WALES’ TOP CHRISTMAS MARKETS | FOOD PREVIEW
Chelsea Brownhill takes a look at the Christmas Markets popping up all over Wales.
Christmas is here once again and the festive spirit has truly made its home in our beautiful Welsh towns and cities, filling them with food, drink and exciting activities.
Cardiff’s iconic Christmas Market is expanding even further this year, with over 190 exhibitors joining the city over the 42 days. Ideal for finding original and unusual gifts, including original artwork and bespoke silver jewellery, for all those hard-to-shop-for family members. It is also just a short stroll away from the wonderful Winter Wonderland, perfect for relaxing after your hunt for presents.
Loved for over 20 years, Swansea’s Christmas Street Market returns with an abundance of stalls offering the best handmade Christmas gifts and seasonal treats, and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever. Located on Oxford Street and running until 22 Dec, this is an event that illuminates the city’s wintery cultural scene.
The Abergavenny Christmas Food Festival is focused solely on providing you the best tasting Christmas around. With a huge array of the best producers of fresh and cured meats, poultry and game, cheeses and chocolates, cakes and desserts, wines and liqueurs, ales and cider, this festival is not one to miss for food lovers.
The return of the Merthyr Tydfil Winter Market is welcome news for many in the area. Penderyn Square hosts a market offering events suitable for all ages, including an ice-skating rink, a street full of seasonal food stalls and arts and crafts. There really is something for everyone here. With so much on, this looks like a delicious winter for Wales.
Cardiff Christmas Market, City Centre Until Wed 23 Dec. Info: www.cardiffchristmarket.com; Swansea Christmas Street Market, Oxford Street, Until Tue 22 Dec; Abergavenny Christmas Food Festival; Market Hall/Upper Brewery Yard, Sun 13 Dec; Merthyr Tydfil Winter Market and Skating Rink, Penderyn Square, Sat 5 Dec. Info: www.merthyr.gov.uk
words CHELSEA BROWNHILL
photo JEREMY SEGROTT