Join us at The Inishowen Gateway this festive season!

We’re bringing the magic of the season to life here at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel! From our cosy Christmas overnight packages to our famous Sunday Carvery with a special visit from Santa, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. With exclusive giveaways and plenty of local activities to keep you entertained, Buncrana is the perfect escape this Christmas.

There are lots of exciting festive activities nearby for the children, including: 

Wild Artic Experience at Wild Ireland

Located only approximately 15 minutes’ drive from The Inishowen Gateway Hotel, take the family on a wild adventure and visit the Wild Ireland Arctic Experience at Wild Ireland. See Santa, meet real reindeer, arctic wildlife and much more.

Book tickets directly for the Wild Arctic Experience at Wild Ireland

Available from 3pm – 8pm every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 27th November – 21st December 2025. Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd December also available.

• Meet Santa and Friends
• Enjoy heartwarming meetings with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their cheerful elves.
• Each child receives a luxury gift from Santa to take home.
• Majestic Arctic Animals
• Encounter reindeer, arctic foxes, and snowy owls up close.
• Virtual Reality Ride
• Travel around the North Pole on Ireland’s first Virtual Reality Sleigh Ride.
• Gingerbread Making Workshop
• Get creative and make your own gingerbread masterpieces to take home.
• Christmas Lights Display

Buncrana Christmas Markets

Located only 10 minutes’ walk from The Inishowen Gateway Hotel.

The whole family can enjoy an evening at Buncrana Christmas Markets, with hot chocolate, Santa and the elves, live festive music in the bandstand and plenty beautiful stalls to keep you wandering!

And brand new this year, Santa’s Winter Wonderland Express is coming to Swan Park, Buncrana Christmas Market for the first time ever—plus many more exciting additions this year!

Catch a glimpse of the magic—don’t miss your chance to ride the brand new train at Buncrana Christmas Market. Get your tickets now for the most magical family adventure this Christmas!

Open daily from Monday, 24th November to Sunday, 7th December

Times: Monday to Thursday, 3:00pm–8:00pm | Friday to Sunday, 1:00pm–8:00pm

Book now: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/buncranachristmasmarket