Waterford Treasures Children’s Christmas Trail | Winterval 2026

TICKETED. Adult Freedom Pass €23. Children under 16 go free when accompanied by an adult with a pass.

Looking for a Christmas outing with a little adventure? The Waterford Treasures Children’s Christmas Trail takes families through the museums to solve festive clues and discover where some of our Christmas traditions began.

Start at the Medieval Museum in Cathedral Square, then follow the trail and see what you can uncover together. Children of all ages can take part, and there may even be a special prize waiting at the end.

The trail is included with a Freedom Pass. An adult pass costs €23, and children under 16 go FREE when accompanied by an adult with a pass. Booking is essential. Use the booking link below or call 051 849501.

Indoor museum activities with outdoor travel between venues. The trail visits several museums, so bring rainwear for the journeys between them.

Plan Your Visit

Venue: Medieval Museum, Waterford.
Festival: Winterval 2026.

Selected dates only. This listing covers the event series. It does not run continuously between the first and last dates. Check the individual dates and times below.

How to get there!

Dates and Times

• Friday 13 November 2026: 9:15am to 5pm
• Saturday 14 November 2026: 10am to 5pm
• Sunday 15 November 2026: 11am to 5pm
• Friday 20 November 2026: 9:15am to 5pm
• Saturday 21 November 2026: 10am to 5pm
• Sunday 22 November 2026: 11am to 5pm
• Friday 27 November 2026: 9:15am to 5pm
• Saturday 28 November 2026: 10am to 5pm
• Sunday 29 November 2026: 11am to 5pm
• Friday 4 December 2026: 9:15am to 5pm
• Saturday 5 December 2026: 10am to 5pm
• Sunday 6 December 2026: 11am to 5pm
• Thursday 10 December 2026: 9:15am to 5pm
• Friday 11 December 2026: 9:15am to 5pm
• Saturday 12 December 2026: 10am to 5pm
• Sunday 13 December 2026: 11am to 5pm
• Thursday 17 December 2026: 9:15am to 5pm
• Friday 18 December 2026: 9:15am to 5pm
• Saturday 19 December 2026: 10am to 5pm
• Sunday 20 December 2026: 11am to 5pm
• Monday 21 December 2026: 9:15am to 5pm
• Tuesday 22 December 2026: 9:15am to 5pm
• Wednesday 23 December 2026: 9:15am to 5pm

More Information

Official Winterval event details | Tickets and booking

More Winterval Events to Explore

Visit Santa at Winterval, The Christmas Family – An Evening With Julian Walton. Check each event page for its own dates, times and admission details.

See more in our Winterval festival guide and our What’s On guide, updated twice a week.

Make More of Your Visit to Waterford

Explore The Reg and Emiliano’s Restaurant on WIYP while planning your visit. You can also find places to eat, pubs and bars and shopping in Waterford.