St Donat's Castle Christmas Fayre 2026

Saturday 5th - Sunday 6th December

We are down to our last few trader spots

If you are a trader interested in joining us, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible!

Join us for a delightful weekend filled with festive cheer at the Christmas Fayre at St Donat’s Castle on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th of December, 2026. Enjoyed by all, our annual 2-day fayre takes place in the Vale of Glamorgan (near Cardiff and Bridgend) and supports over 70 local food, craft and drink traders to kickstart the festive season.

Are you a local artisan, street food vendor, or craft maker with unique products to share? We’d love to have you at our Christmas Fayre! Join our festive marketplace and showcase your creations to a vibrant community eager to support local talent. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with Christmas shoppers and fellow creatives while enjoying the festive atmosphere.

If you are interested in applying or want to learn more, click on the trader application form for further information. At present, we are only receiving applications from traders who can attend both days.

📍 Exhibition locations include:

Dining Hall – 21 craft stalls Few stalls remaining!
Bradenstoke Hall – 23 craft stalls Only 3 stalls left!
Great Hall – 7 craft stalls Fully Occupied!
Street Food Market – 10-12 food traders 3 Spaces Left!
Glassroom – 12 food and drink stalls plus café and seating Few Spaces left!

Additional spaces include:

Breakfast room – face painting and activity crafts
Tythe Barn – live entertainment with theatre-style seating

Places fill up fast, so we reccomend you apply as soon as possible.

💡 Why Join Us?

Benefit from a steady stream of visitors looking for unique Christmas gifts and delicious food. This well-established event that has been running for over 20 years attracts over 1,500 visitors per day from outside of our community, as well as over 500 staff and students living on campus.
Be part of a warm and welcoming event that celebrates local talent and enjoy a lively, festive atmosphere that’s perfect for showcasing your products.
Don’t miss the chance to be part of this magical event! Apply today and make this festive season special for you and our visitors.

Should we receive cancellations from other trade exhibitors, you can join our waitlist by emailing events@uwcatlanticexperience.com.

📅 Date: Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th December, 2026

🕒 Time: 9:30am-4pm

📍 Location: St Donat’s Castle, Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan CF61 1WF

Apply here:
us.list-manage.com