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Best Christmas Events in South Wales 2025 – Magical Days Out for All the Family
Discover the top festive events, Christmas days out, and family-friendly activities happening across South Wales this holiday season. Tower Grotto at Zip World in Aberdare 21 Nov - 24 Dec Tower Grotto Zip World, Aberdare Start with a mince pie and hot chocolate or mulled wine, then visit the grotto to meet Santa himself! Receive a special Welsh slate bauble to decorate, write a letter to Santa and take home a special gift, suitable for all ages. zipworld.co.uk 21 Nov - 4 Jan


Win tickets for a Plantasia VIP Animal Encounter this summer
As Plantasia Tropical Zoo in Swansea turns 35, they’re marking the occasion with an unforgettable VIP Animal Encounter giveaway for one...


Clogau Opens New, Larger Store at Swansea's Quadrant Shopping Centre
Clogau, the renowned Welsh jewellery brand, has officially opened the doors to its brand-new, expanded store in Swansea’s Quadrant...


Welsh Amateur Premier of Les Miserables at Swansea Grand Theatre
Swansea Grand Theatre is about to turn blue, white and red as tickets go on sale for the Welsh adult amateur premier of Les Miserables....


VR Headsets to Revolutionise Exam Preparation at Gower College Swansea
Gower College Swansea is adding a cutting-edge twist to exam preparation by expanding its use of virtual reality (VR)—helping students...


Chris Cooks Cymru visits Swansea to sample the delights at Gigi Gao's Chinese restaurant
When it comes to blending cultures through food, Gigi Gao’s Chinese restaurant in Swansea is a true gem, offering a delicious marriage of...


Ricky Tomlinson returns to head the cast in Asa Murphy’s fantastic feel good musical comedy
Much-loved actor and comedian Ricky Tomlinson returns to head a talented cast of performers in the unmissable musical production which...


Ed Byrne finds the funny in tragedy
The comedian is bringing his brand new stand-up tour to Swansea Grand Theatre this autumn and this time around he's taking a risk with a...


What's on at Gwyn Hall this spring
From comedy to music, there's plenty going on at Gwyn Hall in Neath this coming season. 8 Feb 2024 An Evening with Dan Biggar What better...


Fun Family Christmas Events in Swansea 2023
Your guide to the best activities, events and fun stuff happening in and around Swansea throughout December 2023. From 25 Nov Swansea...


AJ & Curtis Pritchard star in this year's glittering panto at Swansea Grand Theatre
TV favourites and dancing duo, AJ & Curtis Pritchard will reprise their popular panto pairing in Cinderella this Christmas for the...


What's on at Glynn Vivian Art Gallery this summer
Visit the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery in Swansea this month, for a brand new season of exhibitions and activities. Shaping Wales: Bell and...


New three-part production at Swansea Grand puts two fingers up to the cost of living crisis
From 17 - 25 March National Theatre Wales’ ambitious new three-part production The Cost of Living will take place at Swansea Grand. An...


Best Easter Days Out across South Wales
Join an Easter egg hunt, see newborn lambs and stike your own coin. Get ready for a half-term adventure with plenty of family fun and...


Best children's shows coming to Swansea Grand Theatre
It's never too early to introduce kids to the theatre and these shows at Swansea Grand Theatre are guaranteed to delight the little ones....


New conceptual images show £20m copperworks, Strand and museum proposals
New conceptual images show how parts of Hafod-Morfa Copperworks, The Strand and Swansea Museum could look once a multi-million pound...


Catch the WNO - Return to Vienna at Swansea's Taliesin Arts Centre
The perfect soundtrack to kick-start the New Year Following three hugely triumphant tours, WNO Orchestra’s sparklingly satisfying New...


Circus of Horrors - The Haunted Fairground
Set in a decrepit fairground on the edge of nowhere. Haunted by creatures of the unknown who had been Plastinated as exhibits in The...


Review: Bat Out of Hell at Swansea Arena
Hit after hit, Bat out of Hell brings to life the legendary anthems of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf in this critically-acclaimed rock ’n’...


There are lots of family events at Museum Wales this Christmas
From visiting Father Christmas to a wreath making course, there is lots to keep the family entertained this season at Museum...
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