Santa's Workshop at Aillwee Cave
Stay At Lady Gregory Hotel
Aillwee Burren Experience in Co Clare is a great place to visit any time of year, but Christmas is very special. Located just 40 minutes from the Burren, stay with us at the family-friendly Lady Gregory Hotel, Leisure Club & Beauty Rooms.
Aillwee Burren Experience are thrilled to welcome back Santa, Mrs Claus and the team of hardworking elves from the North Pole! On weekends, from Friday, November 24th to Saturday, December 23rd, Aillwee will once again share Santa’s Workshop with our visiting families and friends, deep in The Burren underground.
Santa’s Workshop at Aillwee Cave
Along with the by now renowned Cave adventure and chat with Himself, Santa and Mrs Claus have ensured lots of excitement & entertainment at Aillwee to keep everyone enthralled and in seasonal mood. A visit to Santa’s Workshop at Aillwee makes Christmas complete.
While Visiting Santa’s Workshop @ Aillwee Everyone Will:
• Embark on a fully escorted cave adventure and exploration, culminating in a visit to the workshop, chat with and present for the children from Santa.
• Receive a ‘welcome & thank you gift from all the elves at Aillwee.
• Enjoy festive refreshments and confectionary, lovingly hand made by our next-door neighbours Lesley & Darren of Hazelwood Bakery.
• Meet Mrs Clause and all the Aillwee Elves who are so excited to spend time playing host to our visiting families.
• Avail of the daily express Postal Service to the North Pole.
• Have a spin on our Traditional Carousel.
• Get a chance to choose how faces are painted.
• Explore our newly added Seasonal Woodland Walk and Wonderland Lane – fully, festively and imaginatively lit.
• Visit the Birds of Prey Centre to meet and interact with our Resident Raptors.
Please Note: Tickets for Santa’s Workshop at Aillwee are NOT included in our packages and must be booked separately – Pre-Booking is essential to avoid dissapointment
Make a Night of it
After a wonderful festive day of fun and games at Santa’s Workshop at Aillwee Burren Experience, return to Lady Gregory Hotel located just 40 minutes from Aillwee Cave and make it an extra special family trip this festive season. We have a range of family rooms which can be tailored to our individual guests needs and can accommodate up to 2 adults and 3 children. Cots are available subject to demand, prior booking is required to avoid disappointment. Each family room is complete with fresh crisp linen and fluffy pillow-topped mattresses to ensure a restful sleep. Our guestrooms are equipped with a TV and free WIFI if you wish to browse the internet or download a movie or cartoons straight to your phone, tablet or laptop. 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 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.
Please Note: Tickets for Santa’s Workshop at Aillwee are NOT included in our packages and must be booked separately – Pre-Booking is essential to avoid dissapointment

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Located just a 40 minute drive from Santa's Workshop at Aillwee, Lady Gregory Hotel is the perfect choice. Please Note: Tickets for Santa’s Workshop must be booked separately
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