About

The Santa Experience is a festive family afternoon at Balmoral Hotel, Belfast, on Sunday 29 November 2026 at 13:00. It includes a two-course meal, Santa's Grotto, crafts and a gift for each child.

What to expect

The afternoon includes a two-course festive meal, with a hot chocolate for each child.

Families are seated at an allocated table, and each table gets a dedicated Santa's Grotto time slot.

  • Visit Santa's Grotto
  • Photo with Santa on your own device
  • Make reindeer food to take home
  • Write a letter to Santa
  • Use the festive colouring station
  • Each child gets a selection box from Santa
  • Tables are called one by one

Dates

Questions

When does The Santa Experience start and end?

The Santa Experience runs Sunday, 20 December 2026, 13:00.

Where is The Santa Experience?

The Santa Experience takes place at Balmoral Hotel, Blacks Road, Belfast.

What is included?

A two-course festive meal

Hot chocolate for each child

A visit to Santa's Grotto

A photo with Santa using your own device

Reindeer food to take home

A letter to Santa and festive colouring

A selection box from Santa

How does the Santa's Grotto visit work?

Families are seated at an allocated table. Each table gets a dedicated Santa's Grotto time slot, and tables are called one by one. Other guests can enjoy the festive meal and Christmas activities during this time.

Are refunds available?

No. The organizer operates a no-refunds policy on all event tickets.

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Getting there

Balmoral Hotel, Blacks Road, BT10 0NF Belfast, Northern Ireland, GB

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