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Christmas
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1 Story Telling at Reginald’s Tower 12 Helter Skelter 23 Cathedral Crib
Free Event
2 Viking Longboat 13 Penguin Wonderland at the Palace 24 Grinch U V Vortex
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3 Late Night Winterval Club 14 Waterford Illuminates at Cathedral Square 25 Polish Christmas - location TBC
Christmas Markets
4 Movie at the Reg “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” 15 Greyfriars Municipal Gallery 26 The National Reptile Zoo
P Car Parks
5 Santa’s Grotto at the Mall 16 Medieval Archery 27 Frosty's Creation Station
6 Panto Beauty and the Beast at Theatre Royal 17 Central Arts 28 Giving tree at George's Court
7 Elves Workshop 18 The Book Centre Christmas Storytelling & Make & Do 29 Winterval at Garter Lane
8 Toy Museum 19 Santa’s Post Box at John Robert’s Square 30 Waterford on Ice
9 Horse Drawn Sleigh Station 20 Christmas Carousel 31 Christmas Sewing Workshop
House of Waterford Crystal Christmas Experience Rotary Club Christmas Tree 32 Creative Christmas Trees Exhibit at Theatre Royal
Christmas Trail
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11 Vintage Ferris Wheel 22 Winterval Express Train Station 33 WAMA Show and Letter Collection Sat & Sun 4.30pm
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Map illustration by Márla Communications. Web: www.marla.ie. Tel: 051 853 650
Festival Dates:
November 25 – December 23
A Welcome from Winterval!
A warm welcome to Winterval!
m t w t f st su 2016 is Winterval’s 5th birthday and we
have made this years festival the best
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 yet. A small group of volunteers got
together in 2012 and came up with an
28 29 30 1 2 3 4 idea to make Waterford the capital of
Christmas.
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 In 2015 in just 4 short years the festival
attracted over 500,000 visitors from all
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 over the country and the festival is now
the biggest event in the city every year.
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 There are lots of new attractions at this
years festival and as always many of our
26 27 28 29 30 31 events are free of charge.
I hope you enjoy Winterval this year and
plan to return to enjoy Waterford’s new Barry Monaghan
Winterval takes place on the calendar greenway in the spring! Voluntary Chairperson, Winterval
dates highlighted above.
Booking is now open for the Winterval Winterval Digital Trail
Express Train, Santa’s Grotto, Waterford
on Ice and the Horse-Drawn Sleigh. Check out the Winterval Digital Trail to find out
You can book online at Winterval.ie, what festival delights are happening near you as
in person at our Box Office in the Theatre you roam the streets of Waterford.
Royal or by phone at 051 856516.
Early booking is advised as events To access the Winterval Digital Trail visit
sell out quickly. www.winterval.ie/trail
Santa arrives to turn on the city lights in John Roberts Square November 25th at 5pm
All information correct at time this brochure went to print. For updates and changes to schedule please visit www.winterval.ie
Horse Drawn Sleigh Winterval Express Train
LOCATION: LOCATION:
The Mall, outside Waterford Crystal Barronstrand Street
PRICE: PRICE:
Adults €7, Children €6. Adults €6, Children €5
Group rates available on request 20+ DATES AND TIMES:
DATES AND TIMES: Days as per calendar (page 3)
Days as per calendar (page 3)
Hop on board the magical “Winterval Express”, a road train
Our majestic Shire horses will take you on a magical tour that takes you on an enthralling half hour journey through the
of Waterford City taking in all the wonder along the Mall, historic streets of Waterford. See the Winterval attractions; the
the Viking Triangle and festivities at John Robert’s Square. Giant Postbox and Carousel, Reginald’s Tower, Winterval
Christmas Market and the Vintage Ferris Wheel.
Pick up point at The Mall, Waterford Crystal.
Pick up at John Roberts Square outside Sam McCauleys
chemist.
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Winterval Illuminates
LOCATION:
Cathedral Square
PRICE:
FREE
DATES AND TIMES:
Days as per calendar (page 3)
nightly every thirty minutes 5pm, 5.30pm,
6pm, 6.30pm, 7pm, 7.30pm, 8pm
Our most popular and free event returns for
the 5th year to Winterval. This years light
show will be the best yet with lots of new
features and 3d animation to transform
Cathedral Square into a festive wonderland.
We welcome thousands of visitors to this
fantastic event every year and it is a must
see again at this years festival
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Christmas Carousel Vintage Ferris wheel Story Telling at
LOCATION:
at Waterford Crystal Reginald’s Tower
John Robert’s Square
LOCATION: LOCATION:
PRICE:
The Mall, outside Waterford Crystal The Mall
Monday - Thursday €2.00
PRICE: PRICE:
Friday, Saturday and Sunday €2.50
€2.50 FREE
Buy tickets at event
DATES AND TIMES: DATES AND TIMES:
DATES AND TIMES:
Friday 12pm - 8pm Saturday 10am - 8pm, Dates as per calendar (page 3)
November 25 to January 08
Sunday 12pm - 8pm Friday 2pm, 4pm
Open Thursday 8th & 15th December Saturday & Sunday 12pm, 2pm, 4pm
Everyone loves the beautiful sights
and sounds of this vintage musical
Why not take a ride on our beautiful Ferris Come along with your children to
carousel. Get on board one of the
wheel? As you go up you will be able to Storytelling at Waterford’s iconic Reginald’s
impressive horses, bedecked in an
gaze down and take in all at once the Tower. Sit down, relax and enjoy stories
array of colour and light! Enjoy a
wonderful events and historic landmarks from over 1100 years ago about Waterford’s
magical ride for all ages!
that make up the magical Winterval earliest settlers!
experience.
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Winterval
Christmas Market
LOCATION:
Cathedral Square,
Bishop’s Palace, Arundel Square
PRICE:
FREE Entry
DATES AND TIMES:
Days as per calendar (page 3)
Times Friday 12pm - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 8pm, Sunday 12pm - 8pm
Thursday 8 & 15 December from 12pm
Experience the fantastic atmosphere of
Christmas in our wonderful Winterval Market.
The streets of Waterford will be transformed
into a traditional Christmas marketplace, with
the spectacular Winterval Illuminates as its
backdrop. You’ll find food stalls serving hot
delicious treats and will discover a beautiful
array of handcrafted items from Waterford’s
talented craft designers as you wander
through the stalls in search of that perfect
Christmas gift.
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Movies at The Reg: Rotary Club Tree The Grinch UV Vortex
How the Grinch LOCATION: LOCATION:
Stole Christmas John Robert’s Square Blackfriars
PRICE: PRICE:
LOCATION: FREE €3
The Reg, The Mall DATES AND TIMES: DATES AND TIMES:
PRICE: Days as per calendar (page 3) Days as per calendar (page 3)
FREE 11am - 8pm
DATES AND TIMES: For 19 years the Rotary Club of Waterford
Days as per calendar (page 3) Memorial Christmas Tree has been Childrens Group Link who are renowned
2pm & 4pm central to Christmas in Waterford. Most for their House of Horrors event will be
have been touched by the wonderful offering a ‘twist at Christmas’. Patrons can
The REG hosts Jim Carrey’s “HOW THE work Waterford Hospice does in our visit the Grinch and other seasonal
GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS”. So why not community and Christmas is such an characters in Blackfriars at the Grinch UV
take a timeout from Winterval trail and important and appropriate time to thank Vortex. Suitable for all the family, this is a
drop into the cosy warm atmosphere of and reward them. The generosity of the novelty attraction.
the Reg for a cup of Hot Chocolate, fresh public each year is astounding. It is that
popcorn, Maria’s Gluhwein or something generosity that makes this appeal such a
a little stronger for Mum and Dad. success every year.
National Reptile Zoo Waterford on Ice
LOCATION: LOCATION:
The Old Sorting Office, The Quay The Quay
PRICE: PRICE:
€4 Adults €14 / Children €12 / Family (3) €35 / Family (4) €40
DATES AND TIMES: Group 10+ €11 each
Open Everyday: Off Peak Prices (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri)
Mon-Thurs 12pm - 6pm Adults €12 / Children €10 / Family (3) €30 / Family (4) €35
Fri-Sun 12pm - 8pm Group 10 + €10 each
DATES AND TIMES:
This is a unique and exciting
November 25 to January 08
opportunity to interact with some of
For bookings, opening schedule and up-to-date prices
the world's rarest and most amazing
visit www.winterval.ie
animals. Live exhibits, Tropical Walk-In
Habitat and an Animal Encounter Zone
The best Ice Rink this side of the North Pole is back and it’s
will make this an experience to
bigger and better than ever. Waterford on Ice returns for yet
remember.
another year of great family fun.
We would like to state that all persons
under 16 must be accompanied by an
adult (over 18) at all times for safety
reasons.
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Waterford Panto Society WAMA Santa’s Giant Post
Presents: Beauty & Beast Box Collection Show
LOCATION: LOCATION:
Theatre Royal John Robert’s Square
PRICE: PRICE:
Visit Site for Details FREE
DATES AND TIMES: DATES AND TIMES:
Dates and times: please see website below Each Saturday - Sunday at 4.30pm
We are delighted to confirm that this years 31st The post box at Winterval is the largest in Ireland.
production will be the classic fairytale ‘Beauty And The But that’s not all, it’s magical too! Join the team from WAMA
Beast’, and will take to the stage this December. More every Saturday & Sunday as they work the magic of Santa’s
information will follow as we have it! Looking forward Giant Post Box and collect your special lists bound for the
to our 31st year entertaining the people of Waterford! North Pole. Bring along your little ones for this festive show
of live Christmas music with a twist, banter with Santa, and
For bookings visit www.theatreroyal.ie audience participation.
The Waterford Academy of Music & Arts (WAMA) have been
encouraging the arts in Waterford for the past 12 years
through its music school, art school, stage school, and its
youth venue, “The Live Room Theatre”.All New Santa’s Grotto at The Medieval Museum LOCATION: The Medieval Museum PRICE: €16 (Children Only) DATES AND TIMES: Days as per calendar (page 3) Come and join us on a wonderfully exciting journey through the all new enchanting North Pole Santa experience at the award winning Medieval Museum. Along the way you will explore the Enchanted Garden, seek out all the little critters that are hard at work, ramble through the elves’ living quarters, jump into the bunk beds and wander around little houses before popping in to see the man himself, Santa Claus where you will get to give your wish list, receive a lovely gift and have your photo taken. It’s a must do adventure for all our little (and not so little) visitors.
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Toy Museum features
Gaming through the ages
LOCATION:
The Large Room, City Hall, The Mall
PRICE:
FREE
DATES AND TIMES:
Dates and Times: as Per Calendar *Closes 6pm
Whats your earliest memory of a video game?
Playing pack man or space invaders at Tramore
Amusements or playing the first version of
Donkey kong! We this year relive all of your
favourites at “gaming through the ages” at
Wintervals toy museum. Come see and play
all of the old favourites and learn a little about
where gaming started and how much it has
developed over the decades!
*toy museum closes at 4pm on December 23rd
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Waterford Homecrafts Late Night Frosty’s Creation Station
Christmas Craft Fair Winterval Club LOCATION:
St Patricks Gateway Patrick Street
LOCATION: LOCATION:
PRICE:
Garter Lane, O’Connell Street, The Reg, The Mall, Waterford
€9
PRICE: PRICE:
DATES AND TIMES:
FREE FREE every night
November:
DATES AND TIMES: DATES AND TIMES:
Saturday 26: 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm - 4pm
Monday - Saturday 10am - 5.30pm & Every night of Winterval from 10pm
Sunday 27: 12.30pm - 2pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 5.30 pm till Late
December :
Closed 28th November & 5th
Friday 02, 09, 16: 2pm & 4pm
December only Enjoy the best local and regional bands
Saturday 03, 10, 17: 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm
every night of Winterval in Waterford’s
& 4pm
Explore the finest range of unique gift premier late night venue. Thank Funk ,
Sunday 04, 11, 18: 12.30pm, 2pm & 4pm
ideas handmade by local craftspeople, Soul Reason , Cider Wasps, Renegades
at the Waterford Homecrafts Annual and No hot Ashes are just some of the
Step into a magical snow storm of
Christmas Craft Fair. Located in the brilliant bands booked on our live stage .
creativity. Design and make your very own
Garter Lane Arts Centre, over 40 Every night we will also have our resident
snowman or snowflake tree decorations.
craftspeople have come together to DJ Shay Searson belting out the best
Registration daily 15minutes before class
showcase some of the finest quality tunes in the Reg’s main bar . With 5 bars
products currently available anywhere and our “it’s a wonderful life” Christmas
Website. Creative Kid’s Art Club
in Ireland. terrace, festive fun is guaranteed.
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Elves’ Workshop Penguins at the Palace Hasbro Giving Tree
LOCATION:
Winter Wonderland LOCATION:
20 Lombard Street George’s Court Shopping Centre
LOCATION:
PRICE: PRICE:
Bishop’s Palace, The Mall
Admission €5 per child. Adults free FREE
PRICE:
DATES AND TIMES: DATES AND TIMES:
FREE
Days as per calendar (page 3) Friday November 25 - Friday December 23
DATES AND TIMES:
Fridays 5pm - 8pm,
Everyday from November 25 to
Saturdays 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 6pm Make your own Christmas decoration for
December 23
and Sundays 1pm - 6pm The Hasbro Giving Tree and bring it in to
George’s Court to hang up! For every
The cute Penguin has found a new home
For a magical experience come decoration Hasbro will donate a toy or
in Waterford this winter! A must see, the
along to the Elves’ Workshop, game to the St Vincent de Paul Charity.
Penguins were created by the students of
20 Lombard Street at the side
The Grow Project. Come and visit these
of the Tower Hotel. In association
playful characters as they chill out in their
with Irish Red Cross Waterford.
cozy igloo, toboggan on ice and fish for
their tea. It’s all happening at the Bishop’s
No bookings necessary.
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The Book Centre: The Magnificent Seven
Christmas storytelling, Make and Do LOCATION:
First floor, Greyfriars Art Gallery,
LOCATION:
Greyfriars Street, Waterford
John Robert’s Square
PRICE:
PRICE:
FREE
FREE
DATES AND TIMES:
DATES AND TIMES:
Open Daily
November:
Sat 26: 11 - 12.30pm - Face painting & Christmas Story-time
Seven prestigious artworks from the Waterford Art Collection
December:
including important paintings by Louis Le Brocquy, Jack B.
Sat 03: 11 - 12.30pm - Christmas Make & Do
Yeats, Laetitia Hamilton, Paul Henry, Mainie Jellett, Sarah
Sat 10: 11 - 12.30pm- Face Painting & Christmas Story-time
Purser, and Martin Gale.
Sat 17: 11-12.30pm- Face painting & Christmas Storytelling
by Santa Photo credit:
“Belfast Refugees At Mespil Road, Dublin 1941”
Free gift from The Book Centre Louis LeBrocquy (1916 – 2012)
1941, oil on shantung silk, mounted on board
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WLR FM Concert of Christmas Music Polish Christmas Craft Market
LOCATION: LOCATION:
Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Barronstrand Street TBC
PRICE: PRICE:
FREE €8
DATES AND TIMES: DATES AND TIMES:
Saturday 17 December at 4pm Novemer 25 - 27, December: 1-4, 8-11, 15-23
1pm – 7pm (workshops every hour)
A concert of Christmas cheer with all proceeds going
towards supporting the WLR FM Lions Club Christmas Polish community in Waterford invites you to the unique
Appeal. The charity helps Waterford families with support venue for their delightful arts & crafts and gingerbread man
over the Christmas and New Year period. The concert workshops.
features Waterford’s finest musicians, singers and choirs.
Conducted by Kevin O’ Carroll, who is no stranger to the Admire Christmas decorations, knits, jewellery, handbags,
event, having taken part every single year since it began. scarves, toys, beeswax candles, hand painted glass, ceramics,
Over the 25 years, the Concert of Christmas Music has raised Christmas cards, beautiful wall art and many more
over €100,000 for the WLR FM Lions Club Appeal, proving handcrafted by local Polish artists and craft people.
how popular it is with the local community. The concert
begins at 4pm and people are advised to go early in order to Discover your inner child while taking part in the Gingerbread
ensure a seat for what promises to be a truly magnificent and Man workshops, where you can have fun by rolling dough,
uplifting performance. cutting shapes, baking and then decorating your own
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Christmas Sewing Archery Through Creative Christmas Trees
Workshops the Ages by the Grow Project
LOCATION: LOCATION:
LOCATION:
32 parnell street Vestibule City Hall
TBC
PRICE: PRICE:
PRICE:
€7 FREE
€5 for 3 arrows and complete instruction in
DATES AND TIMES: DATES AND TIMES:
medieval technique plus the stories. Extra
November Saturday 26, Days as per calendar (page 3)
charge (optional at €5) for hard-copy photo
December 03, 10 and 17
of client in action in medieval garb.
2pm & 4pm Classes Christmas tree enthusiasts will love this
DATES AND TIMES:
inspiring design exhibition by students of
Days as per calendar (page 3)
Join us for some Holiday fun at A.M. The The Grow Project. Through their unique
Home Workshop sewing studio and make blend of horticulture and design skills
One-on-one coaching in the use of
your very own Christmas stockings while students will create new and interesting
longbow archery with some stories about
sipping on a hot chocolate! Choose from twists on our festive Christmas tree.
some of the 30 arrows on site – which
a great choice of fabrics and decorations
range in time from stone-age to modern
and bring home a chimney ready stocking! Come visit this free magical exhibition
(16th century). Learn to loose 3-arrows and
All fabrics, craft materials, equipment and designed to fire the imagination and start
get a complete instruction in medieval
refreshments are included. Booking planning your home Christmas decorations
technique.
essential, places are limited. All ages for this festive season.
welcome. Contact Anna 083 857 5674.Stay
FAITHLEGG HOUSE HOTEL THE TOWER HOTEL THE GRANVILLE HOTEL ATHENAEUM HOUSE HOTEL
The Quay, Waterford The Mall, Waterford The Quay, Waterford Ferrybank, Waterford
Faithlegg House Hotel & Golf The Tower Hotel located in the Stay in the heart of Waterford Stay, shop and play in Water-
Resort is an 18th century heart of the city is delighted to City and join in with the ford this Christmas Season with
mansion which has been offer superb accommodation celebrations of Ireland’s fantastic accommodation offers
beautifully restored to a superb packages for those wishing to Christmas Festival. at the 4 star Athenaeum House
four star hotel and golf course. visit Waterford City and Winterval Offers Available. Hotel. Winterval Offers
Winterval Offers Available. experience the magic of www.granville-hotel.ie Available.
www.faithlegg.com Winterval. The hotel boasts free www.athenaeumhouseho-
car parking, full leisure centre, 2 tel.com
treatment rooms and 3 dining
options with a Healthy Kids
Menu. Winterval Offers
Available.
www.towerhotelwaterford.com
For a complete listing of hotel and B&B options along with great special offers please visit Winterval.iePlay Shop
Winterval is the perfect venue for a trip for family, friends or Waterford, Ireland’s oldest trading city, remains one of the most
even a girls weekend away! Come and enjoy the many excellent vibrant and diverse shopping experiences in Ireland. As well as
restaurants, bars and late night venues in Ireland's oldest city the huge selection of locally owned businesses, Waterford boasts
while experiencing the sights, sounds and smells of Winterval. a superb range of internationally recognized retailers. For that
very special gift visit Waterford’s very own iconic brand, the
House of Waterford Crystal on The Mall.How to get to Winterval
BY CAR: BY TRAIN: BY BUS: BY SEA:
From Dublin, take the N7 Our train station is only 5 There are frequent bus The ferry ports of Cork,
and exit for the M9 all the minutes walk away from the services to Waterford City Rosslare, Dun Laoghaire,
way to Waterford. Travel festival. Centre. Visit Buseireann.ie and Dublin are within
time 1 hour 30 mins. or JJKavanagh.ie easy travel distances to
Waterford City.
A Big Thank You
The Winterval team would like to sincerely thank all of our sponsors, stake holders, local business and hundreds of volunteers who
make Winterval possible every year. Winterval is the result of a community coming together and making things happen for themselves.
It is all of these groups who make Winterval the leading Christmas festival in Ireland and the UK.You can also read
