LOCATED just an hour from Ireland is a beautiful Christmas market city that is well worth a visit. If you're looking to get some unique Christmas gifts and want to get away for a weekend, this may just be the perfect place. Cardiff, in Wales is a must-visit during the festive season, as the whole city transforms into a winter wonderland.
Located in Southern Wales , Cardiff and the surrounding towns host a range of Christmas events, with something for everyone. From Thursday, November 14 until Monday, December 23, the Cardiff Christmas Market is open in the city. Street performers will celebrate the beginning of the festive period, giving you a cheery backdrop while doing some shopping.
The market will open from 10am until 6pm on Monday to Saturday, closing an hour earlier on Sundays. It is full of exhibits by traders from near and far, with handmade crafts and other goodies. The wooden stalls adorn St John Street, Working Street, Trinity Street and Hills Street.
It is the perfect place to get your shopping done, as you can pick up things including bespoke silver jewellery, wooden turned gifts, original artwork, fused glass work, hand thrown ceramics, handmade quilts and textiles. There is a variety of food and alcohol producers on site for you to enjoy. Guests can also take a trip to the grounds of Cardiff Castle and City Hall lawns to enjoy the Winter Wonderland.
It is complete with a covered ice-rink, a family funfair, an alpine ski-lodge bar, Sur la Piste, festive foo and .
