Christmas At The National Botanic Gardens 2018
Celebrating Christmas at the National Botanic Gardens
Santa, Christmas Market, and much more!
Savour the festive atmosphere and experience the spirit of Christmas with a free visit to Santa and his helpers in his hideaway in the Gardens.
View the giant wreaths and stock up with seasonal goodies, treats, presents and assorted Christmas supplies at the special Christmas market. As you enjoy a stroll through the stalls listen out for some festive music along the way with the live choir.
The Christmas Market is open all day. Visits to Santa run from 1.30pm
Venue:- National Botanic Gardens, Dublin
Classification :- Family Christmas Event
Dates / Times:- Sunday 9th December 2018
Admission:- Free
Ticketed event – Tickets are available to see Santa only on Sunday 9th December at the Visitor Centre.
Christmas Workshops At The National Botanic Gardens
Eco Christmas Crafts
Kids! Get crafty and make cool Christmas ornaments from recycled and natural materials. It’s fun to make your own decorations and good to know you’re helping the environment by reusing old card, paper, string, and plant material from the Gardens.
Dates / Times:- Saturday 2nd December 14.00 – 16.00
Admission: €5
Suitable for age 6 and up
Time:-
- 6-8yrs – 11.00am – 12.00pm
- 8yrs & over – 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Booking:- Advance Booking Essential as they can cater only for small numbers (01 857 0909).
Children’s Art Workshop – Budding Artists (4-7 years)
Join the ‘budding’ artists, a creative workshop especially for younger children taking place once a month, under the attentive eye of artist Niamh Synnott. Children are encouraged to take a closer look at the natural world all around them to inspire fun art-making activities.
Venue: Meet at the Visitor Centre
Classification : Children Workshop / Suitable for 4 to 7 year olds.
Dates / Times: Saturday 9th December / 11.00am-12.30pm
Admission : €10
Booking: Advance Booking Essential as only small numbers can be catered for.
Familyfun Tip :- Book Early
Children’s Art Workshop – Hardy Annuals (8-12 years)
Why not join them for a guided discovery of the natural world where you can observe, engage, and be inspired by your surroundings. Participants in this art programme will be encouraged to use materials in fun and interesting ways while taking inspiration from the world of plants on show at Glasnevin.
Venue: Meet at the Visitor Centre
Classification : Children Workshop / Suitable for 8 to 12 year olds
Dates / Times: Saturday 9th December / 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Admission : €10
Booking: Advance Booking Essential as only small numbers can be catered for.
Suitable for 8 to 12 year olds.
Familyfun Tip :- Book Early
