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


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