Santa’s Grotto

Where: Bedwellty House and Park, Blaenau Gwent, NP22 3XN

When: Selected dates from December 12 to December 22

Time: 4pm – 6pm

Entry: £6 per child

The grotto has the opportunity to join in a range of magical crafts and listen to Christmas stories. Children can take a ride on the miniature steam train and find out if Santa has a gift for them.

Other facilities: Café/restaurant, free parking and a picnic site.

To book call 01495 353370

Where: Celtic Manor, Newport, NP18 1HQ

When: November 24 –December 24

Time: Varied

Entry: From £9.50 to £18.50 including one gift per child, gingerbread decorating and a visit to Santa’s reindeer

Children will enjoy a video message from Santa’s chief elf, decorate gingerbread and write a letter to Santa and post it in the North Pole letter box all whilst they anxiously wait to meet Santa. After they meet Santa and receive a gift, they will also have the opportunity to meet Santa’s reindeer.

To book, visit call 01633 410318 or visit celtic-manor.com

Where: Tredegar House, Newport

When: December 10, 11, 17, 18, 19

Time: 10.30am – 5pm

Entry: Normal admission charge plus £2.50 per child to meet Santa

A story of ‘A Christmas Carol’ is told throughout the formal gardens and into the mansion. Meet the ghosts of Christmas past, make Jacob Marley’s paper chains and Christmas cards for Scrooge.

There are also lots of Christmas crafts going on for families and sing-alongs with the choir. The Servants Hall also has home-made mince pies and mulled wine on offer.

No pre-booking is required as you will be provided with a timed ticket on entry.

Where: Blaenavon Ironworks, NP4 9RQ

When: December 17 – December 18

Time: 11am – 4pm

Entry: £3 per child including a gift (Entry to site free as usual)

Santa is visiting the historic Christmas Grotto at Blaenavon Ironworks. The charge per child includes a gift from Santa. Last entry 3.30pm.

Where: Festival Park Shopping, Ebbw Vale

When: Dec 18 –Dec 24

Time: 11am – 5pm and Christmas Eve 11am – 3pm

Entry: £2.50 including gift

Where: Parkway Hotel & Spa, Cwmbran

When: December 19 – December 22

Time: 4pm – 6pm

Entry: £13 per child under 12

Buffet tea is provided, a chance to create crafts and a festive Children’s disco. A present is given from Santa to good boys and girls.

Booking essential, call 01633 871199

Where: Kingsway Shopping Centre, Newport

When/Time: Monday to Wednesday 11am – 5pm, Thursday 11am – 7pm, Friday & Saturday 11am – 5pm, Sunday 11am – 3pm and Christmas Eve 10am – 3pm

Entry: £3 Santa visit or £5 Santa visit including gift and photo

Where: Llanyrafon Manor, Cwmbran

When: November 26 – December 23

Time: 10.30am – 4.30pm

Entry: £14.50 plus booking fee per child

Children can search for their names on Santa’s naughty or nice list and stay warm by a cosy fire whilst finishing off their Christmas lists to Santa. Santa reads Christmas stories, shares North Pole secrets and sings songs with the children.

Each child will be given a special letter and present from Santa and can have a photo taken. Afterwards you can take a look around the Manor House and browse the Christmas gifts on offer.

Gwent Pantomimes

Beauty & the Beast

Where: Blackwood Miner’s Institute, Blackwood

When: December 7 to December 30

Time: Varied

Entry: Adult £15, Concession £12 and Family Ticket £48

Rainbow Valley Productions have brought to the stage a colourful adaptation of the much-loved fairy tale. The fun-packed pantomime of Beauty and the Beast will star Owen Money and a whole cast of talented actors.

To book, visit www.blackwoodminersinstitute.com

Sleeping Beauty

Where: Beaufort Ballroom, Ebbw Vale

When: December 14 to December 17

Time: 6pm or 7pm

Entry: £5

The classic fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty is presented by Brynmawr Amateur Pantomime Society.

To book, call 01495 355800

Cinderella

Where: The Riverfront Theatre, Newport

When: Until January 2, 2017

Time: Varied

Entry: £6 to £20

This adaptation of Cinderella starring Elin Llwyd is a pantomime packed with contemporary references, songs, audience participation and plenty of laughter. Sure to be fun for all the family.

To book, visit tickets.newportlive.co.uk or call 01633 656757

Sleeping Beauty

Where: Savoy Theatre, Monmouth

When: December 12 to January 4

Time: Varied

Entry: Adult £12, Child £8 and Family Ticket £35

Spontaneous Productions present the classic Sleeping Beauty tale. With your help to cheer them on, will the Prince and his friends be able to save her? Guaranteed to be a show filled with magic, music and mayhem.

To book, visit monmouth-savoy.co.uk

Aladdin

Where: Congress Theatre, Cwmbran

When: December 17 to December 24

Time: 12pm or 2pm

Entry: Adult £15, Children or Over 60s £11

Follow the tale of Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp in this adaptation by Rainbow Valley Production filled with plenty of music and laughter.

To book, visit congresstheatrecwmbran.co.uk

Sleeping Beauty and the Spinning Wheel of Doom

Where: Newbridge Memo

When: December 8

Time: 6pm

Entry: Adult £6, Concession £5 or Family Ticket £17

Join the leading damsel in distress Sleeping Beauty on her epic journey with this hilarious take on the traditional fairy-tale. With incredible costumes, scenery and cast, it’s the perfect family treat.

To book, visit newbridgememo.co.uk