The Polish Christmas Village
Created by the local Polish community to share their culture and holiday traditions, the village hosts over 20 craft artists offering unique gifts and handmade winter hats. Visitors can take a break from shopping to enjoy warm beverages paired with Polish cakes and pastries. Children can also participate in a festive workshop to bake and decorate their own gingerbread.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Free to enter. Gingerbread Cookie Worshops €15pp.
Hours
Nov 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28; Dec 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22 and 23: 11am–6pm. Nov 15, 22 and 29, and Dec 6 and 13: 12pm–6pm. Dec 20: 11am–6pm.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Waterford Cultural Quarter
Food & Drink
Warm beverages, Polish cakes, and pastries are available to enjoy.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Browse the work of 20 or more local craft artists for small Christmas gifts and handmade winter hats.
- Set aside time for a warm beverage with Polish cakes or pastries during a shopping break.
- The village is free to enter, but budget €15 per person if children want to join a gingerbread cookie workshop.
- Book the gingerbread workshop online separately, as the activity is ticketed while entry to the village is free.
- Consider donating to Tintean Housing Association, the village’s charity partner supporting homeless women and families in Waterford.
Special Events & Promotions
- Free entry to the village.
- Gingerbread workshops are sold separately.
- Opening hours differ on Sundays and some other listed days.
Links & Contact
Run by Winterval Waterford
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can visitors do at the village?
Browse work by more than 20 local craft artists, including handmade winter hats and gifts, or join a gingerbread-baking and decorating workshop for children.
What food and drink is available?
Visitors can enjoy warm beverages with Polish cakes and pastries.
Does the village charge for entry?
Entry is free. Gingerbread workshops have a separate charge.
Can I book a gingerbread workshop for a child?
Children can attend the workshop to bake and decorate gingerbread; the listing identifies workshops as a separate, ticketed activity.
Can visitors support a local charity?
Visitors are invited to donate to Tintean Housing Association, which supports women and families experiencing homelessness.
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