Christmas comes early for Antrim coast day-trippers. Magical Christmas at Glenarm Castle is back for 2–20 December 2026 — and tickets are on sale now.
It is only September, but families who know this estate fill the festive slots fast. The historic grounds swap tulips and Halloween for Santa’s workshop, rides and a few surprises along the way.
Dates and tickets
The event runs from Wednesday 2 December to Sunday 20 December 2026. Book via ticketsource.com/glenarm. Estate info and the wider visitor offer sit on glenarmcastle.com.
On the estate
Expect a meet with Father Christmas and a look around his workshop, stories with Mrs Claus, gingerbread decorating and letters to the North Pole. Rides include the Evergreen Express, a traditional carousel and swing boats — plus those “extra surprises” the organisers like to keep under wraps until you are there.
Glenarm is already a regular on the LoveBelfast calendar for spring colour and half-term fun, from the Tulip Festival to seasonal Halloween weekends. This is the December chapter on the same coast road from Belfast.
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At a glance
- Event: Magical Christmas at Glenarm Castle
- When: 2–20 December 2026
- Where: Glenarm Castle Estate, Co. Antrim
- Tickets: ticketsource.com/glenarm
- Highlights: Santa workshop, Mrs Claus, gingerbread, Evergreen Express, carousel, swing boats
For Belfast and East Antrim families planning December already — this is the one to lock in before the popular slots go.
Planning a festive day out? See our Christmas in Belfast 2026 guide for markets, lights and events.
Read more: What’s On in Belfast · 21 of the Best Things to Do in Belfast
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