Christmas in Carmarthenshire
Here's our pick of Christmas events happening near you
Christmas is returning to Carmarthenshire with a bang this year after a number of events were cancelled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, here is our pick of events happening near you.
Llanelli Christmas Carnival
When: Friday 19th November
Where: Llanelli Town center
This year the town’s Christmas carnival will be a two-day event which will start on Friday, November 19. The carnival procession will leave Festival Fields, Pwll, at 6.15pm, taking its usual route and will arrive in town shortly after the Christmas lights switch-on at 6.45pm. There will be a fun fair in Spring Gardens with a fireworks display marking the finale at 7.40pm.
Christmas Food Festival
When: Saturday 20th November
Where: Llanelli town center
There will be a local food festival as well as street entertainment from 10am
Santa’s Reindeer Parade
When: Saturday the 20th November
Where: Carmarthen town centre
Santa and his reindeers will make their way from Carmarthen Park at 12 noon and travel down Lammas Street, Mansel Street, St Catherine Street, Market Way, Lammas Street, Dark Gate, Guildhall Square, Hall Street, Nott Square, and finally up through King Street.
Carmarthen’s Christmas Light Switch On
When: Saturday 20th November
Where: Carmarthen Town Centre
The town’s Christmas lights being switched on at 4.30pm followed by a fireworks display at the local castle at 5pm.
Visit Santa at Gwili Railway
When: Throughout December
Where: Gwili Railway, Bronwydd, SA33 6HT
Take a ride on the Steam Train to Santa's Grottos at Llwyfan Cerrig Station where an exciting program of entertainment awaits you. To Book Tickets Click here
Christmas at Dinefwr
When: Every weekend throughout December
Where: Dinefwr, Llandeilo, SA19 6RT
Every weekend at Dinefwr they have a different festive offer, from donkey visits to choral singing and not forgetting their Santa Sundays. For more information Click here
Taste of Christmas
When: 19th and 20th December between 10am and 4.30pm
Where: National botanical garden of wales, Llanarthne SA32 8HN
Indulge yourself in some seasonal Christmas treats at the National Botanic Garden’s popular Christmas Food Fair weekend, the stunning Great Glasshouse is the venue for this celebration of local food and drink and there is certainly something for everyone. For more information Click here
