# Newport Christmas Market 2026 > Newport Winter Wonderland runs 20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 in Newport. Closed on Fri 25 Dec, Fri 1 Jan. Opening times, where it is and entry cost, checked against the organiser on 15 October 2026. Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/newport-winter-wonderland/ Newport 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 | 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 | | Where | Beside Friars Walk Shopping Centre in Newport city centre NP20 1UH [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.5856,-2.9913) | | Entry | Free entry; the ice rink and Santa's grotto are ticketed (grotto £15 a child) | | Organiser | Newport Winter Wonderland Limited. [Official page](https://www.newportwinterwonderland.co.uk/) | ## Checked Against the Source These dates and times come from the organiser's own page, not from another guide. - [Newport Winter Wonderland](https://www.newportwinterwonderland.co.uk/), checked 15 October 2026 Organisers sometimes change hours or close early in bad weather. On the day, check the [official page](https://www.newportwinterwonderland.co.uk/). Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/). ## 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. [Add the Dates to Your Calendar](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/newport-winter-wonderland/dates.ics) ## Where Is Newport Winter Wonderland? Beside Friars Walk Shopping Centre in Newport city centre, Newport NP20 1UH. The other dots are nearby markets. ## Where to Stay Near Newport Winter Wonderland **Staying the night?** [See hotels near Newport Winter Wonderland for Saturday 21 November](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=51.5856&lng=-2.9913&address=Newport%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-11-21&checkout=2026-11-22¤cy=GBP&campaign=bcm_newport_winter_wonderland_link) [affiliate link](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/), or browse them on the map. Map by Stay22. [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) **Dressing for the cold?** A market means a couple of hours on your feet outdoors. [Hand warmers](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=hand%20warmers&tag=bestxmasmarkets-21), [thermal socks](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=thermal%20socks&tag=bestxmasmarkets-21) and [touchscreen gloves](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=touchscreen%20gloves&tag=bestxmasmarkets-21) on Amazon. 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One vote per market, no account needed. ## Other Christmas Markets Nearby [Caerphilly Christmas Market Caerphilly 21 Nov 2026 10 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/caerphilly/) [Blackwood Christmas Market Blackwood, Caerphilly 28 Nov 2026 10 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/blackwood/) [Cardiff Victorian Christmas Market Cardiff 12 to 15 Nov 2026 11 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/cardiff-victorian/) [Cardiff Christmas Market Cardiff 12 Nov to 23 Dec 2026 11 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/cardiff/) [Ystrad Mynach Christmas Market Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly 5 Dec 2026 11 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/ystrad-mynach/) See all [Christmas markets near Cardiff](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/near/cardiff/). Also listed under [German-style Christmas markets](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/types/german/) and [Christmas markets with an ice rink](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/types/ice-rink/). More in [Wales](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/wales/), or see [every market's 2026 dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/dates/).