For the fun in everyone! Waterford’s Winterval is a delightful Christmas festival, packed with seasonal events and activities set in unique heritage sites around Waterford City. From Santa’s Grotto in the Medieval Undercrofts to a Georgian Christmas in the Bishop’s Palace, a toy museum, ice-rink and animal farm complete with reindeer, Winterval is set to be a highlight in the Christmas calendar that every family will want to experience. Look forward to craft making for children, an artisan food fair, storytelling in Reginald’s Tower, and a spectacular 3D light show and Christmas Market in Cathedral Square. This truly unique festival will take place in Waterford City throughout the month of December and should be top of everyone’s Christmas list for being good this year! Visit Waterford Winterval - Ireland's Christmas Festival Events: Waterford on Ice. Waterford Illuminates The Christmas Markets Santa's Grotto at the Medieval Museum. Winterval Express Train. Toy Museum - large Room, City Hall. Yule Viking Christmas at greyfriars Church. Waterford city Enterprise Village. A Georgian christmas at the Bishops Palace. Story Telling at Reginalds Towner Christmas Carousel Christmas Treasure Hunt at city square. Christmas at Waterford Crystal.