Santa at Johnstown Castle

SANTA will be returning to Johnstown Castle once again this Christmas and will be welcoming visitors to see him on the weekends of 10 - 11 and 17 - 18 December. ‘Santa at the Castle’ offers families a rare opportunity to see inside Johnstown Castle, soak up the festive atmosphere in grand surroundings, and enjoy their Christmas celebrations in style.

After ‘checking in’ at the Irish Agricultural Museum, families are chauffeured to the front door of Johnstown Castle by either a vintage car or stretch limo. Here they are welcomed by a costumed doorman into the decorated oak panelled hall and galleried hall with its large domed skylight and enormous crystal chandelier. Adults can then enjoy a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie while the children can write a letter or draw a picture for Santa (helped by Frosty the Snowman or one of Santa’s elves if desired).

There will be lots of photo opportunities – so visitors are reminded to bring a camera!

On the way out of the Castle children will a voucher for a free hot chocolate in the Peacock Tea Room where the Oddsocks Children’s Party entertainers will be offering festive face-painting, balloon-modelling, glitzy nails and fun tattoos.

Entrance to ‘Santa at the Castle’ is by timed ticket and so advance booking is essential. The event costs €15 for children and €7.50 for adults. To book or enquire please phone 086 442 9225 or email santaatthecastle@gmail.com.

Further information about both Christmas events can be found at www.irishagrimuseum.ie and on our facebook page at www.facebook.com/irishagrimuseum.