When can you visit Santa in Kildare in 2026?

Santa's House Express: Select dates throughout November and December 2026. Santa's Magical Trail: 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 and 21 December 2026. Clonfert Pet Farm, Irish National Stud & Gardens, Kildare Farm Foods and Whitewater Shopping Centre have not published 2026 dates yet, so please check with the venue for available dates.

How much does it cost to see Santa in Kildare?

Santa's Magical Trail: Dine, show and Santa visit: child €58, adult €58, infant €28, plus €6 booking fee.

Do you need to book Santa in Kildare in advance?

Yes, for almost every venue. Weekend slots in December go first, so book as soon as tickets are released. Each listing links to the venue's own booking page.

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Visit Santa in Kildare 2026

We list 6 Santa experiences in Co. Kildare. 2 have confirmed 2026 dates: Santa's House Express and Santa's Magical Trail.

For more ideas, read Visit Santa in Kildare.

Dates and prices checked against each venue's own website on 8 October 2026.

2026 dates confirmed

Santa's House Express

Johnstown, Co. Kildare

Board the Santa train to Santa's Manor, meet Mrs Claus, gifts for each child, funfair tokens included.

Select dates throughout November and December 2026

Dates, prices and booking

2026 dates confirmed

Santa's Magical Trail - Clanard Court Hotel

Athy, Co. Kildare

Overnight Santa experience with Magical Trail, banquet meal, show, and Santa visit with gift.

5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 and 21 December 2026

Dates, prices and booking

Clonfert Pet Farm - Christmas at Clonfert

Maynooth, Co. Kildare

Farm visit with Santa meet, elves and festive activities.

Please check with venue for available dates

Dates, prices and booking

Irish National Stud & Gardens - Passport to Christmas

Kildare Town, Co. Kildare

Children collect passport stamps at activities in an Elf Village in the stables, then meet Santa and receive a token gift.

Please check with venue for available dates

Dates, prices and booking

Kildare Farm Foods - Santa's Christmas Adventure

Kildare Town, Co. Kildare

A family visit with Santa and his elves, with a gift for each child, a ride on the Farm Shop Express and access to the open farm.

Please check with venue for available dates

Dates, prices and booking

Whitewater Shopping Centre - Santa's Grotto

Newbridge, Co. Kildare

Santa is in the centre's grotto at weekends during the Christmas season. A Santa letter box beside the grotto is open every day.

Please check with venue for available dates

Dates, prices and booking

Good to know

When can you visit Santa in Kildare in 2026?: Santa's House Express: Select dates throughout November and December 2026. Santa's Magical Trail: 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 and 21 December 2026. Clonfert Pet Farm, Irish National Stud & Gardens, Kildare Farm Foods and Whitewater Shopping Centre have not published 2026 dates yet, so please check with the venue for available dates.
How much does it cost to see Santa in Kildare?: Santa's Magical Trail: Dine, show and Santa visit: child €58, adult €58, infant €28, plus €6 booking fee.
Do you need to book Santa in Kildare in advance?: Yes, for almost every venue. Weekend slots in December go first, so book as soon as tickets are released. Each listing links to the venue's own booking page.