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This year’s Morriston Victorian Day will take place on Saturday 13th December from 10am to 3pm.
Join us for a festive day in Morriston as we celebrate the season with a focus on supporting local businesses. Explore special offers from local shops and enjoy live music, craft stalls, and fayres throughout the town.
There’ll also be displays and information from local heritage groups, perfect for those interested in discovering more about the area’s rich history while enjoying the Christmas atmosphere.
What’s On:
A new Once Upon a Time heritage trail – showing what some of the properties used to be in the Morriston area, compared to what they are now. Download the Tawe Trail app free and follow this new trail and discover history together.
- Free live music performances
- Traditional Christmas Carols
- Delicious festive food
- Whiskey tasting
- Unique gifts from local traders
- Crafts fayre
- Victorian-themed Christmas children’s craft session
- Victorian Police Officer patrolling Woodfield Street and surrounding area
Confirmed venues & partners:
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Dart Nation
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Discounts off certain purchases, see offer below
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Middle of the Road
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Live music throughout the day from 1pm onward: Sam Wilcox Right Side of the Shovel The Soul Skunks
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The Swan Inn 564 Neath Road
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Open from 11:30am. Selling mulled wine/soft drink and a hot dogs for £3.00 but £2.50, if you are wearing a Christmas Jumper. Christmas themed photo shoot backdrop for customers to take festive photos. This venue is fully festive with Christmas decorations throughout.
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St Davids Church
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Christmas decoration stall and a raffle. Open for teas and coffees and toilets available. Limited free selection boxes for children visiting this venue on the day. Open 10:00 – 14:00
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Morriston Library
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Themed kids’ craft and card making for adults and children 10:00 – 15:00
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The Sacred Heart Centre
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Christmas fayre 10:00 – 13:00 |
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65 Woodfield Street
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Swansea Canal Society, Friends of Hafod Morfa Copperworks and Swansea Museum with guess the object Magic Mirror – free photobooth with props and accessories, to take festive photos and keep (these photos are published on the Magic Mirror website, if you don’t want your photo published please let them know). Venue open from 10:00 – 14:00
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The Midland 115 Clydach Road
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Mince pies, mulled wine on sale during event and drinks offers from 1pm. There will be a Victorian Policeman patrolling Morriston and using this venue as a base. |
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Tabernacle Chapel
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Morriston Victorian Christmas, Carol singing with Morriston Ladies Choir will be performing 10:00 and 12:00. Tabernacle Choir will be performing 10:00 - 10:20, 11:00 – 11:20 and 12:00 – 12:20
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Aenon Baptist Church Strawberry Place |
Swansea Canal Society have a storyteller for toddlers about water safety, on at 10:30 – 11:00 and 14:00 – 14:30 (free books to give away).
Jeff Stewart talking for an hour about Ben Evans – The Story of a Swansea Store 11:15 – 12:15
Annie – Talking about the origin and meaning of nursery rhymes from 12:30 – 13:30
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Roma’s Fish Bar |
Win a £25 Roma voucher
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Aor Thai Food |
Raffle 50p a strip, going towards a local charity with a £20 food voucher to win on the day. Open from 12pm
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Morris Mouse Slate Street |
Soft Play for up to 6-year-olds – Open from 11.00 – 13.00 – free – Christmas arts and crafts – free squash – show around nursery on request
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Libanus Church Market Street |
Kids Activity Day 10:00 – 12:00 – free for all
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Morriston Kebab |
Opening early and have an offer on buy one pizza and get one free, all day.
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Smoxie Locks Dog Groomer |
Have a raffle for a dog charity, called OUR dog foundation, that saves dogs from the kill shelters in Romania.
Strip is £4.00 – 2 strips for £7.00. Winner announced 18th December.
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Just Jenny’s 75 Martin Street |
Wreaths for doors and graves, grave pots, table centres, bouquets, crosses, holly pots and holly posies. Along with artificial wreaths and grave pots.
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And much more…………….. |
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Whether you’re shopping for gifts, enjoying the music, or soaking up the festive atmosphere, this is a day not to be missed.
Special Offers on the 13th December only:
DartNation will be offering:
- 5% discount all day
- 10% discount on purchases over £100
- 15% discount on purchases over £200
Organised and funded by local Morriston businesses, local community groups, friends’ groups and supported by Swansea Council.
Please note: No road closures will be in place during the event.
Can’t make it to Morriston Victorian Day?
Explore other seasonal events happening in Morriston throughout the festive period:
Thursday 11th December
Morriston Ladies Choir, Afante Ladies Choir & Excelsior Ladies Choir, 7pm at Tabernacle Chapel, Morriston. Tickets £10 from Rhian Williams, 07572 453 160 or at the door.
Friday 12th December
Christmas Family Showcase, Bright young stars to illuminate the night. Arrive 6 – 6:30pm, starts at 7pm. £5.00 entry fee per person. A festive line up of talent, joy and merriment. Music, comedy, poetry, laughter and karaoke. From Art to Song, these children and young adults have been honing their crafts throughout the year.
Sunday 14th December
Christmas Concert and finger buffet, 5pm at Sacred Heart Centre
Tuesday 16th December
Cwmrhydyceirw Primary School Christmas Concert, 5pm at Tabernacle Chapel, Morriston.
Friday 19th December
Morriston RFC Male Choir - Christmas Concert (venue and time to be confirmed)
Every Thursday
Chair Yoga, between 3-4pm, in the Festri Fach, Tabernacle Centre, Tabernacle, Morriston. £8.00 or a donation.