Is Christmas here? How to get into the Christmas spirit in Cardiff

Are you looking forward to Christmas, well here are some fun activities you can do around Cardiff to get into the Christmas spirit. 

Firstly you can go to your favourite shop or cafe and try some Christmas exclusive menu items for the festive period such as the Festive Bake from Greggs or the Gingerbread Golden Hazel Latte from Costa. 

If you’re looking for an activity to do with your friends or family look no further than booking an ice skating trip at Cardiff Castle. You can book online now from as early as the 12th of November and with your student ID you can get a discount down to £13.50 during off peak time. There is also the opportunity to Skate and Sip where you can pay £18 for an hour of skating and than get a selected drink from the bar afterwards. 

If ice skating is not for you then why not try Cardiff Winter Wonderland which is right next door at City Hall Lawns. This is the perfect opportunity to get into the Christmas spirit by going to the fun fair to enjoy some live music and their many exciting rides such as the Big Wheel. If you’re there you can also visit the Sur La Piste Alpine bar to enjoy some festive goods like mulled win or hot chocolate for those cold Christmas nights.  

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Another activity you can do with your friends or family is head to Bute Park for their mile long Christmas light trail that travels through the four different worlds of joy, wonder, hope and magic. Christmas at Bute Park begins on the 19th of November and is one of the best things to do to make this Christmas unforgettable. The award-winning light trail opens at 4.15pm so be the first to experience it by booking today.

If you live near Cardiff and want to experience Christmas with your friends or family then head to New Theatre for their 2026 pantomime Beauty And The Beast. One of the best ways to get into the Christmas spirit, prepare to sep into the magic and experience a tale as old as time with your family or friends. The show begins on the 5th of December and carries on until the 3rd of January so you have plenty of time to book your experience. The show starring Gethin Jones, Steve Speirs, Mike Doyle, Jack Ryan and Jo Osmond is an amazing way to get into the Christmas spirit this year in Cardiff. 

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If your looking to do some Christmas shopping then you can check out the Cardiff Christmas Market where you can get some unique original items from people taking part. There is a range of items from original 3D art to baked goods so there is something for everyone at this years Christmas Market. The market opens on the 12th of November and carries on until the 23rd on December so try to be the first ones there to get first choice on a variety of crafts. 

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