Events
Visit Santa 2025 – SOLD OUT
Vandeleur Walled Garden & Visitor Centre in Kilrush will once again transform into a festive wonderland for our annual Santa Experience! Across three weekends (December 6 & 7, 13 & 14, and 20 & 21), families from West Clare and beyond are invited to wander through twinkling lights, festive displays, and a brand-new Tunnel of Light in the historic walled garden. Children can explore Santa’s Post Office in the Glasshouse, where they’ll write and decorate their letters before posting them straight to the North Pole. The highlight, of course, is a one-to-one visit with Santa Claus in his enchanting grotto. Children’s tickets are €25 and adults’ are €10.
Christmas Launch & Seasonal Blessing
Date: Friday, December 5th, 2025
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Vandeleur Walled Garden & Visitor Centre
Begin the festive season with an evening of warmth, light, and community. The event opens with a seasonal blessing, followed by the official introduction to the Christmas Glow in the Garden experience and the switching on of the lights in the arboretum. Visitors can enjoy carol singing and performances in the Glasshouse before taking a stroll through the illuminated garden trail.
Christmas Market at Vandeleur Walled Garden & Visitor Centre
Date: Saturday, December 13th
Time: 11am – 4pm
Location: Vandeleur Walled Garden & Visitor Centre in Kilrush, West Clare
Get ready for a magical day of holiday cheer at Vandeleur Walled Garden’s Annual Christmas Market! This is the perfect chance to find one-of-a-kind gifts for loved ones while soaking up the festive spirit. Don’t miss out on this special celebration—we can’t wait to share the holiday magic with you!
Winter Art Exhibition
Join us for a weekend of art at the Vandeleur Walled Garden and Visitor Centre during our Winter Art Exhibition. From Saturday, December 13th, to Sunday, December 14th, we are delighted to feature the works of two talented, local artists: Hazel Murray and Ailish Malone. Adding to the festive atmosphere, the exhibition coincides with our much-loved, annual Christmas Market, making this an ideal seasonal outing for families, art lovers, and anyone searching for memorable things to do in Kilrush, West Clare.
