Santa Claus is arriving tomorrow to Blackrock Castle Observatory on an “Icy Comet”. Great family event to attend after the two weeks Cork has been through!!
And proceeds from the night are going to St Vincent de Paul for Flood Relief Victims.
Blackrock Castle Observatory are launching Cosmic Christmas in association with RSVP Red Sandstone Varied Productions at our popular First Fridays at the Castle event on Friday December 4th at 6pm. All proceeds on the night are donated to the Cork St.Vincent de Paul flood relief efforts.
Come and enjoy Cosmic Christmas activities for visitors of all ages!
- Star crafting workshops on the half hour with fun astronomy facts from Frances. Make your own Christmas star for the tree at home! Parents welcome with younger children.
- Meet Steve Roche from the Deise Astronomy Club who will talk about his journey with Astro-photography and give tips for Christmas telescope purchases. (Deise Astronomy Club).
- The award-winning interactive astronomy exhibit Cosmos at the Castle is open until 9.30pm and free to the public.
- Join us in the Courtyard for a look through the Observatory’s telescopes while helping a great cause. Meet Santa and his cosmic crew whose comet has landed on Blackrock Castle Observatory!!
Enjoy a Cosmic Christmas at Blackrock Castle Observatory.
Visit Santa on his Christmas Comet from Dec 4th to Sunday Jan 3rd.
- Visit Santa on his icey Comet and meet his Cosmic Crew
- Children’s astro gift bag and photograph
- Easy grow cosmic seeds for small hands to tend their own life forms
- “Santa’s Christmas Comet” Family Shows
- Traditional Christmas Market
- Transmit your letter to Santa through the radio telescope to the North Pole
- Design your own Christmas Star workshops
- Castle Bar and Trattoria serving delicious food
- Festive Carol singing
- Evening Stargazing guided by astronomers
- Observatory gift vouchers and telescope advice
The Cosmic Christmas Experience includes a 30 minute workshop, Santa visit and exhibit admission.
Family Ticket (2 adults 2 children) €40.00
Adult and Child €20.00
Be entertained, educated and mesmerized at Blackrock Castle Observatory.
Contact BCO:
Phone: +353-(0)21-4357917
Restaurant: +353-(0)21-4357911
Fax: +353-(0)21-4357924
Email: info@bco.ie
Web: www.bco.ie
Blackrock Castle Observatory
Blackrock Castle , Castle Road
Blackrock , Co.Cork
Ireland
