The holidays are calling, Caerphilly! Explore our guide for all the must-see events and activities. For those born and raised in Caerphilly and those just arrived, our guide is your key to unlocking seasonal wonders.
Popular Events: The Caerphilly Winter Fair transforms the town into a festive delight, featuring local artisans, charming stalls, and seasonal treats that resonate with holiday cheer. The Caerphilly Christmas Market showcases a variety of unique gifts and delicious food options, perfect for finding that special something. And you definitely don't want to miss the Ystrad Mynach Winter Fair, where community spirit shines through entertainment and festive activities. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Caerphilly
- Caerphilly Christmas Market
- Caerphilly Winter Fair
- Bargoed Winter Fair (Bargoed)
- Blackwood Winter Fair (Blackwood)
- Ystrad Mynach Winter Fair (Ystrad Mynach)
- Caerphilly on Ice
- Christmas at Bute Park and Arboretum (Cardiff)
- Luminate Wales (Port Talbot)
- Reindeer Lodge (Swansea)
- Swansea Winter Wonderland and Grotto (Swansea)
See these and even more events listed below!
Caerphilly Holiday Light Displays
Christmas at Bute Park and Arboretum
What to Expect:
World-class light trail with immersive visuals and dynamic choreography.
Description:
Christmas at Bute Park features a reimagined light trail with original audio compositions, dynamic choreography, and jaw-dropping illuminations across 15 distinct zones. The event includes a Christmas Village with local artisan traders, offering top-quality food, drinks, and festive music. The trail is designed to be inclusive for all ages and abilities, providing a truly mesmerising journey through the picturesque Bute Park.
Where: Cardiff | More Info: Christmas at Bute Park and Arboretum
Luminate Wales
What to Expect:
Interactive light installations and festive food options.
Description:
Explore the stunning, historic gardens of Margam Country Park and Castle with a mesmerizing mile-long illuminated trail featuring stunning lighting installations and interactive elements for all ages. Enjoy tasty treats, hot mulled wine, and marshmallows by the fire pit.
Where: Port Talbot | More Info: Luminate Wales
Caerphilly Holiday Markets and Shopping
Caerphilly Winter Fair
What to Expect:
River of Light Lantern Parade and Fireworks Display.
Description:
Caerphilly Winter Fair is a vibrant event in Caerphilly town centre featuring over 60 food, craft, and gift stalls, delicious street food, mulled wine, street theatre, and funfair attractions.
Where: Caerphilly | More Info: Caerphilly Winter Fair
Caerphilly Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Traditional market with street theatre and over 100 stalls.
Description:
Caerphilly Christmas Market is a vibrant event featuring over 100 stalls selling festive treats, jewelry, crafts, and Christmas decorations. The market offers a wide selection of food produce and supports local artisan markets.
Where: Caerphilly | More Info: Caerphilly Christmas Market
Ystrad Mynach Winter Fair
What to Expect:
Community stage with local performances.
Description:
The Ystrad Mynach Winter Fair offers a Christmas shopping experience with over 30 food and craft stalls, children’s funfair rides, and festive performances from local schools, choirs, and bands. The event also features a Santa’s Grotto and a community stage with festive performances.
Where: Ystrad Mynach | More Info: Ystrad Mynach Winter Fair
Blackwood Winter Fair
What to Expect:
Family-friendly funfair rides and festive entertainment.
Description:
The Blackwood Winter Fair is a vibrant event in Blackwood town centre, featuring a wide selection of funfair rides, festive street characters, and street shows. Visitors can browse food and craft stalls, as well as independent shops and high street brands, making it an ideal opportunity to get your Christmas shopping underway.
Where: Blackwood | More Info: Blackwood Winter Fair
Bargoed Winter Fair
What to Expect:
Music and Light Lantern Parade
Description:
Bargoed Winter Fair features festive stalls, entertainment, and funfair rides, offering a real treat for local residents. The event includes a Music and Light Lantern Parade and supports local businesses with a range of independent shops and high street brands.
Where: Bargoed | More Info: Bargoed Winter Fair
Portmeirion Food & Craft Fair
What to Expect:
Showcase of local Welsh produce and crafts.
Description:
The Portmeirion Food & Craft Fair is a family-friendly event celebrating diverse local food and crafts. It features artisan stalls exhibiting the best Welsh produce, along with a full program of entertainment to suit every taste.
Where: Portmeirion | More Info: Portmeirion Food & Craft Fair
Caerphilly Other Holiday Activities
Caerphilly on Ice
What to Expect:
Seasonal ice skating with festive atmosphere.
Description:
Caerphilly on Ice transforms the Owain Glyndwr Playing Field into a vibrant winter attraction with an undercover ice rink, Alpine Ski Bar, festive food and drink stalls, and various activities.
Where: Caerphilly | More Info: Caerphilly on Ice
Christmas Celebrations at Tredegar House & Gardens
What to Expect:
Immersive historical Christmas celebrations with period decorations and activities.
Description:
Celebrate Christmas at Tredegar House & Gardens with over 80 decorated trees, twinkling lights, and a rich history of festive traditions spanning 500 years.
Where: Newport | More Info: Christmas Celebrations at Tredegar House & Gardens
Brunch with Santa at Llandegfedd Lake
What to Expect:
Brunch with Santa in a picturesque lakeside setting.
Description:
Join Brunch with Santa at Llandegfedd Lake for a delightful meal amidst stunning lake views and festive atmosphere.
Where: Pontypool | More Info: Brunch with Santa at Llandegfedd Lake
Speedboat Santa’s Festive Feasts at Lisvane & Llanishen Reservoirs
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration with festive feasts and special activities.
Description:
Join Speedboat Santa at Lisvane & Llanishen Reservoirs for a unique holiday celebration featuring festive feasts and special activities.
Where: Cardiff | More Info: Speedboat Santa’s Festive Feasts at Lisvane & Llanishen Reservoirs
Mince Pie Special Trains at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
What to Expect:
Steam-heated carriages with mince pies.
Description:
Enjoy a delightful journey on the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway with Mince Pie Trains, featuring steam-heated carriages and a warm, festive atmosphere.
Where: Welshpool | More Info: Mince Pie Special Trains at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
Christmas Celebrations at Erddig
What to Expect:
Unique reverse grotto supporting Wrexham Foodbank.
Description:
Erddig House is beautifully decorated with traditional Christmas decorations inspired by "Twas the Night Before Christmas." Explore rooms reflecting different stanzas, enjoy festive storytelling, and participate in Christmas crafts.
Where: Wrexham | More Info: Christmas Celebrations at Erddig
Swansea Winter Wonderland and Grotto
What to Expect:
Interactive festive environment with Santa's sleigh and reindeer.
Description:
At Swansea Winter Wonderland, immerse yourself in a festive environment featuring polar bears, penguins, and snowmen. Explore the snowy kingdom, see Santa's sleigh being loaded, and meet Father Christmas and his reindeer. Children can receive a present from Santa himself, making it a memorable experience for all.
Where: Swansea | More Info: Swansea Winter Wonderland and Grotto
Reindeer Lodge
What to Expect:
Illuminated trail through stunning farmland with festive activities.
Description:
Gower Fresh Christmas Trees offers a variety of Christmas tree options, including pre-cut and pick-your-own trees. The farm is home to the largest reindeer herd in Wales and features a Santa's Grotto and Winter Wonderland attraction. Visitors can enjoy a festive walk through the illuminated trail, meet Father Christmas, and explore the Christmas shop.
Where: Swansea | More Info: Reindeer Lodge
Santa Specials at the Teifi Valley Railway
What to Expect:
Train rides with Santa and festive treats.
Description:
Join Santa at the Teifi Valley Railway for a special day of train rides, festive treats, and visits to his grotto. Adult tickets include train rides, tea, coffee, or sherry, and a sausage roll or mince pie. Child tickets include train rides, a visit to Santa, and a present.
Where: Newcastle Emlyn | More Info: Santa Specials at the Teifi Valley Railway
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
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- Risca (6 miles)
- Pontypridd (6 miles)
- Cardiff (7 miles)
- Newport (9 miles)
- Penarth (10 miles)
- Cwmbran (10 miles)
- Tonypandy (11 miles)
- Pontypool (11 miles)
- Rhondda (11 miles)
- Barry (12 miles)
- Merthyr Tydfil (14 miles)
- Aberdare (14 miles)
- Ebbw Vale (14 miles)
- Coity (15 miles)
- Bridgend (16 miles)
- Clevedon (18 miles)
- Weston-super-Mare (19 miles)
- Portishead (20 miles)
- Nailsea (22 miles)
- Burnham-on-Sea (25 miles)
- Neath (26 miles)
- Briton Ferry (26 miles)
- Bristol (28 miles)
- Mangotsfield (31 miles)
- Swansea (31 miles)
- Kingswood (32 miles)
- Bridgwater (32 miles)
- Yate (34 miles)
- Mendip (35 miles)
- Chipping Sodbury (35 miles)
- Gorseinon (36 miles)
- Ammanford (36 miles)
- Taunton (39 miles)
- Bath (39 miles)
- Hereford (40 miles)
- Llanelli (41 miles)