This immersive family event is an amazing new experience to have some festive fun with both the little kiddies and the bigger tweenagers and create some amazing memories at the Slieve Donard. Check in at The Percy French, where you can choose a wide array of options from hopping aboard the Christmas train to arrive in style or wandering the luscious festive grounds before heading through four themed rooms, from a freezing ice cave to the source of the Northern lights, concluding with a festive market with sweet treats and crafts await you. For more information, go to marineandlawn.com/slievedonard/the-northern-light-at-slieve-donard/placeholder image
This immersive family event is an amazing new experience to have some festive fun with both the little kiddies and the bigger tweenagers and create some amazing memories at the Slieve Donard. Check in at The Percy French, where you can choose a wide array of options from hopping aboard the Christmas train to arrive in style or wandering the luscious festive grounds before heading through four themed rooms, from a freezing ice cave to the source of the Northern lights, concluding with a festive market with sweet treats and crafts await you. For more information, go to marineandlawn.com/slievedonard/the-northern-light-at-slieve-donard/

15 places to have festive fun with the whole family in Northern Ireland this Christmas

By Max Astle
Published 23rd Nov 2024, 06:00 GMT

The countdown to Christmas is well underway and there’s a host of fabulous events lined up for the whole family to enjoy this year across Northern Ireland.

From grottos to pay a visit to Santa to breathtaking winter gardens, there is something for family members of all ages to delight in.

Have a look at these upcoming 15 great places and events across Northern Island to get the family feeling Christmassy this festive season:

Mrs Claus is opening up her cosy cottage all this festive season, where the smell of freshly baked cookies fills the air and the fire roars, enabling everyone to explore her charming home with Mrs Claus as your guide and storyteller. As you gather around the fire and hear the festive stories that promise to bring Christmas to life, your little ones will join the busy elves to make their very own festive keepsakes in their workshop and decorate gingerbread men to take back home for them to enjoy. For more information, go to marblearchcaves.co.uk/2024/10/16/mrs-clauss-cottage

5. Mrs Claus’s Cottage, Florencecourt: December 7-8 & December 14-15,

Mrs Claus is opening up her cosy cottage all this festive season, where the smell of freshly baked cookies fills the air and the fire roars, enabling everyone to explore her charming home with Mrs Claus as your guide and storyteller. As you gather around the fire and hear the festive stories that promise to bring Christmas to life, your little ones will join the busy elves to make their very own festive keepsakes in their workshop and decorate gingerbread men to take back home for them to enjoy. For more information, go to marblearchcaves.co.uk/2024/10/16/mrs-clauss-cottage Photo: Pexels

Newtownabbey’s Theatre at The Mill will be bringing classic festive tunes to audiences in attendance at their Carols at Christmas spectacle on December 5. Joined by the Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, this two-hour long evening event will include a good old singsong plus mince pies and mulled wine afterwards to rest your vocal cords once again. For more information, go to antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/events/2024/december/carols-at-christmas

6. Carols at Christmas, Newtownabbey: December 5

Newtownabbey’s Theatre at The Mill will be bringing classic festive tunes to audiences in attendance at their Carols at Christmas spectacle on December 5. Joined by the Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, this two-hour long evening event will include a good old singsong plus mince pies and mulled wine afterwards to rest your vocal cords once again. For more information, go to antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/events/2024/december/carols-at-christmas Photo: antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

Journey as a family through the Magical Christmas Experience at Titanic Belfast, with various activities to keep the family feeling festive and happy all day long. Make a wish by the Wishing Tree and explore the Old Curiosity Shop to meet the elves, and cosy around with Mrs Claus afterwards as she tells stories to keep the children entertained. The Chief Elf will also check to see if you have been naughty or nice, with those who are nice getting to meet Father Christmas with the whole family. For more information, go to titanicbelfast.com/visitor-information/offers-events/a-magical-christmas-experience

7. A Magical Christmas Experience, Titanic Belfast: November 27 to December 23

Journey as a family through the Magical Christmas Experience at Titanic Belfast, with various activities to keep the family feeling festive and happy all day long. Make a wish by the Wishing Tree and explore the Old Curiosity Shop to meet the elves, and cosy around with Mrs Claus afterwards as she tells stories to keep the children entertained. The Chief Elf will also check to see if you have been naughty or nice, with those who are nice getting to meet Father Christmas with the whole family. For more information, go to titanicbelfast.com/visitor-information/offers-events/a-magical-christmas-experience Photo: www.titanicbelfast.com

This Winter Wonderland from Todds Leap is perfect for those thrill-seeking families seeking some festive fun and is here for three weeks. Jump aboard Santa's off-road sleigh ride then head to Santa’s Post Office to write and post your letter directly to Father Christmas with help from the elves. Before taking on The Chriz Masters Quizmaz, which is ready for families to win some festive prizes. Enjoy a stay at Mrs. Claus’ Cabin and enjoy some lovely treats then meet St Nicholas at his Grotto and pick your very own present with a golden coin. For more information, go to toddsleap.com/events/winter-wonderland

8. Todds Leap’s Winter Wonderland, Ballygawley: December 1-22

This Winter Wonderland from Todds Leap is perfect for those thrill-seeking families seeking some festive fun and is here for three weeks. Jump aboard Santa's off-road sleigh ride then head to Santa’s Post Office to write and post your letter directly to Father Christmas with help from the elves. Before taking on The Chriz Masters Quizmaz, which is ready for families to win some festive prizes. Enjoy a stay at Mrs. Claus’ Cabin and enjoy some lovely treats then meet St Nicholas at his Grotto and pick your very own present with a golden coin. For more information, go to toddsleap.com/events/winter-wonderland Photo: DiscoverNI

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