Driving home for Christmas

 

There's nothing like a Christmas Market to get you in the Christmas Spirit.

Wooden stalls, twinkling lights, the smell of mulled wine, chestnuts roasting, local and traditional crafts, and jewellery.

Take your car to Ireland, Britain or France and experience the magic of a Christmas market for yourself.

And when you travel by ferry there’s no such thing as excess baggage charges so you can pack a treeful of treats for the festive season.

Book your sailing today and make this festive season one to remember.

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Christmas Markets - Ireland

Winterval - Waterford City

Waterford City’s Winterval festival gets bigger each year, Winterval runs Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 15th November up to 23rd December. Offering a host of events including Santa’s grotto, while established favourites are Winterval Fairground, Port of Waterford Eye, Glenveagh Christmas Market plus the popular Winterval Mini Express train. Every weekend the streets around the Cathedral are filled with food, craft and gift stalls. Waterford City is about 90 minutes’ drive from the port of Rosslare.

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Yulefest - Kilkenny City

Celebrate Christmas in Kilkenny with Yulefest! This years events include  Yulefest Christmas Trail -  An interactive family friendly trail around Kilkenny city, taking in the city’s Christmas Lights, Christmas Trees and historical areas. With backdrop of Kilkenny Castle, decorated wooden huts, will be serving festive treats and selling creative local crafts at the Yulefest Christmas Market. Be entertained every weekend with music, dancing and family entertainment. 

Kilkenny City is about 1 hour 28 minutes’ drive from Dublin Port or 1 hour 24 minutes’ drive from Rosslare Port .

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Wonderlights - Dublin (Malahide & Marlay Park), Cork (Fota House)

Experience dazzling landscapes with spectacular lighting displays and immersive projections. Suitable for all ages and all trails are fully accessible. Wonderlights has recently won awards in the global Eventex Awards for 'Best Outdoor Event', 'Best Entertainment Event' and 'Best Community Engagement Event'

Use code - IRISHFERRIES15 for 15% Off your booking.

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Christmas Markets - France

Arras Christmas market

Arras Christmas market takes place from 29th November -29th December 2024 and is one of the biggest and best in France renowned for its festive atmosphere. Within easy reach of Calais ─ Arras is far more than just a market, with traditional carousels, big-wheel, sledge-slide and ice-skating

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Amiens Christmas market

22nd November – 29th December 2024 Stock up on unique Christmas presents and festive decorations with a visit to Amiens 130 chalet-style stalls. Amiens UNESCO World Heritage Gothic cathedral hosts the Chroma sound-and-light show (during Christmas market from 7:00 to 8 pm). There are street performers, old-time carousels, a skating rink and a Santa’s parade to help keep everyone entertained.

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Lille Christmas market

20th November – 29th December 2024, For six weeks, the Place Rihour will be transformed into a magical place, with 90 wooden chalets and sparkling lights! There are also pony rides and Friday night concerts.

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Christmas Markets - Britain

Light Of  Winter Trail - Cardiff

Experience the Light of Winter Trail with light and sound installations at locations across Cardiff city. Visit the Christmas Market around the city’s main shopping areas, it's perefct to pick up an original piece of artwork, jewellery and fused glass.

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Manchester shopping break

You'll find a number of Christmas Markets including Market Street with 45 stalls offering bespoke crafts and gifts. Cathedral Gardens with a huge, covered ice rink. Piccadilly Gardens will be transformed into the Winter Gardens with craft stalls, live entertainment, and music every day.

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