Swansea City Centre is the place to be this Christmas!
Swansea’s Christmas Market will kick-start your festive spirit when it opens on Friday 16 November. Santa will be setting up home in his grotto on Portland Street on Saturday 17 November and the Christmas lights will burst into life on Sunday 18 November. The shops will be full of Christmas gifts and decorations. And of course, a Swansea Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a few shopping trips to the iconic Swansea Market.
Swansea’s Christmas market
For something special this Christmas be sure to visit the many talented crafters, traders and street food vendors offering a variety of unique gifts, tempting treats and beautiful decorations at Swansea Christmas Market from Friday 16 November.
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Swansea Market
At the heart of the City Centre and serving shoppers throughout the year, is the magnificent Swansea Market. Under its mighty dome, Swansea Market traders offer a warm welcome, a festive atmosphere and the tastiest, freshest of foods for your Christmas feast.
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City Centre Christmas Shopping
Swansea is your one stop shop this Christmas for decorations and gifts galore!
Santa’s Grotto
Step into Christmas at Santa’s Grotto. The man in the big red suit will be at his colourful cabin in Portland Street daily, from 17 November to 23 December, to listen to children’s wishes and spread some Christmas cheer!
Swansea Mobility Hire
Bags full of Christmas shopping? Don’t forget the convenient lockers located at Mobility Hire, Swansea Bus Station, where you can leave your bags in a safe and secure place whilst you take a break or continue your shopping mission! (Monday – Saturday: 9.00am to 5.00pm) Prices are from only £2, call 01792 461785 for more details.
Quadrant
The Quadrant Shopping Centre is home to some of the biggest brands on the high street including Debenhams, Superdry, HMV and many more. With the latest fashion, jewellers, entertainment, gadgets, gifts and much more, you’ll find presents the whole family will love.
Entertainment
Don’t miss great entertainment in the City Centre across the festive period!
Saturday 15th December
11.00am – 11.45am: BID Brass Band, Bus Station Entrance, Plymouth Street
12.00pm – 12.45pm: BID Brass Band Christmas Tree, Princess Way
1.00pm – 1.45pm: BID Brass Band Christmas Bauble – Top of Princess Way
Sunday 16th December
12.00pm – 1.00pm: Ty Olwen Choristers Christmas Tree, Princess Way
Friday 21st December
11.00am – 11.30am: Baggy Cringle Victorian Choir, Christmas Tree, Princess Way
12.00pm – 12.30pm: Baggy Cringle Victorian Choir, Christmas Tree, Princess Way
Saturday 22nd December
11.00am – 11.45am: BID Brass Band, Christmas Tree, Castle Square
12.00pm – 12.45pm: BID Brass Band, Lower Oxford Street – Picton Arcade
1.00pm – 2.00pm: Fiddle Sticks Orchestra, Outside Top-Shop
Monday 24th December
11.00am – 12.00pm: Fiddle Sticks Orchestra, Outside Top-Shop
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