Nollaig Santa Experience
This Christmas, your family is invited to become part of a magical story...
Welcome to Nollaig, A Journey to Believe.
This Christmas, your family is invited to step inside the hidden world of Jingle Town, where festive characters, magical surprises and Father Christmas himself await.
But not everything is quite as it should be...
As Christmas Eve draws closer, something precious has begun to disappear, and only families who truly believe can help restore the wonder before Christmas morning.
This year, your family won't just witness the story... you'll become part of it.
Good to know:
✓ Approximately 75 minute immersive experience
✓ Personal meeting with Father Christmas
✓ Live Festive Characters throughout
✓ Indoor & outdoor adventure
✓ A Magical family memory you’ll treasure
✓ Family friendly
✓ Accessible facilities available
✓ Toilets & baby changing Areas
Before your adventure begins...
• Guests must check in at the Box Office at their allocated ticket time.
• Please have your booking confirmation ready for inspection.
• Screenshots or photographs of tickets on a phone will not be accepted.
• We recommend arriving 10 minutes before your scheduled entry time.
• Late arrivals may experience delays or may not be admitted until the next available entry slot.
This year Nollaig: The Santa Experience arrives in Cork for the very first time at Elizabeth Fort, Barrack Street, Cork, T12 C8A0!
Car
If you're travelling by car, simply enter Elizabeth Fort, Barrack Street, Cork, T12 C8A0 into your sat nav.
A dedicated parking area for guests attending Nollaig will be available at the
the former Beamish & Crawford brewery, just a short walk from Elizabeth Fort.
If you prefer to park elsewhere, there are several city centre car parks within easy walking distance, including:
Q-Park Grand Parade – approximately 6 minutes' walk.
Q-Park St Finbarr's – approximately 7 minutes' walk.
North Main Street Car Park – approximately 9 minutes' walk.
Paul Street Car Park – approximately 12 minutes' walk.
Merchants Quay Car Park – approximately 12 minutes' walk.
Please allow a little extra time during weekends and peak Christmas periods, as Cork city centre can be busy. We recommend arriving at least 20 minutes before your ticket time to allow enough time to park and walk to the venue.
Train
The nearest rail station is Kent Station, Cork, served by regular Irish Rail services from Dublin, Mallow, Cobh and Midleton. Kent Station is approximately a 10-minute drive or a 25-minute walk from Elizabeth Fort. Taxi services are also available directly outside the station.
Bus Éireann
The nearest bus stops are located on Barrack Street, Washington Street and Grand Parade, all within approximately a 5–10 minute walk of the entrance.
Routes serving the area include 202, 203, 205, 208, 209, 214, 215, 216 and 220, providing convenient connections from across Cork City and the surrounding areas.
Please note that all tickets are non refundable.
If you need to change your booking, tickets can be amended online through your booking confirmation, subject to availability. An administration fee will apply to all amendments.