Parking for Cardiff Christmas Markets and Events
Celebrate Christmas in Cardiff City Centre, where festive markets, sparkling lights, ice skating and seasonal entertainment bring the Welsh capital to life.
From Cardiff Christmas Market and Winter Wonderland to Christmas at Bute Park and festive shopping through the city's famous arcades, there's plenty to enjoy during a winter day out in Cardiff.
Christmas in Cardiff
From 12 November to 23 December 2026, Cardiff Christmas Market returns to the heart of the city centre across St John Street, Working Street, Trinity Street and Hills Street. Traditional wooden stalls showcase work from independent artists, makers and craftspeople, alongside seasonal food and drink.
Cardiff Winter Wonderland runs from 12 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 across two city-centre locations. At Cardiff Castle, visitors can take to the covered ice rink and Ice Walk, while City Hall Lawn hosts the family funfair, Big Wheel, festive food and entertainment.
For another spectacular seasonal experience, Christmas at Bute Park returns from 19 November to 31 December 2026 with a mile-long illuminated trail through the park. Visitors can also explore Cardiff's Victorian and Edwardian arcades, seasonal displays and Christmas shopping around Queen Street and St David's.
Festive Things to Do in Cardiff
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Festive Shopping
Cardiff City Centre Parking
Q-Park provides two convenient city-centre parking options for enjoying Christmas in Cardiff.
Q-Park Greyfriars is well placed for City Hall, Queen Street and the eastern side of Cardiff's Christmas attractions. Its central location makes it a convenient base for the Christmas Market, Winter Wonderland attractions at City Hall and Christmas shopping across the city centre.
Q-Park Westgate Street provides another convenient city-centre option, particularly for Cardiff Castle, Bute Park and the western side of the city centre. It is a useful choice for visitors heading to the ice rink at Cardiff Castle or Christmas at Bute Park.
Christmas Parking Offer
Save 15% at Q-Park Greyfriars
Pre-book your parking at Q-Park Greyfriars and use promo code
CDFXMAS15
Book Q-Park Greyfriars
Alternative Parking at Q-Park Westgate Street
Q-Park Westgate Street is also available as a convenient non-discounted alternative, with easy access to Cardiff Castle, Bute Park and the wider city centre.
Please note: the Christmas discount code CDFXMAS15 is valid at Q-Park Greyfriars only and does not apply to bookings at Q-Park Westgate Street.
Christmas is a great time to explore Cardiff City Centre, whether you're browsing the Christmas Market, taking to the ice at Winter Wonderland, walking the illuminated trail at Bute Park or shopping for presents.
Cardiff Castle, City Hall, Queen Street, St David's and the city's historic arcades are all within easy reach of Q-Park's city-centre car parks. Pre-booking your space means you can plan your journey in advance and spend more time enjoying Christmas in Cardiff.
