Christmas is only a few short weeks away, so why not don your Santa hats and make your way to Waterford for the  Winterval festival which runs from November 29 to December 23 and December 27 to 31 2013. Winterval festival is packed with seasonal events and activities for all the family to enjoy surrounded by the heritage sites in Waterford, Ireland's oldest city.

Winterval takes its inspiration from the myriad of enchanting Christmas markets throughout Europe and brings the collective sights, sounds and festive charms to the South-East. With so much to do where do we start, why not head to Arundel Square where you will be greeted by the sights sounds and aromas of a traditional Christmas market with plenty of food to feast on. Or why not take a trip..not literally...down to the ice rink, make sure to catch the light show in cathedral square and most of all don't forget to stop off in Santa's grotto where you can give your list to Santa. These are just some of the events taking place over the festival. For a full list of the activities click here. 

So what are you waiting for? Wrap up warm and enjoy all that Winterval Festival has to offer. For further details on the festival or to get on board the volunteer team see www.winterval.ie or join us on Facebook.com/WintervalWaterford. In the meantime you can check out just what you can expect below.