RATHFARNHAM – DUBLIN
Get ready to be dazzled in Marlay!
Ireland's largest light show is back at Marlay Park with a new show for 2025
'The Magic of Winter'.
This theme will transform Marlay Park into a mesmerising winter wonderland, filled with large illuminated sculptures of arctic animals, meadows of glowing winter flowers, and an enchanting frozen forest. Highlights of this experience include, a winter ocean scene projected onto a 30-metre hydro screen over the lake, offering an awe-inspiring display of arctic animals and nocturnal wildlife under a starlit sky. Along with our Cathedral Tunnel, standing 5 metres tall and stretching 30 metres long, immersed visitors in a dazzling passageway!
Opening November 20th. Book your tickets now!
Preview weekend tickets from just €15, saving 40%!
Alpine Food & Drink Village
Get ready to satisfy your festive food cravings with our exciting new addition to the Wonderlights experience – the Alpine Food & Drinks Village.
No need to worry about going hungry during your visit; Set amidst a cozy atmosphere with picnic benches and twinkling festoon lights, our Alpine Food & Drinks Village is the perfect place to take a break. It will be open every evening of the event, so you can treat yourself to some delightful bites before or after your walk by Wonderlight.
Accommodation
The Clayton hotel Leopardstown: Located in the foothills of the Dublin mountains, we are the ideal choice for your next family break to explore the best of both Dublin city & suburbs. Central Park LUAS stop, on the green line is a 2-minute walk from our front door, connecting you to Dundrum shopping centre and onwards into Dublin city centre in under 30 minutes.
Marlay Park is a short drive from the hotel, making us the ideal choice for your base to attend Wonderlights this Winter, along with acres of space for the kids to run around! Bookmakers Bar is a cosy spot to relax & enjoy an evening meal with the family after a busy day. Our signature Clayton beds ensure a comfortable night sleep. Family rooms have 1 double & 2 single beds, with interconnecting rooms also available to choose from. Breakfast is served in Bay & Sorrel restaurant until 10am Monday-Friday and until 11am at the weekends. Complimentary WiFi is available throughout the hotel to keep the kids entertained while you relax.
Book now at www.claytonhotels.com
A Sustainable and Eco-Conscious Event
We work in close partnership with the grounds staff of Marlay Park to enhance the natural features of the woodland areas and maintain the integrity of the parklands.
The shows are powered with energy-efficient bulbs that use up to 80 per cent less energy than traditional lighting.
In selecting Marlay Park we are advocating accessibility by public transport. While there is a car park, the location is served by numerous bus routes which we encourage our visitors to choose where they can.
OUR POLICY OF
Inclusion
We have a commitment to inclusion at all our events for every member of society. We will be creative, adapt, invest and climb over backwards to make it possible for you to join our experience. Only health & safety are deemed appropriate preclusions from you and yours joining us.