December, as we all know, is about family and the magic of Christmas. Here are some great ways to fill up your stocking with fun, festive activities in Wales for all the family.
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Christmas shopping, markets and winter wonderlands
There are a range of Christmas markets and other places to get your Christmas shopping across Wales.
From around mid November until early January there are winter wonderlands, which feature fun rides and seasonal ice skating rinks.
Waterfront Winterland, Swansea, West Wales
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© Sayers Group
© Sayers Group
Other events and things to do in December
18 November - 24 December 2023. Gower Fresh Christmas Trees, Three Crosses, Swansea, is home to Swansea Winter Wonderland and Grotto.
24 November - 24 December 2023. Reindeer Lodge with a drive-thru reindeer safari experience, Santa's Grotto and theatre show, hidden Elf village and Toy Workshop.
29 November to 24 December 2023. Garden of Wales Winter Light Trail, National Botanic Garden of Wales.
29 November - 31 December 2023. Luminate Wales, Margam Park.
01 - 03 December 2023. Enjoy the family friendly Portmeirion Food & Craft Fair, with great local food and drink, plus entertainment.
Various dates in December. Santa Specials at the Teifi Valley Railway.
03 December 2023. Cardiff Santa Dash.
25/26 December and 01 January. Festive swims and dips in various locations, usually on Christmas or Boxing Day or New Year's Day.
27 December 2023. Coral Welsh Grand National.
31 December. Nos Galan Races.
31 December. Mari Lwyd and New Year Walk In.
31 December 2023. Ghost hunt, Gwrych Castle.
Luminate Wales, Margam Park, Neath Port Talbot, West Wales and Porthcawl Christmas Day Swim, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales
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