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Christmas Festival Slieve Aughty Centre Galway
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Christmas Festival Slieve Aughty Centre Galway

Christmas Festival & Craft Market

We are thrilled to welcome you back to this year’s magical Christmas Festival!

Santa’s Enchanted House
Santa is back!! Ready to spread joy and hand out gifts to the little ones in his little cozy house! With his trusty helper and a mischievous Grinch watching over the fun, Santa will lead sing-alongs, tell stories, and make sure every child feels comfortable and brave.

Christmas Craft Market
Explore our charming craft market filled with unique, locally-made gifts—perfect for your loved ones. The market adds a touch of holiday magic to the festivities.

Pony Rides & Games
Your children can enjoy festive pony rides in the outdoor arena, filled with Christmas cheer and plenty of fun!

Face Painting & Crafts
Little ones can unleash their creativity with face painting and arts and crafts activities.

Cosy Up
Warm up by the open fires with a cup of hot chocolate, mulled wine, and other festive treats.

Enchanted Forest Walk
Take a self-guided walk through the enchanted forest to visit the Christmas fairies!

Café Delights
Our café is open on weekends, serving delicious goodies and nutritious meals in a warm, festive atmosphere.

Wreath-Making Workshops
Join our wreath-making workshops (booking required) and create beautiful Christmas decorations. Watch as others craft their masterpieces and get inspired! Dates to be announced shortly! 

Festival and Market Hours
We will be open on December 7th & 8th, 14th & 15th from 12 PM to 5 PM.

Get the full Slieve Aughty Christmas Experience

Highlights

  • Market stands.
  • Santa visits and pony rides.
  • Pet the ponies.
  • Check out the farm animals.
  • Visit the Enchanted Forest, where the fairies have been busy decorating for the holiday season.
Important Info
  • The festival does not cancel for weather.
  • The festival requires advance booking.
  • All activities will be outdoors/outdoor covered.
  • Wellies and warm clothing advised.
  • Children must be supervised at all times.
  • We operate a “leave No Trace” policy. All litter must be disgarded responsibly
  • Please carpool and park responsibly. Parking will be managed on festival days
Pricing
  • €28 per child (ages 4-12), including pony rides
  • Adults, teens & toddlers: €5 (toddlers receive a gift from Santa)
  • Special packages available upon request
  • Carers FREE
  • Groups of 10 or more receive a 10% discount!
  • Christmas market: FREE entry (no registration needed)

 

BOOK NOW

Slieve Aughty Centre
Kylebrack
Loughrea
Co. Galway
Email: info@slieveaughtycentre.com
Telephone: +353 (090) 974 5246

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Enchanted Christmas at Slieve Aughty Centre Galway

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ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS

Christmas Spirit at Slieve Aughty, Galway

The 2021 Christmas Festival offers a festive day out for families without Santa.  

Open Saturdays and Sundays throughout December and every day from December 20th to 10th January 2022, 12-4pm. Closed 24th,25th,26th December

This year’s Christmas Festival in Galway is designed to help us all get back to what really matters – finding joy, love and time for those we care about.

Enjoy a day out, away from all the stress of COVID, unplugging and spending quality time with family during the holidays.

The 2021 Christmas Festival invites you to get outdoors, explore, and rejuvenate.

Only €5 per person, your entry includes our homemade warm organic apple juice for everyone, a special Christmas Nature activity for the Enchanted Forest, make your own rustic face craft stand, pet the ponies and check out the farm animals.  Visit the Enchanted Forest, where the fairies have been busy decorating for the holiday season.  Children ages 5-12 can go aboard a quiet pony (booking essential, €10 per child), or just take a 10-15 minute stroll there on foot.   Each child also receives an Enchanted Forest pack with a wishing tree tag, fairy dust, pencil and fairy guide.

The gift shop and Three Towers Organic Cafe will be open (indoor or outdoor dining and takeaway options, depending on restrictions).  Try some of our famous pancakes with organic chocolate spread!

Important Information:

  • Masks must be worn indoors and outdoors for anyone over the age of 13.
  • The Three Towers Organic Restaurant will be open from 12pm to 4pm every Saturday and Sunday in December and every day during the school holidays.  Please allow enough time for a sit-down meal if you would like to eat as we are 100% organic and homemade – we don’t do fast food, we do healthy organic homemade food as fast as we can.
  • Please note that all of the fantastic activities on offer are outdoors.
  • We highly recommend wellies, gloves and rain gear, including trousers for the young children, to fully enjoy the experience.
  • We do not cancel for weather.
  • Children must be supervised at all times.
  • Social distancing guidelines must be adhered to anywhere on the property.

Slieve Aughty Centre

Kylebrack
Loughrea
Co. Galway
Phone: +353 (090) 974 5246
Email: info@slieveaughtycentre.com
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Christmas Festival Slieve Aughty Galway

2017 Christmas Festival Dates

Visit Santa Galway

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays December 1st – 23rd,
4-7 pm Fridays
12-6pm Saturdays, Sundays

Every year, Santa plans a stop at Slieve Aughty Centre, where he enjoys a soft chair next to a cosy fire in his cabin while he visits with children from around the country.  Each family gets scheduled personal time with Santa and a small gift.
Before and/or after your Santa visit there are lots of other things to do. Pet Santa’s “pony” reindeer and the donkeys at the live nativity, browse the Christmas Shop, chat with other families over a cup of hot chocolate and home-made pancakes, and enjoy the festive music.  The kids can make some crafts, get their faces painted, and meet a friendly polar bear while waiting for storytelling (all included in your entry cost!).

Save some room for home-made treats and organic mulled wine at The Three Tower Organic Kitchen, open all day .

Slieve Aughty Centre’s Christmas Festival offers something new and different, with live characters, storytelling, arts and crafts, shows, animals, the Snow Queen and more. You never know who will be visiting or what surprises are in store. What we do promise is that you will experience a Christmas Festival like no other with a family feel.

 

“We have come here every year for the last 4 years. 
We love it!  Santa experience is lovely for the kids and
the lovely festive food is delightful…Its a fabulous family
run festival and really is so special for all the family. 
See you again next year!”

“If only places like this existed when I was a child. The closest to a movie/ fairytale/ Willie Wonka like real life experience. We will be back! ”

“Great activities for all the family, lovely bright lights and everything! Wouldn’t change anything!”

“Very enjoyable, relaxing and simplistic. This is our 3rd year here. Thank you.”

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Pre-booking is required. Contact us to book today!
€5/baby up to 23mths     €30/child    €11/teenager (13yrs+) +€5 to add a gift   €11/adult     €100 Family Pass (3 children and 2 adults)
Been to the festival before?  Ask us about a loyalty discount!

View the Christmas Festival photo album

 

We proudly make every effort to avoid plastic and battery operated toys so common these days and instead seek to find unique gifts that children can interact with and enjoy creatively.

Christmas Festival Slieve Aughty Galway

Contact 090 97 45 246 to book now or visit our Christmas Festival page on the Slieve Aughty web site, or more information, photos and reviews from families.

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Athenry Heritage Centre

Christmas Winter Wonderland

2nd ,3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 22nd, 23rd December 2017

Babies & Toddlers Admission Times 10:00am-12:00pm

Admission times are:12:15pm, 1:15pm, 2:15pm, 3:15pm, 4:15pm, 5:15pm.  

Enjoy a magical time in the Athenry Heritage Centre’s Winter Wonderland with a one hour Santa Experience that includes a range of festive craft activities for all the family to enjoy.

Enter a world of Christmas fun and festive cheer where children can discover a place full of treats and delights which includes craft activities, the popular baking activity, make Christmas tree decorations and plant a spring bulb. All the activities are fun, inclusive and let the imagination go wild.

The Elves are waiting for all the boys and girls to help them enjoy their activities and Santa is waiting with a gift for the children to take home.

Parents of young babies and toddlers can also enjoy their Santa experience with morning opening times just for you. There’s a world of toys and festive cheer waiting for you and Santa has a special gift too. Doors open from 10:00am-12:00pm. No pre-booking is necessary.

Admission for the Babies & Toddlers is €10.00 per child and €5.00 per Adult.

The Athenry Heritage Centre is decorated in its unique and special way which brings home the spirit of Christmas and lets parents and children enjoy their visit in the ambient setting of St. Mary’s Church, Athenry. Children will be thrilled as they start their journey to meet Santa but remember there’s only 25 places per hour so book online or buy your tickets at the door.

Admission times are:12:15pm, 1:15pm, 2:15pm, 3:15pm, 4:15pm, 5:15pm.  

Tickets are limited to 25 children per hour.

Admission Prices: Child €15.00, Under Two €10.00, Adult €5.00

This year’s Christmas Winter Wonderland offers parents the opportunity to book online with Eventbrite where Mum’s & Dads can choose their times to visit Santa.

Please note all online tickets include a booking fee but it guarantees your entry time to the Athenry Heritage Centre’s Christmas Winter Wonderland.

Please call 091 844661 for further details or checkout Eventbrite to book your tickets.

Athenry Heritage Centre Galway

St. Mary’s
The Square
Athenry
Co. Galway
T: +353 (0)91 844661
Email : info@athenryheritagecentre.com
Web : www.athenryheritagecentre.com