Enchanted Garden 

OPENS 29th NOVEMBER until DECEMBER 31st - The Japanese Gardens in Tramore is transformed every year into one of Ireland's most magical winter light christmas experiences. This unique event is perfect for families, couples, grandparents and all age groups, tens of thousands of lights cover the stunning Japanese Gardens and it becomes a truly magical winter wonderland. This romantic and nostalgic setting provides an experience unlike any other in Ireland, it is filled with old world charm, is the setting for many wedding proposals and it is where family traditions begin....

Thank you for planning a visit to the Enchanted Garden. TICKET PRICE: Adults €10 (+booking fee), Children 2-15 years €5 (+booking fee), Children 2years and under FREE.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please always check our Website and Facebook page for updates, before travelling long distances as this is an outdoor event and may be subject to cancellation in times of severe weather or health and safety issues. 
ENERGY POLICY: We have made investments into making our event as energy efficient as possible all our lights are low voltage LED complimented by large sections of Battery Lighting.

Now in it’s tenth year, the Enchanted Garden Winter Lights at the Japanese Gardens in Tramore, Co. Waterford is one of the most magical and largest winter light festival of it's kind in Ireland. These unique Japanese Gardens are lit at night by a sea of twinkling lights, animal sculptures, dramatic tree and foliage lighting all creating a magical winter wonderland. Visitors young and not so young are spellbound as they walk via a one way system through the gardens and are met at every turn by stunning displays. The Victorian Garden brings old world charm to the festival and fuels the imagination of all who visit. There will be an opportunity to meet magical characters on your journey or stop by the open fire and enjoy Hot Chocolate or Gluhwein. Hidden fairy doors light up for this special event and a selection of carefully chosen classical and enchanting music fills the air. This is a magical experience for all age groups. 
 
 
Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens - Tramore House, Pond Rd, Tramore East, Tramore, Co. Waterford, Ireland

Itinerary

Bookings available Thursday to Sunday Nights early December with additional nights added Christmas Week (see calendar for dates and time slots) from 4.30pm to 7.30pm (LAST ENTRY IN - 7.30pm). Gates Close 8.30pm.

Drop Off

PARKING ADVISORY NOTE: Please note Pond Road will be very busy and parking may not always be available. It is advisable to Park in and around Tramore Town Centre, or in local Town Carparks and walk to the Japanese Gardens on Pond Road for your visit. Outside the Gardens on POND ROAD will generally can become conjested with Traffic and will have little or no parking.  We would appreciate it if the spaces on Pond Road were left to those less mobile. PARKING around Tramore Town Centre and on the Roads leading down to Pond Road is FREE.

Things To Bring

Please wear warm clothing and rainwear in case of wet weather. Also wear flat comfortable shoes.

 

Exclusions

NOTE: BUGGIES: Some areas may be a little more difficult for Buggies than others, especially on the new woodland path. Visitors with Buggies can leave the Buggy on one side of the Bridge with our Steward and do the short walk with child around woodland path, or choose not to do this path (it is only a small section and visitors will not miss out if they choose not to do this section as there will be similar lighting in other areas of the Gardens.

NOTE: WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY: While most of the paths will be accessible by wheelchair or mobility walkers, for steeper areas that may be a little more difficult,  visitors with mobility aids can still enjoy the lights from various viewing points around the gardens.

DOGS: Unfortunately Only Guide and Service dogs are allowed into the garden areas.

 

 

Check-In

You need to arrive to the Pond Road Entrance within the duration of your 15 minute Time Slot otherwise your ticket could be deemed invalid. Your allocated time in the gardens to enjoy the Winter Light experience is approx 60-75 mins from your arrival time. Directional signs will be there to guide you to the Ticketing Check Point. Please follow the One Way System and Health and Safety Guidelines in the gardens. Children must stay within their family groups and be supervised at all times during their visit as there is water and steep hazards in the gardens. Due to health and safety climbing on rocks, trees and running towards water is not allowed.

We want your visit to be a happy and safe experience, visitors are urged to wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for an outdoor venue.  Safety measures and soft lighting are in place but it is the responsibility of each individual to mind their footing while walking along the designated paths and slopes and to keep children close to adults at all times. This event will go ahead on evenings when raining unless weather is extreme or is issued with a weather warning.

CHANGING YOUR TICKET

Once ticket is purchased it is not possible to change your time slot or date or obtain a refund after payment has gone through. However your ticket is transferrable to another person or persons and should be used at the time slot and date purchased for. Alternatively if unused, your ticket can be used for normal entry into the garden or garden events in 2026.

Cancellation Policy

As this is an outdoor festival, The Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens reserve the right to cancel this event at any time if deemed necessary due to extreme bad weather or technical issues or power outages which may lead to health and safety concerns. In this case Ticket Holders will be offered a refund or an alternative Date and Time Slot. 
 
 
 
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