Christmas at Bunratty Castle

Stay at Lady Gregory Hotel, Leisure Club & Beauty Rooms and experience Santa this Christmas at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park along with his merry band of elves.

Christmas 2025 sees Bunratty Castle and Folk Park celebrate 20 years of magical Christmas events.

Christmas at Bunratty Castle 2025

Santa will be based in his famous grotto on the traditional village street in Bunratty Folk Park ready and waiting to greet and welcome children from all over Ireland and listen to their Christmas lists, adorable anecdotes and of course give them with a special gift to thank them for their visit.

As part of 2025 Christmas Experience at Bunratty, visitors can enjoy full access to Bunratty Folk Park Trail of Lights Experience, Meet Mrs Claus in the Golden Vale Farmhouse, Polar Express Train Ride, Traditional Carousels Ride, Giant Festive Illuminated Displays, Tunnel of Lights, Puppet & Magic Shows, Traditional Christmas Tales with our resident Seanchaí, Meet Christmas Characters on the Village Street and so much more.

Tickets for Christmas at Bunratty 2025 are not included in our packages and must be booked separately – Pre-Booking is essential

Make a Night of it

After a wonderful festive day of fun and games at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, return to Lady Gregory Hotel located just 30 minutes from Bunratty Castle and make it an extra special family trip this festive season. We offer a range of layout options to suit you and your family and can accommodate families of different sizes. Cots are available subject to demand, prior booking is required to avoid disappointment. Enjoy complimentary access to our state of the art Swan Leisure Club for all the family. Kids can splash their way around our 18-metre swimming pool or avail of our separate kid’s pool for our little VIP guests. Enjoy a delicious family dining experience in our Jack B Yeats Bar or Isabella’s Restaurant where our dedicated team of staff will take care of you and your family’s needs.

A warm festive welcome awaits you and your family here at Lady Gregory Hotel, Leisure Club & Beauty Rooms.

All event dates are provided to the best of our knowledge and are subject to change. We recommend confirming directly with the attraction or event website, as we cannot accept responsibility for any amendments or cancellations.