Caerphilly Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Caerphilly and surrounding areas
Caerphilly embraces the Christmas season with holiday activities and things to do around Caerphilly Castle and the town square, where Caerphilly on Ice and the Caerphilly Christmas Market create lively seasonal hubs. Stalls, parades and performances bring festive events to life amid the castle backdrop and community venues throughout the area. Between open-air markets and family-friendly parades, Caerphillyβs holiday attractions offer a mix of seasonal charm and energetic winter festivals for all ages.
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Christmas Markets
27 eventsPrivate ski gondolas and hot air balloon booths within the JΓ€ger Barn Bar.
Christmas Parties
18 eventsNew Year's Eve celebration at a modern event venue.
Christmas Lights
15 eventsWinter wonderland beside Caerphilly Castle
Christmas Shows
5 eventsDiverse live entertainment in the Spiegel Theatre
Christmas Activities
35 eventsMeet Santa in the historic Cardiff Castle Nursery
Editor's Picks (6)
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Bristol Christmas Market
(Bristol)
Private ski gondolas and hot air balloon booths within the JΓ€ger Barn Bar.
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New Year's Eve Extravaganza
(Newport)
New Year's Eve celebration at a modern event venue.
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Caerphilly on Ice
Winter wonderland beside Caerphilly Castle
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Cardiff Christmas Festival
(Cardiff)
Diverse live entertainment in the Spiegel Theatre
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Visit Santa at the Castle
(Cardiff)
Meet Santa in the historic Cardiff Castle Nursery
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Christmas at Bute Park
(Cardiff)
Enchanted mile-long light trail with 15 unique light zones.
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Caerphilly Christmas Events Map
See every Christmas event, light display, and market on one map.
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Caerphilly Christmas FAQ
The Caerphilly Winter Food and Craft Fair, the Christmas Lights Switch-On, and the River of Light Lantern Parade are among the biggest annual Christmas events in Caerphilly.
Caerphilly is known for its River of Light Lantern Parade and the festive lantern-making workshops, which bring the community together for a unique holiday celebration.
The town center and areas around the castle are especially festive, but many local neighborhoods also decorate their homes and streets with holiday lights.
The main Christmas market is in the town center, with additional artisan markets at Twyn Community Centre and craft fairs at Castle Court Shopping Centre.
Free activities include the Christmas Lights Switch-On, the River of Light Lantern Parade, and browsing the townβs Christmas markets. Many local events and displays are open to all.
Families can enjoy the lantern parade, craft fairs, festive food stalls, and funfair attractions at the Christmas markets. The town center is lively and welcoming for children of all ages.