Things to do by bus this Christmas 2026

Looking for festive fun? 🎄

Our FAVOURITE time of year is back, and you can enjoy the festive season even more with Cardiff Bus! Whether you’re finishing off your Christmas shopping, looking for some festive fun, or you just want to get into the Christmas spirit, then sit back and let us do the driving. We can help take out the stresses of finding that car parking space and allow you to arrive relaxed and ready to hit the shops or have that festive tipple.

Check out our handy live journey planner and real time bus tracker to plan the best route for you.  We also have a range of family and group tickets to suite.

Our Christmas guide will be available shortly. 

Cardiff's Winter Wonderland

12/11/2026 - 04/01/2026

Cardiff’s much-loved Winter Wonderland returns to the Castle grounds and City Hall lawns with it’s famous undercover ice-rink and family funfair among a whole host of attractions. Alongside the alpine ski-lodge bar, Sur la Piste, festive food and drink stalls, not to mention the seriously cool Ice Bar, Winter Wonderland really is at the heart of the Cardiff’s seasonal celebrations. 

Catch any bus to the city centre.

Cardiff’s Christmas Market

12/11/2026 - 23/12/2026

Visit the Christmas Market in Cardiff where, nestled around the city’s main shopping areas, you will find original work from talented makers in each and every stall. Curated by Craft*Folk, be sure to look out for bespoke jewellery, beautiful textiles, wooden turned gifts, and original artwork across all mediums. Combined with a variety of seasonal food and drink, you can be sure to enjoy a vibrant festive atmosphere.

Catch any bus to the city centre.

Shopping at St. David’s

With big name brands, boutique arcades, a Christmas market full of uniquely hand-crafted gifts, not to mention the city’s biggest shopping centre, St David’s Dewi Sant with over 150 shops, restaurants and cafes. Cardiff is the perfect place to wrap up your Christmas shopping.

Catch any bus to the city centre.

Christmas at Mermaid Quay and The Wales Millennium Centre 

Mermaid Quay is at the heart of Cardiff Bay and will be a hive of activities this Christmas.  Be that series of festive deals for all at Mermaid Quay or festivities and a Christmas market at the Wales Millennium Centre itself.

For the quickest way catch Baycar from the city centre – direct and fast