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As we all know, Christmas can be an incredibly busy and stressful time of the year, but among the panic of present hunting and scouring the supermarkets for the finest biscuits, it is important to immerse yourself in the joy and festivities that Christmas brings with it.
\nI have chosen a variety of the best places to go to enjoy a festive day-out, both in and beyond the city of Cardiff, to help you make the most of this Christmas period!<\/p>\n

Cardiff Christmas Market
\n<\/strong>A truly magical experience. Even if you have no ambition to purchase anything, it is just as enjoyable to walk around with a hot chocolate and observe the d\u251c\u00aecor, the lights, and the goods available.
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The Theatre
\n<\/strong>Regardless of whether you see a play, musical or pantomime, the theatre is always a great place to visit at Christmas time. If you are looking for something a little extra Christmassy, Cardiff’s New Theatre will be\u252c\u00e1showcasing A Christmas Carol \u00d4\u00c7\u00f4 the Musical<\/em>, from 29th<\/sup> November to 3rd<\/sup> December. The New Theatre will also be hosting the Christmas panto, this year’s showing being Peter Pan, <\/em>from 10th<\/sup> December to 8th<\/sup> January, and with David Hasselhoff making an appearance as Captain Hook tickets are selling out fast!<\/p>\n

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Cardiff Winter Wonderland
\n<\/strong>This year’s Winter Wonderland gives you the opportunity to relax and immerse yourself in the spirit of Christmas. With reasonably priced attractions, stalls, hotdogs, and a giant indoor ice rink covered in fairy lights what’s not to love?<\/p>\n

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Coca Cola Tour
\n<\/strong>And then of course there is the coca cola truck! You’ve seen the adverts, why not experience the magic of Coca-Cola’s advertising campaign in real life? The truck is travelling from city to city, so keep an eye out!<\/p>\n

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Cardiff Castle
\n<\/strong>Why not spend the day exploring Cardiff Castle this Christmas time? There’s plenty to see and do for all ages\u00d4\u00c7\u00f4 including a Santa’s grotto to keep any younger ones entertained- so why not visit and discover the magic behind
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Cribbs Causeway’s Winter Wonderland
\n<\/strong>If you’re planning to go the extra mile (literally) this Christmas, I cannot recommend Cribbs Causeway’s Winter Wonderland enough! Wonderfully decorated, Bristol are offering the largest outdoor ice rink in the South West, an ice castle, and guaranteed lots of grub.<\/p>\n

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Gloucester Victorian Christmas Market
\n<\/strong>If you fancy trying something new this Christmas, the Victorian Christmas Market is the perfect opportunity. Located against the background of Gloucester’s historic docks, this event promises a real Victorian experience with entertainment, characters, musicians, markets, and steam engines all from the era.<\/p>\n

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So, if you’re looking for something to do this festive period, make sure to check out some of these great locations! They will not disappoint.<\/p>\n

By Bethany Griffiths<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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