Down
Take some time to leave the hustle and bustle of the high street behind and explore the candlelit Ballycultra village to experience Christmas from 100 years ago at the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum this Friday 8th December. Visit beautiful festive homes, sample seasonal treats by a cosy peat fire, and listen to the rousing, seasonal anthems performed by brass bands and carol singers. Opening hours 6pm – 9pm.
Armagh
Take a magical train journey around the Argory Estate in Moy to see Santa in his grotto and meet his team of helpers from the North Pole. Includes complimentary festive refreshments. Booking Essential. 7th-10th and 13th -17th December from 4.00pm to – 8.00pm. Adult £7, Child £15, Member Adult £7, Member Child £15.
Fermanagh
Join SHARE for a very special, festive cruise of Upper Lough Erne on-board the Inishcruiser on Saturday 9th December. Christmas High Tea cruise will indulge you in tasty festive treats including mulled wine, shortbread and mince pies, alongside other traditional high tea treats. These can be enjoyed as you cruise beautiful Upper Lough Erne towards Crom Estate. The cruise lasts approx. 1.5 – 2 hours. Booking essential.
Tyrone
Join the Silverbirch Hotel in Omagh this Christmas for a festive celebration for the whole family with their Santa Sunday Lunch. The children will be thoroughly entertained with the kids Christmas party and disco from 2.00pm – 4.00 pm. Contact the Christmas co-ordinator to book Tel +44 28 8224 2520.
Derry/Londonderry
Step back in time to Westeros this Christmas & enjoy a Game of Thrones themed medieval banquet this Friday 8th December at the Waterfoot Hotel. The banquet will have Game of Thrones themed props & music, mulled cider reception. You will then enjoy a 3 course meal plus live entertainment by The Hit Men & Silver Fox DJ.
Antrim
Enchanted Winter Garden returns to Antrim Castle Gardens bigger and better than ever before from Saturday 9th to Tuesday 19th December. This year’s event has even more of the stunning Gardens transformed, from entry at the Barbican Gate enchantment awaits as a magical journey through the Gardens unfolds. This year’s new features include the star attraction, ‘Antrim Eye’ – a 40m Ferris wheel where star gazing over Antrim Town and beyond will be one of the highlights of your visit to this fantastic event.
Belfast
Christmas Supper (a two course traditional Christmas dinner followed by Tea and Coffee) with a live performance from the fabulous Belfast Community Gospel Choir this Thursday 7th December at the Stormont Hotel from 7.00pm. Visit hastingshotels.com to book.
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