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Visit Santa at Winterval

Visit Santa in the 12th-century underground caverns beneath Waterford's Medieval Museum with games and a gift.

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Dates
22 dates between Sat 14 Nov and Wed 23 Dec 2026
Where
Medieval Museum, Waterford (Indoors)Directions
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Family practicalities

Suits all agesTime: 1-2 hoursIndoors
  • Baby changing (likely)
  • Café on site (likely)
  • Toilets

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What to expect

Visit Santa @ Winterval - In the magical 12th century caverns beneath Waterford City

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Booking
Booking required
Time to allow
1-2 hours
Detailed schedule
  • Sat 14 Nov 2026 · 11:00
  • Sun 15 Nov 2026 · 11:00
  • Fri 20 Nov 2026 · 15:00
  • Sat 21 Nov 2026 · 11:00
  • Sun 22 Nov 2026 · 11:00
  • Fri 27 Nov 2026 · 15:00
  • Sat 28 Nov 2026 · 11:00
  • Sun 29 Nov 2026 · 11:00
  • Fri 4 Dec 2026 · 15:00
  • Sat 5 Dec 2026 · 11:00
  • Sun 6 Dec 2026 · 11:00
  • Thu 10 Dec 2026 · 15:00
  • Fri 11 Dec 2026 · 15:00
  • Sat 12 Dec 2026 · 11:00
  • Sun 13 Dec 2026 · 11:00
  • Thu 17 Dec 2026 · 15:00
  • Fri 18 Dec 2026 · 15:00
  • Sat 19 Dec 2026 · 11:00
  • Sun 20 Dec 2026 · 11:00
  • Mon 21 Dec 2026 · 11:00
  • Tue 22 Dec 2026 · 11:00
  • Wed 23 Dec 2026 · 11:00
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Winterval Waterford

Categories

  • Council
  • Winterval Waterford
  • Event
  • Winterval
  • Ticketed
  • Sensory
  • Family

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