A Magical Christmas in Carrick-on-Shannon: Family Fun and Festive Cheer
Carrick-on-Shannon, with its picturesque riverside setting and warm community spirit, is the perfect destination for a family holiday during the festive season. Whether you’re coming home for Christmas or visiting the town for a special event or just for a break over the festivities, Carrick has something for everyone. And when you stay with us here at Carrick Plaza Suites you'll be perfectly located to make the best of all that Carrick and the region has to offer!
Here’s just some of the festive fun that awaits you in the run up to Christmas!
If you have little people in your life, you really should check out one of the truly unique Santa Experiences nearby:
Victorian Christmas Experience at Strokestown Park
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the festive charm of the Victorian Christmas Experience at Strokestown Park.
What to Expect
Explore this great mansion which has been lovingly decorated for Christmas. The kids will enjoy meeting Santa’s elves and their reindeer who are catching up on their sleep before the big night. They get to help Mrs. Clause to bake some Christmas treats and then of course, they will meet Santa himself!
Dates and Bookings
Friday 20th, Sat 21st and Sun 22nd.
Booking
To book, go to https://strokestownpark.rezgo.com/details/133713/christmas-at-strokestown-the-victorian-christmas-experience?show_standard=on
The Santa Experience at Arigna Mining Experience
A visit with Santa like no other - visit the Arigna Mining Experience for their special Santa Experience.
What to Expect
Meet Santa in a magical underground grotto, where twinkling lights and festive music bring the old coal mine to life. There will be a magician and puppets to keep you intrigued all the way through! The grotto is located in an old disused mine, so it’s not like anything you have seen before!
Meet Santa in a magical underground grotto, where twinkling lights and festive music bring the old coal mine to life. There will be a magician and puppets to keep you intrigued all the way through! The grotto is located in an old disused mine, so it’s not like anything you have seen before!
Insider Tip
Dress warmly—it’s chilly underground!
Booking
Drumhierny Santa Experience
Set in a wooded wonderland at Drumhierny Woodland Hideaway, just a few minutes drive away, is yet another magical Santa Experience.
What to Expect
The woodland estate is filled with twinkling lights and seasonal magic for you to enjoy as you make your way along the wooded trails en route to Santa's Christmas Lodge. Afterwards you can warm yourself in our cozy lodge with a warm hot chocolate and decorate your own Christmas Decorations with the help of Santa's Elves.
Dates and Bookings
Events at Drumhierny take place on Saturday 7th, Sunday 8th, Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th of December 2024, booking on Tickets.ie
Visit Santa at The Market Yard
What to Expect
Santa will be keeping cosy and warm in his house in the Market Yard, right in the heart of Carrick on Shannon. The Market Yard is going to be a hive of activity over the festive weekends with Santa alongside food and craft stalls, amusements and face painting. And of course, the town’s festive lights create a magical backdrop for these family-friendly activities.
Booking
Santa will be visiting the Market Yard on Sat 14th, Sun15th, Sat 21st and Sun 22nd. Tickets are €17 and can be booked in advance on Eventbrite.ie
Other Festive Activities
If you’re looking to add more to your holiday itinerary, Carrick-on-Shannon and the surrounding areas offer plenty of other Christmas activities:
The Dock Christmas Market
The Craft West Collective will have a fabulous Craft Market at The Dock this Christmas on the 13th and 14th of December. For more information see: https://www.thedock.ie/whats-on/artisan-christmas-market
Leitrim Design House
Visit this local gem for unique, handcrafted Irish gifts, perfect for last-minute Christmas shopping. Address & opening hours at https://leitrimdesignhouse.ie/
'Tinsel and Tiaras' Concert
A treat not to be missed if you love a fairytale story sing-along! The perfect Christmas treat for the smallies, the Tinsel & Tiaras Concert is at The Bush Hotel, with two shows on December 15th.
So, whether it’s stepping into the past at Strokestown House, visiting Santa underground, or exploring the wintery beauty of the Shannon region, Carrick-on-Shannon has everything you need for an unforgettable Christmas break. And Carrick Plaza Suites has hotel-style accommodation that caters for all family and group sizes.
Contact
Address
Carrick Plaza Suites,
Mercantile Plaza,
Bridge Street,
Carrick-On-Shannon,
Co. Leitrim
N41 WA27
Phone
0719616266
