Lullymore transforms into Winter Wonderland for Christmas season

Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park opens its traditional annual 'Lullymore Christmas' event this Saturday.

Santa Claus arrives on the Lullymore Christmas Express train with his entourage of hardworking elves at 10am tomorrow morning.

A magical experience for both young and old is guaranteed as the park is transformed into a Winter Wonderland of family fun with some very special guests to entertain you along the way!

The Park will host Santa until his departure for the North Pole on December 23.

Every Christmas visit will include a visit to Santa and gift from the Elves in their workshop.

festive train trip – the “Lullymore Christmas Express” will whisk you away on a magical trip through ancient woodlands, glassy lakes and a beautiful peatland landscape.

There’s also spectacular Christmas Holograms to see in the Parks exhibitions and an illuminated walkway through woodland to the famous Lullymore Fairy Bower.

Make sure to visit the Crib scene in the old style thatched cottage and say hello to the donkeys, goats and miniature horses in the pet farm.

They are not the only special animals to see as this year Santa has decided to let Rudolph and a few of his “Deer” friends stay in Lullymore until Christmas Eve.

The Funky Forest Indoor Centre becomes a Winter Wonderland and this is the place to have some fun with the elves and make sure to post your letter to Santa. All in all a truly memorable Christmas event for all the family.

Some helpful advice:

€20 per Child / €10 Baby (includes gift under 2 years) / €7.50 per Adult. Early arrival advised at weekends – especially from Dec 9 to Dec 23.

OPENING TIMES: Weekends 10am – 6pm / Wednesday – Friday from 2pm – 6pm LATE OPENINGS 6/7 Dec; 13/14; 20/21 from 2pm – 8.30pm Maximum stay 1.5 to 2 hours. Last admission 1.5 hours before closing (4.30pm daily or 7pm for Late Openings). PARK & EVENT – CLOSED MONDAYS and TUESDAYS. Peak times: Last 3 weekends of event (Some Queuing expected). Off Peak: Midweek and late evenings as above – no charge for adults Wednesday – Friday.

Please arrive early especially at weekends and for more information on the event and on late openings or midweek times please call on 045 870 238.

Contact Lullymore @ 045 870238 during office hours for more information.