# Christmas Markets Near Swansea 2026 > 10 Christmas markets within 40 miles of Swansea, nearest first, with their 2026 dates, the days they are closed, entry cost and a map. Each is checked against the organiser's own page. Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/near/swansea/ 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](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/cardiff/), on Thursday 12 November 2026. ## 2026 Dates, Nearest to Swansea First | Market and Distance From Swansea | Dates | Days Closed | Entry | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [National Botanic Garden of Wales Festive Fayre](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/national-botanic-garden-of-wales/) Llanarthne, 18 miles north-west | 28 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket | | [Aberglasney Winter Fair](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/aberglasney/) Llangathen, 19 miles north | 4 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | | | [St Donat's Castle Christmas Fayre](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/st-donats-castle/) Llantwit Major, 23 miles south-east | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket | | [Ystrad Mynach Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/ystrad-mynach/) Ystrad Mynach, 30 miles east | 5 Dec 2026 | One day only | Free | | [Bargoed Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/bargoed/) Bargoed, 31 miles east | 14 Nov 2026 | One day only | Free | | [Caerphilly Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/caerphilly/) Caerphilly, 31 miles east | 21 Nov 2026 | One day only | Free | | [Blackwood Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/blackwood/) Blackwood, 32 miles east | 28 Nov 2026 | One day only | Free | | [Cardiff Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/cardiff/) Cardiff, 34 miles east | 12 Nov to 23 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free | | [Queens Hall Narberth Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/narberth/) 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](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/swansea/) (city centre) **Making a day of it?** Walking tours, day trips and other things to do in Swansea can be booked ahead. [Tours and things to do in Swansea on Viator](https://www.viator.com/Swansea/d22135-ttd?pid=P00325279&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=bcm-near-swansea) [affiliate link](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) ## 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](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/bristol/) [Taunton WinterFest Taunton, Somerset 22 Nov 2026 55 miles south-east of Swansea](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/taunton/) ## Questions About Christmas Markets Near Swansea ### What is the nearest Christmas market to Swansea? [National Botanic Garden of Wales Festive Fayre](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/national-botanic-garden-of-wales/) 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](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/cardiff/) (34 miles east), followed by [Swansea Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/swansea/) (city centre). ### When do Christmas markets near Swansea start in 2026? [Cardiff Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/cardiff/) 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](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/national-botanic-garden-of-wales/) and [St Donat's Castle Christmas Fayre](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/st-donats-castle/) need a ticket or paid entry. Each market's page gives the price where the organiser has published it. Other cities nearby: [Cardiff](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/near/cardiff/). All of [Wales](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/wales/). Not starting from the centre of Swansea? [Find the markets nearest your postcode](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/#finder). [How we check dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/how-we-check/).