Where can you visit Santa this Christmas in South Wales
A visit to Santa or Sion Corn in Welsh is a tradition for many families over the festive season and in this guide Wales With A Little One has picked some of the best places to see him! Here’s a list a places to see Father Christmas in South Wales for Christmas 2025.
John Lewis Santa’s Grotto, St David’s Shopping Cardiff
A magical new Santa’s Enchanted Grotto at John Lewis St David’s Dewi Sant Shopping Centre, Cardiff. John Lewis and Lego have joined together to present a fun filled Santa adventure with all kids leaving with a special Lego set. Visit the John Lewis website to book.
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 with a gift for every child. Stay cosy after you’ve told Santa your Christmas wish list with a cup of warm squash and a cookie. Selected dates in December 2025.
£8 per child Call 01495 353397 to book
Christmas Carvery 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 keep the kids entertained with gifts for all the children. Sunday 14th December 2025 Call 01656 782 432 to book
Santa tour, Cardiff Castle
Santa returns to Cardiff Castle for Christmas 2025 on selected December dates. As part of a group take part in a festive themed treasure hunt within the castle’s rooms. Children then get to meet and chat with Santa as a group before picking a special gift from a selection of unwrapped toys. Go to Cardiff Castle website for the latest information and how to book tickets. Evening Santa visits are also available.
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. Dates in November and throughout December.
Santa’s Tea Party, Celtic Manor
Santa’s Grotto Experience Greenmeadow Community Farm Cwmbran
Greenmeadow Farm re opened in September and this popular Cwmbran attraction for families has a wonderful Christmas experience for children. Enjoy a story read by Mrs Claus or one of the very important elves before meeting Santa for a special gift. Little ones can also make reindeer food to take home and sprinkle on Christmas Eve. A professional photo of this lovely festive experience are also available to purchase. Limited availability on certain dates in December so book now! Visit the Greenmeadow Community Farm website to book.
Christmas Cavalcade. Pontypool
Saturday November 29th 2025 10am-5pm The annual Pontypool Christmas event returns for 2025 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