Christmas at Powerscourt

Nothing says ‘Christmas’ like a visit to the atmospheric Powerscourt Estate in County Wicklow with its tree-lined avenue, fir trees and majestic stately home! Make the most of your family time and bring the children along to see Santa’s animals at Powerscourt Garden Pavilion. Kids will love the chance to meet some farm animals’ right up close including Santa’s deer, pygmy goats, miniature donkeys, rabbits and guinea pigs. Children of all ages and adults alike will enjoy a visit to the stables, which is free of charge. The Powerscourt Stables are located beside Powerscourt Garden Pavilion.

 

Santa at Powerscourt House

Be enchanted with a visit to Santa and Mrs. Claus at Powerscourt House. Book in advance online and take time to relax in the Terrace Café with freshly brewed coffee or delicious hot chocolate for the kids. Little ones will enjoy the chance to meet Santa’s real life deer and his friends, the pygmy goats and miniature donkeys. Afterwards, walk off those delicious cakes from Avoca with a crisp winter walk in Powerscourt Gardens! Cost €10.

Dale Treadwell of Naturally Wild, has a unique approach to taking care of the birds in our garden this festive season, as well as a glimpse into the other wildlife to be found from Hedgehogs to Creepy Crawlies. Dale will be reading his children’s books Robby the Christmas Robin and Harry the Hedgehog as part of fun interactive Christmas activities.