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WHAT’S ON WHERE
Saturday 17th - Friday 23rd December
SANTA’S GROTTO
Cardiff Castle CF10 3RB
Santa will be waiting in the
magical Black Tower with
presents for all good boys and girls. Sessions
in Welsh language available. Book online at
www.cardiffcastle.com
STAR TOURS
Techniquest, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5BW
£1.50 addition to admission price. Find out
more about some familiar constellations, the
planets, how stars are born and how they die.
The Digital Planetarium can take you through
space for a close up look at some of nature’s
most beautiful sights such as distant galaxies
and exploded stars. Suitable for ages 7+.
Plus:
YUCKY YOU!
Included in admission price. Why does skin
becomes spotty, why noses get snotty and
why we go to the potty - find out in this funfilled
show that’s suitable for all the family.
Plus
PAWPRINTS IN THE WINTER SKY
£1.50 addition to admission price. Help Izzy
take a tour of the night sky as she learns
about the animals that you can find amongst
the stars. Depending on the season, see
what animals you can find. It might be a
bull, a lion, a dragon or a winged horse!
Suitable for under-7s. Tel: 029 2047 5475.
www.techniquest.org
ARTES MUNDI CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
ART ACTIVITIES
National Museum, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10
3NP. Art activities related to the national
traditions of the Artes Mundi artists. Free,
drop-in. Tel: 029 2057 3000.
www.museum.wales/cardiff/whatson
Sunday 18th December
FAMILY SUNDAY LUNCH
Vale Resort, Hensol Park,
Hensol CF72 8JY
Enjoy a classic Christmas carver
lunch and let the children enjoy balloon
modelling, cheek and eye painting, a family
quiz and a visit from Father Christmas.
Family £75 (2 adults & 2 children under
12 years). Adult £29, child under 12, £12.
Includes 3 course meal and entertainment.
Tel: 01443 665805
FATHER CHRISTMAS AT THE PIT
Big Pit National Coal Museum,
NP4 9XP
12 - 4pm. Be amazed as Father
Christmas arrives at Pit Top at 10.30am,
travelling 300ft UP from underground on
his way to Lapland. Once he’s arrived (and
found his elves!), there’ll be an opportunity
to visit him in his cottage, until 4pm and tell
him what’s on your Christmas list. Music will
also be provided by Blaenavon Town Band.
£5 charge to include a gift. Suitable for all
children. No booking necessary. Tel: 029
2057 3650. www.museum.wales/bigpit
FEED THE BIRDS WITH SANTA
National Wetlands Centre,
Llwynhendy, Llanelli, SA14 9SH
2.45pm. Join Santa as he takes
a break from his busy preparations to help
feed the birds. Included in admission price.
Plus:
ROBIN NEST BOX MAKING
WORKSHOPS
Drop in between 11am - 12pm or 1 - 4pm
to receive 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
FESTIVE SUNDAY LUNCH WITH SANTA
Copthorne Way, Culverhouse
Cross, Cardiff CF5 6DH
Adult £16.95 children under 12
£9.95; children under 3 eat free. To book
tel: 029 2029 4333 or email events.cardiff@
millenniumhotels.com
CHRISTMAS UNDERGROUND CINEMA
Cardiff Castle CF10 3RB
Book online www.cardiffcastle.com
FESTIVE FILM: MIRACLE ON 34TH
STREET (U: 1947)
National Waterfront Museum,
Swansea, SA1 3RD
2.30pm. Free. Tel: 029 2057 3600.
www.museumwales.ac.uk
LANTERN LIT GARDENS AND
CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE
Aberglasney Gardens, Llangathen,
Carmarthenshire. SA32 8QH
Celebrate the festive period with a Carol
Service in Aberglasney’s beautiful manor
house. Mulled wine. Free entry from 3pm.
Carol Service 6pm. Tel: 01558 668998.
www.aberglasney.org
MINCE PIE WALK
Cwmcarn Forest Visitor Centre, NP11 7FA
Walk around the Cwmcarn valley and blow
away the stresses of Christmas with this
strenuous, but very rewarding walk approx.
7 miles. Wrap up warm, and take a flask. On
return to the Centre, enjoy a hot chocolate
& mince pie. £5 per adult. £3.50 per child,
payable at time of booking. Dogs welcome.
Tel: 01495 272001.
www.cwmcarnforest.co.uk
TUDOR TREATS
Llancaiach Fawr Manor, CF46 6ER
Price included in manor entry fee, see
website for times. Visitors to the manor can
make candles, soap balls and pomanders
as gifts for friends and family. Tel: 01443
412248. www.llancaiachfawr.co.uk
Monday 19th December
RSPB CYMRU PARC PLAY
Parc Play, Unit 5, Curran Embankment,
Grangetown, Cardiff, CF10 5DX
11am - 3pm. RSPB will provide nature based
family activities and will also be on hand
helping families to plant a tree to be taken
home or left at Parc Play to be visited and
watch it grow through the year. Tel: 029
2034 5696. parcplay@gmail.com
FILM: TROLLS (U)
Memo Arts Centre, Gladstone Road,
Barry CF62 8NA
10am. Tickets: Adults £6.50; children U16
£3.50. Box Office 01446 738622.
www.memoartscentre.co.uk
Monday 19th - Thursday 22nd
CHRISTMAS STORYTELLING
Parc Play, Unit 5, Curran
Embankment, Grangetown, Cardiff,
CF10 5DX. 10.30am - 2.30pm.Listen
to an enchanting Christmas story. Tel: 029
2034 5696. parcplay@gmail.com
Tuesday 20th 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
CHRISTMAS UNDERGROUND CINEMA
Cardiff Castle CF10 3RB
Book online www.cardiffcastle.com
WINTER WELLY WALK
Cwmcarn Forest Visitor Centre, NP11 7FA
10.30 - 11.30am. Wear your festive wellies
and enjoy a walk around the Nantcarn valley
making your way to the Craft hut to make
Christmas Tree decorations. Wrap up warm, as
you will be outside for the session! Ages 3+.
£2 per child. £1 per adult. Book your place as
spaces are limited! Tel: 01495 272001.
www.cwmcarnforest.co.uk
Wednesday 21st December
CAROL CONCERT
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Bay. CF10 5AL. 5.45pm. Glanfa
stage. A celebration of Christmas
with City Voices Cardiff and some festive
treats, including mince pies. Free - open to
all. Tel: 029 2063 6464. www.wmc.org.uk
FAMILY FILM: THE MUPPETS
CHRISTMAS CAROL (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
FESTIVE CRAFT
Cardiff Story Museum, The Old
Library, The Hayes, Cardiff,
CF10 1BH. 10am - 3pm. £1 per child.
Drop in to the children’s craft session for
some festive fun! Tel: 029 2034 6214.
www.cardiffstory.com
Thursday 22nd December
CAERPHILLY RIVER OF LIGHT
LANTERN PARADE
From Caerphilly Railway Station, CF83 1HE
6.30pm start. A festive parade through
Caerphilly Town Centre, followed by a
spectacular fireworks display above the skies
of Caerphilly Castle. Free. Tel: 029 2088 0011.
www.caerphilly.gov.uk
FAMILY FILM: FANTASTIC BEASTS
AND WHERE… (12A)
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
Friday 23rd December
CARRY ON SCREAMING: A UNITED
KINGDOM (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
DOGGY TINSEL WALK
Cwmcarn Forest
Visitor Centre, NP11 7FA
11am - 12.30pm. Enjoy a gentle
stroll around the valley and on your return
warm up with a hot chocolate and tasty dog
treats (human treats also available!). Feel
free to take your tinsel or reindeer antlers to
get in the festive cheer! Adults £4; children
£2.50. DOGS FREE! Booking advised as places
are limited! Tel: 01495 272001.
www.cwmcarnforest.co.uk
25th December
CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH AT VILLAGE
HOTEL CARDIFF
29 Pendwyallt Rd, Coryton,
Cardiff, CF14 7EF. Come and say
hello to Santa whilst enjoying
your Christmas Day Lunch, 4 course meal in
our Inspiration Suite or 3 course meal in
The Public House. Book your tickets online –
www.village-hotels.co.uk/Christmas
Friday 23rd -
Saturday 24th December
FESTIVE SUNDAY LUNCH WITH SANTA
Copthorne Way, Culverhouse
Cross, Cardiff CF5 6DH
Adults £16.95; children under
12 £9.95; children under 3 eat free.
To book tel: 029 2029 4333 or email
events.cardiff@millenniumhotels.com
Tuesday 27th December
FAMILY FILM: FANTASTIC BEASTS AND
WHERE… (12A)
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
Tuesday 27th -
Saturday 31st December
YUCKY YOU!
Techniquest, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5BW
Included in admission price. Why does skin
becomes spotty, why noses get snotty and
why we go to the potty find out in this funfilled
show that’s suitable for all the family.
Plus:
PAWPRINTS IN THE WINTER SKY
£1.50 addition to admission price. Help Izzy
take a tour of the night sky as she learns
about the animals that you can find amongst
the stars. Suitable for under-7s.
Plus:
STAR TOURS
£1.50 addition to admission price. The Digital
Planetarium can take you through space
for a close up look at some of nature’s most
beautiful sights such as distant galaxies and
exploded stars. Suitable for ages 7+. Tel: 029
2047 5475. www.techniquest.org
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