The popular ‘12 Days of Christmas’ Festival returns to Dublin’s Docklands this year from Friday 12th to Tuesday 23rd December, 12 noon to 8pm daily.

Now in its fourth year, this charming Yuletide event offers visitors a magical festival experience in a unique waterside village setting with over 80 market traders selling a range of Christmas gifts, seasonal food and stocking fillers. Over 80,000 people enjoyed its festive atmosphere last year.

The festival will take place in a beautifully-lit area on George’s Dock in the IFSC, and offers an appealing range of gift ideas for friends and family, from craft jewellery, stained glass giftware, wooden toys, beauty products and leather ware to a unique selection of home accessories, including mirrors, lamps and art.

A new addition to the festival this year will be Santa’s Grotto in the chq building. Santa will be there at the weekends to give children an opportunity to ask for their special gift.

The festival is traditional Christmas at its best and offers a lot more than shopping. Back by popular demand this year is the beautifully restored showpiece ‘Galloping Horses’ Carousel and other fairground attractions, as well as face painting for adults and children alike.

And, to ensure a really festive atmosphere, there will be carol singers and bands on hand on selected days to perform a feel-good selection of Christmas favourites.