Newport
Newport Christmas Market 2026
Official name: Newport Winter Wonderland
Runs Friday 20 November to Sunday 3 January 2027
| Dates | Friday 20 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 (43 open days) |
|---|---|
| Days Closed | Closed on Fri 25 Dec, Fri 1 Jan |
| Opening Times |
Christmas Eve 11:00 to 20:00, Boxing Day 12:00 to 20:00. Closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day |
| Where | Beside Friars Walk Shopping Centre in Newport city centre NP20 1UH Open in Maps |
| Entry | Free entry; the ice rink and Santa's grotto are ticketed (grotto £15 a child) |
| Organiser | Newport Winter Wonderland Limited. Official page |
Newport Winter Wonderland: Quick Answers
When does Newport Winter Wonderland start in 2026?
It opens on Friday 20 November 2026.
When does Newport Winter Wonderland end?
The last day is Sunday 3 January 2027.
What time does Newport Winter Wonderland open and close?
Monday to Friday, 20 November to 20 December 4pm to 9pm; Saturday, 20 November to 20 December 11am to 10pm; Sunday, 20 November to 20 December 11am to 9pm; Monday 21 to Wednesday 23 December noon to 9pm; Sunday 27 December noon to 9pm; Monday 28 to Thursday 31 December 1pm to 9pm; Saturday 2 January 1pm to 9pm; Sunday 3 January 1pm to 7pm. Christmas Eve 11:00 to 20:00, Boxing Day 12:00 to 20:00. Closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Is Newport Winter Wonderland open every day?
No. Closed on Fri 25 Dec, Fri 1 Jan.
Is Newport Winter Wonderland free to enter?
Yes. Free entry; the ice rink and Santa's grotto are ticketed (grotto £15 a child).
Where is Newport Winter Wonderland?
Beside Friars Walk Shopping Centre in Newport city centre, Newport NP20 1UH.
About Newport Winter Wonderland
A free-entry winter fair beside Friars Walk with festive food and drink stalls, a German-style bar, an undercover ice rink, fairground rides and Santa's grotto. It is more of a winter fair than a gift market.
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Where Is Newport Winter Wonderland?
Beside Friars Walk Shopping Centre in Newport city centre, Newport NP20 1UH. The other dots are nearby markets.
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