Santa’s Underground Grotto 2024!

Arigna, Via Carrick-on- Shannon, Co. Roscommon. Eircode N41YP78. Best route via the R280, R285, and the L1001.

Once again, Arigna Mining Experience comes alive with a festive atmosphere. The visit to Santa in Arigna is a unique, exciting fun-filled event for all the family.

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Opening Dates & Entertainment

Saturday, 30 November- Entertainment: MJ the Magician and Alex the Puppeteer
Sunday, 1 December- Entertainment: MJ the Magician and Alex the Puppeteer
Saturday, 7 December – Entertainment: MJ the Magician and Fred the Party Professor
Sunday, 8 December – Entertainment: MJ the Magician and Fred the Party Professor
Saturday, 14 December – Entertainment: MJ the Magician and Puppeteer
Sunday, 15 December – Entertainment: Bernardo the Magician and Puppeteer
Friday, 20 December (12pm-5pm) – Entertainment: Bernardo the Magician and Puppeteer
Saturday, 21 December – Entertainment: Bernardo the Magician and Puppeteer

Ticket prices:

Adults: €15
Children (ages 2-14): €25
Children/Babies under 2: €15

Please note that Santa Underground takes place at weekends only on the dates above. Any bookings made for weekdays are for the normal underground tour only, and do not include a visit to Santa.

The bookings will run from 10am-4pm, except on Friday 20 December wherein the event will run from 12pm-5pm. Bookings are on-line only— there will be no walk in appointments available this year.

Please Note: The online booking system closes off at 8am on the day of event, so no further bookings will be taken after that time for that day.

Please Note: The time you book for is a one hour slot and is not the exact time you are going to see Santa.

PLEASE HAVE THE QR CODE FROM YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL PRINTED OR READY ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE UPON ARRIVING AT RECEPTION TO CHECK IN. You can print/find your QR code by clicking the link in your confirmation email.

Note: All Children must be accompanied by an adult, Children are the responsibility of the adult at all times during your visit to Santa at Arigna Mining Experience.

There is no resident photographer so please remember to bring your own camera!

What’s Included?

Meet Santa in his underground grotto
Every member of the family receives a special gift
Each child is given a personalised name badge
Receive a sweet treat from the elves
Attendance to the entertainment shows
Enjoy the illuminated winter Alpine landscape
Visit the Elves workshop and see the elves busy at work wrapping presents for Santa
Optional face-painting

Facilities

Hot food, refreshments and homemade festive treats available in our coffee shop
Souvenir shop – with Christmas gift ideas.
Supervised coach and car park.
Wheelchair, mobility device, and buggy accessible
Toilets and baby changing facilities

Cancellation Policy

Once tickets are purchased, the booking is non-refundable.
Changing the time/date of your booking time/date is completely subject to availability.

**All guests should read the full Terms and Conditions found on our booking page. By purchasing/presenting tickets for this event you are agreeing to comply with the terms and conditions of Arigna Mining Experience/Arigna Energy Valley Company.

Arigna Mining Experience is a community tourism initiative and your attendance at our festive event will contribute directly towards the preservation and further development of Arigna Mining Experience in the coming years. We would like to thank you and we hope you enjoy your visit to Santa’s Underground Grotto. We wish you all a very happy and safe Christmas.