Please note: all information is subject to change.
Bargoed will be brought to life on Saturday 7th December as it hosts its annual festive fair.
Festive stalls, entertainment and funfair rides will bring that added Christmas sparkle to the town, offering a real treat for local residents.
Bargoed Town Council will be supporting the event with an appearance from Father Christmas and some fun Christmas entertainment.
Bargoed Town centre also offers a fabulous range of independent shops and high street brands giving you an opportunity to really get your Christmas shopping underway. Experience a little town with a lot to offer!
The Bargoed Winter Fair is completely FREE!
For further information please email events@caerphilly.gov.uk or call 01443 866390.
This event is organised by Caerphilly County Borough Council and supported by Bargoed Town Council.
A full entertainment programme will be published closer to the event date.
Grab a bite to eat, warm up with a hot drink or get some Christmas shopping done with our fantastic stallholders! With a fantastic selection of over 40 food, craft and information traders to choose from, there’s something for everyone!
Click here to see the full stall list!
Free public parking is available at the following car parks:
– Hanbury Road Car Park, CF81 8QR (access via Angel Way) (free, maximum stay 2 hours)
– Bargoed Gateway Car Park, CF81 8RE (access via Angel Way) (free, maximum stay 2 hours)
– Morrisons, CF81 8NX (Access via Angel Way) (free, maximum stay 3 hours)
– Bargoed Park and Ride, CF81 8QZ (free, maximum stay 2 hours)
– Bristol Terrace, CF81 8RF (free, maximum stay 2 hours)
❗️ Please check signage at each car park for full terms and conditions.
Bargoed Train Station and Bargoed Bus Station are located close to the High Street end of the event site.
– Bargoed Train Station is located on the Rhymney line, and trains run every 15 minutes towards and from Cardiff, and hourly from and towards Rhymney.
– Bargoed Bus Interchange is serviced by buses travelling towards and from: Merthyr Tydfil, Caerphilly, Blackwood, Pontypridd and Newport.
Please go to the Transport for Wales and Traveline websites for more information on train and bus timetables.
Bike racks can be found in the following areas of Bargoed town centre:
– Adjacent to Bargoed Bus Station, CF81 8QZ
– Outside Iceland and JobCentrePlus, Lowry Plaza, CF81 8NX.
The Music and Light Lantern Parade will take place from 5pm. The parade will start at the Emporium car park, before making its way through Bargoed high street, and finishing at Hanbury Square.
Please see the notices below for important information regarding road closures, traffic systems and resident/retailer access during our 2024 Winter Events.
Click or tap on the images for a full-screen version of the Residents and Retailers’ Notice.
Bargoed is a Smart Town!
Explore the town before you arrive and see what local businesses have to offer whilst you’re at Bargoed Winter Food & Craft Fair by downloading the VZTA Smart Towns app.
This project is part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.
For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus