christmas at aillwee cave

Santa’s Workshop at Aillwee Cave – Clare

Enjoy a unique Santa day out experience this year with a visiy to Santa’s Workshop at Aillwee Cave in the heart of the Burren. Just forty minutes from both Galway and Shannon and perched high on its Burren terraced mountain side with what has to be one of the most spectacular views of Galway Bay.

As well as your special personalized visit, Santa has arranged lots of exciting entertainment for you which continue right throughout the day – face painting, puppet show and carnival entertainment all included in your ticket prices. Park the car and take the Santa Train up and down the hill.

Enjoy a complimentary entry to the Burren Birds of Prey Centre.

Don’t forget to check out what’s NEW in the Farm Shop, specially selected festive delights both for a gift for someone or treat yourself.

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The Ultimate Christmas Shop” with a bit of sparkle and festive fun for all. From those all important gifts for your loved ones to the dressing of your tree all is available at Aillwee.

Dates for Santa’s Workshop 2013 –

Friday 29th November to Sunday 1st December

Friday 6th December to Sunday 8th December

Friday 13th December to Sunday 15th December

Thursday 19th December to Sunday 22nd December

Address : Ballyvaughan, Co Clare

Phone : 1890 245593 / 065 7077036

Email : info@aillweecave.ie

Web address : www.aillweecave.ie

What else is there at Aillwee Cave?

  • SEEK OUT an unusual mineral specimen, crystal or fossil.
  • RELAX in our friendly tearoom.
  • FIND a personalized souvenir from our extensive craft shop
  • EAT the appetizing food from our own kitchen, each prepared from the finest ingredients.
  • DRINK a glass of wine on the terrace and see the most breathtaking views in Ireland of Galway Bay.
  • CLIMB freely over the typical Burren Limestone pavement above the cave to see the spring gentian or mountain aven blooming in profusion.
  • WATCH cheese being made in the dairy and then sample the scrumptious homemade fudge and choose a selection of jams, chutneys and pickles all lovingly prepared in the Farm kitchen.
helix jack and beanstalk

Jack and the Beanstalk Dublin

Jack and the Beanstalk 2015

The Helix is a state of the art multi media and theatre complex situated on the campus of Dublin City University (DCU).

TheatreworX Productions, the hugely successful team behind the last seven pantomimes at The Helix including Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Beauty & the Beast and Aladdin return for their eighth panto with their latest hilarious adaption of Jack and The Beanstalk.

Enjoy the best value panto Christmas has to offer at The Helix this year. With the funniest show in town, onsite parking and festive treats, The Helix Panto is the perfect family choice this Christmas. 27th November 2015 – 17th January 2016

Sensory Friendly Performances: 22 Dec 2015 @ 3pm

Tickets

  • Full Price €26, €22 (child) & from €74 (family)*
  • Previews €19.50, €18.50 (child)

*Limited tickets available at this price

Jack and the Beanstalk at The Helix is accessible via the M50, then via Ballymun, as well as via Dublin city and Whitehall. A multi story car park is on site with a reduced price ticket of €4 for the duration of the show. Kids love the Christmas pantomime at the Helix but why not treat yourself to show some other night? The Helix have a fully licensed bar, which includes an extensive wine menu and exclusive craft beer selection. They also serve a wide range of speciality teas and coffees, as well savoury snacks and treats. A gourmet range of sandwiches, toasted panini’s & fresh salads are available all evening.

Jack and the Beanstalk

The Helix DCU
Collins Avenue
Glasnevin
Dublin 9
Tel : 01 700 7000
Email : info@thehelix.dcu.ie
Web : Jack and the Beanstalk