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As usual, Cardiff will be dressed in all its festive finery with a beautiful display of Christmas lights around the city centre. If you’re looking for an early dose of seasonal spirit then make sure you visit Cardiff on Thursday 16 November when the lights will be switched on for the first time, Winter Wonderland opens its doors, plus the Christmas Market and Festive Quarter will already be underway.
BUTE PARK LIGHTS UP AT CHRISTMAS
After its first two sell-out years, Christmas at Bute Park is back for 2023! Now the most successful light trail outside of London, Bute Park's festive lights have already become a firm favourite in Cardiff's Christmas calendar. This year, experience a new and expanded route with characteristically spectacular illuminations and, once you have finished, sit down to enjoy some truly delicious street food.
VISIT CARDIFF AT CHRISTMAS
There’s never a bad time to Visit Cardiff, with so many events, attractions and things to see in Wales’ thriving capital, but there’s just always something magical about the city at Christmas time. So, feel the spirit of the season come to life, whatever makes it special for you, Christmas in Cardiff has something for everyone.