WITH Bonfire Night gone it is now time to look ahead to the next festive event that is Christmas.

In a few weeks, if people haven’t already, it will be time to get the festive decorations down from the attic and put on that Christmas music as we prepare for the big day.

We have compiled a list of the top four Christmas markets to visit across the Vale of Glamorgan.

Vale Makers Market - Cowbridge

This market holds events throughout the year, with some lovely gifts made by local craftspeople available.

They will have festive gifts available at the Christmas Market on December 2 from 10 am until 4pm at the Vale Makers market.

Penarth Times: Cowbridge Town Hall. Picture: GoogleCowbridge Town Hall. Picture: Google (Image: Google)Where: Cowbridge Town Hall, Town Hall Square, High St, Cowbridge CF71 7DD

Christmas Market and light switch-on Barry 

Barry Town Council and The Vale of Glamorgan Council announced a Christmas light switch-on at 6.30pm on Kings Square on November 30.

As well as the light switch on there will be a Christmas market, filled with goods, and gift ideas. 

On Thursday, December 30 the Christmas Market will return. 

Penarth Times: Christmas Markets and light switch on. Picture: GoogleChristmas Markets and light switch on. Picture: Google (Image: Google)There will also be local crafters and retailers, as well as Santa and his Grotto and a small fun fair ride for children. 

Where: Holton Road and Kings Square, Barry 

Christmas Festival - Barry 

96 events are hosting a Christmas Festival at the Former Train at Hood Road Car Park on December 16 and December 17.

From 3 pm until 7 pm there will be over 50 stalls, from crafts to treats along with the Barry Male Voice Choir on Sunday evening.

Penarth Times: Christmas market at Hood Road car park Christmas market at Hood Road car park (Image: Google)

Christmas Fayre - St Donats 

At St Donats Castle on Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3 with over 60 stalls spread across the grand ground-floor castle rooms, St Donats Arts Centre and exterior gardens.

Penarth Times: Christmas Fayre at St Donats Castle. Picture: GoogleChristmas Fayre at St Donats Castle. Picture: Google (Image: Google)The event will include designer crafts, and street food exhibitors, with a number of stalls to find the perfect Christmas gift.

Where: St Donats Castle, St Donats, Llantwit Major CF61 1WF