Where to find Santa & festive fun
DUN LAOGHAIRE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Weds 21st Nov - Sat 24th Dec
This year’s festival is marked by the particularly exciting addition of the historic Maritime Museum as one of the central locations to this year’s festival where the Dun Laoghaire Christmas Market will be held for the first time. There will be 20 seasonal wooden chalets hosting a wonderful range of artisan food & craft offerings. In addition to the Christmas Market at the Maritime, the Museum will also play host to a number of seasonal concerts, events, children’s arts / crafts / play & magic shows to coincide with market hours, full details of which will be available from this site over the coming days.. www.
dunlaoghaire.ie/christmas-festival/
THE NORTH POLE EXPERIENCE Sat 26th Nov – Fri 23rd Dec
Take the Family to visit Santa at the North Pole Experience in the The Royal Liver Retail Park, Naas Road for a truly amazing experience this Christmas.. After your visit to Santa the fun doesn’t stop there. It is off to Bounceland Playzone (30 mins play time per child included in price) Children :€20 / Parents: free.
www.northpoleexperience. net
SANTA EXPERIENCE AT CROKE PARK
Sat 26th Nov - Thurs 22nd Dec Santa guides his sleigh back to Croke Park this winter and tickets are now on sale for this unique family event at GAA Headquarters. A visit to Santa at Croke Park promises to be a
memorable one and children will see the team dressing rooms transformed into the elves’ living quarters! There’s also a chance to peek inside the toy workshop and see the famous pitch. All children who visit Santa receive a present and access to the GAA Museum and interactive games zone is included in the ticket price. Adults €8 / Children (2 years and over) : €14 / Children (1 – 2 years) : €7 / Children (under 1 year): Free
FATHER CHRISTMAS AT HAMLEYS! Sat 26th Nov – Sat 24th Dec
Join Father Christmas and his loveable elves at the finest toy shop in the world for fun, magic and theatre at this very special time of year. Meet Father Christmas at Hamleys is an extra special experience where children will take part in seasonal games and activities, enjoy delicious snacks, spend time with Father Christmas and receive an extra special gift bag to take home. Suitable for ages 2-8 years with sessions available by age groups 2-5 and 6-8 years.
FOREST TRAIN TO SANTA Sat 26th Nov - Fri 23rd Dec
Experience the winter wonderland at Avondale Forest Park, Rathdrum as The Forest Train rambles through the breath- taking mature forest park. The Forest Train Experience will take
approx. 1 hour Tickets: Adult €10 / Child €15 / Babies (0-12
months) €5
www.theforesttrain.ie
VISIT SANTA AT TAYTO PARK Sat 26th Nov – Fri 23rd Dec Each family will meet Santa individually and each child will get a special gift. Also included in the price is Tayto Park entry, Christmas Story Telling, a ride on The Grand Carousel, 5D Polar Express movie, a train ride to visit Santa’s Grotto and Christmas themed arts/crafts and face painting. Pre booking essential. Tickets: Children (Under 3) €14
/ Children (over 3) €26 / Adults €12. Discounts available for Tayto Park members
SANTA AT IMAGINOSITY Sun 27th Nov 10am – 6pm
Come and meet Santa and his magical elves at Imaginosity on Sunday 27th November (10am- 6pm). During each session throughout the day, visitors will get the chance to join Santa and his merry elves for interactive festive story time in Imaginosity’s theatre, and then individually meet Santa and receive their very own Christmas gift! Santa experience €4 additional charge on standard museum admission rate. Advance online booking
AT IMAGINOSITY THIS CHRISTMAS
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