Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council gets Switched On for Christmas

November 27, 2015

With Christmas fast approaching, Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council is getting Switched On with its biggest ever Christmas extravaganza, bringing festive fun for all the family in the run up to the big day.

From Santa’s arrival to live music, great food and a dance party, Lisburn & Castlereagh has everything you and your family need to get you into the festive spirit. Offering a fantastic variety of businesses across the City Council area, catering for all types of customers it really is the ideal place to shop, eat and stay this Christmas.

From local retailers offering bespoke Christmas gifts & vouchers, to over 120 independent retailers, Lisburn City Centre is bursting with stores waiting to meet your Christmas Shopping needs. Alternatively fuel up on a spot of lunch or enjoy a relaxing evening meal at one of Lisburn & Castlereagh’s many outstanding restaurants, offering a fabulous selection of culinary delights.

On Saturday 28th November, Santa will arrive with his reindeer to meet excited children at his grotto located in the newly refurbished public realm at Market Square. Santa will be in the square for one day only before relocating to his Livingroom in the Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum. So, why not come along and meet Santa from 11am – 4.30pm and his reindeer from 12pm to 3pm. From Monday 30th November, Santa will take up residency in his living room at the Irish Linen Centre and will be open from 11am to 4.30pm Monday to Saturday.

At the launch of the Lisburn Castlereagh Switched On events guide, Alderman Jim Dillon, Vice Chairman of the Development Committee said;

“Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council have a whole host of events planned for the month of December with something for everyone. From food & music events in Lisburn Square, showcasing local talent to family fun days and carols by candlelight– there really is something for the whole family. We would encourage everyone to come along and get switched on to Lisburn & Castlereagh this Christmas and make it your number one destination for festive shopping, dining out and family fun.”

Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/enjoylisburn and Twitter @visitlisburn for more details on all Christmas events. Visit our website: www.visitlisburncastlereagh.com #LisburnSwitchedOn to download the events brochure.