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www.cadw.wales.gov.uk - Blackwood Christmas Fayre
- Caerphilly's Medieval Christmas Fayre
- Bargoed's Christmas Market
- Lantern Parades
- Christmas Competition
- Operation Santa
- Gift Shops
- Winter Events
- Caerphilly Medieval Christmas Fayre
- Bargoed Open Air Ice Rink
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For sponorship opportunities or an application form to trade at this year's exciting event, contact the CCBC events office.
(01443) 864299
events@caerphilly.gov.uk
Come along to the bustling town of Blackwood to experience their Christmas Market. There will be plenty to see and do as you browse the stalls for that unusual Christmas gift.
The town will be filled with craft stalls, traditional entertainment, funfair rides and children's workshops where the children can make a lantern in readiness for Blackwood's lantern parade on 8th December.
Blackwood also has an excellent selection shops so rest assured you will find all you are looking for in one location.
| Saturday 3rd December | 9.00am - 5.00pm |
| Sunday 4th December | 10.00am - 4.00pm |
Entertainment
View the entertainment Programme
Shopping
The town centre will be open as usual. There is a fantastic selection of shops within the town centre along with high quality cafes and public houses for visitors to have a bite to eat or a relaxing drink.
Public Transport
Please visit the Traveline website for a comprehensive journey planner offering all possible bus, coach and rail options to The Blackwood Christmas Fayre.
Parking
Wesley Road car park will be closed for the duration of the event - 7pm on Friday 2nd December until 10pm on Sunday 4th December.
All other car parks in and around the town centre will remain open. Each car park has a designated number of spaces for blue badge holders.
Directions
Exit Junction 32 off M4 and take the A470 north bound for about 5 minutes. Turn off at Caerphilly junction and follow the signs for Caerphilly then Ystrad Mynach. Once you reach Ystrad Mynach follow signs for Blackwood.
Toilets
Toilets are available at Blackwood Interchange. Chemical toilets are also situated at either end of the High Street.
Disabled access
Access to the site is good with most of the events taking place on hard standing surfaces.
Road Closure
High Street will be closed from 7pm on Friday 2nd December 2011 to 10pm on Sunday 4th December 2011 between Bridge Street and Pentwyn Road.
Buses will be diverted as follows:
8 Blackwood - Grove Park - Blackwood
Between Sunnybank Road and Blackwood Interchange buses will loop the roundabout at McDonald's in order to serve the bus stops at Brookside Cottages then continue via Chartist Bridge and The Sirhowy Enterprise Way.
14 Blackwood - Fleur de lis - Bargoed
Between Blackwood Interchange and Lewis Lewis Avenue Buses will operate via Gordon Road, Albany Road and Bloomfield Road in both directions.
26 Cardiff - Caerphilly - Blackwood - Markham
27 Blackwood - Markham - Bargoed
56 Newport - Risca - Blackwood - Markham - Tredegar
Between Blackwood Interchange and Cwmgelli buses will operate via The Sirhowy Enterprise Way and Chartist Bridge in both directions. Buses will loop the roundabout at McDonald's in order to serve the bus stops at Brookside Cottages.