Christmas @ Dinefwr
Christmas at Dinefwr is a place for growing traditions.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
The Creatures of Dinefwr Christmas tree will host eight new decorations, adding to the amazing web of creatures that can be found at Dinefwr; sparkly swan mussels, a little egret and a vole are just some of the new creatures joining the pack.
Wildlife and wilderness will be strewn throughout the house, truly brining the outside in. The Inner Hall will hold huge thistle sculptures, created by four amazing community groups, and giant nettles will drape from the ceiling. The overarching theme will be Winter Sparkle, with delightful, surprising sparkle intertwining all elements of our decoration.
Santas Grotto will be hosted in the Drawing Room this year, for pre booked Father Christmas visits every Sunday from 1st Decemebr. Outside of these days Santas Grotto will remain open for visitors to take a peek at the magical setting.
The Basement will be where visitors can find some cheeky Christmas activities. Dressing up in the Brushing Room, craft activities in the Butler Pantry, you can hear the elves working in their workshop as you walk through the corridor, and there will be Christmas films on every day in the Ale Cellar.
The café will be bursting with foliage creating the best backdrop whilst you relax and have a bite to eat in the café, and the open fire will be roaring every day.
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
All ages welcome
- Meeting point
Start your visit at the car park, take a wander to the castle before heading to the magically dressed house.
- What to bring and wear
Dress for the weather we have, a rain coat and a jumper wont do any harm.
- Accessibility
The house has three levels, and at present the first floor and basement are only accessible by using the flight of stairs.
- Other
Dogs are welcome on the ground floor and in the basement of the house.
Upcoming events
Community Carols
Join us at Dinefwr to enjoy an evening of Christmas songs and community spirit. The keys of the piano will be tinkling and the lights on the tree twinkling.
Mari Lwyd
One of the most well-known Welsh customs is the Mari Lwyd, meaning 'Grey Mare', a horse-figure carried from door to door by wassail-singing groups during the Christmas season, come and see her cause her usual mischief at Dinefwr.