We haven’t even celebrated Spooky Season and we’re already forced to look ahead to the Christmas holidays and make sure we have a slot booked for the all-important yearly visit to Mr.Clause.
Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many Santa visits last year were unable to go ahead, but what better way to celebrate the lifting of restrictions than by visiting the big man, himself.
There are a range of Santa experiences taking place across the County and we’ve put together a list so you can ensure you and your family don’t miss out.
- The Cork North Pole Outpost Experience
This is one of Cork’s most magical Santa visit experiences and is located at Cuskinny Court in Cobh.
This experience is truly for the whole family, as parents and guardians are encouraged to get involved in the Christmassy fun.
As part of the day, you will become an Elve-in-training at Cork’s North Pole Outpost and venture deep into the woods at Cuskinny Court, Cobh, County Cork.
You will get to experience a magical world of busy Elves, mischief, & fun.
The 60-75 minute interactive theatrical experience, will see you and the family visit 4 areas, including the toy workshop where children can help the elves build a toy and Mrs Claus Kitchen where they will decorate their own cookie.
For more information visit: https://northpolecork.com/the-experience/
- The Santa Experience
Located in Dunnes Stores, Patrick Street, The Santa Experience is back again for another magical year.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, families will be taken through a magical tunnel directly to Santa’s house for a private visit with Santa.
Santa has a gift for each child and a professional photographer will be there to capture the beautiful moment of you and your family in Santa’s Grotto.
For more information visit: https://santaexperience.clr.events/event/131398:santas-magical-cabin-cork
- Socially Santa
If you feel like really bringing the magic of Christmas right to your door step then why not check out Socially Santa?
Through Socially Santa you can book for Santa himself along with one of his beloved Elfs to visit your home.
It will be a forty-five-minute stay filled with fun, Christmas magic and lots of singing and dancing.
For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/pg/sociallysanta/
- Ardmore Open Farm and Mini Zoo
If you are living in East Cork and don’t fancy driving all the way in to the city for a visit to Santa, then this experience could be the one for you.
Winter Wonderland begins Saturday November 27th and runs until Thursday December 23rd.
Set in the Open Farm and Mini Zoo it is set to be an amazing trip.
For more information visit: https://www.ardmoreopenfarm.ie/visit-santa-christmas/
- Leahy’s Open Farm
The Farm located in Dungourney, Midleton, Co Cork, is not only taking bookings to see Mr Clause, but they are also hosting a Boo Halloween Experience.
For more information visit: https://leahysopenfarm.ie/visitor-info/opening-times/.
And don’t worry, if it’s still a bit too early for you to be thinking of Christmas activities than why not look at what Cork-based pumpkin themed activities there are to offer this Halloween here.
