Cardiff at Christmas 2024

The most wonderful time of year is back, and you can enjoy the festive season even more with Cardiff Bus!   Whether you’re finishing off your Christmas shopping, looking for some festive fun, or you just want to get into the Christmas spirit, then sit back and let us do the driving.  We can help take out the stresses of finding that car parking space and allow you tie to arrive relaxed and ready to hit the shops or have that festive tipple.

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Cardiff's Winter Wonderland

Cardiff’s much-loved Winter Wonderland returns to the Castle grounds and City Hall lawns with it’s famous undercover ice-rink and family funfair among a whole host of attractions. Alongside the alpine ski-lodge bar, Sur la Piste, festive food and drink stalls, not to mention the seriously cool Ice Bar, Winter Wonderland really is at the heart of the Cardiff’s seasonal celebrations. 

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Cardiff’s Christmas Market

Visit the Christmas Market in Cardiff where, nestled around the city’s main shopping areas, you will find original work from talented makers in each and every stall. Curated by Craft*Folk, be sure to look out for bespoke jewellery, beautiful textiles, wooden turned gifts, and original artwork across all mediums. Combined with a variety of seasonal food and drink, you can be sure to enjoy a vibrant festive atmosphere.

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The Light of Winter Trail

Brighten up your Christmas this year by discovering the Light of Winter Trail. Experience spectacular light and sound installations in key locations across Cardiff city centre. Free to enjoy, the Light of Winter is active now and will be dazzling visitors through to the new year.

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Shopping at St. David’s

With big name brands, boutique arcades, a Christmas market full of uniquely hand-crafted gifts, not to mention the city’s biggest shopping centre, St David’s Dewi Sant with over 150 shops, restaurants and cafes. Cardiff is the perfect place to wrap up your Christmas shopping.

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Cardiff’s New Theatre Christmas Pantomime 

You shall go to the ball this Christmas! Cardiff’s magical family panto stars presenter Gethin Jones as Prince Charming, broadcaster Owain Wyn Evans as Dandini, much-loved New Theatre Cardiff regular Mike Doyle as the Baroness, and returning favourites Denquar Chupak as Cinderella and Stephanie Webber as the Fairy Godmother.  The show is on from Saturday 7^th December until Sunday 5^th January 2025.  Click here for information on tickets.

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Christmas at Mermaid Quay and The Wales Millennium Centre 

Mermaid Quay is at the heart of Cardiff Bay and will be a hive of activities this Christmas.  Be that series of festive deals for all at Mermaid Quay or festivities and a Christmas market at the Wales Millennium Centre itself.

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