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There’s lots of Christmas cheer on offer at our cultural venues!

There’s lots of Christmas cheer on offer at our cultural venues!

Whether you like exploring out and about or getting messy with arts and crafts, our cultural venues are getting in the festive spirit for some Christmas fun!

So, if you’re looking for activities and ideas to keep the whole family entertained in the run up to Christmas day, look no further!

Christmas 2023 Opening Times

2023 Christmas opening times

23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29 Dec 30 Dec 31 Dec 1 Jan 2 Jan
Dylan Thomas Centre Open as normal Early close 10am-12pm Closed Closed Closed Open as normal Open as normal Open as normal Open as normal Closed Closed
Glynn Vivian Open as normal Early close 10am-12pm Closed Closed Closed Open as normal Open as normal Open as normal Open as normal Closed Open
Grand Theatre 9am – 9pm 12pm – 7pm Closed 12pm – 7pm 12pm – 9pm 10am –9pm 10am – 9pm 9am – 8pm 12pm – 7pm Closed 10am – 5pm
Swansea Museum Open as normal Early close 10am-12pm Closed Closed Closed Open as normal Open as normal Open as normal Open as normal Closed Open as normal
West Glam Archives Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Open as normal Open as normal Closed Closed Closed Open as normal
Swansea Libraries Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Central, Gorseinon, Morriston, and Oystermouth open as normal, all others closed Central, Gorseinon, Morriston, and Oystermouth open as normal, all others closed Central, Gorseinon, Morriston, and Oystermouth open as normal, all others closed Closed Closed Open as normal

Dylan Thomas Exhibition

‘It was on the afternoon of the day of Christmas Eve, and I was in Mrs Prothero’s garden, waiting for cats, with her son Jim. It was snowing. It was always snowing at Christmas.’

Dylan Thomas’ magical story, ‘A Child’s Christmas in Wales’, is the inspiration for a series of activities for you to enjoy in the Dylan Thomas Centre or at home.

Drop in to our family-friendly Learning Space for free ‘A Child’s Christmas in Wales’ self-led play! Activities include make a snowflake, create a ‘Child’s Christmas in Wales’ inspired card, creative writing, puppets & games.

Don’t forget to pick up a copy of ‘A Child’s Christmas in Wales’ from the gift shop – it makes a perfect gift!

And keep an eye on the website for activities to do at home; they’ll show you how to make ‘A Child’s Christmas in Wales’ themed Christmas card, and much more!

Follow along on Facebook and Twitter too!

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Christmas at Swansea Museum

A visit to the museum during the festive period is great fun, with the self-led Christmas Mouse trail, perfect for little heritage hunters!

Discover more Christmas traditions and the stories behind museum objects, like the wassail bowl, on our Victorian Christmas webpage. You’ll even find a Spotify playlist for you to listen and enjoy!

You can enjoy a Victorian Christmas with these great activities!

Christmas at the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery

Seasonal craft making sessions offer the chance to drop in and enjoy the fun creative craft sessions using your imagination and natural found materials.

They are suitable for children aged 3+ (under 10’s must be accompanied by an adult). The sessions are at 11am to 12pm, 12.15pm to 1.15pm and 1.30pm to 2.30pm. These are free (a £3 donation is welcome). Book online. 

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Swansea Libraries

Winter is the perfect time to cosy up in front of the fire, unwind and enjoy a good book (not that we ever need an excuse!) – and Swansea Libraries have plenty to choose from. Find out more about visiting your local library this winter.

 

Activity Advent Calendar

The countdown to Christmas has begun! To keep little (and not so little!) hands busy in the run up to Christmas, we’ve got 24 festive activities for you to have fun with. There’s a different activity for every day throughout December, so keep an eye on the Advent Calendar for lots of crafty ideas to get you into the festive spirit!

Find out what else is going on in Swansea this Christmas!