The countdown to Christmas has officially begun and if you are looking for inspiration for a festive date night or a family day out, we have got some for you.
Here are five festive events around South Wales this festive season.
Newport’s New Winter Wonderland
After two years of planning Newport’s Winter Wonderland is here with plenty for the whole family to enjoy.
There is an ice rink, thrill rides, festive game stalls and more plus a variety of festive food and drink on offer, including a licensed ‘German Themed Bar’ where you can relax and be merry.
It's free to enter, although the ice rink, rides and games do come at an additional cost. It is running until January 5 and is in Newport city centre near Friars Walk.
While they do accept walk-ins for the ice rink, booking ahead is recommended to avoid any disappointment.
Santa’s Tea Party at the Celtic Manor
The iconic Celtic Manor Resort has welcomed Santa and his helpers back to the resort for the festive season and you can get into the spirit of the season with them with their special Santa afternoon tea.
The festive tea offers a range of sweet and savoury treats - and the chance to meet Santa. Children will also receive a surprise gift and get the chance to give Santa their wish list.
Tickets start at £34 per adult and £24 per child. There are various dates until December 24 but dates are selling out quickly.
Cardiff’s Christmas Market
This popular market is back again and packed with ‘an electric mix of both new and returning exhibitors'.
Set in the centre of the city, the market features 70 stalls selling arts and crafts as well as seasonal food and drink.
The market is free to visit and runs every day of the week until December 23. it opens at 10am and closes at 6pm every day, except Sunday, when it closes at 5pm.
Christmas at Bute Park
Take a trip to the award-winning light trail at Bute Park, located in the heart of Cardiff.
Not only does the experience allow visitors to witness some incredibly crafted light displays such as a ‘Mycelium Network’, ‘Sea of Light’ and ‘End of the Rainbow’, there is also a Christmas Village where you can buy street food and mulled wine.
Tickets are still available on the official Christmas at Bute Park website and start at £19.50 per adult. There are various dates available until December 31.
Winter Wunder-Yard at Tiger Yard
Tiger Yard in Cardiff Bay has transformed into a Winter Wonderland. The unusual venue has made itself ‘winter-ready’ with heaters providing some well-needed warmth and food traders adapting their menus to offer seasonal treats.
Winter Wunder-Yard is running until December 29. While all ages are welcome, they do ask that under-18s be accompanied by an adult.
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