Christmas Programme - Events

Date: Monday 14th November
Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Medieval Museum

Annual Christmas Shopping Event

Join us for our annual Christmas Shop Event this Christmas season. Enjoy 25% off ALL Christmas stock! Festive refreshments will be provided.

Date: Saturday 16th November – Monday 23rd December
Time: 11:00am – 6:45pm
Location: The Medieval Museum

Santa’s Grotto

Visit Santa in the beautifully transformed 13th century undercrofts below the Medieval Museum this Christmas. Booking essential

Date: Saturday 16th November – Monday 23rd December
Time: 11:00am – 6:45pm
Location: The Medieval Museum

 Christmas Trail

Join us for a family-friendly Christmas trail through our museums! This winter, our Freedom Pass includes a special kids’ trail filled with festive activities. Each child will receive a prize at the end of the trail.

Included in the freedom pass (€18 when you book online)

Trail begins at the Medieval Museum. Available for children for all ages with purchase of a Freedom Pass. Children under 12 go free but must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Date: Saturday 16th November – Monday 23rd December
Time: 1.00pm
Location: The Bishop’s Palace

Toy exhibition

This Christmas, explore toys through the ages at the Bishop’s Palace, beautifully adorned with a traditional tree and handmade decorations. Enjoy a special tour led by one of our curators, available daily.

Price: €10 per person, U12s – free

Date: Friday 13th December
Time: 7.00pm
Location: The Bishop’s Palace

Gramophone concert

Experience a vintage Christmas with a delightful gramophone concert featuring classical music and beloved classics, presented by Donnchadh O’Ceallacháin, Curator of the Medieval Museum. Tickets include a festive glass of wine.

Price: €10 per person