Visit Santa and Christmas days out
For many years now, our Christmas Guide has been a popular point of interest for parents seeking the best Visit Santa and Christmas days out experiences.
The list below is created from our user feedback comments and also our own visits to Santa Venues throughout Ireland.
Visit Santa at Dublin Zoo
Children can experience the magic of Christmas at Dublin Zoo and meet Santa himself. Enjoy a trip through the traditional and enchanting grotto and be greeted by Santa’s elves in the winter wonderland.
Visit Santa at Kia Ora Min Farm Gorey Wexford
“Went to see Santa at Kia Ora Mini Farm yesterday and have to say that it was brilliant from the time we got out of the car, all the lights in the carpark and the arches up the drive, into the cosy coffee shop and up through Santa’s little house….”
Visit Santa at Tayto Park Meath
Santa will be transforming The Rafter Room upstairs at the Lodge into the most enchanting grotto ever seen outside of Lapland! Huge toy soldiers and Santa’s own elves lead the way into the grotto; lollipops taller than you, chocolate snowman, polar bears and giant gingerbread men!
Visit Santa at Glendeer Pet Farm Roscommon
Visit Santa and his real live deers Prancer and Dancer at Ireland’s Lapland at Glendeer Pet Farm. Children get their little bag of food to feed the animals while they wait to see Santa. Indoor skywalk play area with lots of slides and bridges. Cosy coffee shop with fresh hot drinks and homemade snacks.
Visit Santa at Rumley’s Open Farm Cork
Recommend that you arrive about 30 minutes before your allotted time. You have the use of all facilities at the farm and can visit the Winter Wonderland experience while you wait. Enjoy tractor rides and 20 acres of farm experience on this real and live working farm.
Visit Santa at Stonehall Visitor Farm Limerick
Lots to do and see at Stonehall with visiting Santa and animals in a stable setting. Hot drinks, mulled wine and mince pies for the grown ups. Drop by and say hi to Rudolf and other reindeers in their paddock. Option to pick up your framed photo of your Santa Visit.