The SOLAS Eco Garden Centre in Co. Laois is the ideal location for a family visit to meet Santa this Christmas. The venue contains a Market street with 20 Craft exhibitors and a range of carnival rides. Next the family visit Santa's animal farm and 40ft Light tunnel before arriving in the Christmas dome where the children help the Elves make a sustainable gift for Santa, prepare reindeer food and finally help Mrs Claus decorate some cookies. Next comes the big event with a one-to-one with the big man in Santa's grotto, followed a Christmas tree path to pull a handle on a chimney to receive their sustainable gift (e.g. a gardening set) and Photo op Sleigh. And then on to fully heated 150 seat Cafe. Venue contains 20,000 sq ft retail space.