How to spend the Christmas holidays at St David’s
Fabulous festive fun, big brands and magical moments - everything you need for a fabulous Christmas break
Let the gift hunt commence
With ZARA, Sephora, John Lewis, LEGO and Jo Malone right at your fingertips, ticking off your Christmas list is easy as anything. From beauty buffs to tech fans to the little ones, finding the right present is a doddle. Grab a hot chocolate from Hotel Chocolat, take in the twinkly decorations and let your inner gift-giver have a little moment. With late-night shopping and all your fabulously feather-forward favourites under one roof, this is Christmas retail therapy the Cardiff way - relaxed, fun and totally faff-free.
Christmas activities
If you’re looking to keep everyone happy this holiday, we’ve got you covered. Start by treating the kids to a trip to the LEGO Store, where stacked shelves are guaranteed to spark big imaginations. For a bit of friendly family chaos, head to Treetop Adventure Golf and battle it out on the courses, perfect for burning off that festive energy.
Then settle in at Cineworld for Wicked: Part Two, the ultimate winter blockbuster. And of course, take a wander through the centre to soak up the Christmas decorations - twinkly, bright and full of that unmistakable Cardiff sparkle. It’s festive fun from start to finish.
Festive lunch with your favourites
All that festive fun deserves a feast, and our restaurants are ready to provide. Gather the gang and tuck into seasonal goodness at Cosy Club, wagamama, and Nando’s. Feeling fancy? The Ivy Cardiff brings the boujee sparkle with their seasonal festive menu. Whether it’s a catch-up, a family meal or your usual Christmas tradition, St David’s is the place to indulge.
Cardiff’s best festive events
From the crafty charm of the Christmas Decoration Workshop at Swatch to gift-wrapping services and festive in-store events across the centre – and even breakfast with the elves at The Ivy – there’s a proper dose of seasonal cheer around every corner. Wrap up your presents, feel that Christmas magic, and make more than just a shopping trip of your visit. Don’t miss out – shake your tail feathers and see all our Christmas events here.
