WHERE'S SANTA? www.cwmcarnforest.co.uk 10am - 3.30pm. (Bookable sessions). Journey through Santa’s <strong>Winter</strong>y Wonderland, enjoy the penguins at play and the mischievous elves at work in their studio. Meet the big man himself and receive a present. Suitable for all ages. Please note you must reserve a place to visit the grotto. £6 per child (includes gift). Tel: 01495 272001. Sunday 8th December Santa and Elf Dash in aid of Welsh Hearts Roald Dahl Plass, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5AL www.santadash.wales 5K walk, jog or dash around Cardiff Bay. Festivities begin at 10am. Prizes for best fancy dress. Tickets £10 each or £30 group 4. Saturday 14th December Christmas Party Techniquest, Stuart Street, Cardiff, CF10 5BW www.techniquest.org/ 5pm – 8pm. Festive fun-seekers are invited to an exciting evening opening at Techniquest with access to two floors of hands-on exhibits, treats, music and entertainment. Wave hello and have a selfie with Santa as he spends an hour out of his busy schedule visiting Techniquest. Discover some alternative Christmas gifts, and how to make decorations using chemistry in our Theatre extravaganza, A Techniquest Christmas Carol. Recommended for children aged 3 – 8 year. £7 per ticket + booking fee. Tel: 029 2047 5475. Traditional Welsh Christmas Big Pit National Coal Museum, NP4 9XP museum.wales/bigpit 10am - 4pm. Wrap up warm and gather at Pit Top at 10.15am to welcome Father Christmas as he travels 300ft UP from underground, then later join him in his cottage for story time. Enjoy Christmas Market, and make your own Christmas crafts. At 1pm join Blaenavon Ladies Choir and Beaufort Male Choir for carol singing. Entry to the Museum and Market is free; story time with Santa must be pre-booked online. £7 per child which includes a gift. There is a small cash charge payable on the day for craft making. One free adult ticket per child. For any additional adults wishing to attend the session, and an additional adult ticket must be purchased. Limited tickets available. Tel: 029 2057 3650. Santa’s Grotto: Jingle Bells Insole Court, Fairwater Road, Llandaff, CF5 2LN 11am - 4pm. Visit Santa and receive a Christmas gift. £9.99, (£7.99 (sibling discount). Buy tickets from BUYTICKETS.AT/ RASHMIEVENTS or c ontact rashmievents@yahoo.com Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th December Santa’s Grotto Techniquest, Stuart Street, Cardiff, CF10 5BW www.techniquest.org Father Christmas and his Elf will be ready to meet all the children on the ‘nice’ list in a magical grotto. After telling Santa what they would like for Christmas, each child will receive a gift (worth £3). Spaces are extremely limited so your visit to Santa can only be guaranteed by pre-booking. £6.50 addition to admission price, see website for details. Tel: 029 2047 5475. Santa’s Grotto Blaenavon Ironworks North Street, Blaenavon, NP4 9RN www.cadw.gov.wales 11am - 4pm. Visit the Victorian grotto, complete with a Victorian Father Christmas, carrying a sleigh-full of small gifts for all children. Booking essential. £5 per child to enter the grotto, including a small gift. Normal site admission prices still apply. Tel: 01495 792 615. Father Christmas and Friends St Fagans National Museum of History, CF5 6XB www.museum.wales/stfagans Tickets from £5. 10.15am - 5.30pm. Father Christmas and his friends will be visiting St Fagans Museum so make sure you book a place for your little ones to join the fun. Choose from Meet Father Christmas, Cooking with Mother Christmas, write your letter in the Victorian schoolhouse and Christmas craft with the elves. Advance booking only. Tel 029 2057 3500. Sunday 15th December Traditional Welsh Christmas Big Pit National Coal Museum, NP4 9XP museum.wales/bigpit 10am - 4pm. Wrap up warm and gather at Pit Top at 10.15am to welcome Father Christmas as he travels 300ft UP from underground, then later join him in his cottage for story time. Browse the Christmas Market and make your own Christmas crafts. At 1pm join Blaenavon Town Band for carol singing. Entry to the Museum and Market is free; story time with Santa must be pre-booked online. £7 per child which includes a gift. There is a small cash charge payable on the day for craft making. One free adult ticket per child. For any additional adults wishing to attend the session, and an additional adult ticket must be purchased. Limited tickets available. Tel: 029 2057 3650. Santa’s Grotto: Here Comes Santa Claus Insole Court, Fairwater Road, Llandaff, CF5 2LN 11am - 4pm. Fun activity with elves. Festive hot chocolate and cookie. Visit Santa. Story time with Santa - receive a gift, meet the reindeer and his friends. £19.99, (£16.99 sibling discount). Buy tickets from BUYTICKETS. AT/RASHMIEVENTS or contact rashmievents@yahoo.com Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd December Father Christmas and Friends St Fagans National Museum of History CF5 6XB, www.museum.wales/stfagans Tickets from £5. 10.15am - 5.30pm. Father Christmas and his friends will be visiting St Fagans Museum so book a place for your little ones to enjoy the fun. Choose from Meet Father Christmas, Cooking with Mother Christmas, write your letter in the Victorian schoolhouse and Christmas craft with the elves. Advance booking only. Tel 029 2057 3500. Santa’s Grotto Blaenavon Ironworks, North Street, Blaenavon, NP4 9RN. www.cadw.gov.wales 11am - 4pm. Visit the Victorian grotto, complete with a Victorian Father Christmas, carrying a sleigh-full of small gifts for all children. Booking essential. £5 per child to enter the grotto, including a small gift. Normal site admission prices still apply. Tel: 01495 792 615. Tuesday 24th December Skate with Santa Viola Arena, Cardiff Bay, CF11 0JS www.violaarena.com Standard peak prices apply. Get your skates for a magical day of fun and festivities. Between 1pm - 2pm, a very special guest will be visiting along with his mischievous elves. Skate with him, have your picture taken with him and ensure you’re on the nice list! Tel: 029 2078 9630. CARDIFF DASH @WelshHearts 6 Primary Times WINTER <strong>2019</strong> | www.primarytimes.co.uk
Sglefrio Iâ Castell Caerffili Caerphilly Castle Ice Rink 6 Rhagfyr i 6 Ionawr Ewch i’r wefan i weld yr oriau agor ac i archebu tocynnau ticketsource.co.uk/caerphilly-castle-ice-rink 6 December to 6 January Visit website to check opening times and book tickets ticketsource.co.uk/caerphilly-castle-ice-rink www.primarytimes.co.uk | WINTER <strong>2019</strong> Primary Times 7
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