Get thrilled for holiday fun in Rhondda! Our guide will lead you to all the best events. Whether you call Rhondda home or are just passing through, this guide will make your holidays special.
Popular Events: Experience the enchantment of Cardiff Winter Wonderland, featuring a bustling ice rink and festive market stalls that transport you into a winter fairytale. With charming decorations and local crafts, the Caerphilly Christmas Market offers a unique shopping experience filled with seasonal treats. And the Royal Mint Christmas Experience is something you definitely don’t want to miss, where you can discover the artistry behind coin production and enjoy festive activities. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Rhondda
- Cardiff Winter Wonderland (Cardiff)
- The Royal Mint Christmas Experience (Llantrisant)
- Caerphilly on Ice (Caerphilly)
- Caerphilly Christmas Market (Caerphilly)
- Luminate Wales (Port Talbot)
- Gower Fresh Christmas Trees and Swansea Winter Wonderland (Swansea)
- Mince Pie Special Trains at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway (Welshpool)
- Christmas at Bute Park and Arboretum (Cardiff)
- Santa Specials at the Teifi Valley Railway (Newcastle Emlyn)
- Reindeer Lodge (Margam)
See these and even more events listed below!
Rhondda Holiday Light Displays
Christmas at Bute Park and Arboretum
What to Expect:
World-class light trail with immersive visuals and dynamic illuminations.
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, accessible to all ages, backgrounds, and abilities, making it an unforgettable Christmas celebration for the whole family.
Where: Cardiff | More Info: Christmas at Bute Park and Arboretum
Caerphilly on Ice
What to Expect:
Ice rink and winter activities in Caerphilly.
Description:
Caerphilly on Ice is a festive event featuring an ice rink and various winter activities in the heart of Caerphilly, creating a delightful atmosphere for all ages.
Where: Caerphilly | More Info: Caerphilly on Ice
Luminate Wales
What to Expect:
Interactive light trail with ambient music and festive food.
Description:
Explore the stunning, illuminated trail at Margam Country Park, featuring mesmerizing lighting installations and interactive elements set to music. Enjoy tasty treats, hot mulled wine, and marshmallows by the fire pits as you wander through the historic gardens.
Where: Port Talbot | More Info: Luminate Wales
Rhondda Holiday Markets and Shopping
Caerphilly Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Traditional market with street theatre and diverse food and craft stalls.
Description:
Caerphilly Christmas Market is a traditional market in the old market town of Caerphilly, featuring street theatre and over 100 stalls selling festive treats, jewellery, crafts, Christmas decorations, and a wide selection of food produce.
Where: Caerphilly | More Info: Caerphilly Christmas Market
Winter Food & Craft Fair
What to Expect:
Annual festive fair with Father Christmas and fun Christmas entertainment.
Description:
Bargoed Winter Food & Craft Fair features festive stalls, entertainment, and funfair rides, offering a real treat for local residents with a variety of independent shops and high street brands.
Where: Bargoed | More Info: Winter Food & Craft 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 programme of entertainment to suit every taste.
Where: Portmeirion | More Info: Portmeirion Food & Craft Fair
Rhondda Other Holiday Activities
Cardiff Winter Wonderland
What to Expect:
Unique blend of ice skating, themed bars, and family funfair attractions.
Description:
Cardiff Winter Wonderland features an undercover ice rink, themed frozen ice bar, Sur La Piste Alpine Bar, and a family funfair with a giant wheel. Enjoy festive food and drink options, including Yorkshire pudding wraps and hot chocolates, amidst beautifully decorated grounds.
Where: Cardiff | More Info: Cardiff Winter Wonderland
The Royal Mint Christmas Experience
What to Expect:
Interactive Christmas activities with Santa and coin-striking.
Description:
Step into Santa's workshop at The Royal Mint Experience, where you'll meet extraordinary characters and discover timeless Christmas traditions. Explore the factory that creates special Christmas gifts and strike your own coin. Enjoy exclusive family time with Santa and take photos to remember your visit.
Where: Llantrisant | More Info: The Royal Mint Christmas Experience
Christmas Celebrations at Tredegar House & Gardens
What to Expect:
Historic mansion decorated with over 80 trees and festive lights.
Description:
Celebrate Christmas at Tredegar House & Gardens with twinkling lights, over 80 decorated trees, and a glimpse into 500 years of festive traditions.
Where: Newport | More Info: Christmas Celebrations at Tredegar House & Gardens
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: Lisvane | More Info: Speedboat Santa’s Festive Feasts at Lisvane & Llanishen Reservoirs
Mince Pie Special Trains at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
What to Expect:
Post-Christmas steam train trips with mince pies.
Description:
Enjoy a delightful post-Christmas journey with loved ones aboard steam-heated carriages, complete with mince pies.
Where: Welshpool | More Info: Mince Pie Special Trains at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
Christmas Celebrations at Erddig
What to Expect:
Traditional Christmas decorations inspired by "'Twas the Night Before Christmas."
Description:
Erddig transforms into a charming winter wonderland with beautifully decorated rooms inspired by "'Twas the Night Before Christmas." Enjoy festive storytelling, Christmas crafts, and seasonal treats amidst stunning outdoor decorations and unique installations.
Where: Wrexham | More Info: Christmas Celebrations at Erddig
Gower Fresh Christmas Trees and Swansea Winter Wonderland
What to Expect:
Interactive Santa's Grotto with animatronic animals.
Description:
Gower Fresh Christmas Trees and Swansea Winter Wonderland offer a unique holiday experience where visitors can choose their Christmas tree, explore the snowy kingdom, and meet Santa in his grotto. The event features animatronic polar bears, penguins, and snowmen, as well as real reindeer and a variety of Christmas scenes.
Where: Swansea | More Info: Gower Fresh Christmas Trees and Swansea Winter Wonderland
Reindeer Lodge
What to Expect:
Interactive animal encounters with educational commentary.
Description:
Reindeer Lodge offers a festive atmosphere with reindeer, alpacas, and other animals, along with interactive activities and educational commentary.
Where: Margam | More Info: Reindeer Lodge
Santa Specials at the Teifi Valley Railway
What to Expect:
Unique festive experience with Santa visits and train rides.
Description:
Join us at the Teifi Valley Railway for a festive celebration with train rides, tea, coffee, or sherry, and a choice of sausage roll or mince pie for adults. Children can enjoy train rides, a visit to Santa's grotto with a present, and a drink and goodie bag. Babies also receive a visit to Santa with an age-appropriate present.
Where: Newcastle Emlyn | More Info: Santa Specials at the Teifi Valley Railway
Christmas in Town Centres (Ferndale)
What to Expect:
Vibrant town centre decorations and activities.
Description:
Christmas in Town Centres (Ferndale) features festive decorations and activities in the town centre, creating a lively atmosphere for all ages.
Where: Ferndale | More Info: Christmas in Town Centres (Ferndale)
Christmas in Town Centres (Tonypandy)
What to Expect:
Vibrant town centre decorations and community activities.
Description:
Christmas in Town Centres (Tonypandy) features festive decorations, holiday stalls, and community activities in the town's central areas.
Where: Tonypandy | More Info: Christmas in Town Centres (Tonypandy)
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- Tonypandy (3 miles)
- Aberdare (4 miles)
- Pontypridd (6 miles)
- Merthyr Tydfil (7 miles)
- Coity (11 miles)
- Caerphilly (11 miles)
- Bridgend (12 miles)
- Ebbw Vale (13 miles)
- Neath (15 miles)
- Risca (15 miles)
- Briton Ferry (16 miles)
- Cardiff (17 miles)
- Pontypool (18 miles)
- Cwmbran (18 miles)
- Barry (19 miles)
- Penarth (19 miles)
- Newport (20 miles)
- Swansea (21 miles)
- Ammanford (25 miles)
- Gorseinon (25 miles)
- Clevedon (29 miles)
- Weston-super-Mare (30 miles)
- Llanelli (31 miles)
- Portishead (32 miles)
- Nailsea (34 miles)
- Burnham-on-Sea (35 miles)
- Bristol (39 miles)
- Bridgwater (41 miles)
- Hereford (42 miles)
- Mangotsfield (42 miles)
- Kingswood (43 miles)
- Yate (45 miles)