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November 29, 2025
Bridgend
St Johns House Open Day - November 29th
St John’s House is protected as a Grade II listed building, described as the oldest habitable building in the Bridgend area.
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St Johns House Open Day - November 29th
St John’s House is protected as a Grade II listed building, described as the oldest habitable building in the Bridgend area.
Maesteg Christmas Parade 2025
Maesteg Town Council and EPM Creative Events would like to invite you to the Maesteg Town Centre Christmas Parade. The event marks the turning on of the Christmas lights, with a parade, main stage area and a Santa's Grotto. An event for all of the family to enjoy. Please wrap up warm. Merry Christmas.
Christmas Artisan Pop-Up
The Rhiw Shopping Centre invite you to join them for their Christmas Artisan Pop-up on the 29th November, between 10am - 4pm. The event will host locally handmade products of Beautiful quality, which will be a welcome addition to any Christmas gift.
Bridgend Christmas Lights switch on Event 2025
Bridgend Town Council invite you to join them for the annual Christmas light switch on event, on Saturday 29th November. There will be lots to see and do for all of the family. Come meet the Grinch if you dare....
Santa's Grotto
Carnegie House is proud to host Bridgend's Santa's Grotto. Open from 10am -3pm on the weekends in the run up to Christmas. What a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours giving an experience your kids will remember.
Glamorgan Heritage Coast Host a Fun and Information Afternoon.
The Friends of Glamorgan Heritage Coast are inviting the local community to a special Fun and Information Afternoon at the Glamorgan Heritage Coast Centre, Dunraven Park, on Sunday 30th November 2025.
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Kenfig Nature Reserve - Letters to Santa
Kenfig Nature Reserve invite you to join them for a Letters to Santa Craft Workshop. Please book via Evenbrite of at Kenfig Nature Reserve Reception.
Caerau Christmas Parade
Caerau Christmas Celebrations Group would like to invite you to the Caerau Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 5th 2025. the Parade will start at Caerau Square, proceed to the Lighting ceremony and finish at the navigation Hotel, to end the evening, with a family fun Party. All are welcome.
Bridgend Green Top Market - December
Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises!
Christmas Fayre
Laleston Community Council would like to invite you to the Christmas Fair on December 6th. There will be stall, Christmas Carols , mince pies and lots more. All are Welcome.
Porthcawl Market - December
Market featuring independent producers, talented crafters, artisan makers and a few tasty surprises! This Market is now being held in a new location of the New Cosy Corner development, in Porthcawl, Next to Porthcawl Marina.
Ospreys v Connacht Rugby at Brewery Field
The EPCR Challenge Cup is back 🏆 After making the quarter finals for the last two years running, join Ospreys at Brewery field as they kick off the European season with a huge clash against Connacht 👊
Maesteg Christmas Light Trail 2025
Friends of Maesteg and Maesteg Town Council would like to invite you to the 2025 Christmas Lights Trail . Due to last years foul weather, forcing the event to be cancelled, they are back this year with a a show that all ages will enjoy. Sunday December 7th. Looking forward to seeing you there.
Theatr Bont - 113
The first Pub theatr in Bridgend: 113: “49 and 64 are in the room. They cannot see each other but they can talk and pass notes. All they have is questions, wedding veils and dog tags. Who are they? Where are they? What is going on? And why? And who is J Doe? And why are they watching them? 113 focuses in on the ideas of identity and memory. It asks if memory is what makes our identity, and if we were able to see ourselves objectively, could we change?”
Christmas Toy Sale
Laleston Community Council would like you to join them for their annual Christmas Toy Sale.
illuminated Santa Tractor Run
The annual illuminated Tractor run takes place on Saturday 13th of December. The tractors are magnifically decorated in Christmas lights and decorations. They drive a set route around the County, (route can be found on line)starting at Parc Slip, then travelling through Bridgend, Porthcawl, and surrounding areas. This event is not to be missed.
St Johns House Open Day - December
St John’s House is protected as a Grade II listed building, described as the oldest habitable building in the Bridgend area.
Christmas Pudding Race
The Brackla Harriers Merthyr Mawr Christmas Pudding Race is a landmark event in the South Wales running calendar. Taking place on a Sunday in early December (tide dependent), the race attracts a faithful following, averaging in recent years over 700 entrants (18 years+). The event appeals to all types of runners – from elite athletes donning their club vests to fun runners in their festive fancy dress. It is just over 6 miles, taking in a range of terrains including ‘the big dipper’- Europe’s second highest sand dune, with a mulled wine and mince pie stop halfway.
Maesteg Town Hall present Rapunzel
Get ready for a hair-raising, high-energy pantomime adventure as Rapunzel takes centre stage this festive season. Join us for a magical tale packed with dazzling dance numbers, sensational songs, and non-stop laughs. With a fabulously sparkly white horse (yes, really!), a fairytale princess, and a whole lot of twists and turns, this show is a treat for the whole family. Expect booing, hissing, cheering, and heaps of audience participation in this hair-larious spectacular production that’s brimming with festive cheer.
Ospreys v Munster Rugby at Brewery Field
URC action returns as Munster cross the Irish sea for a huge tie 🔴 The Irish side need no introduction: after a close finish last time Munster visited Ospreys, it's set to be a huge game for both teams 💪
Kenfig Artisan & Farmers Market December
The newly formed Market, is a must visit while visiting Bridgend County. The are a wide range of quality products on offer, Meats, Cheeses, Cakes, to craft items.
Sons of Santa - 2025 Christmas Event
We are a bunch of over excited bikers who meet up even=ry year to have a laugh and raise a bit of money for charity at the same time. This event is run all over the country which makes the public smile. The people of Porthcawl get right behind as and are more excited than we are. The route takes us to most of the care homes in Porthcawl to get more smiles and happiness. Please visit our website for more details.
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Kenfig Nature Reserve - Christmas Market and Santa's Grotto
Kenfig Nature Reserve invite you to join them for the Kenfig Artisan and Farmers Christmas Market, featuring Santa's Grotto. Please book via Evenbrite of at Kenfig Nature Reserve Reception.
Ospreys v Cardiff Rugby at Brewery Field
📆 New Year's Day 🏟️ Brewery Field 🖤 Ospreys Cardiff A HUGE Welsh derby, and iconic fixture. We all know how big this one is. Get your tickets now
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Who the Worst Bad Guys in Welsh History?
Historian, author & broadcaster Graham Loveluck-Edwards (off the telly) is brining this history talk based on his new book “Scoundrels, cads and vagabonds from Welsh history” to a venue near you. So, if you’ve ever wondered who were Wales’ most tyrannical rulers, most blood thirsty outlaws or most uncompromising industrialists come along and find out. Date and Time: Saturday 24th January 2026 from 7pm – 8pm Venue address: The Williams Memorial Hall, 22 Hawthorn Drive, Coychurch, Bridgend CF35 5ES Tickets £12 Nearest car park: On street parking Bus Routes: 64 and 404
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Who were the Worst Bad Guys in Welsh History part 2
Historian, author & broadcaster Graham Loveluck-Edwards (off the telly) is brining this history talk based on his new book “Scoundrels, cads and vagabonds from Welsh history” to a venue near you. So, if you’ve ever wondered who were Wales’ most tyrannical rulers, most blood thirsty outlaws or most uncompromising industrialists come along and find out. Tickets £12 Date and Time: Thursday 29th January 2026 from 7pm – 8pm Venue address: The Prince of Wales, Ton Kenfig, Mawdlam, South Cornelly CF33 4PR Nearest car park: Next to the pub Bus Routes: 63B Pyle to Porthcawl
