Events

Blackwood Winter Fair 2024

Sat 23 Nov, 9:00am - 5:00pm

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For trade space and general event enquiries, please email events@caerphilly.gov.uk or call 01443 866390.

Please note: all information is subject to change.

Come along to Blackwood Winter Fair on Saturday 23rd November 2024 to experience the fun and excitement that only Christmas can bring!

Whether visitors fancy rewarding themselves with an early Christmas treat or are looking for a unique gift for someone special, visitors will have the opportunity to browse around the great selection of food and craft stalls, as well as the fabulous range of independent shops and high street brands. This event offers the ideal opportunity to really get your Christmas shopping underway.

There will be plentiful entertainment for the whole family with a wide selection of funfair rides, as well as festive street characters and street shows! Blackwood Town Council will be supporting the event with a main stage full to bursting with local groups, dancers and singers to get you in the festive spirit.

This event is completely FREE!

This event is organised by Caerphilly County Borough Council and supported by Blackwood Town Council.


Parking and Transport

Parking

Public parking, including disabled bays, is available at the following locations:

  • High Street Car Park, NP12 1AH (pay-and-display)
  • Thorncombe Road 2, NP12 1AW (pay-and-display)
  • Thorncome Road 3, NP12 1AL (pay-and-display)
  • Blackwood Shopping Centre, NP12 1DG (pay-and-display)
  • Woodbine Road, NP12 1AE (pay-and-display)
  • Wesley Road, NP12 1PP (pay-and-display)

❗️ Free parking is available at Blackwood Retail Park, NP12 0NT, however this car park is designated for customers of the retail park and has a maximum stay of 2 hours.

❗️ Please check signage at each car park for full terms and conditions.

You can use Parkopedia* to find more information on car parks in the area, including prices.

Bike Racks

Bike racks can be found at the following locations:

  • 3 opposite Maxime Cinema on High Street (NP12 1AH)
  • 3 at Blackwood Bus Station (NP12 1DG)
  • 1 in High Street Car Park (NP12 1AH)
  • 5 on Hall Street (NP12 1AD)

Public Transport

Blackwood Bus Station is serviced by buses travelling towards and from: Abertillery, Bargoed, Cardiff, Cwmbran, Newport, Pontypridd, Tredegar, Ystrad Mynach and others.

For more information on public transport to and from Blackwood, go to the Traveline Cymru* website.

*Visit Caerphilly is not affiliated with this organisation.


Entertainment Programme

Some of the entertainment and activities you can expect to find at the Blackwood Winter Fair include:

  • Blackwood Rotary Club’s Father Christmas in his sleigh
  • Blackwood Town Council’s annual Christmas lights switch-on and parade
  • Birds of prey
  • FREE children’s craft workshops
  • Funfair rides
  • Music and dance acts on the Main Stage
  • Castle of Illusions and Studio 54 Blackwood mascots
  • Street theatre performers
  • The Mid Wales Ghostbusters

Click here to see the full entertainment programme!


Stall List

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!


Important Notice for Residents & Retailers – Caerphilly County Borough Council Winter Events 2024

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.


Blackwood is a Smart Town!

Explore the town before you arrive and see what local businesses have to offer whilst you’re at Blackwood Winter Fair by downloading the VZTA Smart Towns app.

Download for free here.


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

Essential information

Address
Address
High Street, Blackwood, NP12 1AH
NP12 1AH
Contact Name
Contact
CCBC Events Team
Email
Email Address
events@caerphilly.gov.uk
Phone
Phone
01443 866390
Charges
Charges
FREE
Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly

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