Santa Saturdays at Aberdare Market Quarter
Aberdare Market • November 11, 2025
Santa Saturdays at Aberdare Market Quarter

SANTA SATURDAYS ARE BACK!


Santa returns to the Market Quarter this Christmas.


He will be in Aberdare Market Hall on December 6th, 13th & 20th between 9.30am and 1.30pm.


A great opportunity for the little ones to meet Santa and have their photograph taken with him.


A craft station will be operating to entertain the children while they wait for their big moment! Also there will be story telling with Mother Christmas. Each child gets a special gift and a £5 voucher to spend in the market.


Please note: This is a booking only event – tickets sell out fast, so grab yours now!

Book online at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/aberdaremarket or pop into the wool stall in the market


Tickets:

£10 for 1 child

£3 per additional child


A great way to start your Christmas celebrations. Don’t miss out on this magical festive experience for the whole family!


As usual all our independent traders at the Market Quarter will be open providing a great range of gifts and presents, with lots of refreshments and food choices. Please support your local traders this Christmas - we look forward to welcoming you.


See our facebook page for more details.

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