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The Magic of Christmas at Airfield Estate

Write letters to Santa, decorate cookies, make crafts, visit reindeer and meet Santa.

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Dates
16 dates between Sat 28 Nov and Tue 22 Dec 2026
Where
Airfield Estate, Overend Ave, Dundrum, Dublin (Both indoors and out)Directions
Cost
From free
Phone
+3531969666
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Family practicalities

Suits all agesTime: 2-3 hoursIndoors and out
  • Pram-friendly (likely)
  • Baby changing (likely)
  • Step-free access (likely)
  • Café on site
  • Toilets (likely)

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What to expect

What’s Included:

✉️ Write and post your letter to Santa at the Elves’ Post Office

🎠 Mini festive games and fairground-style fun

🍪 Decorate your own Christmas cookies

🎨 Christmas craft workshop – make a decoration

🦌 Visit Santa’s real reindeer

☕ Enjoy a warming hot chocolate from the Claus Café

🎅 Personal family visit with Santa. We have bookings available for both the Cosy Cottage and Airfield House for your personal visit with Santa.

More information

Time to allow
2-3 hours
Detailed schedule
  • Sat 28 Nov 2026
  • Sun 29 Nov 2026
  • Thu 3 Dec 2026
  • Fri 4 Dec 2026
  • Sat 5 Dec 2026
  • Sun 6 Dec 2026
  • Thu 10 Dec 2026
  • Fri 11 Dec 2026
  • Sat 12 Dec 2026
  • Sun 13 Dec 2026
  • Thu 17 Dec 2026
  • Fri 18 Dec 2026
  • Sat 19 Dec 2026
  • Sun 20 Dec 2026
  • Mon 21 Dec 2026
  • Tue 22 Dec 2026
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Fáilte Ireland Events

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