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Milford Waterfront has put together its biggest Christmas programme yet, and it starts in true Pembrokeshire style, with Santa coming ashore from the Angle Lifeboat. Here is everything happening on the marina this December, from a new Christmas Cabin market to indoor ice skating and two pantos.
Saturday 5 December: Santa by lifeboat
Head down to Nelson Quay between 11am and 2pm to see Santa arrive aboard the Angle Lifeboat, then stay on for the Christmas lights switch-on in Milford town centre later that day.
10 to 13 December: Christmas Cabins on Nelson Quay
New this year, a market of festive cabins fills Nelson Quay from 11am to 8pm each day, with handmade gifts, seasonal treats and produce from local makers. It is a good chance to do some of your Christmas shopping close to home. Milford Haven Town Band, Gelliswick Choir and Milford Haven Amateur Operatic Society provide the soundtrack.
11 to 13 December: Ice skating at Sybil House
An indoor synthetic rink opens in the Atrium at Sybil House. Sessions run from 4pm to 8pm on Friday 11 December and from 10am to 8pm on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December. The 10am session on both weekend mornings is a quieter 30 minutes, ideal for little ones finding their feet. Tickets are from £7 per person and are best booked in advance on the Milford Waterfront website.
Panto season
Milford has two pantomimes to choose from this year. Puss in Boots heads to the Wild West at the Torch Theatre from 5 December to 2 January (not Christmas Day or Boxing Day), with tickets at £25.50, £21 for children and concessions, or £80 for a family. The relaxed performance is on 19 December at 2pm and the BSL interpreted performance on 22 December at 6pm.
The Big Pembrokeshire Panto’s Peter Pan flies into the Boulevard Theatre from 10 to 31 December, with tickets at £20.55, £18.45 for under-16s and concessions, or £66.93 for a family.
More to enjoy
The Waterfront Gallery holds its Christmas Market programme from 18 November to 24 December, with artists selling their work, craft sessions, and mulled wine and mince pies on 12 December. Phoenix Bowl has bowling, new interactive darts and soft play, and the independent shops and marina-side restaurants are running festive menus and gift ideas from mid-November.
Staying over
If family are visiting for Christmas, Tŷ Hotel Milford Waterfront on the marina has Festive Stays bed and breakfast from £78 per room per night through December, and a Children Stay Free family room from £74 between 14 December and 4 January 2027 (excluding 24, 25 and 31 December). You can also check availability at Tŷ Milford Waterfront on Booking.com.
West Life Tip!
Park once and walk. Nelson Quay, Sybil House, the Torch Theatre and the Boulevard Theatre are all within easy walking distance of each other, so you can fit the market, a skate and a panto into one day.
Milford Waterfront
Nelson Quay
Milford Haven SA73 3AA
www.milfordwaterfront.co.uk/christmas-2026
Event details are correct at the time of publishing, but we can’t always guarantee them. Please double check with the venue or organiser before you go.
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Making a weekend of it?
Travel Life has the full guide to Christmas at Milford Waterfront, including where to stay.
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