22 November 2025
Santa’s stopping by for songs and sparkle as we light the tree and welcome the festive season.
Begin the festive season with a heart-warming evening as we gather in front of the house for our annual Christmas Tree Lighting.
From 5.30pm, the wonderful Blessington Community Choir will fill the grounds with much-loved Christmas carols — the perfect soundtrack to this special tradition. Santa will be joining us too, collecting children’s letters for the North Pole, so be sure to bring yours along.
All families who RSVP in advance will be entered into our Christmas draw. One lucky child will be chosen on the night to help Santa switch on the lights — a truly magical moment. The winner will also receive:
• The honour of lighting the tree
• A Family Weekend Camping Ticket for Kaleidoscope 2026
• A Family Annual Membership
The Christmas tree is generously sponsored by Kaleidoscope, and once it’s glowing for the season, we’ll enjoy a final chorus of carols to close the evening.
Warm up with festive bites and hot drinks from the Café, and take a moment to browse the Shop, beautifully stocked with gifting ideas and seasonal treasures. It’s a lovely chance to soak up the atmosphere, meet friends, and share in the joy of the season.
This is a free community event. To help us plan, please RSVP online HERE — and you’ll automatically be entered into the draw.
All day Parking at Russborough is €4 per car.
Every visit and every purchase helps support our charitable work for the house, grounds, and collections. Thank you for helping us care for this special place.