Best Places to see Christmas Lights & Displays

Hillsborough Castle & Gardens

Experience the magic of Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman™ at Hillsborough Castle this festive season. Wrap up warm, bring your family and friends, and get ready for a heart-warming festive adventure. There are 12 giant The Snowman™ sculptures to discover, each beautifully hand painted by a different artist and inspired by the timeless Christmas classic ’12 Days of Christmas’. Can you find them all?

Antrim Castle Gardens

As the winter sun sets over Lough Neagh, Antrim Castle Gardens comes to life with a magical Christmas experience for all the family. Many attractions and traders have been confirmed and word on the ‘Antrim High Street’ is that The Grinch is planning on stealing the show.

W5

Ever wonder what it’s like to have a snowball fight indoors? Well, now you can! Visit W5 over the holidays and enjoy a snowball fight with your friends and family – no coats needed! It may look like real snow but don’t worry – there is no chance of getting frozen fingers. The warm, dry and soft snow is really cool – but not in a cold way!

Ulster Folk Museum

Wander the snowy, cobbled streets of the Ulster Folk Museum and experience a truly traditional Christmas. Meet their craft demonstrators as they prepare for seasonal celebrations and take in the festive scents of Christmas pudding warming on the griddle. Listen out for carol singers, traditional musicians, with added festive sounds from a harpist and brass band.

Mount Stewart

This winter add a sprinkle of seasonal magic with a visit to Mount Stewart. This winter add a sprinkle of seasonal magic with a visit to Mount Stewart. Enjoy the big Christmas reveal, a festive children’s trail, seasonal storytelling, Christmas family activities in the Big House, wellness and gift making workshops, twinkly light and Christmassy musical performances.

Castle Ward

Check out The Castle Ward Christmas village at their decorated farmyard, offering an array of crafts, storytelling, and a visit to Mrs. Claus’ cottage, and Santa on his Christmas Tractor.

Ulster American Folk Park

Experience the traditions of Christmas past as you wander the wintery streets of the Ulster American Folk Park. Discover how the festive season would have been celebrated in rural Ulster, from the humble surroundings of a single-room cabin to the indulgent Christmas of the Campbell House. Meet Mrs Mellon as she bakes Christmas pudding on the open hearth, and taste samples of traditional Christmas cake and ginger cordial.

The Argory

Experience a unique winter illumination event at the Argory and create lasting memories with your loved ones. Look out for the magical light projections that beautifully illuminate the grand mansion house and dance along the captivating lime tree walkway.

Clifton House Belfast

This December, enjoy a special seasonal Christmas in the Poorhouse Tour as they tell the tale of Christmas within, and outside, Clifton House.  The tour will be interwoven with their augmented reality allowing you to step back in time and see how Clifton House looked in the 18th and 19th centuries. From festive foods to the fight for the children to have Christmas as a holiday, the tour will feature numerous stories from the past, before bringing you back to the present.