Where can you visit Santa this Christmas in South Wales
A visit to Santa is a tradition for many families over the festive season. Here’s a list a places to see Father Christmas in South Wales for Christmas 2021.
Norbert, talking reindeer at Believe St David’s, Cardiff
Believe Santa Experience, St David’s Shopping Cardiff
A magical new Santa’s grotto at St David’s Dewi Sant Shopping Centre, Cardiff. Find out more in our special article with promotional video linked below.
Royal Mint Experience, Llantrisant
Find Santa and his elves at his workshop located in The Royal Mint Experience. Take a tour of Santa’s workshop and find fascinating facts about the history behind coins in your stocking and sixpence in a Christmas pudding. See how the elves sort letters and make toys alongside the Royal Mint. All the children get to meet Santa and take home a shiny gift. Booking essential for selected dates in November and December. To book visit the Royal Mint website.
Santa’s Ice Grotto, Bedwellty House and Park, Tredegar
Meet Santa in his Ice Grotto and enjoy hot berry juice and a cookie.
Dates: Sunday 12th and Sunday 19th December 3pm-5.30pm Wednesdays 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd December 5pm-7.30pm
£5 per child Call 01495 353397 to book
Sunday Lunch with Santa, The Hi Tide Inn, Porthcawl
Enjoy a two course hot carvery while listening to the music of welsh legend Tom Jones. A tribute singer will bring you all his greatest hits. Santa will arrive at 2.30pm with gifts for the children. Call 01656 782 432 to book
Victorian Santa tour, Cardiff Castle
Santa returns to Cardiff Castle for Christmas 2021 for private tours on selected December dates. Enjoy a lantern trail around the castle grounds, your own personal costumed guide to take you around the castle apartments and private family group meeting with Santa. Learn about Victorian Christmas traditions and receive a complimentary mulled wine and biscuits from the outdoor cafe. Initial dates sold out but more tickets for additional Santa tours are soon to be released. Go to Cardiff Castle website for the latest information and how to book tickets.
Santa’s Tea Party, Celtic Manor Resort, Newport
A delicious afternoon tea including live call to Santa, who will dial in from the North Pole and appear on large video screen. Kids will love the excitement of being able to video call Santa! Elves will be on hand to look after you at your reserved table and deliver presents to the children. Tickets can be booked on the Celtic Manor website.
Santa’s Tea Party, Celtic Manor
The Christmas Visit, Cobbles Kitchen Ogmore on Sea
A theatrical experience with storytelling and your own table. After enjoying delicious, festive food Santa and Snowflake the elf will visit everyone at their tables. Limited availability on certain dates so book now! Follow ‘Cobbles Kitchen and Deli’ on Facebook for details on how to reserve your table.
Santa Show, Fonmon Castle Vale of Glamorgan
Fonmon Castle will be holding a Christmas Festival of Lights from November 27th. The gardens and dinosaurs will be illuminated with a festive Santa Show to enjoy. Limited availability already so book now!
Christmas Cavalcade. Pontypool
November 27th 10am-5pm The annual Pontypool Christmas event returns for 2021 with a variety of entertainment for all the family. Visit Santa in his grotto and see reindeers. Plus street entertainers, disco and Christmas light switch on