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Molly Dowrick

The dates all the Christmas attractions close in Swansea

The day we've all been looking forward to is nearly here: Christmas Day.

Whilst many of us have been counting down the days for a while, we've still got lots to do before the big day - and lots of attractions in Swansea to visit. For more stories about Swansea, click here.

Perhaps you're planning to head to Waterfront Winterland this week or maybe you're thinking of visiting closer to Christmas: either way, it's useful to know the dates all the attractions are closing so you can plan your trip accordingly.

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In Swansea, some of the most popular Christmas attractions this year are the annual Swansea Christmas Market in the city centre, the Christmas Market at Mumbles Pier and the Winter Wonderland attraction at Gower Fresh Christmas Trees in Three Crosses - all of which close before Christmas.

The annual pantomime at Swansea Grand Theatre and the ever-popular Waterfront Winterland in the city centre, however, are scheduled to remain open until early January 2022.

Here's the dates all the Christmas attractions in Swansea are set to close:

Swansea Christmas Market

Swansea Christmas Market is running until Tuesday, December 21 2021 (John Myers)

What? Swansea's official market with a variety of stalls selling crafts, gifts, Christmas decorations, treats, a Bavarian-style bar and food stalls.

Where? Oxford Street and St Mary's Square, Swansea city centre SA1 3AN

When does it close? Tuesday, December 21.

Waterfront Winterland

Waterfront Winterland is scheduled to run until January 3, 2022 (John Myers)

What? A Christmas-themed funfair with rides, games, stalls, an ice rink and the Alpine Village attraction consisting of festive food and drink stalls.

Where? Museum Park, Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea city centre SA1 3NE

When does it close? Monday, January 3.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

The cast of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, this year's pantomime at Swansea Grand Theatre (Philip Rees)

What? The annual pantomime at Swansea Grand Theatre this year is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. It stars Colin Jackson MBE, Jon Clegg and Kevin Johns.

Where? Swansea Grand Theatre, Singleton Street, Swansea city centre SA1 3QJ

When does it end? Sunday, January 2.

Find out about things going on where you live:

Mumbles Pier Christmas Market

What? A welcoming row of stalls from independent businesses selling Christmas wares and gifts.

Where? Mumbles Pier, Mumbles Road, Mumbles, Swansea SA3 4EN

When does it close? Christmas Eve.

Gower Fresh Christmas Trees' Winter Wonderland

What? Dubbed "Santa's home on the Gower," this Winter Wonderland is a Christmas-themed attraction at Gower Fresh Christmas Trees Farm with a Santa's Grotto, reindeer and more than 500,000 Christmas trees.

Where? Gower Fresh Christmas Trees Farm, Poundffald Farm, Three Crosses, Swansea SA4 3PB

When does it close? Christmas Eve.

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