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What's On: Christmas Barket in Dromore, all aboard the Santa Special in Dungannon, visit Santa at Share in Co Fermanagh and more

The Santa Special is a return journey of festive fun by steam train from Portadown to Lisburn
The Santa Special is a return journey of festive fun by steam train from Portadown to Lisburn The Santa Special is a return journey of festive fun by steam train from Portadown to Lisburn

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THIS Saturday December 14, Dromore is hosting a Christmas Barket – a special Christmas-themed market with gifts and treats for all your furry friends and family. Shop for all-natural dog treats, unique pet gifts and dog beds and accessories.

ANTRIM

Naturally North Coast and Glens will celebrate Christmas in Ballycastle with a sensational Christmas Market in the Marine Hotel, Ballycastle on Sunday December 15. The market will be festooned with artisan treats galore, quirky gift ideas, sumptuous hand crafted treats and much more.

ARMAGH

The Santa Special is a return journey of festive fun by steam train from Portadown to Lisburn, with an on-board visit from Santa and presents for children. The round trip lasts around two hours. Get a photograph with the man in red beside the train. Sunday December 15, 12pm to 4pm.

DERRY

This Saturday evening, friends once again gather at the hearth at Seamus Heaney HomePlace in Bellaghy for an evening of music, poetry and banter. Expect some songs, readings and recitations and some memories of Christmas – including songs from Anthony Toner, piano from Rod McVey, cello and uilleann pipe music from Neil Martin and readings from acclaimed author Glenn Patterson.

FERMANAGH

Visit Santa in his grotto on Sunday at Share Discovery Village's Christmas Cheer event from 2pm to 4pm. Admission is £8 per child and £2 per accompanying adult, including an individual visit to Santa Claus, plus Christmas crafts, games and more.

TYRONE

Santa is making his journey from the North Pole to Peatlands Park Dungannon on December 14 and 15 from 12pm to 3pm. Hop aboard the Santa Express train through the woods to Santa's secret grotto. Meet Father Christmas who will deliver a present to all children. Take a selfie with Santa. Hop back on the express train to the Peatlands Visitor Centre to write a letter to Santa which will be placed in the North Pole Letterbox.

BELFAST

Join Belvoir Players for their annual Christmas Charity Concert in aid of NI Chest Heart and Stroke on Saturday. Enjoy music from the season performed by students & professionals alongside dramatic readings taken from CS Lewis' Narnia. Tickets include mulled wine and mince pies at the interval.

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