Step inside Santa's Workshop at the GAA Museum in Croke Park for an unforgettable Christmas adventure! Fans of the festive season and GAA are invited to pull on your club or county jerseys and head to the GAA Museum at Croke Park, where Santa Claus himself is ready to lead his team of elves in another unforgettable Santa Experience.
From Saturday, November 23, until Sunday, December 22, Santa will meet young players and their families before he checks his naughty or nice list one last time. This is one Santa Experience that’s sure to be a winner with the whole family!
Santa and his North Pole GAA team are setting up their festive training camp at Croke Park, and calling on all boys, girls, and their families to visit before they embark on their magical Christmas Eve journey. Whether you’re a budding hurler or a footballer dreaming of lifting the Sam Maguire, this year’s Santa Experience promises to be a Christmas ‘goal’ for all.
Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Santa’s winter wonderland with their VIP ‘access-all-areas’ pass! Guided by Santa’s top ‘Ice Patrol’ team, you’ll begin your adventure by touring the North Pole GAA Dressing Rooms—where all your favourite hurling and football stars tog out on game day.
Then, it Is off to the Skills Zone for some festive fun! Test your aim with snowball throws or try your hand at some cool Christmas challenges that’ll make you feel like a champion. Next up is Cú Chulainn’s Den, where little ones can draft their Christmas wish list, and then can get it stamped with Croke Park’s official Sam & Liam stamps and post it in their GAA Museum post box!
Once the pre-match warmup is done, it’s time for the main event! Head into Santa’s Cabin to meet the Bainisteoir of Christmas himself. You can chat with Santa about your GAA predictions for next year’s All-Ireland Championship and grab a photo with the man in red. All children will receive a small GAA-themed gift, and photos will be available to purchase, but feel free to snap your own shot if you prefer!
All Santa Experience visitors will also have access to the award-winning Croke Park GAA Museum. Visit the Sam Maguire and Liam MacCarthy cups, take part in the Junior Explorer trail, and follow Cluasóg the mascot’s clues to claim a special prize. For those feeling extra festive, the museum’s shop is stocked with the perfect stocking fillers to remember your big day! Not only that, but all Santa visitors will be treated to a 50% discount voucher on Stadium Tours. Finish off the perfect day with light refreshments and a festive snack in the museum’s Blackthorn Café.
Santa will arrive at Croke Park on Saturday November 23 and the Santa Experience will run on selected dates until Sunday December 22. The experience is run in groups, lasts 50 minutes and is wheelchair and buggy accessible. Free parking is available outside the GAA Museum with entry to Croke Park at St Joseph’s Avenue (turn at the Daybreak Shop on the Clonliffe Road ). All tickets must be pre-booked online in advance at crokepark.ie/santa
Tickets prices (excluding booking fees ) are as follows:Adults: €15
Children aged 2 upwards: €22 (including gift )Children aged 13 months – 23 months: €17(including gift )Children Under 1: Free of charge and gift included, but ticket must be booked
Children must be accompanied by an adult.Please contact us at [email protected] if you wish to learn more about sensory visits.
Please note, that if you are booked into the last two slots of each day, access to the GAA Museum is advised before your Santa Experience visit.
For dates, tour times and booking, see www.crokepark.ie/santa
