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Last updated: December 01, 2024

Enjoy the festive season in Bridgend with our ultimate holiday guide. From Bridgend old-timers to newcomers, our guide is your key to unlocking seasonal delights.

This year, Christmas at Bute Park and Arboretum in Caerphilly invites you to explore its enchanting light displays and family-friendly activities that capture the spirit of the season. Featuring a sparkling ice rink, Caerphilly on Ice offers visitors a chance to glide beneath twinkling lights, creating a magical atmosphere. And don’t forget the Swansea Winter Wonderland and Grotto, where you can immerse yourself in festive markets and meet Father Christmas. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!

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Bridgend Holiday Light Displays

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World-class light trail with immersive audio and dynamic choreography.

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Christmas at Bute Park features a reimagined light trail with original audio compositions, dynamic choreography, and jaw-dropping illuminations across 15 distinct zones. The event includes a Christmas Village with top-quality food, drinks, and festive music, making it an inclusive celebration for all ages.

Where: Cardiff | More Info: Christmas at Bute Park and Arboretum

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Interactive lighting installations and festive atmosphere.

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Explore the stunning, illuminated trail at Margam Country Park, featuring mesmerizing lighting installations and interactive elements set to music. Enjoy tasty treats and hot mulled wine along the way, with marshmallows for toasting at the fire pits.

Where: Port Talbot | More Info: Luminate Wales, Margam Park

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Bridgend Holiday Markets and Shopping

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Premier agricultural event with festive atmosphere and unique Christmas gifts.

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The Royal Welsh Winter Fair is a premier agricultural event showcasing the finest prime stock in Europe, featuring livestock competitions, festive atmosphere, and a variety of trade stands offering unique Christmas gifts.

Where: Builth Wells | More Info: Royal Welsh Winter Fair

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Bridgend Holiday Shows and Entertainment

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Classic hits bingo with a three-course meal.

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A twist on traditional bingo, this event features classic hits from the 70s to the 00s, a three-course Christmas meal, and DJ dancing. Enjoy a glass of fizz upon arrival and indulge in delicious starters and mains before marking off your bingo card to win prizes.

Where: Bridgend | More Info: Bingo with a Twist Christmas Meal

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Bridgend Other Holiday Activities

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Interactive Santa meet-and-greets with festive surroundings.

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At Swansea Winter Wonderland and Grotto, immerse yourself in a festive atmosphere with real reindeer, Christmas trees, and Santa's sleigh. Meet Santa in one of five chalets, explore the snowy kingdom, and enjoy various Christmas scenes.

Where: Swansea | More Info: Swansea Winter Wonderland and Grotto

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Unique blend of tree selection and festive attractions.

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Gower Fresh Christmas Trees offers a variety of Christmas tree selection options, including pre-cut trees and pick-your-own trees. The farm also features a Winter Wonderland attraction with Santa's Grotto, live reindeer, and an illuminated light trail through the stunning farmland.

Where: Swansea | More Info: Reindeer Lodge

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5K festive fun run with free T-shirt and prizes.

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Join the Cardiff Santa Dash, a 5K festive fun run around Roald Dahl Plass in Cardiff Bay, featuring registration from 10am and a race start at 12pm. Tickets are £12 per person or £40 for a group of four, with children under five free. Participants receive a free T-shirt and prizes for the best-dressed.

Where: Cardiff | More Info: Cardiff Santa Dash

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High-quality racing with challenging winter conditions.

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The Coral Welsh Grand National is a prestigious steeplechase event held at Chepstow Racecourse, featuring some of the finest long-distance chasers in Wales. The race is known for its challenging conditions, including cold temperatures and soft or heavy ground, which test the resilience of the equine competitors. The event attracts thousands of visitors and offers a variety of ticket options, including hospitality packages and food vendors.

Where: Chepstow | More Info: Coral Welsh Grand National

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Unique blend of running, mystery runner, and festive atmosphere.

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The Nos Galan Road Races in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf, are an annual five-kilometre road running event held on New Year's Eve. The event celebrates the life and achievements of Welsh runner Guto Nyth Brân and features a mystery runner, street entertainment, and fireworks. It attracts over 1,700 competitors and 10,000 spectators.

Where: Mountain Ash | More Info: Nos Galan Races

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Torch-lit procession with traditional Welsh folk custom challenges.

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The Mari Lwyd is an ancient Welsh folk custom where participants carry a decorated horse's skull on a pole, accompanied by torches, to visit homes and establishments in Llanwrtyd Wells. The procession involves singing verses and challenging the occupants to open the door, leading to an exchange of banter and eventually gaining admission for refreshments. The event culminates with drummers drumming in the New Year and live music at the Neuadd Arms Hotel.

Where: Llanwrtyd Wells | More Info: Mari Lwyd and New Year Walk In

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Hands-on crafting of unique Christmas wreaths with expert guidance.

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Join us for a fun and creative Christmas Wreath Making Workshop at Llanharan Welfare Hall & Fields. Our expert instructors will guide you through the process of crafting your very own unique Christmas wreath, ensuring it turns out beautifully. This festive afternoon is perfect for unleashing your inner artist and spreading some holiday cheer with your handmade creation.

Where: Llanharan | More Info: Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

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Unique ice skating experience with illuminated reindeer sculptures.

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Cardiff's Winter Wonderland features an undercover ice rink and ice walk at Cardiff Castle, along with a themed frozen ice bar, Sur La Piste Alpine Bar, and a family funfair with a giant wheel. Enjoy festive food and drink, accessible sessions, and various attractions suitable for all ages.

Where: Cardiff | More Info: Cardiff's Winter Wonderland

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Undercover ice rink and unique audio-visual Ice Jet ride.

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Swansea Waterfront Winterland offers an array of attractions including an undercover ice rink, Alpine Bar, and funfair with a giant wheel. The event is set in the National Waterfront Museum, Maritime Quarter, Swansea, providing a variety of festive activities and dining options.

Where: Swansea | More Info: Swansea Waterfront Winterland

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Hands-on willow weaving for reindeer sculpture creation.

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Create your own reindeer sculpture using living willow, learning traditional weaving techniques in a fun and hands-on workshop.

Where: Bridgend | More Info: Willow Reindeer Workshop

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