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WHERE'S SANTA?
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
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
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.
www.museum.wales/stfagans
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
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.
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.
c a r d i ff @millenniumhotels.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
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.
c a r d i ff @millenniumhotels.com
Saturday 24th December
SANTA AT COCONUTS
Sully Moors Road, Barry, CF64 5RP
Santa and his Reindeer will be visiting, open
from 10am – 3pm. For more info please
call 01446 740404
www.nutsaboutfun.com
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
BEAUTY &
THE BEAST
PANTO
Enjoy an afternoon of
fun & laughter including
a 2 course meal with a
visit from the man
himself!
CABARET
NIGHTS
80’s Night
14th December
ABBA Night
21st December
CHRISTMAS
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DAY LUNCH
MARDI GRAS
PARTY NIGHTS
(Thursday/Fridays/
Saturdays/Sundays)
A Christmas carnival
extravaganza including a
3 course meal
and disco
Come and say hello to Santa
whilst enjoying your
Christmas Day Lunch,
4 course meal in our
Inspiration Suite
3 course meal in
The Public House
NEW
YEAR'S EVE
Come and Celebrate
New Year’s Eve in
Style
BOOK YOUR TICKETS ONLINE village-hotels.co.uk/Christmas
Village Hotel Cardiff, 29 Pendwyallt Road, Coryton, Cardiff, CF14 7EF
029 2167 1120
*Terms and conditions apply.
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