Christmas markets & fairs · 2026
Christmas markets and fairs near Cardiff
We’ve checked 8 Christmas markets and fairs within 25 miles of Cardiff. 8 have confirmed 2026 dates. The first opens on Saturday 24 October (South Wales Makers Market at St Fagans).
5 are free to walk in. Paid entry starts at £3. 1 welcomes dogs. The closest is Cardiff Victorian Christmas Market, in central Cardiff.
On this weekend
Based on each listing’s first and last dates. Some run on selected days only, so check times before you set off.
- ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Cardiff Victorian Christmas Market
Queen Street, Cardiff · in central Cardiff · run by LSD Promotions
- When
- Thu 12 Nov – Sun 15 Nov
- Times
- Thu-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-5pm
- Price
- Price not published.
- Type
- City Christmas market
Dates: Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 November 2026
Four-day Victorian-themed market on Queen Street, with traders in Victorian costume.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: lsdpromotions.com Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Cardiff Christmas Market
St John Street, Working Street, Trinity Street and Hills Street, Cardiff · 1 mile from Cardiff · run by Cardiff Christmas Market (a CraftFolk event)
- When
- Thu 12 Nov – Wed 23 Dec
- Price
- Not published
- Type
- City Christmas market
Dates: Thursday 12 November to Wednesday 23 December 2026
Times: Mon-Sat 10:00-18:00; Thursdays in December late night until 19:00; Sundays 10:00-17:00
Handmade gifts from independent makers (jewellery, wooden turned gifts, artwork, glass, ceramics, quilts and textiles) plus seasonal food and drink. Not every trader is there for the whole run, so check the participant list on the market's website before travelling for a specific maker.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: visitwales.com Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Caerphilly Christmas Market
Caerphilly town centre, Caerphilly · 7 miles from Cardiff · run by Caerphilly Town Council
- When
- Saturday 21 November
- Price
- Free entry
- Booking
- Just turn up
- Entry
- Free
- Type
- Christmas fair
Dates: Saturday 21 November 2026
Prices: Free admission to the market; normal admission applies to Caerphilly Castle
Food, craft and gift stalls with street food, mulled wine, theatrical performances and funfair rides. Craft fairs also run nearby at the Cenotaph and at Morrisons (Castle Court).
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: visitcaerphilly.com Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Ystrad Mynach Christmas Market
Ystrad Mynach town centre, Ystrad Mynach · 11 miles from Cardiff · run by Caerphilly County Borough Council (funded by Gelligaer Community Council)
- When
- Saturday 5 December
- Times
- 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Price
- Free to attend
- Booking
- Just turn up
- Entry
- Free
- Type
- Christmas fair
Dates: Saturday 5 December 2026
Food and craft stalls, children's funfair rides, festive characters and a community stage with school and choir performances. Music and Light Santa Hat Parade at 4:15pm, Christmas lights switch-on at 4:45pm.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: visitwales.com Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Blackwood Christmas Market
Blackwood town centre, Blackwood · 13 miles from Cardiff · run by Caerphilly County Borough Council and Blackwood Town Council
- When
- Saturday 28 November
- Price
- Free admission
- Booking
- Just turn up
- Entry
- Free
- Type
- Christmas fair
Dates: Saturday 28 November 2026
Food and craft stalls, funfair rides, street shows and a main stage with local groups, dancers and singers alongside the town's shops. Free to attend.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: visitcaerphilly.com Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
St Donat's Castle Christmas Fayre
St Donat's Castle, Llantwit Major · 16 miles from Cardiff · run by UWC Atlantic Experience
- When
- Sat 5 Dec – Sun 6 Dec
- Times
- 9:30am-4pm
- Price
- From £3
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Stalls
- 70
- Entry
- Paid
- Type
- Estate or castle market
Dates: 5-6 December 2026
Prices: Car £15 (£12 afternoon only), on foot £3 per person; early-booking discount ended 30 September
Two-day fayre in St Donat's Castle on the Vale of Glamorgan coast, with over 70 craft, food and drink traders across the castle halls. Dogs are welcome in the gardens on a lead; on-foot tickets do not need pre-booking.
Parking: Limited hard-standing parking; no field parking. Car tickets must be booked in advance and often sell out.Access: Indoor and outdoor areas with cobbled surfaces; carriers are recommended over prams.Dogs: WelcomeChecked Mon 5 Oct · source: uwcatlanticexperience.com Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Abergavenny Christmas Market
St John's Square, Nevill Street, Frogmore Street, Cross Street and Market Street, Abergavenny · 25 miles from Cardiff · run by Local businesses (contact via the Nevill Street Abergavenny Facebook page)
- When
- Saturday 5 December
- Times
- 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Price
- Free admission
- Booking
- Just turn up
- Entry
- Free
- Type
- Christmas fair
Dates: Saturday 5 December 2026
Crafts, artists and treats along the town's main streets, with live choirs, musicians and brass bands. Abergavenny train and bus stations are in town; by road it is off the A465, A40 and A4042.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: visitmonmouthshire.com Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
South Wales Makers Market at St Fagans
St Fagans National Museum of History, St Fagans, Cardiff · run by South Wales Makers Market
- When
- Sat 24 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Times
- 10am - 5pm
- Price
- Free
- Booking
- Just turn up
- Entry
- Free
- Type
- Craft fair
Dates: 24 October - 1 November 2026
Handmade gifts from local makers during the October half term; the market itself is listed as free. The museum is also running Carols in the Chapel (5-20 December, £7).
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: museum.wales Market details
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Victorian Christmas Market | Cardiff (0 mi) | Thu 12 Nov – Sun 15 Nov | — | — |
| Cardiff Christmas Market | Cardiff (1 mi) | Thu 12 Nov – Wed 23 Dec | — | — |
| Caerphilly Christmas Market | Caerphilly (7 mi) | Saturday 21 November | Free | Turn up |
| Ystrad Mynach Christmas Market | Ystrad Mynach (11 mi) | Saturday 5 December | Free | Turn up |
| Blackwood Christmas Market | Blackwood (13 mi) | Saturday 28 November | Free | Turn up |
| St Donat's Castle Christmas Fayre | Llantwit Major (16 mi) | Sat 5 Dec – Sun 6 Dec | £3 | Either |
| Abergavenny Christmas Market | Abergavenny (25 mi) | Saturday 5 December | Free | Turn up |
| South Wales Makers Market at St Fagans | St Fagans, Cardiff | Sat 24 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | Free | Turn up |
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Common questions
When do Christmas markets near Cardiff open in 2026?
Confirmed so far: South Wales Makers Market at St Fagans (Sat 24 Oct); Cardiff Victorian Christmas Market (Thu 12 Nov); Cardiff Christmas Market (Thu 12 Nov); Caerphilly Christmas Market (Sat 21 Nov); Blackwood Christmas Market (Sat 28 Nov); plus 3 more on the list. Every listing shows the date we last checked it.
Are any Christmas markets and fairs near Cardiff free?
Yes: Caerphilly Christmas Market, Ystrad Mynach Christmas Market, Blackwood Christmas Market and Abergavenny Christmas Market and 1 other are free to get in. The cheapest paid option is St Donat's Castle Christmas Fayre at £3.
Which Christmas markets near Cardiff allow dogs?
Dogs are welcome at St Donat's Castle Christmas Fayre. The rest don’t say, so check before you go.