Christmas in Fermanagh and Omagh

Omagh Winter Wonderland – 1 December – 1 January

Omagh Winder Wonderland – 1 December – 1 January
Enjoy all that is on offer at Omagh Winter Wonderland throughout the festive season.
After a fabulous 1st year, this year promises to be bigger and better – Includes Omagh Eye, Funfair, Christmas market, Mistletoe & Wine Bar, local entertainment and performances and other seasonal activities.

Santa’s Grotto – 2 December – 23 December
Embark in a magical Christmas trail to reach Santa’s Grotto. Not only will meet the man himself inside his grotto…you will get entertained by Mrs Claus and our mischievous elves!
The magical grotto will be aglow from Friday 2nd December through to Friday 23rd December.
For more information and to book, click here.

Share Discovery Village, 18 November – 4 January

Ice Rink – 18 November – 4 January
SHARE is kicking off an exciting festive period with SHARE Village on Ice: a fantastic indoor synthetic rink, which is almost identical to a frozen surface but much more eco-friendly for all the family to enjoy. Whether you’re a budding skater or a confident glider, our wheelchair-friendly ice rink is open to all ages and abilities!
For more information and to book, click here.

Marble Arch Caves – 3 December – 4 December

Cancer Connect NI Winter Wonderland, Enniskillen – 25 November – 10 December

Winter Wonderland – 25 November – 10 December
Families will begin their experience at the railway station located at Eden Street (behind B&M). Once checked in at the ticket booth, you will be greeted by Mrs Claus and her elves. You will be invited to board our AMAZING Polar Express which is the only road TRAIN in Ireland.
The Polar Express will travel through the beautiful town of Enniskillen, discovering the festive windows along the route taking excited parents and children to a secret castle location! Everyone will receive complimentary refreshments with storytelling, photo opportunities on our life-sized sledge and fun games in Santa’s Grotto, before our special elves invite families to experience a flight with Santa’s magical Snowman in Irelands first 16 Seater Venturer Simulator, before visiting Mrs Clauses toy shop where a beautiful Santa gift awaits you.
For more information and to book, click here.

Seasonal Saturday at The Strule Arts Centre – 10 December

11am: Santa’s Stories
1pm – 2pm: Dicken’s Christmas Fayre
1:30pm – 3:30pm: SEN Santa Visit
2:30pm – 4pm: A Christmas Carol: The Musical
4:15pm: Santa’s Stories

To book: www.struleartscentre.com or
Tel: 028 8224 7831

Festive Music and Characters in the Town Centre 12.30 – 2.30pm

Seasonal Saturdays in Fermanagh and Omagh – 3, 10 & 17 December

In Enniskillen and Omagh town centres, get into the festive season with Seasonal Saturdays!

Entertainment from 12:30pm

Blue Green Yonder, 26 November – 20 December

Santa’s Island Adventure, 26 November – 20 December 
Hop onboard the fully accessible, magical water sleigh and be transported through an immersive Christmas tale before arriving on Santa’s Island.
Follow the adventure through the guided activities and help the elves before joining Santa in his enchanting Nordic Grotto.
Warm up with a hot drink and enjoy the magical lights and Christmas views and maybe even call into the Christmas Market before heading home.

Rustic Runway’s Christmas Vintage & Handmade Fair, Silverbirch Hotel – 27 November

Rustic Runway presents- Tyrone’s biggest indoor Christmas Vintage & Handmade Fair 2022. Back by popular demand – Christmas Vintage & Handmade Fair at the Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh 12-5. Browse your way through fabulous stalls of Vintage Clothing, All things Handmade, Collectibles, Homemade Bakes, China, Antiques, Gift Ideas Galore, Art, Jewellery, Retro and Much Much More… A wonderful day out for all you Vintage & Handmade Lovers. £2 Entry

Ulster American Folk Park – 9 December – 2 January

Christmas in the Country – 9 December – 2 January
Experience the magic of Christmas past as you stroll around the wintery landscape of rural Ulster, from the humble surroundings of a single room cabin to the elaborate Christmas of the Campbell House. Stop by the Rogan House and find out the history behind the Christmas tree and how it was decorated in years gone by. Meet Mrs Mellon and watch her bake Christmas pudding on the open hearth, and sample some Christmas cake and ginger cordial. Captain Mummer will bring the Murmer characters to life with an entertaining performance, celebrating one of the oldest Christmas traditions of rural Ulster.
Journey to the New World with a wander down the snowy paths of our American Street, seeing how immigration influenced Christmas decorations and festive food in Pioneer America. Listen to traditional Christmas music in the Barn, taste Christmas cinnamon muffins and even purchase some bespoke Christmas cards!
For more information and to book, click here.

Belleek Pottery Visitor Centre – 26 November – 3 December

Santa’s Workshop – 26 November & 3 December
For more information and to book, contact Belleek Pottery Visitor Centre on 02868659300 or email takethetour@belleek.ie

Glenpark Estate – 2 December – 22 December

Santa Trail – 2 – 22 December
Santa has confirmed he’ll be stopping off at Glenpark Estate in December for you all to see him before he heads off on his Christmas travels.
Tickets – £10 per person
For more information and to book, click here.

SEN Friendly Santa Experience – 14 December
Meet Santa at Glenpark Estate’s SEN friendly Christmas experience exclusively for children with additional needs and their families.
With low noise levels, these time slots are suited to children with all types of disabilities and special educational needs, SEN and SEND including autism.
Tickets – £10 per person
For more information and to book, click here.

Bring your Dog to see Santa – 15 December
Santa loves all the family… even our furry friends!
Bring your dog to see Santa for the cutest Christmas photo!
Tickets – £10 per person
For more information and to book, click here.

Castle Coole, Enniskillen. 3 December – 11 December

Festive Afternoon Tea – 3 & 10 December 
Join us for a tour of the mansion.
Enjoy your Afternoon Tea relaxing by the open fire, taking in the opulence of this unique experience.
Tickets – £40. To book, click here.

Children’s Christmas Baking and Decorating Experience – 4 & 11 December
Join us this festive season for a magical afternoon in Castle Coole as we host a gingerbread baking and decorating experience for all the family to enjoy.
Accompanying adults will be treated to a festive drink and mince pie as they watch the smiles on those little faces. The afternoon wouldn’t be complete without festive story telling by the fire, a fabulous festive experience to make special memories with your family this Christmas.
Ticket Prices: Adult £5.00 Child £10.00
To book, click here.

Strule Arts Centre – 19 November – 16 December

Christmas Card making for Kids – 19 November
One day pop in Christmas workshop – children will have the option to make a Christmas card of various designs.
For more information and to book, click here.

A Christmas Carol – Film – 19 November
Ebenezer Scrooge, a spiteful and miserly man, encounters three spirits on Christmas Eve, who show him the folly of his ways and prompt him to become a better man.
For more information and to book, click here.

Christmas Wreaths 2022 – 23 November
Brighten up your home for Christmas with the art of making a beautiful Christmas wreath. All materials will be provided.
For more information and to book, click here.

A Christmas Country With The Stars – 2 December
Back by popular demand the “Christmas Country With the Stars Show” returns for another super night of toe-tapping Country magic with a festive feel. The stellar line-up which wouldn’t look out of place in Nashville will include the gentle giant of Country music Mick Flavin, the hilarious Gary Gamble with his surreal impressions of Daniel O Donnell , the ever popular Curtis Magee , truckers favourite Boxcar Brian and the Yodeling maestro Kenny Archer. Each of the stars will perform there trademark hit songs with a Christmas flavour in the company of Irelands top backing band Keltic Storm making this a show you wont want to miss. This is a rare chance to see 5 of Irelands top stars all on one show so early booking is advisable and you wouldn’t know who might turn up at the show Ho Ho Ho!
For more information and to book, click here. 

Christmas Cupcakes – 3 December
Come and enjoy making some tasty cupcakes and decorate them in a Christmas theme. 8+ years
For more information and to book, click here. 

Christmas Gospel Concert – 3 December
Omagh & Fintona Methodist Circuit presents a Christmas Gospel Concert. Following the success of Gospel Fest Goes West in February each year, we are delighted to bring you a great evening of Christmas music which will feature local artists Live Issue, Lynda Lindsay, Lorraine Vance, Paul Silcock and Kingdom Bound. All proceeds will be in aid of cardiac Assessment Unit in Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex.
For more information and to book, click here.

A Christmas Carol – The Musical – 7, 8, 9 & 10 December
Hazel Wand Theatre School Proudly Present ‘A Christmas Carol’.
Prepare to be festively dazzled as the Hazel Wand Seniors perform this wonderfully witty re-telling of Dicken’s tale of redemption.
Filled with ghostly thrills, this exceptional musical is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season!
Exceptional musical score by Broadway heavy hitters Alan Menken and Lynn Ahrens!
For more information and to book, click here.

Santa’s Sooty Christmas – 13, 14 & 15 December
‘It’s the day before Christmas Eve. cheerful chimney-sweep Rudi is cleaning all the chimneys – to make sure they are ready for Santa – but Rudi gets a very nasty shock! One very big chimney is well and truly blocked… and not with soot… but with toys…! Stuck there by the dreadful witch Fluella the Fluesy! Wicked Fluella loves grunge and grime and wants to stop Christmas by blocking all the chimneys so that Santa can’t deliver the presents. Suitable for those aged 5 – 12yrs
For more information and to book, click here.

Tom Sweeney’s Family Christmas Cracker – 17 December
The children’s favourite singer, Tom Sweeney, makes a welcome return to the Strule Arts Centre for his annual show of seasonal songs for all the family on Saturday 17th December, and he is delighted to be back with his Christmas show that has been enjoyed by families for over twenty-five years.
For more information and to book, click here.

Christmas Festival 2022 – 15 December
A well established and popular event featuring Strabane Brass Band with Soprano Gerarda McCann. Omagh Music Society and Omagh Academy Brass Band, in a blaze of Christmas Music.

Christmas Jazz Lunch – 17 – 23 December
Swing your way thru Christmas with great food, great views and great Music in the company of Gerarda McCann and The Bob Quick Jazz Quintet. Gigs on Saturday 17, Thursday 22 and Friday 23 December

Ardhowen Theatre – 26 November – 17 December

Christmas Card Making (5 – 8 year olds) – 26 November
Glitter & sparkle time – Christmas is just around the corner – make your own cards and decorate with plenty of bling with local arts facilitator Genevieve Murphy.
For more information and to book, click here.

Christmas Decorations Workshop (5 – 8 Year Olds) – 3 December
Glitter & sparkle time – Christmas is just around the corner – make your own cards and decorate with plenty of bling with local arts facilitator Genevieve Murphy.
For more information and to book, click here.

Santa’s Sooty Christmas – 7, 8 & 9 December
It’s the day before Christmas Eve. Cheerful chimney-sweep Rudi is cleaning all the chimneys – to make sure they are ready for Santa – but Rudi gets a very nasty shock! One very big chimney is well and truly blocked… and not with soot… but with toys…! Stuck there by the dreadful witch Fluella the Fluesy! Wicked Fluella loves grunge and grime and wants to stop Christmas by blocking all the chimneys so that Santa can’t deliver the presents.
For more information and to book, click here.

The Muppets Christmas Carol – 10 December
A magical Christmas movie for all the family.
Michael Caine plays the old miser Scrooge with Kermit as his long-suffering but ever-hopeful employee Bob Cratchit, Miss Piggy as Cratchit’s wife, and a host of Muppets (including the Great Gonzo as an unlikely Charles Dickens) taking other primary roles in this bright, playful adaptation of the classic Christmas tale.
For more information and to book, click here.

Christmas Treasure Boxes Workshop (7 – 10 Year Olds) – 10 December
Glitter & sparkle time – Christmas is just around the corner – make your own Christmas treasure boxes and decorate with plenty of magical bling with local arts facilitator Genevieve Murphy
For more information and to book, click here.

It’s A Wonderful Life – 10 December
A special Christmas screening of Frank Capra’s classic Christmas film.
Beset with personal and professional problems, George Bailey finds his previously happy life falling apart around him on Christmas Eve. Seeing no way out, George considers suicide from the edge of a bridge – but Clarence, his guardian angel, intervenes and shows George what his beloved hometown of Bedford Falls would be like without him.
Shocked by what he sees and at the unforeseen circumstances of his absence, George reconsiders and begs Clarence to return him to the problems of the present and the loving community he has fostered throughout his life.
For more information and to book, click here.

Christmas Crooners – 17 December
A romantic Christmas special. Now in its twelfth record breaking year, “Christmas Crooners” is jam packed with festive favourites including the Christmas hits of Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole and Ol’ Blue Eyes himself- Frank Sinatra. This fantastic cast of West-End singers are backed by the superb and talented swing band: The Jazz- All-Stars. Staged in the warm and delightful style of the famous Andy Williams Christmas Shows, this brilliant production comes complete with Christmas Trees, a Rocking Chair and of course a lovely warm fireplace; just right for roasting those chestnuts and toasting the season! The Crooners give the audience a show full of swinging Christmas cheer, and witty banter, a perfect show for the perfect season. Guaranteed to get you in the festive mood, come and sing along to great songs from Christmas past with the Christmas Crooners.
For more information and to book, click here.