Waterford Winter Festival
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One of our favourite Christmas festivals returns to Waterford this November 19th where the city is transformed into a Winter Wonderland.
This year’s Winterval, Ireland's largest Christmas Festival, integrates the old and the new - with festival favourites that everyone knows and loves like The Waterford Eye & Winterval Express Train, and a new mix of exciting programming, festive city quarters and immersive hero events to elevate Winterval to a whole new level!
Why not save and stay with Travelodge Waterford this winter and enjoy the lowest rates by booking direct.
Travelodge Waterford is only a 5-minute drive to Winterval or alternatively families can park for free when staying with us and enjoy a 15-minute stroll and explore what Waterford city has to offer.
Don’t miss out on our top things to do and see while here this winter
1. Gift shopping at the Continental Christmas Market Quarter
One of Ireland’s largest Christmas festival. The Christmas Market Quarter is where you can soak up the sparkly Christmas atmosphere browse the many Christmas craft and food stalls and support local, regional, and national producers, makers and creators this festive season.
Make sure to check out Ireland’s Largest Christmas Tree right at the centre of this year’s Ireland’s Largest Christmas Festival.
2. Elfstival Festive Family QuarterLocation
Little and big kids can look forward to Elfstival - this year’s children and family destination quarter.
We recommend taking to taking your family photo with Winterval’s giant Elfstival and post your letters for Santa in Winterval’s Giant Post Box. Whirl and twirl on the children’s amusements rides, indulge in some tasty treats and of course make sure to book in to meet Santa and his elves at the VIP Santa experience at The Old Postal Sorting Centre
Looking to see some of Waterford city? Book a ticket and hop aboard the Winterval Express Train as it journeys through the heart of the city and Winterval along the Mall. Passing Winterval on Ice, going through the Apple market, and JR Square.
Ticket info: €6 per adult/ €5 per child
3. Winterval on Ice
Waterford’s historic Viking Triangle will be transformed into the bustling Winterval Wonder-Events Quarter - the home of the Winterval 2021 hero-events including Petstival, Ar Ais le Chéile (Irish Language Area celebrating Gaeltacht na nDéise), Kids Lab-Land, WAMA-palooza & The Winter Palace. On top of these, you can take a spin on the amusements and enjoy the delicious market stalls in the surroundings of these hero-events.
4. Winterval Wonder-Events Quarter
Waterford’s historic Viking Triangle will be transformed into the bustling Winterval Wonder-Events Quarter - the home of the Winterval 2021 hero-events including Petstival, Ar Ais le Chéile (Irish Language Area celebrating Gaeltacht na nDéise), Kids Lab-Land, WAMA-palooza & The Winter Palace. On top of these, you can take a spin on the amusements and enjoy the delicious market stalls in the surroundings of these hero-events.
Looking for a Budget hotel near WATERFORD WINTERVAL?
Why not pair it with a stay at Travelodge Waterford. Travelodge Waterford is only a 5-minute drive to Winterval or alternatively families can park for free when staying with us and enjoy a 15-minute stroll. All rooms feature a comfy king size bed with four plump pillows and a cosy duvet.
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