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We’re making Christmas extra magical this year for one lucky winner and their guest with an unforgettable two-night prize package featuring some of Cardiff’s best festive attractions and experiences.
Please ensure you are available to visit Cardiff on Friday 4 December until Sunday 6 December 2026 prior to entering.
A Two Night Stay at Hotel Indigo Cardiff
Located on one of the city’s busiest shopping streets, Hotel Indigo Cardiff is a vibrant boutique hotel that celebrates the Welsh capital through its distinctive design. Each room is inspired by a different aspect of Cardiff’s heritage, from Welsh industry and music to locally made products, brought to life through local artwork and natural materials.
£200 to spend at St. David’s Dewi Sant Cardiff
Spend £200 at participating shops, restaurants and attractions in Wales’ leading shopping destination. With more than 160 shops, cafés and leisure venues to explore, including favourites such as Zara and Hollywood Bowl, St David’s Dewi Sant is the perfect place for a festive day out. Whether you’re ticking off your Christmas shopping list, enjoying a bite to eat, or making a day of it with family and friends, there’s something for everyone. T&Cs apply.
Two Tickets to the Beauty and the Beast Pantomime at New Theatre Cardiff
Spend Saturday evening at this enchanting family pantomime Beauty and the Beast. Starring Presenter Gethin Jones as Filipe De Boeuf, TV, Film and Stage actor Steve Speirs as Monsieur Marzipan, Cardiff’s favourite Dame Mike Doyle as Betty Bonbon (Alriiight!). The hilarious Jack Ryan as Betty’s son Almonde, Tik Tok sensation and Cardiff’s own Jo Osmond as Madame Spite. West End performer Jade Davies as Belle, South Wales’s Harri Lloyd-Morgan as The Beast.
AN EVENING MEAL IN A CITY CENTRE RESTAURANT
Eating and drinking out is one of life’s great pleasures, and discovering new flavours is all part of the travel experience. Cardiff’s vibrant food and drink scene offers an exciting range of restaurants, cafés and bars, making it a fantastic destination for food lovers. As part of the prize, the winner and their guest will enjoy a meal for two on the Friday evening at a carefully selected city centre restaurant, providing the perfect start to their festive getaway. The restaurant details will be revealed closer to the date.
Ice Skating at Cardiff’s Winter Wonderland for 2
Lace up your skates and head to Cardiff Castle’s annual Christmas ice rink for a festive 45-minute skating session. Glide along the enchanting Ice Walk or show off your skills on the larger undercover rink.
2 Tickets to Cardiff Castle
Explore Cardiff Castle, one of Wales’ most iconic attractions, and uncover more than 2,000 years of history in the heart of the city. The festive season is a particularly magical time to visit, with beautiful Christmas decorations adding to the castle’s charm. Discover remarkable landmarks spanning Roman and Norman heritage, admire the stunning Victorian Gothic interiors, and learn about the castle’s fascinating past and the influential Bute family who helped shape it into the attraction we see today.
Have Yourself A Visit Cardiff Christmas...
Terms and conditions apply, please scroll down to read before entering.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Entrants must be UK residents aged 18+ to participate in the prize draw.
- Each entrant will be limited to one entry into the prize draw.
- Entrants must enter their details by 23:59GMT on Sunday, 1 November 2026.
- Employees and the immediate families of Visit Cardiff, their agencies and anyone else professionally connected with the promotion are not eligible to enter.
- The winner will be chosen at random and notified on Monday, 2 November 2026.
- The winner will have until 10:00 on Wednesday, 4 November 2026 to accept the prize or an alternative winner will be drawn.
- No purchase necessary and there is no charge to enter the prize draw.
- This prize draw terms and conditions will be governed by English law.
- The promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms if circumstances arise outside of its control.
- The promoter does not accept any liability for any damage, loss, injury or disappointment suffered by entrants as a result of participating in the prize draw.
- Entrants are providing information to the promoter and this information will be used solely to administer the prize draw.
- The surname and UK location of the prize winner will be available by emailing within one month of the end of the prize draw.
- The promoter is Visit Cardiff, County Hall, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff, CF10 4UW.
- Entrants to the prize draw will be deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions.
- A two-night stay for two people in Hotel Indigo Cardiff’s standard twin or double room.
- Breakfast included.
- Check in from 3pm on Friday 4 December 2026.
- Check out at 11am on Sunday 6 December 2026.
- Non-transferable and non-changeable.
- An ice skating session for two people at Cardiff’s Winter Wonderland at Cardiff Castle.
- Your specific timed session on the Friday evening will be confirmed in your winner’s itinerary.
- Non-transferable and non-changeable.
- 2 allocated standard tickets for the first evening showing of Beauty and the Beast at New Theatre Cardiff, on Saturday 5 December 2026 at 19:00.
- The majority of the seating involves steps so could be unsuitable for those with mobility requirements. If this applies to the winner, they should inform us at the earliest opportunity.
- Non-transferable.
- A gift card of £200 for St David’s Cardiff that can be used at over 100 locations in the centre. However, not all shops and restaurants in the centre accept the gift card, you can view the shops and restaurants that don’t currently accept the gift card, however participating stores are within their rights to withdraw from accepting the St David’s gift card at any time, without notice, therefore this list is subject to change.
- Additionally, some stores are unable to take gift cards as a part payment and seasonal kiosks or pop-up stores may not accept the gift card.
- Reservation will be at 8pm on the Friday 4th December.
- The voucher must be presented on arrival.
- Any additional food, drinks or extras not included in the prize must be paid for by the winner.
- Alcoholic drinks are available only to guests aged 18 years or over. Valid ID may be required.
- The voucher is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged, refunded or resold.
- Voucher validity period will be stated on the voucher.
- 2 general admission tickets to Cardiff Castle for Sunday 6 December 2026 only.
- Entrance to the Victorian Apartments, the Norman Keep, the Firing Line Museum and the Wartime Shelters are included.
- A guided tour is not included but can be added on the day at the ticket office for a nominal fee.