{"id":15411,"date":"2017-11-16T10:27:00","date_gmt":"2017-11-16T09:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=15411"},"modified":"2017-11-16T10:27:21","modified_gmt":"2017-11-16T09:27:21","slug":"15411","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2017\/11\/15411\/","title":{"rendered":"Shop, Eat and Explore Ballycastle this Christmas!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>With over 60 independent shops and a stunning seaside location, come and see what Ballycastle has to offer this Christmas.<\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15412\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15412\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-15412\" src=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/press1-9-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15412\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pictured at the Ballycastle Christmas Lights switch on organised by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council in the Diamond Ballycastle where the lights were switched on by Alderman Maura Hickey Mayor and Santa. Picture Kevin McAuley\/McAuley Multimedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';\">Shop, eat and explore the unique town landscape for gift ideas and speciality food. This Christmas, the town will also host a number of special events which will add to the festive feeling. This begins on Saturday 2<sup>nd<\/sup> December with the RDA Santa Pony Parade. The annual event is a fantastic spectacle with horses and riders suitably dressed for the occasion. Members of the public are encouraged to take part by bringing along their dogs in festive fancy dress to add to the fun. The event coincides with Small Business Saturday, which encourages us to support our local traders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';\">The theme of Shop Local continues on Sunday 3<sup>rd<\/sup> December when the Naturally North Coast and Glens Artisan Market makes a welcome return to the Marine Hotel from 11am to 5pm. A visit to the market is a great way to kick start your Christmas shopping offering a fantastic array of local art, craft and food produce.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';\">The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Joan Baird OBE said: \u201cA feeling of festive magic is already starting to build in Ballycastle with some fabulous window displays through the town centre. It\u2019s a beautiful town and I would encourage everyone to come and experience its unique retail offering and Christmas attractions.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';\">The town will switch on its Christmas lights on Thursday 7<sup>th<\/sup> December with entertainment beginning in the Diamond from 6.30pm followed by a visit from Santa Claus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';\">On Saturday 16<sup>th<\/sup> December, the town is looking forward to a visit from the \u2018Ice King and Queen\u2019. They are due to stay from 1pm \u2013 3pm, along with some Bouncy Reindeers who are always up to mischief.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';\">For further details on Christmas events in the Ballycastle area and the rest of the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough pick up your free brochure from various outlets or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk\/christmas\">www.causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk\/christmas<\/a> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With over 60 independent shops and a stunning seaside location, come and see what Ballycastle has to offer this Christmas. Shop, eat and explore the unique town landscape for gift ideas and speciality food. This Christmas, the town will also host a number of special events which will add to the festive feeling. 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