🌻SOLAS Eco Garden Centre Portarlington in Portarlington

Lovely garden shop with a variety of different things. Staff are very friendly and helpful

This is a great spot to get some lunch, have a wander around and pick up some nice bits in the shop. They also run promotional days throughout the year like pumpkin patch and Santa's grotto..

Great breakfast, lunch the garden shop is a bit over priced but good quality.

The Santa's grotto at Solas exceeded our expectations. It is the first year for our 2 year old son really being excited about Santa and today was a magical memory for our family. We started off with perfectly brewed coffee at the cafe and then were met by a jolly and joyful elf who guided us in to meet Santa's animals. We then went through an amazing sensory tunnel of lights which my little boy really enjoyed, made magical reindeer food and decorated a cookie with Mrs Clause. There was also colouring and other craft activities for little ones to get involved in. Santa was a pleasure to meet. My son's jaw dropped, he was in awe. His gift was also a lovely book - great to get something educational that will last rather than a cheap plastic gimmick. Every elf we met along the way was so kind, they were enthusiastic, offering to take photos for us and it was clear that so much attention to detail had gone into this experience to make it magical by such a wonderful team. My little boy was too little to ride the free fair rides (included with Santa) this year, but they are an added bonus and he was quite happy to watch bigger kids go round and round! We will absolutely be back for many years to come. Good value for money compared to other Santa experiences out there. Handy parking. Ample comfortable seating in the cafe. Wasn't overbooked or feel crowded and we were never left waiting longer than 2 minutes for any of the activities. Was buggy friendly. If you're looking for a magical family day out at Christmas, look no further.

The Santa’s Grotto experience at Solas is magical. As a local of the town I’ve seen the work that has gone into it and it really has paid off! A really enjoyable experience, well done to all involved ✨🎄

Nice garden centre. Santa experience was ok but overpriced for what it was. Santa made a good effort with the kids. The kids got 2 small girls' books, but my second child is a 3 year old boy. So he was disappointed..

Booked in for christmas experiance, first time visit and will defo come back for a 2nd visit,

Oh that Santa's grotto experience was so AWESOME!! Highly recommend a visit here at any time of the year, but in the Christmas Season it's even more special!

What an amazing place!! Could spend a whole day here so easily! The Santa's grotto experience is unreal! The nieces and nephews loved it from start to finish! So well organised, even had me smiling and singing (and I'm a bit bah humbug)!! Great selection of delicious food and the yummiest hot chocolate in the cafe, fantastic gifts in the shop and the most amazing range of both indoor and outdoor plants. The staff are so friendly too. 10/10 from us!!

Had a wonderful time at Santas Grotto at Solas, wonderful experience for the kids, really enjoyed it. Would recommend to anyone. See you next year!