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Family Christmas Events and See Santa in Cardiff and South Wales 2021

If you’re looking for Family Christmas Events in 2022 please CLICK HERE to be forwarded as this is the old guide for 2021.

This year it’s looking like many restrictions will be lifted, allowing us to return to a new normal and enjoy Christmas 2021 with our families – that means light shows, spectacular Christmas shows, local crafts markets, party accessories , costumes and Christmas shopping and of course, visiting Santa! This guide covers all the Christmas family events I could find in 2021, including where to see Santa or Father Christmas in Cardiff and South Wales in 2021.

Please remember that I’m compiling a guide but I do not run any of these events, so please double check all details direct with the companies – links provided. I update this guide as often as I have new details, feel free to bookmark it and re-visit! Without further ado, here are the family friendly events for Christmas 2021.

Family Christmas Events, See Santa and Visit Father Christmas in Cardiff and South Wales – Updated 16th September.

Christmas at Bute Park, 25th November to 31st December 2021

Brand new for 2021 is the largest Christmas light trail Wales has ever seen, taking place in Bute Park, Cardiff. Visit their website for tickets and more information.

Believe at St David’s Dewi Sant

Tickets are now available for Believe at St David’s Dewi Sant in Cardiff city centre, running from Friday 26th November until Christmas Eve. This includes meeting elves, Christmas crafts and meeting Santa with a gift included.

Cardiff Santa & Elf Dash 2021, @ Cardiff Bay, December 5th 2021

Walk, run or simply support those raising money for charity in the Cardiff Santa & Elf Dash 2021. Starting at 12pm on Sunday December 5th at Cardiff Bay, you’re bound to see lots of people in festive outfits. If you want to take part all ticket money goes to charity, children, pushchairs and dogs are welcome and you can simply walk the route. Visit the website for more information.

Breakfast with Santa at The Sand Martin, Cardiff, December 11th & 12th 2021

The Sand Martin is hosting breakfast with Santa on December 11th & 12th 2021. More information on their Facebook Page.

Brunch with Santa at The Exchange Hotel, Various Dates in December

The Exchange Hotel are running multiple Christmas events, including brunch with Santa, Frozen Christmas Brunch and Festive Motown Afternoon Tea. Visit their Christmas 2021 Page for more details.

Breakfast with Santa at your Local Harvester, Various Dates in December

The Harvester is offering kids breakfast, a drink, and a visit from Santa from £6.99. Pre-booking is essential and you’ll need to check availability at a Harvester near you.

Sunday Lunch or Afternoon Tea with Santa at Future Inns, Cardiff Bay, Various Dates in December

Future Inns are offering a variety of family friendly Christmas food events, including Sunday Lunch with Santa and Afternoon Tea with Santa. More information here.

Santa’s Tea Party at the Celtic Manor (Virtual Santa), Various Dates in December

The Celtic Manor Resort are offering Afternoon Tea with a virtual meet and greet with Santa direct from the North Pole. Santa’s Elves will be offering entertainment, and there will be a gift for each child. More information.

Cardiff Christmas Market, 11th November – 23rd December.

Whilst this isn’t a specific family event, it is lovely to do a bit of local shopping and go after dark to see the wonderful lights on all the craft stalls and get the whole family in the mood for Christmas. In 2021 the Cardiff Christmas Market is running in the city centre from 11th November to 23rd December. For more information visit their website .

Breakfast with Santa @ Toby Carvery, Various locations across Cardiff and South Wales

Toby Carvery are offering Breakfast with a visit from Santa at their various locations all the way up to Christmas Eve. See t heir website to book.

South Wales

Luminate at margam country park, 18th november – 24th december.

Margam Country Park have confirmed their Luminate light trail with tickets needing to be booked in advance. For more information visit their website .

Christmas Enchanted Adventures @ Fonmon Castle, near Barry, December

Throughout December you’ll find a Santa Show, festive lights, themed walks, rides and a festive market at Fonmon Castle, alongside their existing popular medieval and dinosaur attractions. Book Tickets.

Sunday Lunch, Brunch or Afternoon Tea with Santa @ Miskin Manor Hotel, Pontyclun, Various Dates in December

Miskin Manor Hotel and Health Club, around 20 minutes from Cardiff, is holding a variety of Santa events for Christmas 2021, including Sunday Lunch and Afternoon Tea with Santa. Visit their Facebook Page for more information.

Various Family Christmas Events @ Bryn Meadows Hotel, Ystrad Mynach, Various Dates in December

Bryn Meadows is hosting family friendly breakfast, Sunday lunch and afternoon tea with visits from Santa, as well as Children’s Disco events with Santa too, both daytime and evening! See their events page for more details.

Breakfast with Santa and Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Garden Center, Swansea

Dobbies Garden Center in Swansea is offering Breakfast with Santa and Santa’s Grotto. Find details on their events page.

Breakfast, Sunday Lunch or Afternoon Tea with Santa @ Heronston Hotel, Bridgend

Heronston Hotel are putting on a variety of events across December, including Breakfast with Santa, Sunday Lunch with Santa, and Festive Afternoon Tea with Santa. More information on their website.

Santa’s Tea Party @ Celtic Manor Resort, Newport

The iconic Celtic Manor Resort are offering a livestreamed virtual visit from Santa – so this includes a video call with Santa and Afternoon Tea. See more on their website.

Christmas Sessions at Tots Play, Rogerstone

Tots Play is a role play centre in Rogerstone, and they’ll be running 2 hour Christmas party sessions on 11th and 18th December. See their website for more information.

Further afield but within easy driving distance of Cardiff and South Wales

Santa specials at dean forest railway.

This steam train experience near Gloucester offers Santa specials where you can meet Santa and his Elves, as well as optional Christmas Afternoon Tea on board! Available to book now.

Christmas Family Fun Day @ The Helicopter Museum, Weston Super Mare, December 12th 2021

Santa will be arriving by helicopter at this Christmas Family Fun Day at The Helicopter Museum in Weston Super Mare, along with Christmas market and Winter Wonderland, so that’s certainly something different! Approximately 1 hour 10 minutes drive from central Cardiff. Find out more information about this event.

Father Christmas at Clearwell Caves , Gloucester, 3rd – 24th December 2021

Christmas is going ahead at Clearwell Caves in Gloucester but tickets are not yet on sale. Pre-booking has been announced for the end of September, when I’ll update here with more details. This is about a 1 hour drive from Cardiff, or 1 hour 30 from Swanesa so very accessible for travel from South Wales.

Christmas at Perrygrove Railway, Gloucester

Twilight Train Trips and a visit with Father Christmas, click here for more information.

Not Yet Announced / To Be Confirmed – Last checked 4th September.

These Family friendly Christmas Events will no doubt have plenty of opportunities to see Santa – but they’re not yet confirmed, so keep an eye on their websites and Facebook pages and I’ll update these as soon as I have more information.

Cardiff Castle

Cardiff Castle usually has Christmas events. Last year they had an outdoor Winter Wonderland, but in previous years we’ve seen Victorian Christmas and Visit Santa. No details yet announced for 2021. Keep an eye on their website .

Santa at Cottrell Park Golf Resort

Cottrell Park Golf Resort have previously run Santa events, but there’s no news about 2021 yet. Stay up to date by following their Facebook page .

Santa’s Grotto, Elf Workshops and Reindeer Grotto at Playworks The Meadows, Caerphilly

Playworks the Meadows have run Christmas events in the past, but no news yet for 2021. For more information click here .

Caerphilly Mountain Ranch

Will almost certainly run something, but no specific details yet. Check their website .

Gower Fresh Christmas Trees Santa Grotto and Reindeer

Gower Fresh Christmas Trees usually offer a Santa’s Grotto along with their Reindeer Visits and of course, amazing fresh cut Christmas trees. They are currently focusing on upcoming Pumpkin Picking and Halloween events, but I’ll be sure to update this when their Christmas events are announced.

Gilestone Manor Winter Wonderland and Santa’s Grotto

Nothing Announced Yet. Check their website .

Blaenavon Heritage Railway

Blaenavon Heritage Railway have confirmed they will be running a 2021 Santa Special but no specific details yet.

Santa’s Toy Mine at Rhondda Heritage Park

They have confirmed on social media they WILL be running in 2021! Yes! Watch this space .

Brecon Mountain Railway

There’s a Santa Specials page online on the website, but no dates in December available to book yet so it’s unclear what the schedule is for 2021 at the moment.

Gwili Railway in Carmarthenshire

Gwili Railway usually offers Christmas events, but hasn’t announced anything concrete for 2021 yet. Keep an eye on their page for more details.

Caerphilly Christmas Market

The details for 2021 are still waiting to be confirmed, so watch this space .

Christmas at Swansea Bay

Details yet to be confirmed, so watch this space .

Cancelled / Not going ahead in 2021

Pugh’s garden center.

Sadly Pugh’s have confirmed on Facebook that they will not be running their Santa experiences in 2021.

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11 great things to do in Newport this Christmas and where you can meet Santa

From markets to festive trails and Santa's grottos, here's all you need to know about the Christmas events happening in the 'Port

• 16:00, 19 NOV 2021
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After most events were cancelled or cut short last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, there's a lot to make up for this Christmas.

For people across Wales, it's a much-needed chance to catch up with friends and family, have a wander through the markets or take the kids to see Santa.

In Newport , there's some great events - both free and ticketed - where you'll be able to celebrate the festive season with your loved ones and even pay a visit to the man in red.

You can read our ultimate guide to the best Christmas events happening in Wales here

Meanwhile, here's a list of the best festive events happening in Newport this year, including where you can do a winter trail, pick up a handmade gift or visit Santa's grotto.

Christmas market

Similar to last year, the city centre will host another Christmas market featuring some fantastic food and drink, crafts and gifts.

Organised by Newport company Green Top Events and sponsored by Newport Now, the Christmas stalls will be on Commercial Street, Llanarth Street, John Frost Square and Friars Walk every Friday, Saturday and Sunday for the month of December.

Some great traders have already signed up including Spirit of Wales, Little Daffodil Clothing and Manor Woodcrafts, but if you want to feature you can still do so by contacting [email protected].

Le Pub Christmas market

Another regular in Newport's Christmas offering, Le Pub on High Street is again bringing back its own Christmas market.

The event takes place on Saturday December 11 between 1 and 4pm at Le Pub. Entry is free and there'll be the usual crafts, gifts, cards and more on offer, so you'll have the chance to pick up some cute Christmas gifts for your loved ones.

Find out more here.

Belle Vue Park markets and Santa's grotto

Belle Vue Park has a number of events this Christmas courtesy of Belle Vue Tea Rooms. First, there's the two-day Christmas market on Saturday and Sunday December 4 and 5 from 11am to 4pm featuring stalls by local artisan foodies, makers and creators selling hand crafted gifts and treats.

Next, there's the exciting Polar Express-themed Santa's grotto, where the man in red will be arriving for four days only on the weekends of December 11 and 12 and December 18 and 19 between 12pm and 4pm.

Tickets cost £7.50 per child and this will get you and one adult to come along to see Santa, get a gift and have time to play games with the elves. Find out more or book here.

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Christmas lights switch-on

One of the city's most hotly anticipated events, Newport's switching on of the Christmas lights went ahead as a virtual event last year - but 2021 sees it return in-person.

This year's event begins at 3pm with the lights to be switched on at 5pm by Newport Mayor Councillor David Williams and Love Island 2021 winner Liam Reardon.

The event culminates in a fireworks display from 5.20pm and there'll also include fairground rides along Commercial Street from 10am to 6.30pm and the riverfront from noon to 9pm.

'90s boyband Five will be performing a greatest hits set along with appearances from some local bands.

Christmas at Tredegar House

Tredegar House is hosting several festive events this year, including music, Christmas trails and markets.

The historic National Trust mansion will be decorated for the festive season and is open to visit throughout December, while the cafe and second hand book shop on the grounds will also be open for visitors.

From December 4-17 (Fridays to Mondays) and daily from December 17 to 22, there will be a winter wander with Percy the park keeper in the main gardens, where you'll be able to have a go at some winter tasks and activities around the gardens with Percy’s animal friends. The trail costs £2 per trail pack, and there'll be a prize at the end.

There will also be a self-led Christmas craft where you can make your own creations on the weekends leading up to Christmas, a food and craft market on December 11 and 12 and a music weekend featuring local musicians on December 18 and 19. All three events are free (but normal admission charges at Tredegar House apply), and you can find out more here.

Lysaght Institute

The city's historic Lysaght Institute on Orb Drive has a decent Christmas offering this year. Among the festivities are a Santa's grotto on Sundays December 12 and 19 (£10 per child, with more information here ), a lunch with Father Christmas on December 21 and 22 (more info here ), a sing-a-long afternoon tea and a bottomless bingo event.

For full information go to the Lysaght Institute's website.

Cineworld Christmas night

If you're feeling charitable and have some money left over, St David's Hospice Care is hosting a Christmas night in Cineworld in Spytty on Wednesday, December 8.

Tickets cost £15 per person and include a glass of bubbly, a festive snack and a place in the raffle, as well as a ticket to the cinema to watch romantic comedy 'The Holiday'.

The charity, like many, has been hit hard during the pandemic having been forced to cancel many of its fundraising events, so events like this are arguably more important to support than ever.

Celtic Manor Santa's grotto

Running on various dates throughout December, kids (and adults) will get an afternoon tea and little gift along with a virtual visit from Father Christmas, at the Celtic Manor resort.

Visit Celtic Manor's website to book.

Riverfront Theatre events

There's a host of festive events being held for all ages at the Riverfront this year, including a 16+ craft-making workshop (£15 entry, more info here ) and an ages 6-12 workshop (£8, more info here ), as well as some great showings of festive film classics like Home Alone, Last Christmas and Love Actually.

Find their full list of events here.

Caerleon Festival Christmas Market

Held by the long-running Caerleon Festival, Caerleon's Christmas farmers' market will be held on Saturday December 11 from 10am to 4pm in the town hall.

There'll be a host of great local vendors to choose from, both regulars to the annual market as well as some first-time traders.

For more information click here.

ICC Christmas on Broadway

ICC Wales will be holding its Christmas on Broadway on December 4 featuring a line up of West End performers including Kerry Ellis (Wicked, Les Misérables) and singers from viral sensation Welsh of the West End Steffan Hughes (Only Men Aloud, S4C), Mared Williams and more.

Tickets are £29 and are available here.

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