Anticipating holiday cheer in Ebbw Vale? Our guide will lead you to all the festive fun! Whether you're an Ebbw Vale native or a holiday pilgrim, this guide illuminates the city's festive charm.
One of the highlights this season is the enchanting Christmas at Bute Park, where visitors can enjoy twinkling lights and family-friendly activities amidst beautiful surroundings. Additionally, the Swansea Winter Wonderland and Grotto offers an exciting mix of fairground rides and festive stalls, perfect for all ages. And don't forget the Christmas Celebrations at Tredegar House & Gardens, a stunning event that combines historical charm with seasonal festivities. Explore further details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Ebbw Vale
- Christmas at Bute Park (Cardiff)
- Swansea Winter Wonderland and Grotto (Swansea)
- Fonmon Castle Christmas (Barry)
- Luminate Wales (Port Talbot)
- Caerphilly on Ice (Caerphilly)
- Christmas Celebrations at Tredegar House & Gardens (Newport)
- Royal Welsh Winter Fair (Builth Wells)
- Aberglasney Winter Fair (Llanarthne)
- Portmeirion Food & Craft Fair (Portmeirion)
- Mince Pie Special Trains at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway (Welshpool)
See these and even more events listed below!
Ebbw Vale Holiday Light Displays
Christmas at Bute Park
What to Expect:
Immersive light and sound spectacle with 15 distinct zones.
Description:
Christmas at Bute Park features a reimagined light trail with original audio compositions, dynamic choreography, and jaw-dropping illuminations across 15 distinct zones. Visitors can stroll through an illuminated world uniquely crafted by world-leading lighting designers, enjoying a truly mesmerizing journey around historic Cardiff Castle and picturesque Bute Park. The event includes a Christmas Village with top-quality food, drinks, and festive music.
Where: Cardiff | More Info: Christmas at Bute Park
Luminate Wales
What to Expect:
Interactive light installations in a historic garden setting.
Description:
Explore the stunning, historic gardens of Margam Country Park and Castle with a mesmerizing mile-long walk featuring stunning lighting installations and interactive elements, all set to music. Enjoy tasty treats and hot mulled wine along the way, and toast marshmallows by the fire pit.
Where: Port Talbot | More Info: Luminate Wales
Christmas in Cardiff 2024
What to Expect:
World-class light trail with immersive audio and dynamic choreography.
Description:
Christmas at Bute Park features a reimagined light trail with original audio compositions and dynamic choreography across 15 distinct zones, set in the picturesque Bute Park near Cardiff Castle. The event includes a Christmas Village with local artisan traders and festive music, making it an inclusive celebration for all ages.
Where: Cardiff | More Info: Christmas in Cardiff 2024
Ebbw Vale Holiday Markets and Shopping
Bedwellty Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Unique shopping experience with local vendors and festive treats.
Description:
Join us at Bedwellty House & Park for our popular annual Christmas Market, featuring a range of stalls selling festive favourites and a selection of seasonal treats. Enjoy browsing throughout the house and indulge in our Orchid House Tea Room.
Where: Tredegar | More Info: Bedwellty Christmas Market
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 programme of entertainment to suit every taste.
Where: Portmeirion | More Info: Portmeirion Food & Craft Fair
Aberglasney Winter Fair
What to Expect:
Unique gifts and artisan food from local producers.
Description:
Aberglasney Winter Fair offers an abundance of handpicked exhibitors showcasing unique gifts, handmade decorations, art, and artisan food and drink. Visitors can stock up on festive treats and enjoy a range of outlets for eating and drinking, as well as performances by local artists.
Where: Llanarthne | More Info: Aberglasney Winter Fair
Ystrad Mynach Winter Food & Craft Fair
What to Expect:
Community-driven Christmas shopping event with local performances.
Description:
The Ystrad Mynach Winter Food & Craft Fair offers a variety of food and craft stalls, children's funfair rides, and festive performances by local schools, choirs, and bands. The event features beautiful gifts, Christmas decorations, jewellery, tasty bakes, and traditional festive treats.
Where: Ystrad Mynach | More Info: Ystrad Mynach Winter Food & Craft Fair
Blackwood Winter Food & Craft Fair
What to Expect:
Traditional market with street theatre and over 100 food, craft, and gift stalls.
Description:
The Blackwood Winter Food & Craft Fair offers a variety of festive treats, crafts, and gifts, with over 100 stalls selling jewelry, decorations, and food produce. The event features children's funfair rides and family entertainment, making it a great place to find unique gifts and enjoy the local atmosphere.
Where: Blackwood | More Info: Blackwood Winter Food & Craft Fair
Caerphilly Winter Food & Craft Fair
What to Expect:
Lantern parade and fireworks display.
Description:
Caerphilly Winter Food & Craft Fair is a vibrant event featuring over 60 food, craft, and gift stalls, delicious street food, mulled wine, and exciting street theatre in Caerphilly town centre.
Where: Caerphilly | More Info: Caerphilly Winter Food & Craft Fair
Saundersfoot Coastal Christmas
What to Expect:
Unique shopping and entertainment experience in Saundersfoot.
Description:
Saundersfoot Coastal Christmas offers a diverse range of products, services, and entertainment set against a stunning backdrop, perfect for finding unique gifts and enjoying seasonal activities.
Where: Saundersfoot | More Info: Saundersfoot Coastal Christmas
Narberth Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Unique gifts and local food under one roof.
Description:
The Narberth Christmas Market at Queens Hall offers three days of unique gifts, crafts, and local food, with free entry and a bar serving mulled wine and mince pies. Santa will be present on Saturday.
Where: Narberth | More Info: Narberth Christmas Market
Royal Welsh Winter Fair
What to Expect:
Premier livestock and food exhibitions in a festive setting.
Description:
The Royal Welsh Winter Fair is a premier agricultural event showcasing the finest prime stock in Europe. It features extensive livestock competitions, exhibitions, and festive activities, including a Food Hall with Welsh producers and unique Christmas gifts.
Where: Builth Wells | More Info: Royal Welsh Winter Fair
Pontyclun Christmas Fayre
What to Expect:
Family-friendly Christmas market with a variety of stalls and activities.
Description:
Pontyclun Christmas Fayre is a vibrant community event featuring around 75 stalls selling great Christmas gifts, family-friendly food and drink, crafts, games, and fairground rides. The event includes indoor and outdoor stalls, a large marquee, visits to Santa, sing-along choirs, and various activities for all ages.
Where: Pontyclun | More Info: Pontyclun Christmas Fayre
Taffs Well Village Hall Christmas Fayre
What to Expect:
Local vendors and family-friendly activities.
Description:
Join Taffs Well Village Hall for a festive celebration filled with local vendors offering unique gifts, delicious food, and fun activities for the whole family.
Where: Taffs Well | More Info: Taffs Well Village Hall Christmas Fayre
Ebbw Vale Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Party Night: Noughts & Crosses at Bedwellty House and Park
What to Expect:
Enjoy a festive evening with live music and a DJ.
Description:
Join us for a special Christmas Party Night at Bedwellty House and Park, featuring a delicious two-course meal, live band, and DJ.
Where: Tredegar | More Info: Christmas Party Night: Noughts & Crosses at Bedwellty House and Park
Santa Specials at the Teifi Valley Railway
What to Expect:
Unique family-friendly Christmas event with Santa visits and festive treats.
Description:
Join the Teifi Valley Railway for a delightful Christmas celebration featuring train rides, visits to Santa's grotto, and festive treats like tea, coffee, sherry, sausage rolls, and mince pies. Enjoy a special present for every child and a memorable experience with your family.
Where: Newcastle Emlyn | More Info: Santa Specials at the Teifi Valley Railway
Hay-on-Wye Hay Festival Winter Weekend
What to Expect:
Diverse literary and cultural events in a historic town.
Description:
The Hay Festival Winter Weekend in Hay-on-Wye is a celebration of literature, music, and comedy, featuring over 60 events with more than 70 acclaimed artists. The festival includes author conversations, music performances, and family workshops, all set against the charming backdrop of Hay-on-Wye.
Where: Hay-on-Wye | More Info: Hay-on-Wye Hay Festival Winter Weekend
Santa Saturdays in Aberdare Market
What to Expect:
Santa visits and gift-giving in a bustling market setting.
Description:
Meet Santa at his Grotto in Aberdare Market Hall, where he will be available for visits and photographs.
Where: Aberdare | More Info: Santa Saturdays in Aberdare Market
Ebbw Vale Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Celebrations at Tredegar House & Gardens
What to Expect:
Historical mansion with 500 years of Christmas traditions.
Description:
Celebrate 500 years of Christmas traditions at Tredegar House, featuring twinkling lights, over 80 decorated trees, and a glimpse into how the Morgan family celebrated through the centuries.
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 lake setting.
Description:
Join Brunch with Santa at Llandegfedd Lake for a delightful meal amidst stunning lake views and festive atmosphere.
Where: Cwmbran | More Info: Brunch with Santa at Llandegfedd Lake
Speedboat Santa’s Festive Feasts at Lisvane & Llanishen Reservoirs
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration with special guests and festive feasts.
Description:
Join Speedboat Santa at Lisvane & Llanishen Reservoirs for a unique holiday celebration featuring festive feasts and special guests.
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 pie service.
Description:
Enjoy a delightful post-Christmas journey with your loved ones aboard the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway. Savor mince pies in the steam-heated carriages while taking in the scenic views.
Where: Welshpool | More Info: Mince Pie Special Trains at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
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
Santa Visit at Bedwellty House & Park
What to Expect:
Meet Santa in an Ice House Grotto setting.
Description:
Visit Santa in his Ice House Grotto at Bedwellty House & Park, where you'll enjoy warm juice, a cookie, and a gift from Santa.
Where: Tredegar | More Info: Santa Visit at Bedwellty House & Park
Swansea Winter Wonderland and Grotto
What to Expect:
Interactive festive environment with polar bears and speaking trees.
Description:
At Swansea Winter Wonderland, immerse yourself in a festive environment featuring polar bears, speaking trees, and busy elves. Explore the snowy land, see Santa's sleigh being loaded, and meet Father Christmas and his reindeer. The event includes a large walkthrough area with various Christmas scenes and real reindeer.
Where: Swansea | More Info: Swansea Winter Wonderland and Grotto
Fonmon Castle Christmas
What to Expect:
Traditional Christmas festivities in a historic Welsh castle setting.
Description:
Celebrate the festive season at Fonmon Castle with its historic charm and beautifully decorated gardens.
Where: Barry | More Info: Fonmon Castle Christmas
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
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- Merthyr Tydfil (8 miles)
- Pontypool (9 miles)
- Aberdare (11 miles)
- Cwmbran (12 miles)
- Risca (13 miles)
- Rhondda (13 miles)
- Pontypridd (13 miles)
- Caerphilly (14 miles)
- Tonypandy (15 miles)
- Newport (16 miles)
- Cardiff (21 miles)
- Coity (23 miles)
- Penarth (23 miles)
- Bridgend (25 miles)
- Barry (26 miles)
- Neath (27 miles)
- Clevedon (28 miles)
- Portishead (28 miles)
- Briton Ferry (28 miles)
- Hereford (29 miles)
- Nailsea (31 miles)
- Weston-super-Mare (31 miles)
- Swansea (33 miles)
- Ammanford (33 miles)
- Bristol (34 miles)
- Mangotsfield (36 miles)
- Gorseinon (36 miles)
- Kingswood (37 miles)
- Yate (38 miles)
- Burnham-on-Sea (38 miles)
- Chipping Sodbury (39 miles)
- Llanelli (41 miles)
- Gloucester (42 miles)
- Stroud (43 miles)
- Great Malvern (44 miles)
- Mendip (45 miles)