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Christmas at The Ballance House

The Ballance House, 118a Lisburn Road, Glenavy, County Antrim, BT29 4NY
Snowy scene at The Ballance House

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Join us for a festive family afternoon of seasonal treats including a host of crafts and produce to start your Christmas shopping.  Live music to entertain you plus tours of the Exhibition.  

Complimentary spiced apple juice with entry. Light lunches and afternoon tea will be served in our tea barn.

Not forgetting Santa and his Elf who will be welcoming children into our cosy firelit 19th century Parlour, and they will receive a gift.

 

Event entrance: adults £4.  Complimentary festive beverage with your entrance. 

Visit to Santa: £5 per child. Pre-booking for Santa essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult paying into this fund-raising event.  (Note that a few children will be booked in a time slot so please bear with us on the day and we will do our best to keep to time!).

Booking for Santa at www.theballancehouse.com.  

*No need to book in advance for this event if you are not going to Visit Santa*

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Accessibility

  • Activities accessible for visitors with disabilities
  • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  • Guide dogs permitted
  • Level access, ramp or lift to a public toilet
  • Ramp / Level Access
  • Toilets for disabled visitors

Attraction Facilities

  • Guided Tours Available

Children & Infants

  • Accept children (Minimum age)
  • Baby changing facilities

Establishment Features

  • Family Fun
  • Groups accepted
  • Lift/Elevator
  • Toilets

Parking & Transport

  • Car parking
  • Coach parking
  • On site parking
  • Parking (free)

Provider Preferences

  • Guided Tours Available for Individuals
  • Out of town
  • Unique venue

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£4.00
Child not visiting SantaFree
Santa£5.00

Booking only required for children if visiting Santa. Children must be accompanied by an adult/s to visit Santa.
Free entry to children not visiting Santa.
Event entry for adults £4.

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Image shows front of property with large lawn and daffodils in the foregroundBallance House, GlenavyThe Ballance House farm museum, run by The Ulster New Zealand Trust, is the restored birthplace of John Ballance, Prime Minister of New Zealand 1891-1893.

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Opening Times

Season (30 Nov 2024)

* Booking from Santa from 11 am to 4 pm.

Event open to all from 11 am to 4 pm.

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