Christmas at Bunratty Castle

Experience the 2022 Christmas Trail of Lights at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park.

With a little sprinkling of magical fairy dust over this quaint little corner of County Clare Santa has created a magical illuminated festive trail for all to enjoy!

Enjoy an enchanted walk through the winter woodlands and twinkling lights of Bunratty Folk Park and you never know you might even catch a glimpse of the big man in the red suit before he jets off to his workshop in the North Pole!

Santa Claus, still mindful of social distancing, will be making a special visit to the drawbridge of Bunratty Castle to deliver a very special Christmas message for all the boys and girls, promising that he will be visiting them on Christmas Eve before taking off to his workshop in the North Pole leaving his most important personnel in the park to hold down the fort in his absence.

Pop by the Golden Vale Farmhouse and say hello to Mrs Claus as she busily prepares for Christmas Day. Take a stroll past the Corn Barn where Santa has relocated some of his “COE’s” (Chief Operating Elves) and watch them as they build and wrap Christmas gifts in preparation for Christmas Eve! The Village Street, as always, will be illuminated for the occasion with seasonal characters, including Scrooge, The Grinch, The Fairy Princess and Jack Frost on hand to enthral and entertain you as you make your way through the magical festive trail.

The 2022 Christmas Trail of Lights will run from Friday November 25th to Friday December 23rd. 

Booking procedure

To purchase your tickets call 061 711222 email christmas@shannonheritage.com  or book online here and  There will be 7 x 2 hour time slots per day at 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm and 7pm.

Tickets are priced at €20 for Adults, €20 for Children aged 3 -18 and under 2 years are free of charge.

PLEASE NOTE: Christmas Trail of Lights does not include a gift and personal meet & greet with Santa (Santa will not be offering personal visits in his grotto this year)

Tickets for Christmas Trail of Lights 2022 in Bunratty must be booked separately – Pre-Booking is essential to avoid disappointment

Make a night of it

After a wonderful festive day of fun and games at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, return to Great National South Court Hotel located just a 15 minute drive from Bunratty Castle and make it an extra special family break this Christmas. Our family-friendly hotel is the perfect choice for a memorable and enjoyable family break in Limerick. Our spacious and stylish family rooms can accommodate up to 2 adults and 2 children comfortably or alternatively our interconnecting rooms are perfect for families with 3 or more children. Enjoy a delicious family dining experience in our Off the Bone Gastropub, Seasons Restaurant or our award winning Curry House where our dedicated team of staff will take care of you and your family’s needs. Give the kiddies something to look forward to this Christmas.

A warm festive welcome awaits you and your family here at the Great National South Court Hotel this Christmas.

Tickets for Christmas Trail of Lights 2022 in Bunratty are not included in our packages and must be booked separately