PTCardiff Winter 2016_digital

WHAT’S ON WHERE
FESTIVE STREET THEATRE
The Red Dragon Centre,
Cardiff Bay CF10 4JY
Appearances at 12.30pm, 2pm,
3.30pm. Visitors to The Red Dragon Centre
can enjoy an extra sprinkle of festive magic!
All the way from Lapland, two larger than
life playful Reindeer Puppets named Morty
and Dave will be meeting and greeting, and
spreading festive joy throughout the Centre.
Parking at the Centre is free for customers
(minimum spend applies). Find out more at
thereddragoncentre.co.uk
ROBIN NEST BOX MAKING
WORKSHOPS
National Wetlands Centre, Llwynhendy,
Llanelli, SA14 9SH
Drop in anytime between 11am - 12pm or
1 - 4pm to receive expert one-to-one tuition
to make your own robin nest box to put up in
your garden or give as the perfect Christmas
gift. £7 per box plus admission. Tel: 01554
741087. www.wwt.org.uk/visit/llanelli
YULETIDE LOG AND WREATH MAKING
Roath Park Pleasure Gardens,
Cardiff CF23 5NP
10.30am - 3.30pm. Last entry
2.30pm. Make your own Yuletide logs and
wreaths for the festive season. Meet at the
Bowls Pavilion, Roath Pleasure Gardens.
Logs £2.50; table decorations £2.50; wreaths
£6.50. Tel: 029 2233 0235
www.cardiff.gov.uk/parks
Monday 12th December
CAKE DECORATING CLASS
Dyffryn Gardens, Nr St Nicholas, CF5 6SU
4:30 - 6:30pm Booking essential. £35. Learn
from the talented team how to decorate
your own cake. Tel: 029 2059 0813.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Tuesday 13th December
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS
Aberdulais Tin Works and
Waterfall, SA10 8EU
5 - 8pm. Wrap up and take a
candlelit walk to the waterfall, enjoy storytelling
with Mr/Mrs Claus and cozy-on up in
the tea-room with a hot drink and mince pie.
Adults £5: children £2.50; family £12.50. Free
to National Trust members. Wear weather
appropriate clothing and take a torch.
Tel: 01639 636674.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/aberdulais
CAROL CONCERT
Llancaiach Fawr Manor, CF46 6ER
7 – 9pm. Free entry. Tel: 01443
412248. www.llancaiachfawr.co.uk
CAROLS
Grange Gardens, CF11 7LJ
6.30 - 7.30pm. A traditional
carol concert at Grange Gardens
bandstand. Wrap up warm and take a torch.
Free. Tel: 029 2233 0235
www.cardiff.gov.uk/parks
Wednesday 14th December
CAROLS
Victoria Park, Cardiff CF5 1EY
6.30 - 7.30pm. A traditional carol
concert on Victoria Park bandstand.
Wrap up warm and take a torch. Entrance via
the main gate off Thompsons Avenue. Free.
Tel: 029 2233 0235 www.cardiff.gov.uk/parks
CHRISTMAS SINGALONG
National Waterfront Museum,
Swansea, SA1 3RD
6pm. Free. Sing traditional and
contemporary carols for maximum yuletide
delight. Booking required. Tel: 029 2057
3600. www.museumwales.ac.uk
Wednesday 14th - Sunday 18th
December
BARGOED ICE RINK
Morrisons Car Park, Bargoed, CF81 8QT
10am – 7pm. No pre-booking, just turn
up on the day. £3 per person (30 minute
session, minimum age 4 years). Tel: 029 2088
0011. www.caerphilly.gov.uk
Thursday 15th December
CAROLS
Roath Park Pleasure Gardens,
Cardiff CF23 5NP
6.30 - 7.30pm. Traditional Carol
Concert. Wrap up warm and take a torch.
Entrance via the gate on corner of Ty Draw/
Alder Road. Free. Tel: 029 2233 0235.
www.cardiff.gov.uk/parks
Friday 16th December
SANTA’S WORKSHOP
National Wetlands Centre,
Llwynhendy, Llanelli, SA14 9SH
5 - 6.30pm. A fun-filled, festive
evening with Santa & his elves! Small gift,
crafts & refreshments included. Booking
essential. £10 per child (including 1 adult).
Tel: 01554 741087.
www.wwt.org.uk/visit/llanelli
CAKE DECORATING CLASS
Dyffryn Gardens, Nr St Nicholas, CF5 6SU
4:30 - 6:30pm. Booking essential. £35. Learn
from the talented team how to decorate
your own cake. Tel: 029 2059 0813.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
CARRY ON SCREAMING: SULLY (12A)
Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff CF5 1QE
Every Friday at 11am, Carry on Screaming
allows parents or carers to see a film without
having to worry about their baby causing
a disturbance. Exclusively for people with
babies under one year old. Tel: 029 2030 4400.
www.chapter.org
CHRISTMAS CONCERT WITH
SPECTRUM SINGERS
Dyffryn Gardens, Nr St Nicholas, CF5
6SU. Doors open at 7pm, concert
starts 7.30pm. Adult (16+) £15;
children (under 16) £10; Under 2s - Lap ticket
only £2. Booking essential. Get in to the
festive spirit and enjoy a concert in the Great
Hall. Included with your ticket is a glass of fizz
and mince pies during the interval. Tel: 029
2059 0813. www.nationaltrust.org.uk
YULETIDE TOURS
Tredegar House,
Nr Newport, NP10 8YW
11:30am - 12:30pm. Booking
essential. See Tredegar House dressed in all
its Christmas finery. Discover more about
Morgan family’s festive traditions and the
tales of Charles Morgan. Discover the state
rooms which hosted the celebrations and
the network of kitchens and servants rooms
which serviced the grand parties. Tel: 01633
815880. www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Friday 16th - Thursday 22nd
December
WINTER WORKSHOP
Parc Play, Unit 5, Curran Embankment,
Grangetown, Cardiff, CF10 5DX
11am and 2.30pm. Enjoy Winter crafts in the
cosy cabin. Tel: 029 2034 5696.
parcplay@gmail.com
Saturday 17th December
CLASSIC CAROLS
Winding House Museum, NP24 6EG
12pm. Join the White Rose Singers
for classic Christmas carols in the
historic winding engine house! Free event. Tel:
01443 822666. www.windinghouse.co.uk
MONTHLY NATURE RAMBLE
Forest Farm, Cardiff CF14 7JJ
10am - 12pm. Guided walk to identify the
birds and other wildlife, which vary from
month to month. Take binoculars if you have
them. Meet at the Warden Centre Forest
Farm. Free. Tel: 029 2233 0235
www.cardiff.gov.uk/parks
ROCK NATIVITY
Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, Clevedon
Road, Wraxall, Nr Bristol, BS48 1PG
Local group, The Rock Project for
11-18 year old aspiring musicians, will be
performing an alternative and dynamic take
on the Nativity story for visitors to enjoy.
Show times: 12pm, 1.30pm & 3pm. See the
advert to get free child entry.
www.noahsarkzoofarm.com
WOODEN REINDEER MAKING
Parc Cwm Darran, CF81 9NR
10am – 2pm. Make your own 3 foot
tall Rudolph. All ages welcome. £10
per person. Tel: 01443 875557.
www.caerphilly.gov.uk/countryside
FAMILY FILM: TROLLS (U)
Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff CF5 1QE
11am. Tickets in advance: adults £4, children
£3. On day: adults £4.50, children £3.50.
Tel: 029 2030 4400.
www.chapter.org
CRAFTY PICTURES & FAMILY FILM:
THE MUPPETS (PG)
Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff CF5 1QE
1.50pm – 2.50pm. £6 (includes ticket to 3pm
film). Chapter’s Cinema Club for ages 7+. For
one hour, before the 3pm Family Feature
enjoy a creative workshop where children
can take part in a number of different craft
activities related to the film they will watch.
3pm: Muppets Christmas Carol (U). Tickets in
advance for film only: adults £4, children £3.
On day: adults £4.50, children £3.50.
Tel: 029 2030 4400. www.chapter.org
Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th
December
BARGOED ICE RINK SANTA’S GROTTO
Bargoed Ice Rink, Morrisons Car
Park, Bargoed, CF81 8QT
11am – 4pm. Enjoy a festive
skate at the Bargoed Ice Rink (£3 per person)
and then visit the famous man himself…
Santa! Rudolph may also visit. Grotto free!
029 2088 0011. www.caerphilly.gov.uk
BREAKFAST WITH THE ELVES
Dyffryn Gardens, Nr St Nicholas,
CF5 6SU
9:30 - 10:30am. Enjoy some
breakfast, play games and do some
colouring with the Elves in the tearoom
before paying a visit to Father Christmas.
Adults - £10; children £7. Visit Father
Christmas from 11am - 3pm. Normal
admission applies plus £4 per child. U11s
free admission if visiting Santa. Father
Christmas will be meeting all the good boys
and girls to give them an early Christmas
present. Tickets for your allocated time slot
can be collected from the visitor reception,
posted out or collected on the day. Booking
essential for both breakfast and visiting
Santa. Tel: 029 2059 0813.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
SANTA’S WINTER WONDERLAND
Cwmcarn Forest Visitor Centre,
NP11 7FA
Walk through the snowy
valleys to the North Pole and tell Santa your
Christmas wishes and get an early gift! £6
per child. Includes gift. Tel: 01495 272001.
www.cwmcarnforest.co.uk
RIVER OF LIGHT LANTERN
WORKSHOPS
Caerphilly Leisure Centre, CF83 3SW
10am – 5pm. A chance to show off your
artistic skills and make your own lantern
ready for the parade on the 22nd December
through Caerphilly Town Centre. Free. Tel:
029 2088 0011.
www.caerphilly.gov.uk
Saturday 17th - Monday 19th
December
ST FAGANS FOOD AND MAKERS’
MARKET
St Fagans National History Museum, CF5 6XB
10am - 4pm. Free. Meet the makers and pick
up something special that you’d never find
on the high street. With family friendly craft
workshops and demonstrations. Tel: 029
2057 3500. museum.wales/stfagans
Saturday 17th -
Tuesday 20th December
TEA PARTY WITH FATHER CHRISTMAS
St Fagans National History
Museum CF5 6XB
11am, 1pm & 3pm. £14. Santa
and Mother Christmas are visiting St
Fagans again this year. Enjoy a tea party to
remember with the Christmassy couple,
listen to their magical stories and - if you’re
good - they’re sure to give you a gift.
Suitable for age 4+. Welsh sessions on
Saturday 17 December and Monday 19
December at 11am. Bookings via www.
ticketlineuk.com or tel 029 2023 0130.
museum.wales/stfagans
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