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  1. Christmas and New Year Offers
    Explore Christmas and New Year Offers, with exclusive deals and packages to make your holiday season truly special. However you choose to celebrate the festive season, there's something for everyone from cosy winter getaways to memorable New Year's Eve extravaganzas, all at great prices.
  2. Cosy Christmas stays
    Dreaming of your next staycation? The season of wrapping up and staying snug is here and we have lined up a brilliant list of hotels and cosy lodges that you should check out and check in to this Winter. From short stays to spa experiences, there is something for everyone this Christmas… Plan your next staycation now!
  3. Shoppers walking through the concourse at Victoria Square Shopping Centre in Belfast.

    Northern Ireland appreciates the joy that a good day’s shopping can bring. So, wherever you go, you’ll find top class shopping centres, wonderful local markets, boutique design stores and artisan craft shops. All perfect places to pick up something special as a gift to bring home – or a way to treat yourself.

  4. Rachel Ivie toasts marshmallows at Belfast Christmas Market

    ‘Tis the season to embrace the festive spirit! Belfast is the ultimate destination for a weekend away in the build up to the most magical time of the year. Last year Discover NI invited Dublin teacher and blogger, Rachel Ivie, to mark the festivities with a girl’s getaway to Belfast. 

  5. A male and female couple walking Saint Patrick's trail atop Slemish Mountain on a wet and overcast day. She is stepping over a large puddle while he closely follows. Miles of green fields are visible in the background.

    In the colder months, there's something special about heading outdoors in the cool sunshine, to stretch the legs and feel the breeze blowing through your hair. After building up an appetite take yourselves off to a cosy pub for a seat by the fire and sip of your favourite tipple. And if that's what you fancy doing today, check out a few of our favourite walks and nearby pubs in this blog.

  6. Explore Northern Ireland's royal residence, where worlds and minds meet. Relax in 100 acres of picturesque gardens, explore the State Rooms still used today and indulge in delicious food and drink in our café.
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  7. Standing in its own private grounds surrounded by the natural beauty of the county Antrim countryside, overlooking Ballycastle, The Salthouse enjoys jaw dropping views of the coastline to Fairhead and beyond.
    1. The exquisite Grade B1 listed Bishop’s Gate Hotel is perfectly positioned within the historic city walls in the heart of Derry City’s Cathedral Quarter. An iconic landmark with a unique history, the hotel is an intimate urban oasis featuring 31 luxurious guestrooms.
    Festive Events

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    1. Belfast City Hall light up at night with Christmas market stalls in foreground in front of the City hall front gates.
      18th Nov- 22nd Dec, Belfast - The Belfast Christmas Market returns to City Hall Gardens, bringing with it a traditional taste of Christmas.
      1. 16 Nov 2024
      2. 17 Nov 202422 Dec 2024
    2. 23rd-26th Nov, Armagh - Step back in time as the Georgian Festival returns. Delve into the Georgian history of the city through the buildings, characters and customs of the latter half of the 18th Century.
      1. 28 Nov 20241 Dec 2024
    3. 27th Nov- 23rd Dec, Titanic Belfast - This beautiful location comes alive with lights and magic for the perfect Christmas experience suitable for everyone
      1. 27 Nov 202423 Dec 2024
    4. Christmas events in Belfast and across Northern Ireland
      'Tis the season to be jolly, and there's lots to look forward to this winter including the Belfast Christmas Market, Polar Express at Slieve Donard and lots of Santa's Grottos located across Northern Ireland.
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