Event Information
(Event photo is Stars by Alex Holyoake)
Get excited, Cardiff Uni students, this is an experience NOT to be missed! Shrewsbury Winter Festival is a festival of food, drink and with local craft with a festive theme and family entertainment.
Hands on crafts, HUGE circus big tops, Real Reindeer, lambs, donkeys and alpacas, gingerbread decorating, play along music, storytelling and MUCH MORE make this a real day out to remember!
From steaming hot chocolate, mulled wine and cold beer to enjoy on the day, to warming liqueurs, chilled ciders and gift sets galore for the hard to buy for, there will be a massive selection of artisan drinks
to enjoy.
Local artisan foods to make your festive season the tastiest possible. Discover new ideas, new products and local producers. From mince pies to fresh free range meats and pies ready for the Christmas feast.
What do I need to bring?
This trip is designed to be an amazing fun day out, suitable for everyone. Hopefully the weather will be nice. That said it is the UK #Raincoat. We would always strongly advise that all shoppers be prepared and bring the following:
- A warm waterproof jacket or coat
- Plenty of warm layers
- Some bottles of water
- Perhaps some shopping bags for all those fabulous, last-minute Christmas gifts!
Terms and Conditions
Tickets, Cancelations, Refunds and Adverse Weather Conditions
- All tickets once sold are strictly non-refundable in all circumstances except where the trip is canceled by CUSU.
- Adverse weather conditions which are held to jeopardise the safety of the trip, will result in the cancelation of the trip. Thereupon a full refund and options to reschedule will become available accordingly.
- The presence of precipitation, wind or unpleasant weather conditions will not automatically entitle participants to a refund. Sign ups must expect and be prepared for all aspects of British weather.
- Students must be on time at the meeting point or coach will leave without them. This is the case both leaving and returning.
Expected Conduct and Liabilities
- We're pretty laid back in the SU, but participants must observe the authority of the trip leader and follow all reasonable instructions. Our staff and guides are there to keep you safe!
- Failure to adhere to instructions given by CUSU staff and guides may trigger the University's disciplinary procedure.
- We advise against you taking expensive or sentimental belongings on these trips. CUSU cannot be held liable or responsible for any losses sustained to property however caused.
Medical Conditions
- Please disclose any and all medical conditions that may affect your ability to complete the walk. CUSU will do everything it possibly can to ensure its activities are as accessible as they can be to as many people as they can be - but our guides need to know what to expect before we leave Cardiff.
(Photograph is Birmingham Christmas Market by Bob Hall)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What happens if it rains?
A. A bit of drizzle never hurt anyone. If it rains, assume the trip will go ahead unless we tell you otherwise. Cancelation will only be the last resort option. We'll cancel the trip if the trip leader decides that weather conditions are so severe as to jeopardise the safety of the participants.
Q. I've bought a ticket, but can't go anymore. Can I get a refund?
A. I'm afraid not. This is a non-refundable ticket. Please make sure you're free before you sign up
(Photographs represent the event/location generally. Exact locations/sights/views etc will vary)