It truly begins to feel festive ...

when the moment arrives, and it's time for your local Christmas lights to be turned on. And when Cardiff's Christmas decorations light-up the city it is no exception. Far from it - it's one of the best in the UK.

Wrapping up warm and gathering with my family - is always one of my fondest memories of this time of the year. The joy, excitement and spectacle has become a firm tradition with my children and something they cherish and look forward to.

On Tuesday 15th November the illuminatations will light up the season. Brighter. Better. And more dazzling than ever. Winter Wonderland will open its merry doors for another year, and the bustling Christmas Market and Festive Quarter will already be underway. 

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There's a new video on my Youtube channel which i've added at the bottom of this post (showing what we got up to when we visited the city this week) and I've compiled a list of things to see and do in the Cardiff City Centre to help you maximise your time in Wales' stunning capital this Christmas time.

Places to shop in Cardiff

• Queens arcade
• St David's Centre
• Queen Street
• Royal arcade
• Duke Street arcade
• High street arcade
• Wyndham arcade
• Castle arcade
• Cardiff Market
• Dominions arcade
• Capitol Centre

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What Christmas activities are on

• Christmas at Bute Park
• Winter Wonderland
• The Ice Rink and Ice Walk
• Santa Experience at the Cardiff Principality Stadium
• Cardiff's Festive Food & Drink quarter
• The Ice Bar
• 'Believe' Christmas grotto experience in St David’s center

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What Christmas shows are on

• Santa's Wish
• The Nutcracker
• Snow White and the seven dwarfs
• Castellana
• Swan Lake

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Festive Food in Cardiff

• The Botanist
• The Ivy
• Chapel 1877
• Henry's
• Daffodil
• Pieminister
• Cornerhouse 
• Miller & Carter
• Marco Pierre White
• The Potted Pig
• Cosy Club

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Places for a Christmas Drink

• The Alchemist 
• The Coconut Tree 
• The Ivy
• The Botanist
• Peppermint 
• Henry's 
• Dirty Martini  
• Chapel 1877
• Brewdog
• The Cardiff Stable 
• The Cosy Club
• Be At One Cardiff 
• Elevens Bar & Grill 
• The Dead Canary 

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As with everything on my platforms, these are only things I can recommend from personal experience. I'm sure there are lots of other incredible things to see and do in our city, and if you've discovered any special gems and would like to share, please get in touch!

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Wishing you all a beautiful Christmas season and awesome adventures into advent !