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Why not take a trip to Waterford, the European City of Christmas this December for Winterval and the Glenveagh Christmas Market?
Ireland's largest Christmas festival is happening in Ireland's oldest city, throughout the festive season, in the run up to Christmas, so it's the perfect time to take a trip to Waterford and experience the Winterval fun for yourself.
Winterval is back and this year Waterford is designated European City of Christmas 2024, so now is a great time to visit. It has everything you'd want from a seasonal festival, from Santa to ice-skating, the Winterval Mini Express Train to free Christmas light shows in Arundel Square and a feast of local and international musical talent. In among all of the fun, you'll find the Glenveagh Christmas Market, a hive of festive acitivity!
The Glenveagh Christmas Market at Winterval is a treasure trove of Christmas gifts, food and artisanal produce of all kinds. Whether you want to sample mulled wine or hot chocolate or buy some handmade crafts, this market will get you in full festive spirit. The market itself runs all the way through Georges Street, Gladstone Street and O'Connell Street, right in the heart of Waterford City. Supporting local producers and craftspeople, the market brings you some unique one-off jewellery pieces, beautifully made crafts and a huge array of festive food to sample or give as gifts.
The Glenveagh Christmas Market has even more in store for you "In the market you'll also find family selfie-stop surprises, the Winterval Mini-Express Train, the Bricks 4 Kidz Land of Lego, Santa's VR Sleigh Ride, The Snow Globe, Live Music, the Garter Lane Indoor Craft Market, The Polish Christmas Village, The Model Circus & Farground Exhibition, as well as being a stone's throw away from Winterval On Ice and a range of memorable family attractions and activities".
Make sure to stop by the Jack and Jill Children's Foundation Stall at the Glenveagh Christmas Market. A Glenveagh charity partner and wonderful organisation, Jack and Jill will be selling new and loved festive items, from Christmas jumpers to decoations and everything in between in their decked out stall
See more about Jack and Jill at the Glenveagh Christmas Market at Winterval in our festive video: