Christmas at the Market Quarter
Aberdare Market Quarter • November 17, 2023
Christmas at the Market Quarter

Christmas festivities at the Market Quarter kick-off in style on Thursday November 30th with the Aberdare Christmas Festival bringing fun and activities all around the town.


The Market Quarter will be hosting a traditional Outdoor Christmas Market starting at 4pm and the big Christmas Lights Switch On at the Market Yard at 6.30pm. The Market Hall will remain open throughout the evening. See the Our Aberdare website (www.ouraberdare.com) for all the details.


Meet Santa – Santa Saturdays will be held in the Market Hall from 10am to 4pm on the 2nd, 9th and 16th of December. Santa will be resident in his Grotto for visits, gifts and photographs.


Enjoy Christmas festivity and entertainment throughout December at the Market Quarter with our great decorations, carol singers and other pop-up activities – keep an eye on our Facebook page for more details - www.facebook.com/aberdaremarket


We wish all our visitors a very Happy Christmas - Nadolig Llawen

Exciting changes at the Market Quarter

By Aberdare Market • September 2, 2026
New Business Excitement! It’s been a busy year so far at the Market Quarter with eight new businesses joining our community of independent traders. In the Market Hall George Caffee has introduced a delicious selection of Polish inspired cakes and breads, Helo Cofi has re-branded under new ownership to Coffee @ Lilly’s whilst Old Town Vintage have brought an eclectic range of vintage and retro garments and accessories. Aberdare Arrows have enhanced the shopping experience not just with their superb range of darts and darts accessories, but also with their “try before you buy” facility. Cwtsh Kawaii have broadened our cultural experience with a range of Japanese goods but with a distinct Welsh feel, whilst KTC New & Pre-Loved Bargains have brought an eco-conscious approach through saving beautiful high-quality pre-owned clothing from going to landfill. In Market Street Bark Lane have opened their award-winning dog grooming salon and across the street Stacked Aberdare have recently launched the best handcrafted burgers in town made with 100% Welsh produce.  As the long summer draws to an end make sure you pay regular visits to the Market Quarter throughout the Autumn and Winter where you will find the best local independent shopping experience and the best value for money. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Aberdare Food Festival - Saturday 5th September

By Aberdare Market • September 2, 2026
ABERDARE FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL - SATURDAY 5th SEPTEMBER We are delighted to announce that the Market Quarter will once again host the annual Aberdare Food & Drink Festival - this Saturday 5th September from 10am-5pm . Come along and join the fun! What to expect: - A fantastic array of food & drink vendors - A superb selection of independent Welsh makers - Live music in the Aberdare Market Yard This is an event you will not want to miss! Everyone is welcome - so please join us and support your town centre. All our independent traders at the Market Quarter will be open providing a great range of gifts and presents, with lots of refreshments and food choices. We look forward to welcoming you. See our facebook page for more details.

Return of Artisan Craft Fair & Market

By Aberdare Market • June 11, 2026
Crafty Legs Artisan Craft Fair & Market is back at the Market Quarter We are delighted to announce that the Market Quarter will again be hosting the monthly craft fair and market in association with Crafty Legs in 2026. This will be located on the Market Yard and will operate on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 10.00am-4.00pm . We have renewed this initiative to create an improved shopping experience for the town centre and we hope that many people will come along to support it.