Pembroke Castle is getting ready for a spectacular weekend of festive celebrations, with over 80 stalls, delicious seasonal treats, live entertainment and a very special arrival from Father Christmas himself!
The much-loved Pembroke Castle Christmas Market is set to bring festive cheer to the heart of Pembrokeshire once again, from Friday November 27 to 29.
transforming the magnificent medieval castle into a magical Christmas setting filled with music, shopping, delicious food and entertainment for the whole family.
With over 80 stalls offering a wonderful selection of quality food, beverages, handmade crafts, jewellery and local produce, visitors will have plenty of opportunities to find unique Christmas gifts, enjoy festive treats and support talented local makers, producers and businesses.
Against the stunning backdrop of Pembroke Castle, the market promises a truly special Christmas shopping experience, with the sights, sounds and aromas of the festive season filling the historic castle grounds.
One of the highlights of the weekend will be the arrival of Father Christmas at 6.30pm on Friday, November 27, when Santa will make his grand entrance to the castle to join the festive celebrations.
And this year, Santa has something extra special planned!
Rather than heading straight back to the North Pole, he'll be staying at the castle for the evening, joining popular local band Preseli Pete and the Bluestone Boys to sing Christmas favourites and spread some festive cheer.
It's set to be a wonderfully entertaining evening, with live music, Christmas songs and a chance for families to enjoy the magic of Santa in the spectacular surroundings of the castle.
The festive fun continues throughout the weekend, with Santa's Grotto open on both Saturday and Sunday, giving younger visitors the opportunity to meet Father Christmas and share their Christmas wishes.
Castle Manager, Jon Williams said: "The Christmas Market is always one of our favourite weekends of the year, and we're really looking forward to welcoming everyone back to the castle.
"With more than 80 fantastic stalls, wonderful food and drink, and plenty of festive entertainment, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
"We're particularly excited about Santa's arrival on Friday evening. Having him stay and sing Christmas songs with Preseli Pete and the Bluestone Boys should make for a really special atmosphere. We can't wait to see everyone getting into the Christmas spirit!"
Entry to Pembroke Castle Christmas Market remains completely free, but this year visitors are being asked to book their admission tickets online in advance.
The new booking arrangements form part of the castle's ongoing improvements to safety and security, helping organisers manage visitor numbers and prepare for the forthcoming requirements of Martyn's Law, legislation designed to strengthen public safety at venues and events.
Jon added: "We want everyone to have a fantastic time at the Christmas Market, and keeping our visitors safe is an important part of that. We're introducing some improvements to our arrangements ahead of Martyn's Law, including asking everyone to book their free tickets online.
"We'd like to reassure visitors that the Christmas Market is still completely free to enter. All we're asking is that people take a moment to book online before they come along, so we can make sure everyone enjoys a safe, welcoming and memorable experience."
Whether you're searching for the perfect Christmas present, enjoying delicious local food and drink, listening to festive music or bringing the children to meet Santa, Pembroke Castle Christmas Market promises a magical weekend for visitors of all ages.
Book your free tickets at: www.pembrokecastle.co.uk/events
Santa's arrival: Friday at 6.30pm
Santa's Grotto: Saturday and Sunday between 10.30am and 3.30pm
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