Christmas
Christmas at Mountpanther Farm Park 2024
We’re delighted to announce the return of our highly anticipated Santa’s Grotto Christmas event for 2024.
Get ready to step into a Winter Wonderland and be greeted with a warm drink on arrival, explore Santa’s Workshop, meet Santa and his Reindeer, meet the quirky elves, post your letter to the North Pole, make Reindeer food for Christmas Eve and your very own decoration to hang on your tree!
Visit Santa’s Toyshop to pick your very own present to take home! Finished off with a hotdog!
The list of festive activities goes on……….
Itinerary
You will be welcomed and checked in by one of our elves, Families can enjoy a hot drink and Christmas snack.
Go behind the scenes in Santa’s Workshop, see what the busy elves get up to and even take part in the new “Elf Training Programme” to see if you have what it takes to become one of Santa’s Little Helpers!
Your elf will lead you through a lit up magical Christmas Tree Trail, and past the wishing well, over to our petting barn and reptile room, where kids will be able to meet, pet and hold some of our cute and cuddly animals, and some scaley ones!
Kids will also hear stories of what Santa treats our animals to each year!
Whilst you wait for the elves to call you in to meet Santa, write a letter to Santa and post it straight to the North Pole! Then make your own Christmas tree decoration, and explore our play areas, sit on Santa’s sleigh and meet our farm animals and real life Reindeer!
Each family will get called into Santa’s Grotto individually, where your child will get the chance to meet Santa Clause himself, and spend time with him, telling him their Christmas wishes!
You will then have the opportunity to get a family photo with Santa, which will be printed for your family to take home. – 1 free picture per family.
Santa will then give your child a golden ticket, where they can redeem any toy they want from Santa’s Toyshop!
Once you have met Santa, you will move through the magical lit up archway that will lead you to our Winter Wonderland!
Walk into our Winter Wonderland where you’ll be greeted with free hot dogs! 🌭
Pick your very own toy from Santa’s Toyshop, listen to festive tunes, and enjoy some Christmas colouring fun! 🎁🎶🖍️
Before you leave, create your own reindeer food at our Reindeer Food Station and take it home to sprinkle on your doorstep on Christmas Eve!
Event Highlights
- You will see our herd of over 50 Deer, on your drive up to the farm! These are Santa’s Reindeer in Training…
- All areas are indoors, so you won’t have to face the chilly, dark evenings!
- You will be greeted with yummy snacks and refreshments on arrival!
- There will also be free hot dogs at the Winter Wonderland finale.
- Receive the VIP treatment with an exclusive, intimate experience with just a handful of families in your group. Your very own elf guide will lead you on a magical journey through the entire experience, ensuring you receive personalised attention and care every step of the way.
- Get a family photograph with Santa Clause and get a printed copy to take home! (1 photograph per family).
- Our event spans a minimum of 1 hour and 40 minutes, and you’re welcome to stay on for even more fun in Winter Wonderland.
Adult
Includes
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A festive treat and warm drink upon your arrival.
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Meet all the different animals.
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Have a memorable encounter with Santa himself.
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Receive a complimentary printed photo with Santa (one per family).
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Make reindeer food to take home.
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Winter Wonderland for some holiday cheer.
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One of our cheerful elves will guide you through the experience, in a small and intimate group, making your visit extra special!
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Wrap up your experience with a complimentary hot dog.
Child (3+)
Includes
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Choose a toy to bring home from Santa's Toyshop!
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Complimentary drink and Christmas treat upon arrival.
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Craft your own Christmas tree decoration.
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Make reindeer food to take home.
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Write and send a letter to Santa with the assistance of one of our friendly elves!
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Meet adorable animals.
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Bounce around on our fun-filled bouncy castles.
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Encounter one of Santa's genuine reindeer!
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Experience an unforgettable meeting with Santa Claus himself.
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Complimentary printed photograph with Santa (one per family).
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Explore Winter Wonderland for some festive fun.
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Free hot dog.
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Discover many more delightful surprises along the way!
Toddler (1-2)
Includes
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Choose a toy to bring home from Santa's Toyshop!
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Complimentary drink and Christmas treat upon arrival.
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Craft your own Christmas tree decoration.
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Make reindeer food to take home.
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Write and send a letter to Santa with the assistance of one of our friendly elves!
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Meet adorable animals.
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Encounter one of Santa's genuine reindeer!
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Experience an unforgettable meeting with Santa Claus himself.
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Complimentary printed photograph with Santa (one per family).
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Explore Winter Wonderland for some festive fun.
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Free hot dog.
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Soft play area designed for toddlers!
Under 1's
Includes
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Choose a toy to bring home from Santa's Toyshop!
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Complimentary juice upon arrival.
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Craft your own Christmas tree decoration.
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Make reindeer food to take home.
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Write and send a letter to Santa with the assistance of one of our friendly elves!
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Meet adorable animals.
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Encounter one of Santa's genuine reindeer!
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Experience an unforgettable meeting with Santa Claus himself.
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Complimentary printed photograph with Santa (one per family).
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Join the Winter Wonderland fun!
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Soft play area designed for babies and toddlers!
Dates
- Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December
- Saturday 7th December and Sunday 8th December
- Thursday 12th - Sunday 15th December
- Wednesday 18th - Monday 23rd December
Please arrive 5 minutes before your allocated booking time to avoid missing parts of the experience.
Tickets go on sale Tuesday 27th August at 7pm
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Where Are We?
Our Santas grotto is between Clough and Dundrum, just 45 minutes from Belfast, 15 minutes from Ballynahinch, 15 minutes from Downpatrick and 10 minutes away from Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland!
We’re your central hub for festive fun in the area!
