Santa Claus is coming to Cork's Marina Market

Santa Claus is coming to town this weekend at the Marina Market.

Saint Nick is set to arrive in style in a vintage style Fire Brigade truck to see who is naughty or nice.

A source close to Mr Claus has said: “Santa has received clearance to land his sleigh in Cork from air traffic control and once he sets down, he will be transported in jolly style along Cork’s quayside to the Marina Market where he is taking up temporary residence at ‘Santa’s Magical Market’.”

Santa will be greeting all boys, girls and grownups from 1pm this coming Saturday, November 25, until December 23, and the brand-new experience includes interactive areas full of Christmas magic.

Families can wander through snow kissed woods, step on the amazing ‘Polar Express’ train before heading to the magical Christmas village, to help elves make toys at the Elf Toy Workshop, make treats at Mrs Claus’s bakery, and visit the South Pole Post Office.

Visitors will get a chance to meet Santa himself in his snow-covered grotto, including your furry family members, who can even be booked in for their own special visit with ‘Santa Paws’.

Marketing Manager at Cork-based TS Events, David O’ Driscoll, said: “We are really proud to have been picked by Santa to help all the boys and girls have a Magical Market visit.

“We have worked side by side with all the elves to make this a unique and memorable experience for all. It’s a much bigger and better experience this year and we look forward to sharing the joy of Christmas with all our visitors.”

Adding to the magic of this extra special Santa Experience is that Enable Ireland are the charity partners.

During the festive period, visitors can tap to donate €2 to the charity and place a ribbon on a tree within the market.

These donations will support Enable Ireland’s children’s centre in Cork, which is sure to put everyone who supports this great cause on the nice list.