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We take great care to ensure all this information is correct at the time of going to press. However, we would advise parents to phone and check details prior to making a long trip… or promise!


Saturday 2nd and


Sunday 3rd Santa’s Magical Steam Trains The Gwili Steam Railway, Brownydd Arms Station Ride our magical steam locomotives up to Llwyfan Cerrig to visit Santa in his magical grotto Age appropriate presents for every child and a tot of sherry and mince pie for adults. Every weekend in December with an extra service on the 22nd . info@gwllirailway.co.uk


Santa’s Grotto


The Royal Mint Experience Santa’s really busy at this time of year but he has set aside time to come and meet good boys and girls in his grotto at The Royal Mint Experience, Llantrisant. Meet Santa in his grotto and receive a Christmas present. Each day there will be crafts available too. Children must be accompanied by an adult. (Maximum of 2 adults per visit). 10am to 5pm. ADVANCED BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Tickets £12.50 per child, £2.00 per adult Tickets on sale now. To book tickets phone 0333 241 2223


Sunday 3rd Jingle Bell Jog


National Botanic Garden Wales A fundraising festive run organised by Tenovus Cancer Care. There’s a 2.5k and a 5k as well as the more challenging 10k run. Time 10.00-12.00pm Registration: child £4.00 adult £6.00 To take part contact the events team at


events@tenovuscancercare.org.uk or call 02920768863.


Christmas Fayre Carew Castle, Tenby


Soak up the festive atmosphere and warm yourself beside the fire in the Lesser Hall as you browse local crafts and delicious Christmas treats. Visit Santa in his magical grotto tucked away within the castle walls. Fayre included in admission fee child FREE adults £4.50 concession £3.50 Santa’s Grotto £2.50 contact 01646 651782 www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales


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Needle Felting Parent and Child Christmas Decoration National Botanic Garden Wales Using needle felting techniques to create tomte, a Swedish style gnome, a garland, a Christmas tree or a bauble tree decoration. Suitable for all abilities, parents or accompanying adult must supervise their own child. An additional charge of £7.00 for materials will be made to the tutor on the day. £35 (concession £30) contact 01558667150 www.botanicgarden.wales


Wales Biggest Christmas Craft Fair, Liberty Stadium, Swansea This event is free entry and free parking. Santa will be there too along with his helpers, there will be a raffle and all proceeds will go to the food bank again like last year. This is a lovely day out and a great chance to pick up some last-minute goodies in time for Christmas. Starts 10.00am. www.liberty-stadium.com Kelly Evans (jolly events) 0795 670 8704


The Polar Express 3D (U) National Waterfront Museum 2.30pm. Enjoy a festive film, free. Info 029 2057 3600. museum.wales/swansea


Monday 4th WI Carol Festival Brangwyn The Guildhall Swansea


Elgan Llyr Thomas join the Glamorgan Federation of Women’s Institutes Massed Choir, Llwyth y Llan Childrens Choir and Huw Tregelles Williams OBE. Alan Tregelles Williams will conduct the concert. Time 19.00pm tickets £13.50 contact 01639 881588 www.enjoyswanseabay.com


Wednesday 6th Toddler Time Monthly Movies: A Child’s Christmas in Wales National Waterfront Museum 10.30am (English language); 11.30am (Welsh language). Enjoy a free fun movie screening exclusively for preschool children and their parents or carers. Info 029 2057 3600 museum.wales/swansea


Friday 8th until


Sunday 17th Winter Wonderland National Botanic Garden Wales The Park After Dark sees the start of the festive season with an amazing light show, stunning owl display, free mulled wine and mince pie bar, barbecue, turkey rolls, candy floss and other yuletide treats, fun, games and music. Special entry on these dates between 4-7pm: £6 adults, £3 children, free for members Contact +44 1558 667149 www.botanicgarden.wales


CHRISTMAS ISSUE 2017


Saturday 9th ‘A Child’s Christmas in Wales’ Stories for Christmas Dylan Thomas Centre


Magical stories to get you in the festive mood. Christmas face painting and children’s play, poetry and arts activities. 11am – 12.pm - Christmas stories, recommended for families with children 0-5, drop in free. 12 – 3pm Christmas activities and face painting, great for families with children of all ages, drop in free. www.enjoyswanseabay.com


Christmas Craft Fair National Botanic Garden Wales The great glasshouse will be the venue for a fabulous fair with a fantastic array of stalls showcasing locally made crafts and gifts and plenty of Christmas decorations too! Entry to the fair is included in the Garden admission fee and there is plenty of free parking.


Contact 01558 667149 info@gardenofwales.org.uk


Vegan Christmas Market National Waterfront Museum Swansea’s only 100% vegan Christmas market is back for 2017! Browse a variety of specially selected stalls boasting a range of quality and unique products just in time for Christmas. Starts 10.00am- 16.00pm www.museum.wales


Christmas Craft Fair Yr Atom, Carmarthen Come and support your local producers, Dewch I gefnogi busnesau bach time 11am – 3pm. A chance to chat with Santa and receive a gift, Cyfle I gael sgwrs gyda Sion Corn a derbyn anrheg Santa’s Grotto between 12.pm – 2.pm 01239 712934 www.mentergorllewinsirgar.cymru


Scrappy Sheep Club: Upcycle a Bauble, National Wool Museum Turn a boring plain bauble into a special new decoration to hang on the tree including a reindeer or cute elf free entry. Contact 029 2057 3070 www.museum.wales


Santa Feeds the Deer Margam Park


Come and watch Santa feeding the famous Margam Park deer herd. Following the deer feed, activities in the Castle with ‘friends of Margam’, visit the children’s village, the adventure playground, the farm trail, stop for coffee and a mince pie, enjoy a winter walk in the Park. Other dates 10th, 16th, 17th, 20th, 21st and 22nd. Ticket only event: cars £15.00 minibus £55.00 coach £150 www.margamcountrypark.co.uk 01639 881635


Llandeilo Christmas Book Fair Shire Hall, Llandeilo An opportunity to meet authors, listen to their readings and get signed copies of their books. This time the Llandeilo Book Fair will be held in the Shire Hall and in the Horeb Chapel – bringing the authors right into the heart of the town. www.discovercarmarthenshire.com


Saturday 9th and


Sunday 10th Santa’s Grotto


The Royal Mint Experience See 2nd & 3rd December for full details. Meet Santa in his grotto and receive a Christmas present. To book tickets phone 0333 241 2223


Meet Santa and his Reindeer Folly Farm


Not only do we have the main man himself, but you can meet his reindeer too. See 2nd & 3rd December for full details. Contact 01834 812731 www.folly-farm.co.uk


Santa’s Magical Steam Trains The Gwili Steam Railway, Brownydd Arms Station Ride our magical steam locomotives. See 2nd & 3rd December for full details. info@gwllirailway.co.uk


Winter Craft Fair National Botanic Garden Wales A craft fair in Lord Foster’s Great Glasshouse, with special help from The British Bird of Prey Centre and some real live owls. Contact 01558 667149 www.botanicgarden.wales


Saturday 9th until


Friday 15th Fabulous Felt Workshop Oriel Myrddin Gallery Church Lane Carmarthen Drop in open to all £3.00 per person enjoy an activity for all the family.


Learn simple sewing


techniques or stick ready cut out pieces. Join us to make some beautiful felt Christmas tree decorations. Ideal as homemade presents. Contact 01267 222 775 www.orielmyrddingallery.co.uk


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