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  1. Magic & Mistletoe @ Magheramorne Estate

    Larne

    Address

    Magheramorne Estate, 59 Shore Road, Magheramorne, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 3HW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9538 0895

    events@magheramorneestate.com

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Magic & Mistletoe at Magheramorne Estate offers a festive adventure with twinkling trails, treats, Father Christmas visits, quiet sessions, and après-trail dining - creating magical family memories.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2025to30 Nov 2025
    From:
    3 Dec 2025to7 Dec 2025
    From:
    10 Dec 2025to14 Dec 2025
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    Add Magic & Mistletoe @ Magheramorne Estate to your Itinerary

  2. Sunflower with smiley face at Sunflower Field Portglenone
    Lots of sunflowers at Sunflower Field Portglenone with overcast sky
    Single sunflower with insect in centre at Sunflower Field Portglenone
    Sunflower Field Portglenone with overcast sky and bark covered path through field
    Single head of sunflower in Sunflower Field Portglenone with blue sky behind
    Group of sunflowers in Sunflower Field Portglenone
    Group of sunflowers in Sunflower Field Portglenone
    Sign to indicate types of wildflowers growing in wildflower field in Portglenone
    Various wildflowers growing in wildflower field in Portglenone
    Sign reading 'Please keep off the wildflowers - Bees at Work' - Bee happy at Sunflower Field Portglenone
    Sunflower with smiley face at Sunflower Field Portglenone
    Lots of sunflowers at Sunflower Field Portglenone with overcast sky
    Single sunflower with insect in centre at Sunflower Field Portglenone
    Sunflower Field Portglenone with overcast sky and bark covered path through field
    Single head of sunflower in Sunflower Field Portglenone with blue sky behind
    Group of sunflowers in Sunflower Field Portglenone
    Group of sunflowers in Sunflower Field Portglenone
    Sign to indicate types of wildflowers growing in wildflower field in Portglenone
    Various wildflowers growing in wildflower field in Portglenone
    Sign reading 'Please keep off the wildflowers - Bees at Work' - Bee happy at Sunflower Field Portglenone
    Sunflower Field Portglenone

    Portglenone

    Address

    Gortgole Road, Portglenone, County Antrim, BT44 8AS

    karen.mcallister76@gmail.com

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Visit the stunning Sunflower Field in Portglenone from late August to September. Enjoy beautiful blooms, support a worthy cause, and capture unforgettable photos. Paths are wheelchair-friendly; dogs on leads welcome.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Aug 2025to21 Sept 2025
    More Info

    Add Sunflower Field Portglenone to your Itinerary

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  3. Steam train departing from Whitehead Station with family onlooking from platform
    Steam Train on Whitehead Train station platform
    steam train stationary at Whitehead with 8 carriage doors opening onto the platform
    Steam train departing from Whitehead Station with family onlooking from platform
    Steam Train on Whitehead Train station platform
    steam train stationary at Whitehead with 8 carriage doors opening onto the platform
    Steam Saturdays

    Whitehead

    Address

    Whitehead Railway Museum, Excursion Station, Castleview Road, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9NA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9358 6200

    info@steamtrainsireland.com

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Visit Whitehead for a magical steam train ride and visit to Whitehead Railway Museum. Enjoy family-friendly activities and historic charm. Trains run every 30 minutes from 11:00 - 15:00.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025

    Indicative Availability

    Book Steam Saturdays Online (opens in a new window)

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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
  4. Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Glenarm Castle Tulip Festival 2026

    Glenarm

    Address

    Glenarm Castle Estate, Castle Demesne, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0BD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2884 1203

    info@glenarmcastle.com

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Celebrate spring at Glenarm Castle’s Tulip Festival, 2 - 4 May 2026, with vibrant blooms, live entertainment, family fun, carnival rides, food, crafts and special guests still to be announced!

    Dates

    From:
    2 May 2026to4 May 2026

    Indicative Availability

    Book Glenarm Castle Tulip Festival 2026 Online (opens in a new window)

    More Info

    Add Glenarm Castle Tulip Festival 2026 to your Itinerary

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Off site parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises - The Tea Rooms, Potting Shed, Milk Parlour, and Pizza Pavillion as well as additional food trucks

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
  5. Whitehead Victorian Street Fair logo in a Victorian script font.
    A photo of Santa in his Whitehead grotto waiting for children to arrive for presents.
    A photo of two men and a lady dressed in Victorian clothes standing with a penny farthing.
    A photo of a couple wearing Victorian costumes
    A photograph of local drama club, Uplift, dressed as chimney sweeps.
    A stall with antiques for sale
    Whitehead Victorian Street Fair logo in a Victorian script font.
    A photo of Santa in his Whitehead grotto waiting for children to arrive for presents.
    A photo of two men and a lady dressed in Victorian clothes standing with a penny farthing.
    A photo of a couple wearing Victorian costumes
    A photograph of local drama club, Uplift, dressed as chimney sweeps.
    A stall with antiques for sale
    Whitehead Victorian Street Fair & Christmas Lights Switch On

    Whitehead

    Address

    Town Centre, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9337 8077

    wca@whitehead-ni.com

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Honouring Whitehead's Victorian legacy, the street fair features stalls, crafts, live music, and themed entertainment, creating a festive backdrop for the town's Christmas light switch-on. A beloved tradition since its inception in 2008, the…

    Dates

    From:
    29 Nov 2025Open 12:00 - 18:00

    Price

    Free
    More Info

    Add Whitehead Victorian Street Fair & Christmas Lights Switch On to your Itinerary

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Off site parking
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