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Wonderlights at Fota House, Cork
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Wonderlights at Fota House, Cork
Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork
6 November - 28 December 2025
Fota House Arboretum & Gardens
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Winter's brightest tradition is back! Join us as we transform the Gardens of Fota House with dazzling displays, along a fully accessible trail. Perfect for all ages, who will you Wonderlights with?

Wonderlights is Ireland's largest and most mesmerising light show experience.

Created by the team at Follow Fox Events in 2019, Wonderlights is a multi-award winning Winter experience, now in three locations nationwide (Malahide Castle & Gardens, Marlay Park and Fota House, Cork).

Each year brings new, innovative themes that tell a magical story through the use of beautiful lights, colours, nature, and specially composed music and sounds.

Immerse yourself in Winter's brightest Tradition - perfect for family outings, meet ups with friends, date nights, and group events.​ Each venue also offers an Alpine food and drinks village.

Experience the light, feel the wonder!

See Wonderlights website for details of dates/times/ticket prices.

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Fota House & Gardens Car Park
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6 November - 28 December 2025
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Start 17:00End 20:30
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Fota House & Gardens Car Park, Foaty, Fota, Co. Cork, Ireland
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Fota House is set amidst rolling parkland and is situated 17kms from Cork City. It offers a truly unique and historic experience. Fota House Arboretum & Gardens is one of Ireland’s finest examples of Regency period architecture with superb neoclassical interiors design.

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