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PICTURES: Thousands of children are enjoying the 'Enchanted Winter Garden' at Antrim Castle Gardens after dark falls and it sparkles to life

By Gemma Murray

Published 1st Dec 2025, 10:40 GMT

Updated 1st Dec 2025, 10:56 GMT

The 'Enchanted Winter Garden' is making dreams come true for thousands of Northern Ireland children as Christmas approaches.

The outdoor event is drawing thousands of excited families, couples and friends all eager to see the gardens sparkle to life.

The experience started on November 28 and will run to 30 December.

The opening night saw the Enchanted Tree Choir, an expanded funfair, and brilliant new light displays across the gardens.

Meanwhile popular attractions like the Festive Food Fayre and Santa’s Grotto are back, but the Grinch takes over the Grotto for a bit of mischief from December 27-30.

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(L-R) Paraig and Emma Rafferty with Annie and Sadie-Mae Rafferty Photo: presseye

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(L-R) Chelsea Dixon, Evie Bridgett and Brooke Armstrong Photo: presseye

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Sadie-Mae Rafferty with Santa Photo: presseye

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Northern Ireland's Biggest Festive Experience, Enchanted Winter Garden is Now Open Photo: presseye

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PICTURES: Thousands of children are enjoying the 'Enchanted Winter Garden' at Antrim Castle Gardens after dark falls and it sparkles to life

The 'Enchanted Winter Garden' is making dreams come true for thousands of Northern Ireland children as Christmas approaches.

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