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We were invited along to see Beauty and the Beast. Read our review here 😉
The Lark Concert Hall
Church St
Balbriggan
Co. Dublin
Email: boxoffice@thelark.iims.ie
Call: +353 1 960 5400
We were invited along to see Beauty and the Beast. Read our review here 😉
The Lark Concert Hall
Church St
Balbriggan
Co. Dublin
Email: boxoffice@thelark.iims.ie
Call: +353 1 960 5400
Winterval, Ireland’s largest Christmas festival returns to Waterford this November and December for its 11th year with its biggest and most festive programme yet. Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city, will be transformed into a magical Winterval wonderland from Friday, November 17th until Saturday, December 23rd.
Be a part of our journey through a world of Christmas celebration, magical experiences, festive family attractions, seasonal surprises and an abundance of free and ticketed events for all ages to enjoy.
Brought to you by Waterford City and County Council, Winterval 2023 will see the return of lots of the original attractions like Santa’s arrival to Waterford, Winterval On Ice, the Port of Waterford Eye, the Helter Skelter and Winterval Carousel; newer events like the Winterval Circus, the Fire Show, and the Lego exhibition, and magical reimaginations of so many of the festival favourites including a multi-dimensional light show, European-style Winterval food and craft markets, a packed programme of live music and performances and an enchanting display of festive decoration that will dazzle and delight Kids from 1 to 92 … and it’s all happening this Christmas in the heart of Waterford City.
Top secret visits have been taking place right under the noses of the people of Waterford as Santa has made preliminary visits to Ireland’s Christmas Festival to ensure his elves are carrying out all of his tip top plans for his candy filled Gingerbread house in the city centre for Winterval.
The elves have been super-duper busy preparing for the confidential check-in’s from the main man and for the official arrival of Santa at the 2023 Winterval festival, which will take place in Waterford for the 11th year this November 17th to December 23rd 2023.
From September 3rd 2023, tickets for all the little boys and girls visiting the festival are on sale for a visit to Santa Claus at his wonderful Gingerbread House at www.winterval.ie
Overflowing candy canes, jellytot buttons and icing tops, ‘Santa’s Gingerbread House’ will land in the heart of Waterford City Centre, right at the top of John Robert’s Square, surrounded by all the other delights and activities that Winterval has to offer. A band of merry elves will lead little ones to the door of Santa’s magically sweet cabin and families can enjoy the photo stops along the way.
The all-new ‘Santa Gingerbread House’ offers free tickets for adults, and visitors to the main man will each receive a present and printed family photograph. Santa will host little guests all the way through the festival until December 23rd, 2023.
At Ireland’s Christmas Festival there will be plenty to see and do before you ever head to Santa Claus. The festival organisers are planning another Winterval festival extravaganza with all of the festival’s firm favourites including the Waterford Illuminates light show, Ice Skating, the Winterval Christmas Market, live music gigs and lots more set to dazzle and delight.
Commenting on the festival planning, Winterval festival co-director John Grubb says,
“Trevor Darmody from the Waterford Academy of Music and Arts and I have been reliving our great Christmas pasts over the entire summer as we meet the fellow festive creators across Ireland and beyond.
We have a wonderful, surprising and delightful array of events and activities for all ages in the family and we can’t wait to unveil the full programme of events in the next few weeks too. For now, Santa has given his seal of approval and we are thrilled to say “tickets to see Santa at Winterval are now available.”
Further details of the 2023 Winterval Festival programme will be revealed over the coming weeks, for now, details on the Santa experience can be viewed and reservations made at www.winterval.ie
Address : Courteencurragh, Gorey, Co. Wexford
Phone : 053 9421166 / 086-8788424 / 086-0836715
Web address : www.kiaoraminifarm.com
After your visit to Santa’s Winter Wonderland at Crag Cave, why not take the time to spread some magic dust feeling to the special people in your life? Browse through our Christmas shop where there’s a treasure trove of hand-made, artisan and bespoke Christmas gifts and decorations.
Please note the play area is open until 7pm at the weekends and 8.30 on weekdays during Santa.
Our Garden Restaurant and Crazy Cave café serves delicious hot food, snacks, freshly baked pastries and a selection of teas and coffees. During the Winter Wonderland weekends, food will be served until 5:30pm. On weekdays you can enjoy a late evening meal until 6:30pm.
Crag Cave
Castleisland
Co. Kerry
Tel: +353 (0)66 714 1244
Email: info@cragcave.com
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TREASURE ISLAND AT THE HELIX – TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Tickets for The Helix Panto 2023 Treasure Island are now on sale. This firm family favourite created by the energetic team at TheatreworX Productions will run from November 24th 2023 to January 14th 2024.
Treasure Island promises to be as fun, fresh and magical as ever with a script full of twists and turns and plenty of adventure. It truly is a panto that all the family – young and old – will enjoy!
Michael Brady of The Helix Theatre said
“Due to phenomenal interest, everyone involved in the Helix Panto made the decision to go on sale with our panto earlier than previous years. The Helix Panto is proud to be part of so many family traditions over the holidays and we are always delighted to see new families embrace TheatreworX’s fresh and imaginative approach to panto year on year. We’re excited to stage another unconventional panto title Treasure Island and know that our audiences will be excited too.”
Tickets for Treasure Island are from €27.50 plus booking fee are now available to buy online:
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Santa and his elves are back for 2023!
It has been a busy year here in the North Pole. After the success of 2022 Santa and his elves have been working hard to ensure every family has a wonderful private visit with Santa Claus!
Upon check in each family will meet their elf guide who will take them directly to Santa’s Magical Cabin.
As always Santa Claus will have know some special information about your children, give them a lovely age appropriate gift and take some gorgeous professional photos to capture the magic of meeting Santa!
Grotto-only visits: This year, all locations will again be cabin-only private visits with Santa meaning each family/group will get their own one on one time with Santa. As always, Santa will have special information about your children, give them an age-appropriate gift, and take a memorable photo that will last a lifetime!
Precise timeslots: In order to reduce wait times and prevent crowds, we have created more precise timeslots. Similar to previous events, check-in will be no more than 10-minutes before your timeslot. Please arrive at check in with your your QR code or confirmation email ready for inspection.
Special needs: Because of the changes we have made to our event we do not have a specific autism friendly day because every day is autism friendly! As always, if your child has specific needs that may not be met at our event, please contact us ahead of time at info@santaexperience.ie, and remind the receptionist on the day so we can make your visit run as smoothly as possible!
Santa and his elves can’t wait to see you this Christmas!
Come join the magic!
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Book online now at www.santaexperience.ie
Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSantaExperience/
Instagram: santaexperienceireland
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Santa by the Sea Experience 2023
The run up to Christmas is the highlight for many families every year, with twinkly lights everywhere, festive drinks with loved ones and nativity plays, and of course, a trip to visit Santa! Here at Shoreline Hotel we want to bring the magic of Christmas alive with Christmas cheer and spirit. Santa and his Elves are eagerly awaiting all the boys and girls to come and visit him in his special Grotto this winter in North County Dublin.
Santa By The Sea on 2nd & 3rd, 9th & 10th, 16th & 17th
Our Santa Festive Family Day includes:
A visit and a gift with Santa in his magical Grotto (please ensure you give your children’s age and gender upon booking to ensure Santa doesn’t disappoint)
A delicious 2 course lunch for the family before your visit with Santa in the warm and festive surroundings of our Brasserie overlooking the sea.
It is a cost of €30 per child and €30 per adult.
Sitting times are 12.20pm and 3.30pm
Picture with Santa is available to purchase for €10
To book please contact us by email on sales@shorelinehotel.ie or call us on 018109200 and dial 2 for sales.
Full payment to be made upon booking.
This Christmas season Arigna Mining Experience will be once again transformed into a festive holiday landscape. The elves’ workshop, presents from Santa, and entertainment shows will all be returning to ensure a family fun filled Holiday experience!
Saturday and Sunday December 2nd & 3rd
Saturday and Sunday December 9th & 10th
Saturday and Sunday December 16th & 17th
Tickets will be going on sale in mid October, 2023. Please check our Facebook and Instagram pages towards the end of September for announcements and updates regarding ticket sales. This webpage will be updated as we get closer to the event.
Derreenavoggy,
Carrick-On-Shannon,
Co. Roscommon,
N41 YP78
Email: tours@arignaminingexperience.ie
Call: 353 (0) 71 96 46466
Santa’s Enchanted Forest Christmas Experience at Luggwoods 2023
Email: info@luggwoods.ie