If you fancy going further for a little festive fun, why not visit Belfast for a weekend of sightseeing and Christmas markets?

BelfastÂ’s annual market runs for a month at the city hall and provides goods from all over the world along with the expected German beer tents. Plants and unusual flowers are plentiful along with jewellery and handmade goods.

So if you really want to soak up the Christmas spirit and a little Irish charm visit Belfast.