including arts and crafts and, of course, Santa will be here with his elves in his grotto to see the children](https://www.northernirelandworld.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmE5YThmM2IwLWYzMmUtNDllZi1iNTdlLTM0MmVjOWY4YzE3YTpiNzdmOTFhOS1mOTcwLTRlM2QtODA0OC0wODkzNTdmZDU4ODI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
9. Where to see Santa
Join the fun at the West Bann Development Centre on December 16 for their Christmas Event as they celebrate the festive season with lots of lovely goodies at their Christmas market and delicious treats in the pop up cafe. There will be lots of activities for the little ones including arts and crafts and, of course, Santa will be here with his elves in his grotto to see the children Photo: West Bann DC
![Tickets are now on sale for Santa's visits to the Lake at Moorbrook, Castlerock. There will be luxury hot chocolate and cookies for kids, with mince pies and a hot drink for the grown ups. Crafts will be set up for kids to make their own decorations with assistance to take home. In the BBQ hut everyone will be able to toast their own smores under supervision. As Santa becomes available each child or children will be taken to his grotto for a nice wee chat and adults can take as many photos they wish. Kids will receive a gift from Santa and if they still have activities to do they can continue on. Kiddies will also get a small goodie bag from The Lakes. Check Facebook for details](https://www.northernirelandworld.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjY0MWE3MTk0LTc2M2UtNDkzNS1iNWJiLTNjMzk1YWEyYjliNDoyMWIyZGQ2OS04ODc0LTRkNGItYjRjMS0zZjU3YTU0NTI4M2Y=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
10. Where to see Santa
Tickets are now on sale for Santa's visits to the Lake at Moorbrook, Castlerock. There will be luxury hot chocolate and cookies for kids, with mince pies and a hot drink for the grown ups. Crafts will be set up for kids to make their own decorations with assistance to take home. In the BBQ hut everyone will be able to toast their own smores under supervision. As Santa becomes available each child or children will be taken to his grotto for a nice wee chat and adults can take as many photos they wish. Kids will receive a gift from Santa and if they still have activities to do they can continue on. Kiddies will also get a small goodie bag from The Lakes. Check Facebook for details Photo: Pixabay