Aberglasney is ready for the big Winter Fair

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Aberglasney's Winter Fair ~ one of Wales' biggest festive events
Friday 2nd December ~ 11am-4.30pm
(parking at Aberglasney, no park and ride)
Saturday 3rd December and Sunday 4th December ~ 10am-4.30pm
(parking at Aberglasney and free park and ride from Coleg Sir Gar’s Gelli Aur campus)
A must-do of the Christmas season!
Be inspired by our Mansion and two large marquees which will be packed with over 100 stalls offering a wide range of Christmas gifts and decorations, crafts, homeware, toiletries and clothing: you'll be sure to find some special things for you and yours
Warm up with mulled wine or spiced apple juice and a mince pie included with entry
Enjoy delicious local artisan food on the day and to take home, with a hog roast, vegetarian pies, 'Coaltown' coffee and hot chocolate, and much more
Feel festive with music and choirs across the event (see our website for the programme)
Visit Santa's Grotto on Saturday and Sunday between 11am and 3pm (£4) ~ find the entrance in the Ninfarium!
Have fun with face painting on Saturday and SundayPractical information for the day...
Admission for Members of Aberglasney is free
Admission for non-Members is £8.50
Admission for all children up to 16 years of age is free
On site parking available
Free park and ride on Saturday and Sunday from Coleg Sir Gar's Gelli Aur campus (just a few minutes from Aberglasney - look out for the yellow signs) for when Aberglasney's car park is full
Not all stallholders will have card payment facilities, so cash might be handy.
All proceeds raised will help with the continued restoration of the Mansion and Gardens.



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