Reindeer Trail – Clues and Location Info

The Red Dragon Centre

Clue: Famous for being Santa’s guiding light, this much-loved reindeer can be found soaking up the festive fun inside this blockbuster destination.

Opening hours: The Centre is open daily until late and will be closed Christmas Day 25 Dec (letters will be printed on the front entrance doors on this day).

Craft in the Bay

Clue: This reindeer loves to sing and be creative and can be spotted at the Gallery entrance, come rain or shine.

Mermaid Quay

Clue: Yule need to be on the lookout for not one, but two of Santa’s crew on Cardiff Bay’s twinkly quayside. 

Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament

Clue: This reindeer is a high-flyer! You can see this one inside the Parliament building or from the window at the top of the steps during closed periods.

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 09.00-16.30 and Saturdays / Bank Holidays 10.30-16.30. Last entry 16.00. Closed 25 Dec 24 – 1 Jan 25.

The Coal Exchange Cardiff

Clue: A joker and a loyal friend, this reindeer can be found getting cosy in the lobby of this hotel. During closed periods (23 – 27 December) you’ll need to use your reindeer radar skills to spot this deer friend in one of the windows.

Wales Millennium Centre

Clue: The fastest of Santa’s crew is taking centre stage at Cardiff Bay’s home of theatre this year. Take a leisurely strong alongside the front of this iconic building to spot this member of the crew.

Norwegian Church

Clue: This reindeer is small but has a big heart! Check the windows to spot this lovely moose soaking up the Bay views.

Roald Dahl Plass

Clue: This reindeer loves to dance and welcomes you to join in! You’ll need a smartphone to bring this one to life. Look out for the floor vinyl opposite Wales Millennium Centre and scan the QR code on the board to activate.