The Story behind Santa here at Aillwee Cave

In the summer of 2000 Santa found himself running out of manufacturing space and with the rise in population more and more workshop space was needed. Elves were sent out through Europe to find an isolated secret area away from prying eyes. Aillwee Cave with its large car park suitable for the long-range helicopters to land and take the toys back to headquarters, and secret passage-ways, all well away from the public was ideal. Santa made an arrangement that instead of paying rent he would be available to meet the children with their parents. So this agreement was forged and has gone on ever since.

Your Visit to Santa

As well as your special personalized visit, Santa has arranged lots of exciting entertainment for you which continue right throughout the day – face painting, puppet show and carnival entertainment all included in your ticket prices. Park the car and take the Santa Train up and down the hill.

Enjoy a complimentary entry to the Burren Birds of Prey Centre, catch a flying display at 12 noon or 3.00pm. Browse through our Christmas Market where there will be plenty of treasures to choose from.

Don’t forget to check out what’s NEW in the Farm Shop, specially selected festive delights both for a gift for someone or treat yourself.

Dates for Santa's Workshop 2012:-

Friday 30th November to Sunday 2nd December

Friday 7th to Sunday 9th December

Thursday 13th to Sunday 16th December

Thursday 20th to Sunday 23rd December

Telephone an elf on 1890 245593 (Office Hours Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5.30pm)