Santa Experience @ Croke Park
About Santa Experience @ Croke Park
Highlights
- Meet Santa in his Croke Park cabin
- Festive fun with Mrs Claus
- Explore the North Pole GAA Elf Dressing Rooms
- Play Christmas games in the Skills Zone
- GAA Museum admission and Christmas elf quest
- Interactive football, hurling and camogie games
Things to bring
- Booking confirmation
- Comfortable footwear for exploring the museum
- A camera or phone for photos with Santa
Important information
Location: GAA Museum, on the Cusack Stand side of Croke Park.
Dates: Selected dates from 28 November to 23 December 2026.
Duration: The Santa Experience lasts approximately 50 minutes.
Booking: All tickets must be booked online in advance. Tickets cannot be purchased on the day.
Group format: Visitors take part alongside other families, with a separate Santa meeting and photo opportunity for each booking.
Accessibility: The experience is wheelchair and buggy accessible.
Parking: Free parking is available outside the GAA Museum.
Supervision: Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Museum access: Visitors booked into the final two time slots each day must visit the museum before their Santa Experience.
Sensory visits: Enquiries can be sent to [email protected].
Booking fees: Ticket prices exclude booking fees.
What’s Included
North Pole GAA Training Camp
A visit to the Elf Dressing Rooms and Skills Zone, where families can try a selection of festive games.
Meet Santa and Mrs Claus
A visit to Santa’s Croke Park cabin, with Mrs Claus joining the festive fun. Each booking has an individual opportunity to meet Santa and take photos.
A Gift for Every Child
Every child receives a small gift from the North Pole GAA Gifting Station, including babies with a free ticket.
GAA Museum and Christmas Quest
Admission includes two floors of GAA exhibitions. Children can collect a Cúchulainn Christmas quest trail booklet, search for hidden elves and receive a prize for completing the quest.
Play and Interactive Games
Younger visitors can explore Cú Chulainn’s Den play area, while the refurbished interactive games area offers football, hurling and camogie challenges. Cú Chulainn’s Corner Sensory Space is also available for visitors who need some time out.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Santa Experience take place?
The experience runs on selected dates from 28th November to 23rd December 2026.
How long does the experience last?
The Santa Experience lasts approximately 50 minutes. Visitors should allow additional time to explore the GAA Museum.
Will families meet Santa individually?
Visitors move through the experience as part of a group. Each ticket booking has its own opportunity to meet Santa for an individual photo.
Is parking available?
Free parking is available outside the GAA Museum on the Cusack Stand side of Croke Park.
When should visitors explore the GAA Museum?
Tickets include museum admission. Visitors attending the final two Santa Experience time slots each day must explore the museum beforehand.
Are sensory visits available?
Visitors can contact [email protected] for information about sensory visits. Cú Chulainn’s Corner Sensory Space is also available during a visit.
