Christmas Markets Near Swansea 2026
10 Christmas markets within 40 miles of Swansea city centre, nearest first, one of them in the city itself. 9 have 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers.
None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: Cardiff Christmas Market, on Thursday 12 November 2026.
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2026 Dates, Nearest to Swansea First
| Market and Distance From Swansea | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Botanic Garden of Wales Festive Fayre Llanarthne, 18 miles north-west | 28 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Aberglasney Winter Fair Llangathen, 19 miles north | 4 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| St Donat's Castle Christmas Fayre Llantwit Major, 23 miles south-east | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Ystrad Mynach Christmas Market Ystrad Mynach, 30 miles east | 5 Dec 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Bargoed Christmas Market Bargoed, 31 miles east | 14 Nov 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Caerphilly Christmas Market Caerphilly, 31 miles east | 21 Nov 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Blackwood Christmas Market Blackwood, 32 miles east | 28 Nov 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Cardiff Christmas Market Cardiff, 34 miles east | 12 Nov to 23 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Queens Hall Narberth Christmas Market Narberth, 36 miles west | 27 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
Distances are in a straight line from the centre of Swansea, so the journey by road or rail is longer.
Dates Not Yet Announced
- Swansea Christmas Market (city centre)
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Further From Swansea, and Popular
The most searched Christmas markets between 40 and 60 miles away.
Bristol Christmas Market
Bristol
6 Nov to 23 Dec 2026
59 miles east of Swansea
Taunton WinterFest
Taunton, Somerset
22 Nov 2026
55 miles south-east of Swansea
Questions About Christmas Markets Near Swansea
What is the nearest Christmas market to Swansea?
National Botanic Garden of Wales Festive Fayre is the nearest, 18 miles north-west of the centre (28 to 29 Nov 2026).
Which is the biggest Christmas market near Swansea?
Going by how many people in the UK search for each one, it is Cardiff Christmas Market (34 miles east), followed by Swansea Christmas Market (city centre).
When do Christmas markets near Swansea start in 2026?
Cardiff Christmas Market is both the first to open, on Thursday 12 November 2026, and the last to close, on Wednesday 23 December 2026.
Which Christmas markets near Swansea charge for entry?
National Botanic Garden of Wales Festive Fayre and St Donat's Castle Christmas Fayre need a ticket or paid entry. Each market's page gives the price where the organiser has published it.
Other cities nearby: Cardiff. All of Wales. Not starting from the centre of Swansea? Find the markets nearest your postcode. How we check dates.