Christmas in our Cultural Venues

There’s lots of Christmas cheer on offer at our cultural venues!

There’s lots of Christmas cheer on offer at our cultural venues!

Whether you like exploring out and about or getting messy with arts and crafts, our cultural venues are getting in the festive spirit for some Christmas fun!

So, if you’re looking for activities and ideas to keep the whole family entertained in the run up to Christmas day, look no further!

 

Christmas 2025 Opening Times

West Glamorgan Archives Service

  • Monday 22nd: Closed (as normal)
  • Tuesday 23rd: 9am - 12.30pm, 1.30pm - 5pm
  • Wednesday 24th: Closed from 12pm
  • Thursday 25th - Sunday 28th: Closed
  • Monday 29th: Closed (as normal)
  • Tuesday 30th - Wednesday 31st: 9am - 12.30pm, 1.30pm - 5pm
  • Thursday 1st January - Sunday 4th: Closed
  • Monday 5th: Closed (as normal)
  • From 6 January: open

Dylan Thomas Centre

  • Monday 22nd - Tuesday 23rd: Closed (as normal)
  • Wednesday 24th: Closed from 12pm
  • Thursday 25th - Friday 26th: Closed
  • Saturday 27th - Sunday 28th: 10am - 4.30pm
  • Monday 29th - Tuesday 30th: Closed (as normal)
  • Wednesday 31st: 10am - 4.30pm
  • Thursday 1st January - Friday 2nd: Closed
  • From 3rd January: Open

Glynn Vivian Art Gallery

  • Monday 22nd: Closed (as normal)
  • Tuesday 23rd: 10am - 4.30pm
  • Wednesday 24th: Closed from 12pm
  • Thursday 25th - Friday 26th: Closed
  • Saturday 27th - Sunday 28th: 10am - 4.30pm
  • Monday 29th: Closed (as normal)
  • Tuesday 30th - Wednesday 31st: 10am - 4.30pm
  • Thursday 1st January - Friday 2nd: Closed
  • From 3rd January: Open

Libraries

  • Monday 22nd - Tuesday 23rd: Open as normal
  • Wednesday 24th: Closed from 12pm
  • Thursday 25th - Friday 26th: Closed
  • Saturday 27th: Open (Only Central, Gorseinon, Morriston and Oystermouth)
  • Sunday 28th December: Open (Only Central)
  • Monday 29th - Tuesday 30th: Open
  • Wednesday 31st: Closed from 5pm
  • Thursday 1st January - Friday 2nd: Closed 
  • From 3rd January: Open

Swansea Grand Theatre

  • Monday 22nd: Box Office 10am - 7.15pm, Theatre 10am - 11pm
  • Tuesday 23rd: Box Office 10am - 5.15pm, Theatre 10am - 9pm
  • Wednesday 24th: Box Office 10am - 5.15pm, Theatre 10am - 9pm
  • Thursday 25th: Closed
  • Friday 26th - Wednesday 31st: Box Office 10am - 5.15pm, Theatre 10am - 9pm
  • Thursday 1st January - Friday 2nd: Closed
  • Saturday 3rd: Box Office 10am - 7.15pm, Theatre 10am - 11pm
  • Sunday 4th: Box Office 10am - 5.15pm, Theatre 10am - 9pm
  • From 3rd January: Open

Swansea Museum

  • Monday 22nd: Closed (as normal)
  • Tuesday 23rd: 10am - 4.30pm
  • Wednesday 24th: Closed from 12pm
  • Thursday 25th - Friday 26th: Closed
  • Saturday 27th - Sunday 28th: 10am - 4.30pm
  • Monday 29th: Closed (as normal)
  • Tuesday 30th - Wednesday 31st: 10am - 4.30pm
  • Thursday 1st January - Friday 2nd: Closed 
  • From 3rd January: Open

Brangwyn Hall

  • Monday 22nd - Tuesday 23rd: 8am - 4pm
  • Wednesday 24th December - Sunday 4th January: Closed
  • Monday 5th January: 8am - 4pm

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