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:

Boasting a schedule that is packed full with festivities, Winter Wonderland at The Jungle, Magherafelt, gives kids the chance to tick off everything on their Christmas bucket list. Hosting classic experiences such as Santa’s Grotto and a storytime session with Mrs. Claus, there are also plenty of modern excursions to enjoy, including marshmallow toasting and a reindeer food making station, plus an all-singing, all-dancing stage show. For more information, go to thejungleni.com/event/christmas-wonderland

13. The Jungle NI’s Winter Wonderland, Magherafelt: November 30 to December 23

Boasting a schedule that is packed full with festivities, Winter Wonderland at The Jungle, Magherafelt, gives kids the chance to tick off everything on their Christmas bucket list. Hosting classic experiences such as Santa’s Grotto and a storytime session with Mrs. Claus, there are also plenty of modern excursions to enjoy, including marshmallow toasting and a reindeer food making station, plus an all-singing, all-dancing stage show. For more information, go to thejungleni.com/event/christmas-wonderland Photo: The Jungle Facebook

Driving home for Christmas takes on a whole new meaning with Coleraine’s Christmas Parade on November 29, as the town’s streets are set to be overrun with walkabout characters and brightly lit vessels in true festive spirit. Kicking off at 6.45pm, the parade will start by Coleraine Leisure Centre before trailing past Railways Road, Kingsgate Street, The Diamond and more, eventually rounding off back at the starting point. For more information, go to causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk/news/christmas-events-to-spread-festive-cheer-across-causeway-coast-glens-2024

14. Christmas Parade, Coleraine: November 29 from 6.45pm

Driving home for Christmas takes on a whole new meaning with Coleraine’s Christmas Parade on November 29, as the town’s streets are set to be overrun with walkabout characters and brightly lit vessels in true festive spirit. Kicking off at 6.45pm, the parade will start by Coleraine Leisure Centre before trailing past Railways Road, Kingsgate Street, The Diamond and more, eventually rounding off back at the starting point. For more information, go to causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk/news/christmas-events-to-spread-festive-cheer-across-causeway-coast-glens-2024 Photo: Causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk

Local families will be made very welcome at this Festive Fun Night hosted by Lurgan Elim Pentecostal Church at their Banbridge Road premises on December 6. Offering a special night where the whole family can enjoy a mixture of fantastic fun and festive food, this is a great combination of Christmas’ religious roots whilst still keeping a lighthearted tone that even the little ones will love. For more information, go to allevents.in/craigavon/festive-fun-night/200027545451327

15. Festive Fun Night, Lurgan Elim Church: December 6

Local families will be made very welcome at this Festive Fun Night hosted by Lurgan Elim Pentecostal Church at their Banbridge Road premises on December 6. Offering a special night where the whole family can enjoy a mixture of fantastic fun and festive food, this is a great combination of Christmas’ religious roots whilst still keeping a lighthearted tone that even the little ones will love. For more information, go to allevents.in/craigavon/festive-fun-night/200027545451327 Photo: Lurgan Elim Pentecostal Church Facebook

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