Newport festive family guide

Christmas events for kids 2026 in Newport & Gwent

Meet Santa, explore light trails, browse festive markets and enjoy family shows across Newport & Gwent. From historic streets to countryside days out, find the best Christmas plans for the whole family — with dates, ages and prices in one place.

  • 6 events across Newport & Gwent
  • Updated 11 October 2026

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6 Christmas events in Newport

6 family Christmas events across 4 venues in Newport & Gwent. The first is on Saturday 28 November, and Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December.

5–21 Dec

Santa's Magical Steam Train

Santa's grotto · Trains & rides

  • Furnace Sidings station, Pontypool
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor

12 Dec · 11am

Santa’s Grotto

Santa's grotto

  • Llys a Chastell Tre-tŵr / Tretower Court and Castle, Crickhowell
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor

13–20 Dec

Victorian Santa's Grotto

Santa's grotto

  • Gwaith Haearn Blaenafon / Blaenafon Ironworks, Blaenavon
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor

23 Dec · 11am

Storytime with Father Christmas

Santa's grotto · Shows & storytelling

  • Llys a Chastell Tre-tŵr / Tretower Court and Castle, Crickhowell
  • Ages 3–12
  • Indoor
Booking quickly across Newport & GwentMany Christmas events sell out early — book soon to avoid disappointment.

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