What’s on in Cardiff this Christmas –
November has begun which means we are getting closer to the festive season and for some people it has already begun, soon Cardiff will be filled with Christmas lights and the smell of cinnamon, the city will turn into a beautiful array of magic making us all remember why we love the festive season so much. When Cardiff defrosts, so do we and to ensure that you do not miss these magical events we have had a little look at what is happening this Christmas in Cardiff.
Cardiff Christmas markets –
Returning this year on Thursday 14th November till Monday 23rd of December is Cardiff’s Christmas markets, open in the heart of the city for over a month you have plenty of time to experience these gorgeous wooden huts filled with exciting surprises. The markets are being run by independent businesses and are filled with original handmade work making this experience unique, you will be able to purchase items that won’t be sold anywhere else as well as supporting Cardiff born businesses. The markets are one of the best places to purchase Christmas presents for all your family, with a wide selection of stalls’ there is something for everyone. Not only is Cardiff Christmas markets the best place to shop for Christmas presents it is also an amazing way to spend a festive day, you can start your day by heading down one of Cardiff’s extraordinary arcades to grab some breakfast before heading to the markets where you can meet independent business owners and learn their incredible story’s, browse at the wonderful selection of stalls before stopping in the festive and cosy bar to warm up by the fireplace and have one of the best hot chocolates in Wales, when you are all shopped out and hungry you can grab some food from one of the many food stall’s that are offered at the markets, this may even be your chance to try something new, and then you can finish your magical day by watching one of the incredible street artist performances going on around the markets. If you need a day out to help you really get into the Christmas spirt Cardiff Christmas markets is the way forward.
Christmas at Bute Park –
Starting on the 22nd November till the 31st December is Bute Park’s award-winning Christmas light trail where you can step into a different world for a couple of hours. This experience is magical and this year it has been completely reimagined, the displays that have been created in this beautiful trail have been created by many different incredible artists across Cardiff. As well as getting to experience the unforgettable display of lights you won’t get to see anywhere else, Bute Park also has a cosy Christmas village where you can eat many different styles of street food from a smoking griddle stall to a chock shop stall there is options for everyone. The Christmas village is at the start of the Christmas lights trail meaning you can fill up on tasty food and mulled wine before walking it off looking at all the unique light displays; the whole experience is the perfect family evening out or date night and it is unmissable. You can purchase your tickets for this event on the Christmas at Bute Park website.
Winter Wonderland Cardiff –
Cardiff Winter Wonderland opening on the 14th November is the perfect way to spend a festive evening, this unmissable experience has many different attractions for all the family to take part in. Winter wonderland transforms Cardiff Castle into a winter escape, where you can explore a unique ice trail that circles around the castles grounds while you skate under the stars in the crisp Christmas air, if skating outside is not for you, there is also an undercover ice rink that will be a warmer but still joyful experience. The ice bar is an amazing highlight of Winter Wonderland offering a unique experience like no other, enjoy having a drink in a bar where you are surrounded by carved ice and themed sculptures transforming the space into a magical glistening world. You can sip on your favourite alcoholic beverage from an ice glass while taking in this one-of-a-kind experience. The Sur La Piste Alpine Bar located next to the Ferris Wheel inside Winter Wonderland is a cozy and festive bar perfect for warming up, this Alpine inspired bar is filled with rustic wood, fairy lights and comfortable seating where you can indulge in festive treats from mulled wine to hot chocolate while enjoying the atmosphere of the bar, this bar is the perfect hideaway to relax and soak up the festive season. The Winter Wonderland funfair is a festive playground filled with activities for all ages, the funfair offers thrilling rides, live music and exciting games. As well as all of this there in a giant wheel that offers you the chance to see Cardiff city centres breathtaking views from a new height, the Winter Wonderland experience is guaranteed to create fun memories for all the family and is an unmissable Christmas experience that only comes round once a year.
Christmas lights –
One of the highlights of the festive season is visiting the Christmas lights that are glistening in the city centre at Christmas time, taking an evening stroll around the city to immerse yourself within all the Christmas spirits is the perfect way to spend your evening. You can venture down the unique arcades to see what twinkling lights are lighting up the alleys at night, you can wonder down to the castle to see how the famous Cardiff Christmas tree has been decorated or you can look around the heart of the city centre to see the beautiful twinkling lights above your head. Looking at the Cardiff Christmas lights is a free activity…a must do this Christmas.
Christmas shopping in Cardiff –
Cardiff is by far the best place to shop in Wales, with a huge shopping centre home to over 180 shops, restaurants and café’s it is the best place to get your Christmas shopping this year. St David’s has just been decorated for Christmas and it looks absolutely beautiful, above your head you are surrounded by twinkling lights making the whole experience feel magical, we guarantee you won’t go home from this shopping experience without gifts for all the family. While you are out Christmas shopping you can also get some food from one of the many restaurant options that surround you in the shopping centre, making this shopping experience both magical and exciting
