Santa at Malahide Castle
28 November to 23 December 2026Ticketed
A family Christmas visit takes you inside Malahide Castle to meet its festive characters and Santa.
MyMap visitor guide · Sources checked 22 September 2026
- When
- 28 November to 23 December 2026
- Where
- Malahide Castle & Gardens, Malahide
- Entry
- Ticketed. Listed price: €Varies. Check booking options and fees with the provider.
- Kind
- Seasonal
What to expect
The experience includes the Wishing Tree, time with Mrs Claus and a private family meeting with Santa. A cuddly gift and treat are described for children, with opportunities to take photographs along the way.
Visiting and booking
Book a specific entry time between 28 November and 23 December. Wonderlights, the funfair and food outlets are separate attractions in the grounds, so check their bookings and opening hours if extending your visit. A Santa ticket does not automatically include them.
Tickets and entry
Ticketed. Listed price: €Varies. Check booking options and fees with the provider.
Fáilte Ireland Open Data, imported 22 September 2026
Booking happens on the organiser’s own site: tickets.santaatmalahidecastle.ie. This site does not sell tickets and holds no information about whether any are left.
Getting there and getting home
About these directions
Public transport times come from National Transport Authority. Timetables cover 2026-09-18 to 2027-09-19. These are scheduled services; check with the operator for cancellations and changes before travelling.
Walking and driving times are estimates. A town search starts at its centre; choose your location or a point on the map for a more precise starting point. Eircode search is not available.
How journey planning worksDestination, access and nearby stops
Malahide Castle & Gardens is in Malahide, County Dublin. Routes here end at Malahide Castle & Gardens, Back Rd, Malahide Demesne, Malahide, Dublin, using the venue position in this listing.
The nearest scheduled stop is Malahide Demesne (3639), 510 m away in a straight line. Use the planner to check walking connections for your journey.
- Malahide Demesne 510 m
buses 42 and 102CScheduled departures from this stop
- St Sylvester's Sch 550 m
buses 102, 42, 42n, 102T, 102P and 142 among othersScheduled departures from this stop
- Mabestown 570 m
buses 42, 42n and 102CScheduled departures from this stop
- Hanlon's Lane 650 m
buses 102, 42, 142, 102P, 102A and 102C among othersScheduled departures from this stop
- Yellow Walls Rd 780 m
buses 102, 42, 42n, 102T, 102P and 142 among othersScheduled departures from this stop
Getting to Malahide covers the journeys into the town itself.
Also on nearby
- The Traitorous Tale: A Ghoulish Feast 9 to 30 October 2026, Malahide Castle & Gardens
- The Haunted Trail: Malahide Samhain Festival 17 to 31 October 2026, Malahide Castle & Gardens
- Wonderlights at Malahide Castle & Gardens 12 November to 29 December 2026, Malahide Castle & Gardens
- A Connoisseur’s Whiskey Experience 9 to 16 December 2026, Malahide Castle & Gardens
- Samhain Sounds Music Workshop 15 to 30 October 2026, Casino Model Railway Museum
- Spooky Storytelling with Balor Otherworld/Tommy Lannigan 30 October 2026, Malahide Library
Where this comes from
Programme and visiting details are based on the sources below, checked on the dates shown. The original listing was supplied by Fáilte Ireland under CC BY 4.0. For changes to the programme or ticket availability, follow the organiser’s official link.
- Fáilte Ireland Open Data · imported 22 September 2026
Venue, dates, entry details and official links imported from the Events dataset under CC BY 4.0. Source descriptions are not republished. - Santa at Malahide Castle / Follow Fox Events · read 22 September 2026
Programme and visiting details used to write the MyMap visitor guide.