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Cardiff's Winter Wonderland 2026

Cardiff Castle and City Hall lawns · Wales

Cardiff Castle's Norman keep on its mound, with Christmas trees on the lawn below
Cardiff Castle at Christmas time — Photo: Dominic Nelson, CC BY-SA 4.0

About this event

Cardiff’s Winter Wonderland is open from Thursday 12 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 across two city-centre sites: Cardiff Castle and City Hall.

Attractions include seasonal ice skating, a family funfair, winter food and drink and free family entertainment. Entry to both sites is free, but you need tickets for the attractions you want to try.

It’s closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Daily opening times for 2026 had not been published when we checked (3 October 2026).

Listed by EventHome. Dates, locations and entry terms from Visit Cardiff (visitcardiff.com, Cardiff Council's official tourism site), checked 3 October 2026. Details can change — please check with the organiser before you travel.

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