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  • 18-11-2014 1:01am
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    Zoe zebra
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    Can anyone in greystones recommend a good Santa in the general area? Used to go to the one in Powerscourt but he seems to be doing only one weekend there now. I gather places like Rathwood sold out months ago.


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    RosieJoe
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    Zoe zebra wrote: »
    Can anyone in greystones recommend a good Santa in the general area? Used to go to the one in Powerscourt but he seems to be doing only one weekend there now. I gather places like Rathwood sold out months ago.

    AFAIK Santa in Powerscourt is still there all the time but you need to book a time slot now

    Edit: Santa is there from 29th November until the 23rd December. Booking available here http://www.avoca.com/home/explore/stores/powerscourt-house/book-santa/


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    Zoe zebra
    Closed Accounts Posts: 55 ✭✭Zoe zebra


    I got an email from Avoca a few months ago and it seemed to say when I clicked the link that he would only be there for one weekend. I didn't follow it up as it seemed to be a lost cause. I see now from this link that he's there for a longer period but the only time slots left are during school hours. Argh!


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    eigrod
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    Glenroe Farm used to be good, albeit its been a few years since I would have had my kids there.


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    d2ww
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    Kilruddery was good for us last year. They used the sheds on the right hand side of the yard. The adults got mince pies and mulled wine, :)


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    grudgehugger
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    d2ww wrote: »
    Kilruddery was good for us last year. They used the sheds on the right hand side of the yard. The adults got mince pies and mulled wine, :)

    We loved Kilruddery as well last year.

    Love slightly diminished by being asked to pay for our two month old this year :(


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    RosieJoe
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    I was looking at going to the new Santa Train in Avondale house, see here for details.
    Christmas Opening dates and times:
    From Thursday 27th November to Wednesday 24th December
    Every Thursday to Sunday from 10am – 7pm
    Mon 22nd & Tues 23rd December from 10am – 7pm
    Weds 24th December from 10am – 1pm

    Cost:
    Children €15
    Adults €10
    Babies (0-12 months) €5
    *Every child receives a gift*


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    loyatemu
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    grudgehugger wrote: »
    We loved Kilruddery as well last year.

    Love slightly diminished by being asked to pay for our two month old this year :(

    charging adults (or babies) into this sort of thing is a profiteering p!sstake.

    Can the kids go on their own? - no.
    Could an adult go on their own? - no.
    does a baby give a damn about seeing santa? - no.

    did you buy a ticket for the 2 month old in the end? TBH I would have just shown up without a ticket for the baby.


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    artvandelay48
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    Santa at powerscourt is 10 per child and each child gets a gift. Last year they gave out a very decent teddy bear. As much as we love Kilruddery (we're members) their prices are taking the proverbial.


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    marley123
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    We are headed to Christmas Island this year - bit of a drive but it sounds great!


    http://www.christmasisland.ie/


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