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Saintfield Christmas Charity Ride 2026 - Celebrating 20 Years of Ireland most Spectacular Christmas Charity event!
This year's Saintfield Christmas Charity Ride is set to be the most spectacular yet. This magnificent Christmas extravaganza has become one of the most eagerly anticipated on the Christmas calendar. Riders from all over the province dressed up as Santa will converge on the historical market town of Saintfield to take part.
Riders dressed as Santa will gather at Mary Mother of the Church, 33 Crossgar Road, Saintfield, for a mulled wine and mince pie reception at 11am before setting off on a 3-mile scenic route at noon, led by the "Real Santa" in a carriage.
The ride is strictly a hack and is suitable for most riders. Children or inexperienced riders should be led by an adult. The ride will be approx. three miles long on peaceful countryside roads. A short route can be taken for young children.
Saintfield Main Street the crowds of well-wishers will be kept well entertained by Hugo Duncan MBE, Box Car Brian and Gerard Dornan.
At approx 1pm–1:15pm the ride will arrive over Todds Hill turning Saintfield into a sea of red. The "Real Santa" in his magnificent carriage will lead the multitude of Santas up Main Street stopping at the Christmas Tree where Santa will alight from his carriage to meet and greet all the children. The Santas will then continue up Main Street and turn around the Fair Green before making their way back down Main Street and finish up back at Mary Mother of the Church.
The cost of the ride will be £20 for adults and £10 for children, which includes the mulled wine and mince pie reception.
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Accessibility
- All areas accessible to disabled visitors
