Festive Forest & Santa Standard Pass Afternoon – Book this for all ages if any child wants to see Santa.
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Highlights
PLEASE NOTE AGES 3+ CAN ATTEND THIS EVENT AND SEE SANTA – IF YOU ALSO HAVE OLDER KIDS, PLEASE BOOK THESE SESSIONS AND THEY CAN USE OUR 250 METRE ZIP LINE INSTEAD OF VISITING SANTA IN HIS GROTTO.
Located at our Mountain Entrance, 28 Colin Glen Road!!
FESTIVE FOREST AT COLIN GLEN
A FESTIVE FUN DAY IN BELFAST
30TH NOVEMBER– 22nd DECEMBER 2024
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Festive Forest at Colin Glen – December 2024!
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Get ready for an unforgettable experience this Christmas season at Colin Glen Forest Park’s very first Festive Forest event!
What to Expect
Colin Glen will be adorned with Christmas trees, festive decorations, s’mores stations, and hidden surprises. Santa’s grotto, along with Santa himself, will be present for visits—be sure to arrive early to avoid missing him! This enchanting experience is located at our mountain entrance and promises fun for all ages.
From 11:30 AM to 4PM, our Festive Forest offers a delightful experience for families and young children. During these sessions, you can enjoy the Jingle Bell Train, take two rides on The Polar Coaster, savour a hot chocolate and s’mores, visit Santa, and participate in arts and crafts activities—all for £25 per person. (Early bird rate, normal rate £28.50 from 1st November 2024)
From 4PM to 7:30 PM, our Festive Forest is designed for ages 9 and up, making it perfect for adults, date nights, groups of friends, and families with older children. Attendees can enjoy the Jingle Bell Train, take two rides on The Polar Coaster, experience one ride on the Reindeer Run Zipline, and indulge in a hot chocolate and s’mores—all for £25 per person.(Early bird rate, normal rate £28.50 from 1st November 2024)Attractions
- The Jingle Bell Train: Experience a festive train ride on The Jingle Bell Train, winding around our mountain entrance while enjoying the holiday decorations and cheerful Christmas music.
- The Polar Coaster: Glide through the forest on Ireland’s only alpine coaster. Each rider gets their own single toboggan to navigate the natural landscape as you zoom past the trees. Children under 8 must ride with a parent or guardian.
- The Reindeer Run Zipline: Add some magic by sprinkling reindeer dust before taking off on our 250-meter zipline that soars across the forest, offering stunning aerial views of the scenery below and breath taking sights of Belfast in the distance. After your ride, enjoy a short walk back through the forest to the Top Site—be sure to wear appropriate footwear.
Ticket Options
- Little Standard Pass 11.30pm – 4pm: Enjoy the Jungle Bell Train, 2 Rides on The Polar Coaster, a meet and great with Santa and his elf, receive a gift and try out some arts & crafts.
- Standard Pass from 4pm – 7:30pm: Enjoy the Jingle Bell Train, 2 rides on The Polar Coaster, 1 go on the Reindeer Run Zipline, a hot chocolate and S’mores.
-£25 per person early bird rate (Normal rate £28.50 from 1st November 2024)
Event Details
- Duration: Allow 90 minutes for this event.
- Age Recommendation:
- Little Standard Passes – From 11:30am-4pm passes are suitable for younger children 3+ and includes a meet and greet with Santa.
Standard Passes – From 4pm-7:30pm passes are perfect for ages 9+, but also great for adults, groups of teens, youth groups and sporting groups, date nights, groups of friends, and families with older children. Younger children are granted access but to use the zipline they must be at least 1.3 metres in height and be a minimum weight of 30kg. - Location: Colin Glen Forest Park, Belfast. Mountain Entrance!
Before You Book
Located at our Mountain Entrance!!All children must be accompanied by an adultThis is an outdoor activity, operated in all weathers, please wear suitable clothing and footwear
This activity is located at our Mountain Entrance Site
There’s a whole host of world-class attractions all waiting for you at our Mountain Entrance.
Our thrilling attractions include Ireland’s first alpine coaster, The Black Bull Run and Ireland’s longest zipline, River Rapid.
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