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Sunday 7th Cwmbran Craft Fayre Our Lady of the Angels Hall Victoria Street - Cwmbran 1pm-5pm, join the fun of Cwmbran Craft Fayre and see the wide variety of stalls and handmade creations on offer. You could even find that original Xmas gift! Cafeteria will be available for refreshments with profits donated to the Glen Llwyd Scout Group. Free admission and free parking.


Monday 8th Light up a Life Llantarnam Abbey, Cwmbran Our Light up a Life services are very special events in our annual calendar. This event will also take place on different dates at other locations. Check the website for further details. 01633 851051. www.stdavidshospicecare.org


Thursday 11th Santa's Grotto The Old Railway Line Three Cocks 4.00pm - 6.00pm. Open to children of all ages our grotto experience really brings the magic of Christmas to life. Phone 01497 847055 for more details


Saturday 13th Saturnalia National Roman Museum Christmas can be murder…. Especially when there’s a killer on the loose! Experience a different sort of Christmas party at the Museum as we show you what a Roman Christmas time, called Saturnalia, was like while you hunt for the murderer! 11:00 to 16:00 Free entry 02920 573550. www.museumwales.ac.uk


Christmas in Caerleon Come and join in the festive fun from 10am at the Farmers Market, Museum and Primary School. Christmas Fayre at the Church in Wales primary School - 12 noon - 3pm. Santa will be visiting different activities in Caerleon from 12-3pm, there will be choir and a special visit from Santa from 4pm on Goldcroft Common. 01633 233663. www.caerleon.net


Santa Specials Dean Forest Railway Come and see Santa in his own Steam Train. On board entertainment and something for the adults too! Pre-booking is essential. 01594 845840. www.deanforestrailway.co.uk


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& Sunday 14th Victorian Christmas Caerphilly Castle 9.30am - 5pm. Activities and entertainment for all the family, including the chance to see Father Christmas. Wrap up warm. Refreshments will be available. Adult - £5.50, Family - £16.50*, Senior citizens, students and children under 16 - £4.10 *Admits 2 adults and all children under 16


Santa’s Grotto Cwm Carn Visitor Centre Join Santa in his magical winter wonderland for all your Christmas wishes! 10am to 3.30pm. £5 per child. 01495 272001


River of Light Lantern Making Caerphilly Leisure Centre Make your very own lantern ready for the big parade on the 18th December. The activity is suitable for all ages offering some free family fun. 10am – 5pm. Call 02920 880011 or visit the website your.caerphilly.gov.uk/christmas


Festive Family Fun National Museum Cardiff 11am-4pm. Join us for a day of celebrations, music, stories and workshops. Plus Santa Claus at 3pm. www.museumwales.ac.uk/cardiff


Father Christmas Experience with Wee Crafty Folk National Park Visitor Centre We put our hearts into creating something that will delight you and your family. 10am - 4pm. See Saturday 6th/Sunday 7th Dec. for more details. 078376427684


Santa's Grotto The Old Railway Line Three Cocks 10.30am - 4.30pm. Open to children of all ages our grotto experience really brings the magic of Christmas to life. See Thursday 11th for more details. Only £7.00 Per Child (No booking required). 01497 847055


Sunday 14th Abergavenny Christmas Food Festival The annual Christmas Food & Drink Fair in Abergavenny – showcasing fabulous exhibitors from Wales, the Marches and further afield. We've got festive feasting all wrapped up. Producers are mostly small in scale but big on taste – with lots of bright ideas to share. Christmas Fair stroller ticket entry £4.00 under 16s free 01873 851643. www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com


Big Pit Babies Christmas Event A chance for younger visitors to meet Mother Christmas and find out how preparations are going for the ‘big day’. Suitable for 0-5 ages. Limited spaces, so pre- booking essential on: 029 2057 3650. A small charge will apply. www.museumwales.ac.uk/bigpit


Father Christmas Charity Bike Ride, Brecon Beacons 1st annual Charity Father Christmas Fancy dress Bike ride with all proceeds going to Brecon Mountain rescue. A short ride over Mynydd Illtud Common on a 3 mile route. This is a family friendly route £5 entry payable on the day - but please call 01874 610071 to book as places are limited.


Santa's Grotto Fourteen Locks Visitor Centre Don't forget to visit Santa and his Elves at the Fourteen Locks Canal Centre this year. Still only £4 per child, including visit and present. 10.30am until 4pm. £4 per child. 01633 892167. www.fourteenlocks.co.uk


Christmas, Abergavenny Castle Free entry to the castle grounds, £5.00 entry fee for Santa’s grotto includes a gift for every child. Timed tickets on sale from 11.00am on the day of the event - available on a first come first served basis Charge for some activities.


Christmas Crafts and Gifts Fair Clydach Village Hall Quality handmade crafts and gifts, children's books and books by local authors, yummy cakes and jams, refreshments and sweets, story corner and crafts. The event is free, and there is a free parking area to the side of the hall. Opening time: 12 - 4.30pm. 01873 831376


Thursday 18th River of Light Parade Caerphilly See the streets come to life as hundreds of lanterns cascade through Caerphilly town centre accompanied by thunderous samba drumming, dancing, costumed performers, giant sculptures and lots more. 6.30pm. For more information contact the Call on 02920 880011 or visit your.caerphilly.gov.uk/christmas


Santa's Grotto The Old Railway Line Three Cocks 4.00pm - 6.00pm. Open to children of all ages our grotto experience really brings the magic of Christmas to life. See Thursday 11th for more details. Only £7.00 per child (No booking required). 01497 847055


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Friday 19th Festive Stories with Puppets Cwm Carn Visitor Centre Join Fiona and her festive puppets for Christmas tales brought to life in this magical experience! Soft drinks provided for children. £4 per child. (Ages 4 plus). Booking essential


Saturday 20th


Father Christmas at Big Pit National Coal Museum Come along and meet Father Christmas and tell him what’s on your Christmas list! A small charge will apply. 02920 573650. www.museumwales.ac.uk


Carols in the Park Chepstow Bandstand Come and join us at Chepstow Bandstand as we celebrate together the meaning of Christmas with carols, soup, festive snacks and more! All Welcome at 5.30pm


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until 24th Dec. Christmas Holiday Crafts Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre Half or full day sessions available, something different every day, 10am-3pm: Sat 20 December: Baubles and wreaths, Mon 22: Stocking fillers, Tue 23: Festive decorations, Wed 24: Santa stop here signs. Children must bring a packed lunch. Booking must be made in advance 01633 483321 £5/£10 (Friends £4/£8). www.lgac.org.uk


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& Sunday 21st Santa's Grotto Fourteen Locks Visitor Centre Visit Santa and his Elves at the Fourteen Locks Canal Centre this year. Only £4 per child, including present. 10.30am until 4pm. £4 per child. 01633 892167. www.fourteenlocks.co.uk


Santa’s Grotto Cwm Carn Visitor Centre Join Santa in his magical winter wonderland for all your Christmas wishes! 10am to 3.30pm. £5 per child. 01495 272001


Santa's Grotto Old Railway Line, Three Cocks 10.30am - 4.30pm. Open to children of all ages. Our grotto really brings the magic of Christmas to life. See Thursday 11th for more details. Only £7.00 per child (No booking required). 01497 847055


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