Christmas is all around - Celebrate the festive season with Galgorm Collection

At Galgorm Collection, Northern Ireland’s premier group of luxury hotels, spas, and award-winning restaurants, Christmas is not just a date on the calendar – it’s an experience to be savoured. From starlit spa dips to festive feasts, lakeside reflections to fireside indulgence, every property has been lovingly prepared to wrap you in the warmth, sparkle, and magic of the season. Whether celebrating with family, friends, or a special someone, here, Christmas truly is all around.

Galgorm

136 Fenaghy Road, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, BT42 1EA

Set across 450 acres of frost-kissed parkland, Galgorm glistens like a festive postcard as the River Maine meanders past open fire bowls and twinkling lights. Guests are greeted by the warm glow of the Thermal Spa Village, where steam rises from outdoor pools, and the Chandelier Garden invites cosy gatherings over mulled wine and toasted marshmallows. Fires crackle in grand lounges, seasonal afternoon tea tempts the senses, and the joyful laughter of families fills every corner with festive cheer.

Experience a Christmas Eve to Boxing Day celebration like no other

Winter Wonderland: 24 – 26 December | From £845 per person sharing | £250 per child under 12

Set across 450 acres of frost-kissed parkland, Galgorm glistens like a festive postcard as the River Maine meanders past open fire bowls and twinkling lights. Guests are greeted by the warm glow of the Thermal Spa Village, where steam rises from outdoor pools, and the Chandelier Garden invites cosy gatherings over mulled wine and toasted marshmallows. Fires crackle in grand lounges, seasonal afternoon tea tempts the senses, and the joyful laughter of families fills every corner with festive cheer.

Christmas Eve

Arrive to a welcome of festive cocktails and canapés. The scent of cinnamon, pine, and mulled wine fills the air as you wander through twinkling gardens and cosy lounges. Sip afternoon tea by the fireside, unwind in the Thermal Spa Village with steam rising from outdoor pools, or enjoy laughter-filled family time in the pool. As dusk falls, toast s’mores over the Mulberry Garden fire while the glow of fairy lights reflects off frost-dusted trees, before settling in for Christmas Eve dinner with after-dinner entertainment in McKendry’s Lounge & Bar.

Christmas Day

Christmas morning begins with a traditional Irish breakfast and Bucks Fizz, followed by a visit from Father Christmas. After a winter stroll through the sparkling grounds, enjoy a sumptuous five-course Christmas lunch, festive games, films, and live music, leaving every guest wrapped in seasonal magic.

Boxing Day

Boxing Day offers a leisurely breakfast and one last spa dip before departing with hearts full of festive joy.

Find out more at https://www.galgorm.com/winter-wonderland.html 

Celebrate Christmas in the privacy of your own winter retreat

Lodging in a Winter Wonderland: 24 – 26 December | From £845 per person sharing | available in forest dens, shepherd’s huts, cottage suites, and log cabins

Lodge in the heart of Galgorm’s twinkling parkland and experience the magic of Christmas in your own private sanctuary. Nestled amidst frost-kissed trees and glimmering lights, each Forest Den, Shepherd’s Hut, Cottage Suite, or Log Cabin offers a cosy haven away from the festive bustle. Inside, roaring fires, plush linens, and gentle seasonal touches wrap you in warmth, while outside, the River Maine winds through snow-dusted grounds and the Chandelier Garden sparkles under a canopy of stars.

Christmas Eve

Arrive to a festive welcome, where the scent of cinnamon and mulled wine fills the air and the estate glows with the warmth of the season. Take a winter stroll through the frost-tipped parkland or unwind in the Thermal Spa Village, where outdoor pools steam under twinkling lights.

As evening falls, toast marshmallows over open flames in the Chandelier Garden, then gather for a three-course Christmas Eve dinner, each dish infused with seasonal flavours and festive cheer. After dinner, retire to your lodge for a quiet night by the fire or venture to McKendry’s Lounge & Bar for live music and evening entertainment.

Christmas Day

Wake to the joyful spirit of Christmas morning with a traditional Irish breakfast and a glass of Bucks Fizz, followed by a visit from Father Christmas bearing festive surprises. Spend the day surrounded by laughter and light - whether relaxing in the spa, exploring the wintry grounds, or indulging in a five-course Christmas lunch that celebrates the finest seasonal ingredients. The afternoon brings time for games, films, and cosy fireside moments, while the evening invites you to relax and reflect on a day filled with magic and togetherness.

Boxing Day

Ease into Boxing Day with a leisurely breakfast and one final spa dip before departure. As the frost begins to lift from the parkland, take in the serene beauty of Galgorm one last time, leaving with hearts full of warmth, joy, and cherished festive memories.

Find out more at https://www.galgorm.com/lodging-in-a-winter-wonderland.html 

Immerse yourself in festive warmth and Galgorm sparkle 

Festive Favourite: Available from 10 November | From £160 per person sharing 

From the moment you step into Galgorm, the air is filled with the gentle aroma of winter spices and festive treats, and the soft glow of twinkling lights reflects across the snow-dusted grounds. The Chandelier Garden invites you to curl up with a steaming mug of hot chocolate as toasted marshmallows crackle over open flames, while families and friends gather around festively decorated tables, sharing laughter and stories. In the Thermal Spa Village, steam rises gently from outdoor pools, and the warmth of saunas and bubbling hot tubs contrasts with the crisp winter air, offering a blissful retreat. Fires crackle in intimate lounges, festive music drifts through the corridors, and seasonal decorations infuse every corner with sparkling charm.

Your overnight stay in a choice of Superior or Deluxe accommodation offers plush linens and cosy nooks, perfectly complemented by the festive touches of the season. As evening falls, a three-course dinner with a bottle of house wine awaits in Gillies Restaurant, Fratelli, or Castle Kitchen + Bar, where each dish is infused with seasonal flavours and festive charm.

Awake the next morning to a full Irish breakfast, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingling with the wintry landscape outside your window, before a final stroll through sparkling parkland or another rejuvenating dip in the Thermal Spa Village.

Available from 10 November to 23 December, prices start from £160 per person sharing, with Deluxe guestroom upgrades including a private spa experience from £175 per person sharing.

Find out more at https://www.galgorm.com/festive-favourite.htm 

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