*** TEMPORARY CLOSURE ***
*** Dec 25th – Jan 31st Inclusive ***
SEEING IS BELIEVING
Whether you’re 9 or 90, boy or girl, we are sure our charming woodland trail will put a smile on your face. This enchanting outdoor fairy trail is set among the stunning Galgorm Castle Estate – showcasing superb craftmanship and attention to detail so that visitors can immerse themselves in the true magic of the fairy realm! Customers will receive an interactive map to navigate their way around this almost 2KM trail, solving clues as they go.
Come and see the newest additions to the trail – Fairy School, Mud Kitchen, Flutterville and more! Guaranteed to be a great day out.
DOGS ARE FAIRY WELCOME.
During these uncertain times, we encourage our visitors to book online where possible and to adhere closely to their chosen booking slot
BOOK ONLINE
Book your preferred time slot to visit the Fairy trail on our website, or alternatively you can arrive on the day and pay at the Toadstool Cottage/Golf Club. (FAQS) We would advise booking online during busy holiday periods and events to avoid any disappointment.
CHECK IN
Please bring your confirmation email to Check in and receive your interactive map. During school holidays and weekends, check in at TOADSTOOL COTTAGE (Directions) or at The Golf Club Shop during weekdays or off-peak times.
FIND THE FAIRIES
The trail begins at Toadstool Cottage where you will read all about how the fairies came to be at Galgorm Castle. Follow the map to discover the secrets of the fairy realm and solve the puzzle by using the clues to answer questions as you go through the trail. Allow 1 -2 hours to complete the trail. Remember to dress appropriately for weather conditions.
CHRISTMAS AT THE FAIRY TRAIL
DECEMBER 2020
TICKETS OUT NOW
Character Trails 12th, 3th, 19th, 20th December ONLY
** ONLY NON-CHARACTER TRAIL TICKETS LEFT **
Outside of these event dates, the trail will be decorated and Christmas themed from December 5th to January 9th and OPEN DAILY (excluding 25h, 26th December) Online booking is advisable.
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE for these non-character trails.
(No Live Characters outside of the event dates stated above)
BRINGING BACK THE MISSING MAGIC
What's included?
- Candy, the sweetest fairy of them all is making sure you experience all the traditions that make Christmas a magical time. Children will collect lots of treats and goodies in their loot bags, as they meet and interact with all the festive characters along the trail.
- Characters include;
- – Candy, the Christmas Fairy
– Santa’s Elves
– The Grumpy Grinch
– Olaf, the Snowman
– Elsa, the the Ice Princess
– The Wise Old Elf
– Mrs Claus
– Santa Claus - Unfortunately, given COVID restrictions, we cannot have individual families meeting Santa in his Grotto. Instead Santa will be along the trail as a character, interacting with the children & distributing gifts.
(if you’re on the nice list)
SCHOOL TRIPS
A Magical Day Out
Book a magical school trip to explore the enchanted Galgorm Castle estate! Group discounts available with accommodating staff free! Our Staff provide a meet and greet to introduce you to the estate, when the pupils will receive their interactive maps and pencils, allowing your group to self-guide through the trail. Craft packages are also available at Toadstool Cottage to enhance your trip and complement the trail experience. The cottage provides a purposeful base for enjoying packed lunches and playing some outdoor games. Toadstool Cottage offers drinks, snacks and giftware.
TESTAMONIALS

“We are just home from the Halloween fairy trail. My 2 year old child just loved it! She walked the whole trail and was completely enthralled with the actors, the scenery, the fairy houses and being in the spooky woods! Made even more spooky by all the birds coming into roost as we were in the middle of the forest, just amazing, she was enthralled. We cannot recommend this experience enough, she has walked her little legs off and is currently snoring away after such a fun fun evening. Thank you Galgorm Fairy Trail!”

“My daughter and I visited today for the first time. Despite the rain we had the most magical visit. The trail had so many different things to take in and the fairy landscapes were so organic and imaginative. We came by train and the Galgorm grounds were a short taxi ride there and back to Ballymena station. I booked online using the website which was quick and easy and our £6 admission for the both of us was worth every penny and then some. Toadstool Cottage is such a cute base to have a picnic, where we bought hot chocolate and our own fairy door and magic dust. This was the first of many more visits. I couldn’t recommend this amazing spot enough.”

“I visited the Fairy Trail with my husband and two children today and despite the damp weather we had a truly magical day. My daughter, who thinks she is a fairy herself was in awe of all the beautifully crafted fairy houses and even my son, who claims to be too grown up to believe in fairies, found himself enchanted. The fact that you have to follow a map and find clues makes it different from other fairy attractions we have visited and we thoroughly enjoyed it. My husband and I perhaps even more than the kids. Safe to say that after our visit this family definitely believes in fairies. “
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After taking part in the magical trail around the castle grounds, you should now know the final answer. Enter the correct answer in the form below, for your chance to win a fairy prize!
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