Getting Here
Your Christmas adventure starts at the RDS.
RDS, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 AK83
Entry is from Merrion Road.
Lansdowne Road and Sandymount DART stations are both approximately a five-minute walk from the RDS.
RDS, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 AK83
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Make Everwinter a Driverless Destination
There is no event parking available for Everwinter.
The RDS is easy to reach by DART, Dublin Bus, coach services, taxi, on foot or by bicycle, making it simple to travel to and from the event without a car.
Sandymount and Lansdowne Road DART stations are both within walking distance, while numerous Dublin Bus and coach routes serve the area throughout the day and evening.
What public transport options are there?
DART
Lansdowne Road and Sandymount are both approximately five minutes away on foot.
Luas
Ranelagh is the closest Luas stop, with the S2 bus connecting directly to Merrion Road.
Bus
The RDS is well serviced with the following bus routes stopping outside the venue:
Route 2: Runs from Dublin Airport to Wexford.
Route 4: Runs from Harristown to Monkstown Avenue.
Route 7: Runs from Mountjoy Square to Brides Glen.
Route 7a: Runs from Mountjoy Square to Loughlinstown.
Route S2: Runs from Heuston Station to Poolbeg (via St James's Hospital).
Route 18: Stops nearby in Ballsbridge.
Route 702: Runs from Dalkey to Dublin Airport.
Accessible Travel
Step-free routes are available from the DART stations and Merrion Road entrance, and the event site itself is level throughout.
Respect Our Neighbours
The RDS is located within a residential area.
We ask all visitors to:
Be considerate of local residents when arriving and departing.
Use the bins provided throughout the site.
Take any litter home if bins are full.
Leave the area quietly, particularly later in the evening.
Thank you for helping us create a positive experience for visitors, neighbours and the wider community.
Event Queries
Everwinter is independently organised and operated by Equinox Events and hosted at the RDS.
For all event-related enquiries, including tickets, bookings, accessibility and lost property, please contact the Everwinter team directly:
Email: info@everwinter.ie
Telephone: 01 497 2020
Plan your visit
25 November to 23 December 2026.
Ice rink only: 26 December to 3 January.
- Tuesday to Friday
- 2pm to 9pm.
- Saturday and Sunday
- 12pm to 9pm.
- Closed Mondays
