Mount Congreve Gardens in Waterford hosts a festive programme from 22 November 2025, starting with a Christmas lights switch-on by Santa Claus at 2:00 pm.
The estate offers workshops, including candle-making with Emma Hyland and calligraphy with Sarah O’Dea, priced at €45, including festive treats. Santa visits run from 28 November to 23 December, with €25 tickets including a gift and photo. The Stables Café serves festive dining, and the Foxford shop offers gifts.
The gardens operate from 1 to 24 December, closing at 2:00 pm on Christmas Eve, reopening 27 to 31 December and 2 to 4 January 2026, with a season pause until 30 January. Accommodation includes family packages from €435 per night for two adults and two children, and couples’ packages from €399 per night, available from 12 December to 4 January.
Christmas events begin on 22 November 2025 with a lights switch-on by Santa Claus at Mount Congreve Gardens.
- Workshops include candle-making and calligraphy, priced at €45, with festive treats included.
- Santa visits, from 28 November to 23 December, cost €25 per child, including a gift and photo.
- Family accommodation packages start at €435 per night; couples’ packages start at €399 per night.
- The gardens are open from 1 to 24 December, 27 to 31 December, and 2 to 4 January 2026.
Sara Dolan shared: “Christmas at Mount Congreve is a truly special time. From Santa’s arrival and the lighting ceremony to the creative workshops and magical overnight stays, there’s something for everyone.”
