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Get ready for a magical afternoon as Maghera lights up for Christmas! Enjoy festive entertainment, family-friendly activities, a special visit from Santa and plenty of Christmas cheer as the town celebrates the start of the festive season.
Christmas Lights Switch-On
Join the festive celebrations as Santa makes his way from Fairhill Car Park to Hall Street for the Christmas Lights Switch-On at the St Lurach's Road junction.
The Christmas Lights Switch-On takes place at 5.30pm, illuminating the town for the festive season!
More Festive Fun
From 3pm to 5pm, Maghera Walled Garden will come alive with festive entertainment, including the chance to meet Santa in the Potting Shed. Enjoy warming drinks, hot chocolate and sweet treats as you explore the garden.
The Lurach Centre will host Christmas crafts, a festive puppet show and face painting, while Maghera Library will offer storytelling with Mrs Claus and Santa letter-writing activities.
Meeting Santa is free, but advance booking is essential. Tickets will be available on Eventbrite from Monday 16 November at 12 noon, with a further release at 7pm. Each ticket admits one family or group of up to six people. Please note that some queuing may be required.
All other activities are free to enjoy without booking.
Road Closures
Please note that a temporary road closure will be in place from 5pm to 6.30pm, between Fairhill Road and Hall Street.
Main Street will remain open, although motorists should expect short delays during the Christmas Lights Switch-On.
Accessible Information
Disabled parking is available on Church Street, at the bottom of the lane leading to the Walled Garden, and in town centre car parks.
Maghera Walled Garden has flat, wheelchair-accessible paths.
Accessible toilets are available at the Lurach Centre and Walled Garden, with baby-changing facilities also available at the Lurach Centre.
Stewards will be positioned at entry and exit points at the Walled Garden, Lurach Centre and Hall Street to provide assistance where required.
Guide Prices
Free
