There's something magical about the run up to Christmas 2023 and we have lots of events taking place in Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion. Here are just a few dates for your diary.
Friday 17 November - 23 December
Santa at the Lodge, East Coast Adventure Centre, Rostrevor
Thursday 30 November - 9 December
Christmas Tree Fest of Foods, Annalong
December
Friday 1 - Sunday 3 December
Christmas Artisan Market, Castle Ward, Strangford
Friday 1 - Sunday 3 December
Georgian Christmastide at Castle Ward, Strangford
Friday 1 December to 22 December
Santa at the Castle - Narrow Water Castle, Newry
Friday 1 - Saturday 23 December
Santa at The Saint Patrick Centre, Downpatrick
Saturday 2 December
Drumaness Christmas Market & Light Switch On
Saturday 2 December
Rostrevor Christmas Lights Switch On (Time to be confirmed)
Saturday 2 December
Light up the Night Christmas Tractor & Truck Run
Saturday 2 December
Twilight Market at Gormans, Mayobridge
Saturday 2 December (and a variety of other dates/times)
Cranfield Alpacas Alpaca Christmasfest and Alpaca Festive Beach Trek
Saturday 2 - Friday 22 December
Santa at Montalto House, Ballynahinch
Saturday 2 December to 23 December
Mourne Santa Christmas Cottage, Tory Bush Cottage, Kilcoo
Sunday 3 December
Festive Choir at Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch
Sunday 3 December
Downpatrick Christmas Lights Switch On - 12noon to 6pm
Sunday 3 December
Christmas at Moneydarragh, Annalong
Sunday 3 December
Festive Choir at Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch
Sunday 3 December
Winter Market at Newcastle Community Cinema 12pm to 4pm
Monday 4 December
Newtownhamilton Christmas Lights Switch On - from 6.00pm
Friday 8 December
Camlough Christmas Lights Switch On - 7pm
Friday 8 - Sunday 10 December
Santa at Narrow Water Castle
Saturday 9 December
Christmas Tales and Tunes at Down County Museum
Saturday 9 December
Christmas Market, Dundrum
Saturday 9 December
Christmas Craft Fair, Clough - 10am
Saturday 9 December & Sunday 10 December
Yuletide Market at Rowallane Garden, Saintfield
Saturday 9 December - Thursday 21 December
Polar Express at Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle
Saturday 9-10 & Saturday 16-17 December
Castle Ward Christmas Village, Strangford
Sunday 10 December & Sunday 17 December
Santa Sunday at The Kilmorey Arms Hotel, Kilkeel 12 - 3pm
Sunday 10 December & Sunday 17 December
Santa Sunday at The Burrendale Hotel, Newcastle
Sunday 10 December
Santa Sunday at The Cuan, Strangford
Saturday 16 December
Christmas Party at The Kilmorey Arms Hotel, Kilkeel
Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 December
Deck the Stables - Kinedale Donkeys, Ballynahinch
Tuesday 19 - 21 December
Christmas Date with a Donkey, Ballynahinch
Friday 22 December
Santa Paws - Kinedale Donkeys, Ballynahinch
Sunday 24 December
Christmas Carols at Down Cathedral, Downpatrick
Wednesday 27 December
Christmas Country Music Showtime, Millbrook Lodge Hotel, Ballynahinch
Friday 29 December
Chrimbo Bingo at Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch
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