Bedwlwyn Road and Oakfield Street, Ystrad Mynach, CF82 7AB
CF82 7AA
Please note: all information is subject to change.
Wrap up warm and get ready for the Christmas season to kick off as the Ystrad Mynach Winter Fair comes to town on Saturday 16th November 2024!
This year’s Ystrad Mynach Winter Fair is set to bring a Christmas sparkle throughout the town centre on Saturday 16th November, with Gelligaer Community Council hosting a Santa’s Grotto, so don’t forget your Christmas list!
The Ystrad Mynach Winter Fair will give you an opportunity to start your Christmas shopping early with a fantastic selection of over 40 food, craft and information traders, which will run through the length of the town selling beautiful gifts from Christmas decorations and jewellery to tasty bakes and traditional festive treats.
A few small children’s funfair rides will located on Oakfield Street, with a feast of festive characters roaming the event site to keep the whole family entertained. A community stage with festive performances from local schools, choirs, bands and singers will also help to get everyone in the Christmas spirit.
As well as the stalls and entertainment, there are a great range of independent town centre shops that the town has to offer. Grab your shopping bags and come along to join in the festive fun from 9am until 5pm!
The fair is also host to the magical Gelligaer Community Council Christmas Lights Switch-On at 5pm.
This event 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 Gelligaer Community Council.
Car Parking
Public parking, including disabled bays, will be available at:
❗️ Please ensure you check signage at each car park for full terms and conditions.
Train Services
Ystrad Mynach Train Station is a short walk from the event site and services passengers travelling to and from the following locations:
Please check the Transport for Wales website for train timetables.
❗️Please check for potential changes to train timetables/routes for the day of the event prior to travelling.
Bus Services
For changes to bus routes on the day of the event, please see the Residents and Retailers’ Notice at the bottom of this page.
Bike Racks
Bike racks can be found at:
Some of the entertainment and activities you can expect to find at the Ystrad Mynach Winter Fair include:
You’ll find a range of local musicians, choirs, schools and dance academies taking to the stage at the Ystrad Mynach Winter Fair! Here’s who will be performing throughout the day! And don’t forget the magical Christmas lights switch-on at 5pm!
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!
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.
Ystrad Mynach is a Smart Town!
Explore the town before you arrive and see what local businesses have to offer whilst you’re at the Ystrad Mynach Winter 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
